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Why Missing the Mark on the Model 3 Shouldn't Scare You Off From Tesla
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) updated its third-quarter production deliveries schedule, and things don't look good for the Model 3 -- which you've probably seen reported already if you follow Tesla in the....
When Bad Things Happen to Good Markets: Part 1 of Our Series on U.S. Downturns
October may not be the cruelest month for investors -- based on the averages, that's September. But when Wall Street stumbles at this point of the year, it stumbles extra hard. And that's why, in....
1 Reason to Buy AMD Stock, and 1 Reason to Stay Away
Since the beginning of 2016, shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) have staged a rally that has left nearly every other stock in the dust. Investors have enjoyed a 360% return in less....
Video Game Companies Are Scoring Wins With Classic Games
Take-Two Interactive's (NASDAQ: TTWO) Rockstar Games publishing label recently announced it is releasing a remastered version of L.A. Noire -- a classic title from the previous console cycle --....
Tech Stocks This Week: Netflix, Inc.'s Price Increase, Google's Product Launch, and More
Tech didn't fail to deliver some interesting fodder for investors this week. Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) decided that customers are willing to pay more, Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google....
How Apple Inc. Can Do a Mid-Cycle iPhone X Refresh
Earlier this year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) released special-edition (PRODUCT) Red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models. Unlike the regular iPhone 7-series phones, which came in storage capacities of....
4 Tips to Sell Your Home Quickly
When you've decided to move out of the house you own, you likely want to unload the home as quickly as possible. Whether you're eager to get to a job in another state, have found a new dream home,....
Don't Wait Another Day to Use This Tax-Saving Strategy
Taxes aren't on the top of most people's minds, especially at this time of year. Yet those who take advantage of certain money-saving tax strategies before others even start thinking about them....
How Much Will I Get From Social Security if I Make $100,000?
Social Security benefits are or will be a major part of most Americans' retirement income, so it's important to know how much to expect. While it's impossible to predict someone's Social Security....
1 Number That Shows Facebook and Google's Competitive Advantage
It's no secret that in the world of digital advertising there are Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) and Google, and then there's everyone else. While smaller companies like Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) and Snap....
Here's Why Juno Therapeutics Stock May Still Be Worth Buying
Juno Therapeutics (NASDAQ: JUNO), a clinical-stage adoptive cell therapy company, saw its shares rise by 7% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.The biotech's....
What Factors Make Up Your FICO Score
Your FICO score is single-handedly the most important data point that lenders use to judge your ability and willingness to repay what you've borrowed. Just five factors, the most important of....
The Biggest Losers If T-Mobile and Sprint Merge
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Sprint (NYSE: S) are reportedly close to agreeing on terms to merge their businesses. The combined wireless carrier would have about 130 million customers, nearly as....
Better Buy: American Outdoor Brands, Ruger, or Axon?
Guns and tasers are both big sellers to law enforcement agencies and consumers, but their manufacturers' stocks have very different qualities for investors. Gun sales are extremely cyclical. They....
No Grimace Here! This Fast-Food Chain Is Loving Marijuana's Expansion
At the federal level, marijuana is a wholly illegal substance currently categorized as schedule I. As a schedule I drug, it has no recognized medical benefits, and is thusly considered to be just....
Why I Love Microsoft Corporation
Before Satya Nadella took over as CEO, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) had become a slowly dying relic trapped in the past.The company was not in any danger of going out of business, but it was no longer....
3 Top Dividend Aristocrats to Buy for the Next Market Crash
When it seems like everyone and their neighbor are turning to growth stocks as an almost-surefire way to generate strong returns, smart investors know to take caution and look for ways to mitigate....
The Simple Reason Why I Won't Buy Home Depot, Inc. Stock
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) has proven to be a retail chain that's immune to internet disruption. Most likely, that's partly due to the fact that many of the items it sells consumers actually want to....
How to Invest in Private Equity
Many investors see private equity investments as a gateway to the most lucrative opportunities in the financial markets. The professionals who run private equity companies raise substantial....
These 3 Stocks Powered the Dow Higher in the Third Quarter
The Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI) have done exceedingly well so far this year, and the third quarter was another strong period for the average. The Dow finished the quarter within 8....
Can Jet.com Woo Millennials With Private-Label Brands?
When Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced the purchase of online retailer Jet.com late last year, it announced to the world that it was no longer going to sit by and let Amazon.com, Inc.....
2 Reasons NextEra Energy Partners Is a Better Dividend Stock Than ExxonMobil
Not all energy stocks are created equal, especially now that renewable energy and electric vehicles are becoming a meaningful part of our energy mix. Renewable energy generation is rising and it....
Why CalAmp Corp. Stock Jumped 25.4% in September
Shares of CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ: CAMP) rose 25.4% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the machine-to-machine communications specialist announced strong....
3 Terrible Reasons to Sell Home Depot Inc. Stock
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) has trounced the market so far this year even while many national retailers are setting new five-year lows. The rally might provide a good opportunity to sell the stock if....
Google's Creepy New Camera Won't Hurt GoPro
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) recently introduced Clips, a tiny camera which continuously captures content without any user intervention. The device -- which can be clipped to clothing,....