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How to Make Enemies in Solar Energy
In the battle over solar tariffs proposed by bankrupt manufacturers Suniva and SolarWorld, nearly every solar company has come out against tariffs. One that's breaking ranks is First Solar....
Which Coffee Chain Has the Highest Customer Loyalty?
Americans visit coffee shops more than they do any other type of restaurant, according to data from Foursquare. The data-gathering company analyzed foot traffic to determine that overall traffic....
4 Tips for Managing Remote Employees
Back when I worked for an online marketing company, I was tasked with managing a content team. And though I started out with only a couple of employees under me, within half a year's time, I found....
Where Are Snapchat's Teen Users Coming From?
Snapchat's biggest strength is its highly engaged young user base. Snap (NYSE: SNAP) says its users under 25 spend an average of over 40 minutes per day using Snapchat. While Snap doesn't break....
Bank of America Corporation Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript (BAC)
Image source: The Motley Fool.Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallOct. 13, 2017, 8:30 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Here's What a 2% COLA in 2018 Would Mean for the Average Social Security Beneficiary
As of August, more than 42 million retired workers were receiving a monthly stipend from the Social Security Administration (SSA). A majority of these retirees (62%) rely on their monthly paycheck....
Is Nike Inc. a Buy?
The sports apparel industry is just the latest retailing niche to be disrupted as consumers shift their spending to online specialists. That move stopped Under Armour's (NYSE: UAA) (NYSE: UA)....
Is Wal-Mart Stores Inc. a Buy?
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) treated the internet as a sideline for a very long time. That changed in August 2016, when the retailer bought Jet.com for $3.3 billion.That was a very risky deal. The....
3 Marijuana Stocks That Like to Live Life Dangerously
In case you haven't noticed, marijuana stocks are absolutely on fire. Many of the largest pot stocks by market cap have seen their valuations double, triple, or perhaps head even higher over the....
Looking Ahead to Honeywell International Earnings
It's been a good year so far for Honeywell International (NYSE: HON). The stock is up nearly 24% year to date, and management has raised the bottom end of its full-year earnings guidance range in....
How Is General Motors Racing Ahead of Its Rivals in China?
General Motors (NYSE: GM) recent run of strong sales in China continued last month as it recorded its highest September sales result ever. In July, GM's sales jumped 6.3% year over year as key....
3 Things to Look For When Newmont Mining Reports Q3 Earnings
An industry leader in gold mining, Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE: NEM), is expected to report its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 25. Interested as investors may be, digging through a miner's earnings....
60% of Credit Card Accounts Carry a Balance. Here's Why That Isn't Necessarily a Bad Thing.
It's generally a bad thing to carry a balance on a credit card. The typical credit card charges an interest rate of about 15% per year on balances, with some rising as high as 29% when penalty....
Inside Apple Inc.'s iPhone X Compromise
According to The Korea Herald, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is working on a brand-new iPhone that has support for a digital pen. The new phone, the publication says, could start shipping to customers as....
Nokia Kills its VR Camera Efforts
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) recently announced the discontinuation of Ozo, the high-end spherical VR camera that it launched just two years ago. The 360-degree camera was equipped with eight cameras,....
3 Questions You Need to Ask Ahead of Johnson & Johnson's Third-Quarter Report
Healthcare conglomerate Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is what you might call a staple holding in many investors' portfolios. Its superior 2.5% dividend yield and 55-year streak of raising its....
Why This Surprise Play Is Huge for ExxonMobil
Normally, the bigger the company is, the less likely it is that any single decision or event will impact it significantly. But that isn't the case with oil giant ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), which has....
Sea Limited IPO: What Investors Need to Know
Unicorns are spawning everywhere in the world.That's "unicorn" in the financial sense -- an early-stage company valued at over $1 billion. One of these rare creatures, Singapore-headquartered Sea....
3 High-Yield Stocks With Virtual Monopolies
Though consumers may hate monopolies, that word should be music to investors' ears. Controlling a market by being the sole provider gives companies fat profit margins and a reliable future free of....
Q3 Guidance Gets a Little Better at American Airlines and United Continental
Shares of airline giants American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) and United Continental (NYSE: UAL) were in free fall from mid-July until late September. A series of major hurricanes that disrupted air....
3 Great Reasons to Take Social Security at 62
It's popular to take Social Security at the earliest possible time, which for most people is when you turn 62. Many of those who choose to start getting Social Security checks at 62 do so simply....
How to Get an Excellent Credit Score
An excellent credit score can be a huge value in your financial life. It's the determining factor in how much you'll pay for big loans like a mortgage or car loan, ensuring the lowest possible....
3 Dumb IRA Moves
Though not all working Americans have access to an employer-sponsored 401(k), anyone who earns an income can contribute to an IRA. Opening an IRA is a great way to save for the future, but if....
7 Forgotten Apple Products That Failed Miserably
Image source: Apple.Today, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is often seen as the tech darling that can do no wrong. Under co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, Apple redefined the music player, smartphone,....
eBay Earnings Preview: What to Watch
eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) reports earnings for the third quarter on Wednesday, Oct. 18, after market close. The two key metrics investors should focus on are gross merchandise volume (GMV) and revenue,....