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3 Drug Stocks That Soared This Week: Are They Buys?
It's been a common occurrence lately for biopharmaceutical stocks to generate huge weekly gains. Only a few weeks ago, three biotech stocks jumped close to 40% in the same five-day period. The....
The FDA Ushers In a New Era in Cancer Treatment
On Thursday, Foundation Medicine (NASDAQ: FMI) won a green light for its comprehensive DNA test, FoundationOne CDx. The approval clears the way for healthcare providers to quickly determine what....
3 Stocks That Look Just Like Home Depot in 1981
The playbook was relatively simple: take a highly fragmented industry, build out to massive scale, and capture market share away from much smaller players. That's how Home Depot (NYSE: HD) managed....
Why Warren Buffett Sold Some Wells Fargo Stock
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has fallen out of favor among investors. One of the "big four" incumbent U.S. banks, the company has recently been dogged by scandal and dinged by fundamental....
1 Thing General Motors and Ford Motor Co. Had in Common Last Month
Whether it's in sports, in business, or in comic books, the world loves a good rivalry -- and few can match the longtime crosstown competition between General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Ford Motor Co.....
VMware's Growth Businesses Are Booming
Virtualization solutions-provider VMware (NYSE: VMW) reported its third-quarter results after the market closed on Nov. 30. It was more of the same from the company, with double-digit revenue....
Here's What You'll Pay in FICA Tax in 2018
Anyone who gets a paycheck knows how annoying it is to see taxes get withheld from your hard-earned money. One of the biggest recipients of tax withholding is often identified on your pay stub as....
Now Is Not the Time to Get Greedy With Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Stock
If this sounds like a broken record, it's because it is. Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) reports better-than-expected revenue growth, and its stock jumps close to double digits. However, within....
A Look Back at Wal-Mart's Shopping Spree in 2017
Wal-Mart's (NYSE: WMT) polarizing purchase of Jet.com last year drew lots of different opinions, but it proved to be only the beginning of a string of acquisitions.In 2017, the buyouts have been....
3 Ways Social Security Benefits Can Be Garnished
For tens of millions of Americans, Social Security is an indispensable financial lifeline. A majority of current retirees relies on the program for at least half of their monthly income, and both....
Capital Gains Tax Changes Hurt Mom and Pop Investors
The GOP's tax bill would hit individual investors with next capital gains tax rules, while allowing mutual funds and exchange-traded funds to operate under the old rules. The proposed changes will....
Here's Your 2019 Social Security Payments Schedule
The one thing nearly every retiree needs to know to manage their finances is when they'll get their Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration understands that need to preplan,....
This Marijuana Stock Is Poised for a Breakout Year in 2018 -- Here's What You'll Want to Know About It
Admittedly, 2017 so far has kind of been a ho-hum year for former high-flying marijuana stock GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH). For the most part, investors have just been waiting for the next....
3 Year-End IRA Moves to Make
Though many workers are offered the opportunity to save for retirement in a 401(k), not everyone gets this option. Thankfully, those who don't can still build sizable nest eggs by saving in....
Roth IRA Contribution Limits in 2018 -- and How to Work Around Them
Few investments let you enjoy tax-free growth, but Roth IRAs are one of the most popular as well as being easy to use. You don't get an upfront tax deduction on the money you put into a Roth, but....
3 Horrifying Retiree Money Mistakes
Most people dream of a retirement spent pursuing all the activities they couldn't do while working, not one spent wrestling with money problems. Yet if you're not careful, you could make expensive....
Tech Stocks This Week: Amazon's Big Weekend, Improving iPhone X Supply, and More
This week featured some interesting stories in tech, including Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) big success with its tech products, Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) strategy to respond to Amazon's....
Will Amazon Do a Stock Split in 2018?
Stock splits get a lot of attention from investors. They don't affect the underlying economics of a business, but do provide a signal to shareholders that a company anticipates continued success.....
Why Big Lots, Inc. Stock Jumped in November
Shares of Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) were moving higher on better-than-expected earnings reports from its peers and as strong Black Friday sales drove brick-and-mortar retail stocks up across the board.....
Blue Apron Gets a New CEO and a Much-Needed Strategy Shift
Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN), the struggling meal-kit delivery service, has a new CEO. Co-founder Matt Salzberg is stepping down from his role as CEO and President, replaced by CFO Brad Dickerson.....
Apple's Next Project: Tackling Heart Disease
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is launching the Apple Heart Study, a program that will explore if using the Apple Watch to monitor heart rhythm can benefit patients, healthcare providers, and insurers.....
1 Top Dividend Stock for Retirees
Retirement just isn't what it used to be. Faced with the prospect of dwindling pensions, inadequate retirement savings, and longer life expectancies, many retirees are choosing to open businesses....
Why 2017 Was a Year to Forget for Costco Wholesale Corporation
Coming into 2017, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) investors were looking for hints that the warehouse retailer would update its business model to adapt to online competitors....
3 Stocks for Baby Boomers to Reach Their Goals
If you're one of millions of baby boomers who've either retired or are approaching retirement, the stock market can serve as an ideal place to help you reach your goals. But finding the best....
Why Dillard's, Inc. Stock Rallied 18% Last Month
Shares of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) were roaring higher after the department-store chain posted a better-than-expected third-quarter earnings report at the beginning of the month. The company....