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Prize-Linked Savings Accounts: Savings With a Jackpot on the Side
It's not a secret that Americans have a pretty serious savings problem. In fact, a recent report by the Federal Reserve found that nearly half the U.S. population would struggle to come up with....
Why Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
Surgeons around the globe will perform around 867,000 procedures using Intuitive Surgical, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: ISRG) robots this year, making this company the undisputed champion of robotic surgery,....
5 Frequently Asked IRA Questions
Because Social Security by itself won't provide enough income for the typical retiree to live off, it's up to you to save for the future independently during your working years. If you've been....
Did Vladimir Putin Just Announce a New Arms Race?
TVRain. Kommersant. Gazeta.ru. TASS. Across all of the main Russian media outlets last week, the word went forth: Russia is re-arming.Here's how the story goes, as reported by Russia's TASS....
What to Expect From Veeva Systems Inc. in 2018
You can't really complain about Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) stock performance in 2017. The cloud-based software provider's share price is up more than 45% year to date. However, this impressive....
3 Highest Growth Stocks in the Market Today
I'm constantly scanning the market for stocks that promise hyper growth in the years ahead. One tool that I use to find these high growth companies is Finviz. With that in mind, I recently ran a....
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks posted significant gains last week as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) passed 24,000 points for the first time. In fact, both the Dow and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:....
5 Money Mistakes to Avoid in 2018
As we work our way toward 2018, it's natural to have money on the brain. After all, for many of us, a new year means a fresh financial start of sorts. But just as it's crucial to map out your....
1 Area Where Apple Inc. Still Falls Behind
One of the features Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) seems most proud of with each new iPhone release is the rear-facing camera. Each year, Apple makes substantial advances in sensor technology, optics, and....
Toyota Taps Fuel Cell Energy for California Hydrogen Project
The dream of hydrogen transportation got a little jolt on Thursday, when Toyota (NYSE: TM) announced it is teaming up with FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ: FCEL) to build hydrogen fuel infrastructure at....
Hate Risk? You'll Love These 3 Stocks
Ripping above the 24,000 mark for the first time this week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) may have some investors reaching for bottles of the bubbly. On the other hand, there....
What Did You Learn From a Seasonal Job?
Not every job lasts years and years -- some positions are tied to seasonal demand.Perhaps the most obvious example of seasonal employment is retail during the holiday season. Many stores add help....
The 3 Top Ethereum Stocks in 2017
When the calendar finally changes over to 2018, investors will likely look back and marvel at the annual gains of cryptocurrencies.Just how good have cryptocurrencies been as a whole? Since the....
Hunter Harrison Is Discussing CSX Succession Plans: Should You Beat Him Out the Door?
Hunter Harrison, not even a year into the job as CEO of railroad CSX (NASDAQ: CSX), told the audience at an investor conference this week that he is "trying to step back a little bit" to give the....
Market-Moving News Is on Tap for Seattle Genetics
Seattle Genetics (NASDAQ: SGEN) Adcetris is already a successful drug with global sales of about $600 million, but sales could climb even higher if the Food and Drug Administration approves its....
An Introvert's Guide to Surviving Your Company Holiday Party
It's the holiday season, and with that means jingle-themed music on the radio, travel plans to see family, and the oft-dreaded year-end company party. Whether you work for a large employer or a....
Wendy's Follows McDonald's Into Delivery
Fast food's business model has always been built around a certain amount of laziness. Consumers who want to eat, but don't wait to put in the effort to cook or take the time to sit down at a nice....
Elon Musk's Boring Company Seeks First Contract -- in Chicago
Elon Musk made headlines last summer when Tweeting that he had "received verbal govt approval" to build a "Loop" train (note: not a Hyperloop train -- I'll explain the distinction in a minute)....
Costco Wholesale Corporation Just Silenced the Doubters
Two months ago, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) stock crashed after the company released its fourth-quarter earnings report. Earnings per share came in $0.06 above the average analyst estimate,....
3 Top Stocks Under $5
Although market cap is a more important metric to consider when determining the future value of a company's share price, it's not uncommon for investors to think that a lower stock price....
Is Another Casino Merger on the Horizon?
Competition among regional gambling companies has hampered growth and profitability for most of the last decade. As a result, the leading companies in the industry are deciding it's better to....
3 Reasons to Delay Taking Social Security
The vast majority of Americans take Social Security at or before their full retirement age, but there are some pretty compelling reasons to wait. If you're in a position where you could delay....
What Investors Missed in the Market This Week
The trading week ended on an odd note with stocks falling Friday after former national security advisor, Michael Flynn, pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents in regards to potential Russian....
A Reduced Payout Could Be Incoming for These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks
Every investor loves a juicy dividend payout, but not all high-yield dividend stocks are created equal. It's important for dividend investors to track their stocks' payout ratios so they can be....
Why Shares of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. Rose 20% in November
Shares of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) jumped 20.4% in November, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the retailer reported better-than-expected....