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How to Buy General Motors Stock, and Why You Should
For investors, Detroit auto giant General Motors (NYSE: GM) has been a mixed bag since its post-bankruptcy return to the public markets in late 2010. On the one hand, GM's profits and margins have....
Here Are the 4 Fastest-Growing Global Brands
A little more than a year ago, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) then-CEO Howard Schultz said the coffee shop's primary goal was to get back on track. He said he believed the chain had a "clear line of....
Is The Walt Disney Company a Buy?
The Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) company has entered a period of massive change, but it will come out the other side in better shape than it's currently in.In its most recent quarter, the company....
3 Warren Buffett Stocks for Retirees
Retirement is not the end of your investing days. Managing your nest egg throughout those golden years can be just as demanding as building those retirement savings in the first place. As always,....
The 1 Stock I'd Buy Right Now
Discussions involving the PC market usually include an underlying theme of "the sky is falling." However, more and more pundits are coming to the realization that PCs aren't dead -- in fact, the....
The FDA Is Tackling Digital Health With the Help of Apple and Google
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is responsible for drug approvals, medical devices, and the food supply in the U.S., has announced a pilot project aimed at updating the process....
3 High-Yield Stocks Still Worth Buying
Sky-high dividend yields can be tricky beasts. Sometimes, those extreme payouts can be signs of a deep rot in the underlying business, based on nothing but terribly low share prices and a dream.....
Two Tech Titans to Buy in October Just Raised Their Dividends
Looking for safe dividend stocks in tech? They aren't easy to find these days. The market sits at all-time highs, and many well-known tech giants, such as IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Cisco (NASDAQ:....
Why Chico's FAS, Inc. Stock Slumped Today
Shares of Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) were heading lower after Bank of America downgraded the upscale women's fashion retailer to "underperform" from "neutral." Analyst Lorraine Hutchinson said....
What to Expect When Wells Fargo Reports 3Q Earnings on Friday
All four of the nation's biggest banks report earnings this week, kicking off a third-quarter earnings season that isn't expected to showcase any major increases or decreases in banks' bottom....
How Safe Is AbbVie's Dividend?
The pharmaceutical industry has been a favorite among dividend investors, and AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) has put together an impressive track record of treating its shareholders well. Dating back to....
Can Johnson & Johnson Really Start Growing Again?
It's hard to satisfy investors -- even a strong performance can just lead us to want more. Case in point: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ). Though the healthcare giant's stock has posted a solid....
What to Expect From Bank of America’s 3Q Earnings
Earnings season is upon us, with all four of the nation's biggest banks set to report third-quarter results this week. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and Citigroup (NYSE: C) will kick things off on....
Why Did Chico's FAS, Inc. Shares Gain 16% in September?
In the current challenging retail market, investors reward any chain that shows any sort of stability. Chico's FAS (NYSE: CHS) may not be doing overly well, but it saw its earnings increase....
Why Snap, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) climbed 11.4% on Wednesday after Credit Suisse analyst Stephen Ju upgraded the social-media company. More specifically, Ju increased his per-share price target on....
3 Mistakes You're (Probably) Making That Are Sabotaging Your Retirement Plan
So you know how important it is to save for retirement, and you feel you're doing everything you're supposed to. You're contributing regularly to your 401(k), diversifying your portfolio, and....
The New Tax Reform Plan: What Changes May Affect You?
"I think they can get it done. It's not a tax reform act, it's a tax cut act. I think that any politician that can't pass a tax cut probably is in the wrong line of business." -- Warren Buffett,....
3 Growth Stocks for the 21st Century
In a frothy market, finding growth stocks that can live up to their valuations and deliver above-average returns over the next five-year period is challenging enough -- and picking companies that....
Why Rite Aid, MannKind, and Sears Holdings Slumped Today
The stock market gained ground on Wednesday, with major benchmarks making modest moves higher that were sufficient to keep sentiment on Wall Street positive. Investors continued to see the markets....
Why Snap, Seattle Genetics, and Pretium Resources Jumped Today
Wednesday was a generally good day for investors on Wall Street, featuring a gentle rise of about 0.15% to 0.25% for major benchmarks like the Dow and the S&P 500. The White House continued to....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
The stock market continued its ascent on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 climbing higher (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) setting yet another....
Is Pfizer the Best Dividend Stock in Healthcare?
Pfizer Inc.'s (NYSE: PFE) sales have fallen sharply since its top-selling Lipitor lost patent protection back in 2012. However, steps management has taken to control costs and invest in cancer....
3 Value Stocks for Conservative Investors
Investing in the stock market is the best way to predictably generate wealth over the long term. But many investors understandably want to minimize the risks involved with the process. One....
Is AbbVie the Best Dividend Stock in Healthcare?
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) is making headway toward diversifying itself away from its best-selling drug, Humira, but Humira still accounts for most of its sales and that makes buying AbbVie, because of....
General Motors: Booming China Sales Should Set Up a Profitable Third Quarter
General Motors (NYSE: GM) just reported that its sales in China rose 6.6% in September, on strong SUV-driven gains for its Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and China-only Baojun brands. GM has now....