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3 Upgrades to Expect in Apple Inc.'s 2018 iPhone Lineup
In less than a year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is likely to launch a new set of iPhones. Considering more than 60% of Apple's revenue in its last fiscal year came from iPhone sales, the company is....
Will SpaceX Earn a Profit in 2017?
How profitable is Elon Musk's privately owned space launch venture SpaceX? That's actually a very good question -- but it's not very easy to answer.Once upon a time, SpaceX boasted right on its....
Why This 3D Printing Stock Jumped Nearly 9% in October – After Rising 12% in September
Shares of Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB), a quick-turn contract manufacturer with a growing 3D-printing business, jumped 8.7% in October, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.For....
Why iRobot Stock Dropped Nearly 13% in October
Shares of consumer robot specialist iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT), best known for its Roomba robotic vacuum, plunged 12.8% in October, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. iRobot....
The Recent Drop in AMD's Stock Price Is an Overreaction
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) have taken a beating in recent trading sessions, with the stock down 21% since Oct. 23. First, a negative analyst note from Citi Research dented....
Looks Like Americans Won't Be Big Spenders This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time to spread a little extra joy and spend a little extra money. Case in point: Last year, the average shopper dropped over $900 on holiday gifts, with the typical parent....
How Are Social Security Raises Calculated?
In 2018, around 62 million Americans have been promised a little more money in their pockets thanks to a 2% increase in Social Security benefits. But, will these seniors actually have more cash to....
What These Moves Tell Investors About the Driverless-Vehicle Threat
It's all but certain that eventually our cars will drive us around much of the time. How exactly this will impact companies within and surrounding the automotive industry is nearly anybody's....
6 Frequently Asked 401(k) Questions
The 401(k) is one of the best retirement savings tools available to workers today. And with 79% of U.S. employees having access to a 401(k), participating is a great way for most adults to grow....
It's Not Too Late to Buy Dynavax Stock After Its Hepatitis B Vaccine Approval
Some thought this day would never arrive. After two prior failed attempts, Dynavax Technologies (NASDAQ: DVAX) finally won approval for hepatitis B vaccine Heplisav-B. The company announced the....
Better Buy: Acadia Pharmaceuticals vs. Biogen
A potential rising star or an established leader? That's pretty much the choice for investors considering whether to buy Acadia Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ACAD) or Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) stock.So far....
Winners and Losers in the New Tax Plan
The GOP's much-anticipated tax reform legislation is finally approaching the light at the end of the tunnel. The House Ways and Means Committee has just released a draft of the "Tax Cuts and Jobs....
Social Security at Age 70: 4 Claiming Scenarios That Make Sense
How important is Social Security to the average retired worker? According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), 62% of retired workers who are currently receiving benefits count on their....
Tips for Surviving 5 Really Awkward Money Conversations
Close to half of all Americans find it extremely difficult to talk about money topics. Finances are often a taboo subject, and some conversations about money can be harder than others.If you need....
How to Invest in Shipping
If you ask me how to invest in shipping stocks, I have to reply: Why?Seriously, folks. There's a reason we call the shipping sector the place "where money goes to die," and it's not because....
How a $381 Break Became the Most Heated Argument Against the Republican Tax Plan
The tax reform proposal from congressional Republicans released earlier this month has received plenty of scrutiny, and opinions are sharply divided on whether the tax plan is a good blueprint for....
Why Won't Apple Inc. Talk About iPhone Mix?
On Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) most recent earnings call, several analysts tried to get Apple management to talk about the sales mix of iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X that Apple expects to see....
The Starz Buyout Is Paying Off for Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
Video entertainment producer Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE: LGF-A) (NYSE: LGF-B) reported earnings Thursday night, covering the second quarter of fiscal year 2018. The TV and cinema studio....
Alibaba's Singles Day Is About to Put Amazon Prime Day to Shame
Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) crushed analyst expectations for its second quarter last week but the company has barely had time to celebrate as it preps for its biggest sales day of the year on November....
Here's Why Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc Stock Was Up 15% Last Month While Its Competitors Fell
While almost all of its competitors saw their stock prices fall in October, Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc (NYSE: DO) shares ended the month 15.4% higher than when it began. Along with Rowan....
When Will Activision Blizzard’s Overwatch League Be Profitable?
Overwatch has been a great success for Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), reaching over 30 million registered players in its first year since release. Now, the attention turns to Overwatch League....
Alarm.com Boosts Its Sales Guidance for the Year
Connected-home software provider Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM) reported its third-quarter results after the market closed on Nov. 8. Revenue and earnings continued to expand as the company picks up....
Skechers Gets One Step Closer to Making China a $1 Billion Market
Skechers (NYSE: SKX) sold 4.3 million pairs of shoes in China this quarter, which topped last year's result by a whopping 54%. With the company stocking extra inventory for Singles' Day, it could....
Trex Company Inc. Stock Jumped 22% Last Month (and the Future Looks Great)
October was another fantastic month for Trex Company Inc. (NYSE: TREX) investors. with shares finishing October 21.5% higher than they started. So far this year, Trex stock is up a remarkable....
3 Growth Dividend Stocks for November
Buying and holding high-quality stocks is arguably the most effective way to predictably generate wealth over the long term. To expand on that concept, the smartest investors know that dividend....