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Netflix Rises, Then Falls; Harley-Davidson Falls, Then Rises
In this Market Foolery podcast, Chris Hill and Seth Jayson from Motley Fool Hidden Gems discuss the earnings reports for a pair of beloved companies: Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and....
Can Select Comfort Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 11% Pop?
Sometimes the difference between a good and bad report is just a matter of giving Mr. Market a night to sleep on it. Shares of Select Comfort (NASDAQ: SCSS) initially moved sharply lower after the....
3 Non-Scary Ways to Get Started With Investing
More than half of Americans avoid the stock market at all costs, even though it's one of the most effective means of accumulating wealth. And while some of that avoidance boils down to a lack of....
Is Bank of America Stock Still a Bargain?
It's been a good year for bank stocks, and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is no exception.Since this time last year, shares of the Charlotte, N.C.-based bank have risen 61%. That's more than triple....
Facebook, Inc. Earnings: What to Watch
If you've followed Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB) expectation-crushing quarterly earnings reports over the last several years, you'll know why the social network's earnings release garners so much....
Can Skechers Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 37% Pop?
Last week's biggest gainer on the New York Stock Exchange was Skechers (NYSE: SKX), soaring 36.9% after posting better-than-expected financial results. At least three analysts followed Skechers'....
5 Must-Read Quotes for Robotic Surgery Investors
Something big just happened in the robotic surgical industry. Last week, a small company called TransEnterix (NYSEMKT: TRXC) won FDA approval for its Senhance Robotic Surgical System. The....
401(k) Contribution Limits Are Going Up for 2018 -- but That Won't Affect the Average American
Though there are several vehicles out there to help you save for retirement, one of the most effective is none other than the 401(k). The appeal of the 401(k) is twofold. For one thing,....
You've Got to See What the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo Just Said About Bitcoin
To put it mildly, cryptocurrencies are redefining "investment gains" for folks in 2017. Whereas the stock market has traditionally returned 7% a year, inclusive of dividend reinvestment, the....
Here Are the 2017 and 2018 Social Security Earnings Test Limits
Can you work and collect Social Security at the same time? The short answer is "yes, it's possible," but it depends on your age and how much you earn.The Social Security earnings test sets annual....
Artificial Intelligence Investments Aren't Just a Pipe Dream -- Here's Why
Technology stocks often get a lot of attention in a bull market because investor sentiment is high and people are searching for the next big idea that will bring huge gains. Some of that....
This Marijuana Stock Could Be the Biggest Comeback Story of 2018
Insys Therapeutics (NASDAQ: INSY) is one of the most hated biotech stocks on the market today. That's the case, at least, if you use short interest as a proxy for how much investors hate a given....
No Joke: You Can Now Legally Invest in Your Political Party
Life can sometimes be a lot like a Las Vegas casino -- money is bet on everything. Throughout the presidential campaigning of 2016, oddsmakers were taking bets on everything from who would become....
Best Buy Successfully Turned Itself Around, but New Blue Is the Future
Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) shareholders have had reason to cheer lately. Unlike competitors HH Gregg, Circuit City, and Radio Shack, the company has survived the retail shake up, and its stock has....
The Southwest Effect May Not Be All It's Cracked Up to Be
The so-called "Southwest Effect" has been back in the news lately, after Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced that it plans to begin flying to Hawaii next year. This phrase was first coined in....
Here’s the 2018 IRA Contribution Limit
Every year, the IRS announces updated contribution limits and income thresholds for Individual Retirement Accounts, or IRAs. The IRA contribution limit is not changing in 2018, but the income....
Should You Avoid Celgene Stock After Its Big Pipeline Setback?
Even some of the biggest and best have things go wrong every now and then. Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) has been the best-performing biotech stock over the last five years among big biotechs with market....
3 Stocks That Could Put Alibaba's Returns to Shame
It's rather easy to see why Alibaba Group's (NYSE: BABA) has doubled so far in 2017. The company owns 11% of China's massive $5 trillion retail market, and that is only expected to grow as....
What Is Warren Buffett’s Top Dividend Stock?
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) has a portfolio of dozens of common stocks, many of which were hand-picked by CEO Warren Buffett himself. Buffett is a big fan of reliable dividends,....
Can Calavo Growers Be a Growth Stock?
Avocados are considered a superfood because they're a good source of healthy fats, loaded with dietary fiber, and have catalyzed market-beating returns for Calavo Growers (NASDAQ: CVGW) stock.....
The 4 Biggest Financial Threats to Your Retirement
If you ask most retirees what their biggest concern is about retirement, the cost of healthcare is likely to be at the top of their list. You might not realize that medical expenses are only one....
Can Teva Pharmaceutical's Dividend Even Survive?
Several big-pharma stocks boast high dividend yields. None of them, though, come close to the 7.5% yield that Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TEVA) has recently claimed. Note the use of....
5 Key Drugs Critical to Johnson & Johnson's Future
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) recently shared its third-quarter financial report card with investors, and by all measures, it deserves kudos. However, the stock market rewards investors based....
Why Do So Many People Claim Social Security at 62?
Many Americans count down the days until they're eligible to get their hands on their Social Security benefits. The earliest age for workers to file for Social Security is 62, and it's therefore....
Google's Strategy to Educate the Public About Self-Driving Cars Is Brilliant
As the world moves ever closer to a self-driving future, one company is the current undisputed leader in autonomous driving technology: Waymo, a division spun off from Google parent Alphabet Inc.....