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The 30 Largest Companies on the Stock Market
Image source: Getty Images.The stock market continues to prove itself as one of the best places for people to grow their wealth. With the markets up strongly this year, the total market....
Like Water Stocks? Here's a Look at Water ETFs
It's easy to make the case that select water stocks -- such as the leading U.S. water utility, American Water Works (NYSE: AWK) -- have attractive long-term growth potential.The world's fresh....
4 Ways You're Wasting Time at Work Without Even Realizing It
No matter how many hours you work each day, your goal should be to make the most of that time. Unfortunately, the majority of U.S. employees aren't maximizing that opportunity. According to data....
What to Expect From Canadian Solar Inc. in 2018
Shares of Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) have surged 48% higher in 2017 as higher-than-expected demand made its way to the solar industry and solar panel prices stabilized. The company hasn't....
Are Apple's Growth Days Over?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been one of the most impressive growth stories in a generation. Over the past decade, the company fundamentally redefined the smartphone, reinvented the tablet PC, and....
Why The Clorox Company Stock Jumped 10.1% in November
Shares of The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) rose 10.1% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the consumer products specialist announced solid quarterly results....
5 Things Kroger Wants You to Know
Investors haven't found much to celebrate in Kroger's (NYSE: KR) results this year. Sales held flat for most of 2017, after all, and profits are dropping due to rising competition from physical....
Will 2018 Be Stratasys Ltd.'s Best Year Yet?
2017 has been an up and down year for Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) as investors have gone from being bullish on a recovery of the business to skeptical again. Its biggest competitor, 3D Systems....
Why Barracuda Networks Inc. Stock Climbed 18.6% in November
Shares of Barracuda Networks Inc. (NYSE: CUDA) rose 18.6% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the cloud security and data protection solutions specialist....
Forget Airlines: This Under-the-Radar Stock Is Ready to Fly
When it comes to making money from the skies, airline stocks may be the obvious play. But those who are willing to go a little deeper might find more value in aircraft lessors, companies that make....
3 Stocks That Cut Bigger Checks Than PepsiCo
Buying and holding strong dividend stocks is arguably the best way to predictably generate wealth. And few companies can claim as much success to that end than PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP). The soft-drink....
Businesses Are Flocking to Instagram
Instagram introduced new tools for companies last summer to help businesses get better insights into their audiences and make it easier for those audiences to connect with the companies.In less....
Why Arista Networks, Inc. Stock Popped 16.6% in November
Shares of Arista Networks Inc. (NYSE: ANET) climbed 16.6% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the data center software specialist announced....
3 Things Intuit, Inc. Management Wants You to Know
As Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) transitions its financial products to the cloud, lots of new opportunities for new offerings and deepened customer relationships are presenting themselves. Highlighting....
2 Reasons Why It's So Hard to Value Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, and Other Cryptocurrencies
Since the trough of the Great Recession in March 2009, the broad-based S&P 500 has returned nearly 300%. This is among the best intermediate-term returns that investors have ever seen,....
If You Like Dividends, You Should Love These 3 Stocks
Who doesn't like dividends? Think about it: You get paid just for owning shares of a company. Although income stocks are pretty great, there's so much more to it than that. The best dividend....
3 Things Apple Does Right
Like any organization, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has strengths and weaknesses. A successful organization doesn't need to be perfect -- by that standard, every organization on the planet is doomed to....
3 Best-Performing Stocks in November
Last month was a good one for owners of beaten-down retailing stocks. In fact, all three of the best-performing members of the S&P 500 came from this industry. Foot Locker (NYSE: FL), L Brands....
Is Royal Gold, Inc. a Buy?
The shopping season is upon us. Instead of heading to the mall or our favorite online retailer, though, we're heading to the hills in search of gold. On today's docket is Royal Gold (NASDAQ:....
The News Is Overdone; Iconix Brand Group Looks Like a Bargain
Iconix Brand Group (NASDAQ: ICON) can't catch a break. Shares of the brand management company are down 80% year-to-date, and another round of bad news has emerged, derailing hopes of a rebound....
Why Plug Power Inc's Shares Plunged 17% in November
Shares of hydrogen fuel company Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ: PLUG) plunged 16.8% in November, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after reporting another big quarterly....
Why the GOP Tax Bill Could Be Great News for Marijuana Stocks
Prospects for tax cuts are greater than ever now that the U.S. Senate narrowly approved a GOP tax bill early Saturday morning. The House of Representatives passed another version of tax reform in....
American Airlines Writes Another Check to Solve Another Problem
Last week, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) and its pilots union revealed that as many as 15,000 December flights didn't have a full crew of pilots assigned. This raised the specter of a....
Most Retirees Don't Shop Around for a Medicare Plan -- and That's a Big Problem
Nobody really likes reviewing their Medicare plan annually. But for some retirees, the experience is truly awful.Nearly a quarter of Medicare beneficiaries said that reviewing their Medicare plan....
Why Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Popped 12% in November
Shares of burrito giant Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) jumped 11.9% in November, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after CEO Steve Ells announced he is....