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Tesla's Model S Receives "Above Average" Reliability Rating
Consumer Reports' rollercoaster rating changes on electric-car maker Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) vehicle reliability continued on Thursday. The consumer reporting agency raised its reliability rating....
Like Lithium Stocks? You Might Consider This Lithium ETF
Lithium stocks continue to party like it's 1999. Shares of Albemarle (NYSE: ALB), Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile, or SQM (NYSE: SQM), and FMC Corp. (NYSE: FMC) -- the three largest lithium....
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB CV Keeps Growing Despite Maria’s Impact
Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico in late September causing widespread damage. One of the many consequences of that storm was the temporary suspension of operations at Luis Munoz Marin....
3 High-Yield Pharmaceutical Stocks
Pharmaceutical stocks are generally an outstanding place to look for sustainable sources of passive income. Even though most companies offer fairly modest yields due to the costly nature of....
Is Wheaton Precious Metals a Buy?
So far this year Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) shares haven't done much, bouncing along with the price of gold and silver. That showing is no different than that of other precious metals....
Apple Inc. Supplier Plans Risk Production of 5-Nano Tech in 2019
One of the most important parts of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhones is the company's custom-designed A-series processors that power them. Each year, Apple integrates new capabilities and improves....
Nestle Hits the Gas to Speed Up Its Profit Gains
Everyone needs food, and that puts Nestle (NASDAQOTH: NSRGY) in an enviable position to capitalize on the opportunity that a huge target audience gives the food giant. Yet recently, Nestle has had....
Is GoPro Inc. Stock a Buy Under $10?
Shares of GoPro Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) have been through the wringer in the last few years, going from hot IPO to dropping over 90% as investors fled the stock. Along the way, the company made some....
Should You Sell Western Digital After its Toshiba Loss?
Western Digital's (NASDAQ: WDC) lengthy attempt to acquire Toshiba's (NASDAQOTH: TOSBF) memory unit failed last month, with Toshiba deciding to sell the unit to a consortium led by SK Hynix and....
Why Marijuana Stocks Won't Pay a Dividend, Even if They're Profitable
There aren't too many industries that can grow at 20%-plus a year over the next five years, but marijuana could be one of them. Cannabis research firm ArcView believes the legal North American pot....
TerraForm Power Buyout Complete -- Here’s What the Future Looks Like
Brookfield Asset Management's (NYSE: BAM) buyout of a controlling interest in TerraForm Power Inc (NASDAQ: TERP) is complete, and we now have a better idea of what the company, and its stock, will....
Verizon Makes Good on Its Revenue Growth Promise
Verizon's (NYSE: VZ) third quarter was its chance to prove what it's been saying for several quarters now is true. Management said it expected service revenue, which decreased for the 11th....
Is There Cause for Concern After Harley-Davidson's Third Quarter?
Few brands are as well-known as Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG), and that competitive advantage has powered the company ahead of its rivals for decades. However, motorcycle sales have softened this....
Want to Retire Early? Try These 4 Tips
Retiring early sounds great, doesn't it? But if you want to retire early with enough resources to guarantee a generous income, you'll need to make an extra effort during your working years to....
3 Improvements to Expect in Apple's 2018 Low-Cost iPad
Back in March, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) introduced a new, low-cost iPad with a 9.7-inch display. The device offered solid specs in an affordable package (the tablets started at $329 for Wi-Fi-only....
Why United Airlines Stock Crashed and Burned on Thursday
Shares of United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) stock got destroyed in Thursday trading (yes, again), falling 12% by day's end, after the airline reported disappointing Q3 2017 results.United, America's....
3 Ways to Make Your Social Security Benefits Bigger
The bigger your Social Security benefits are, the less income you'll need to generate from other sources such as your retirement savings. This can be particularly important if you are behind on....
Celgene Could Be the Best CAR-T Stock to Buy, Not Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences' (NASDAQ: GILD) recently approved Yescarta could be a billion-dollar blockbuster cancer-cell therapy, but the company could face stiff competition from Celgene (NASDAQ:....
4 Ways to Get Access to Institutional Funds
Institutional funds, which are designed (not unexpectedly) for institutional investors such as pension funds, have extraordinarily low expense ratios that make them particularly attractive....
This High-Yield Oil Giant Could Offer Retirees Sustainable Income
Integrated oil and natural gas giant Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE: RDS-B) is making impressive progress as it comes back from the worst of the oil downturn that started in mid-2014. It's not only....
Amazon Prime Has Nearly as Many Subscribers as Cable
Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime service now has 90 million members in the United States, according to new data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP).The report shows that 63% of the....
Kimberly-Clark Earnings: 3 Trends to Watch
It's been a disappointing two-year stretch for Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) investors. The consumer goods giant lowered its growth outlook several times since early 2016 due to struggles in the core....
The IoT Business Lurking Beneath Verizon's Wireless Bread-and-Butter
Shares of Verizon (NYSE: VZ) are rallying after reporting a strong showing in the third quarter of 2017. While all the focus is rightly directed at the company's wireless subscriber base, there is....
Better Buy: Raytheon vs General Dynamics
It's been a banner year for defense stocks, as a favorable political climate coupled with an increase in geopolitical risk has caused shares of defense giants to outpace the S&P 500's 13%....
The Latest Shot in the ETF Price Wars
High investing costs are the biggest enemy that investors face. Whether it's a commission you have to pay to buy shares, or an expense ratio that gets taken automatically from your assets, every....