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What Really Lifted America Out of the Great Depression?
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 does so extra hard. And that's why, in the....
5 Highest-Yielding Big Bank Stocks
One of the biggest draws to bank stocks for many investors is an often-generous and growing dividend. If this describes you, then one of the first screens you should do is for the dividend....
3 High-Yield Utility Stocks
Utilities have long been a go-to option for income-seeking investors because these entities offer higher-than-average yields. Our investors have picked three excellent opportunities in the....
Lukewarm Analysts Can't Sink NetEase Stock
Even ho-hum analysts aren't stopping investors from bidding up NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES). Shares of the Chinese online gaming speedster moved higher in four of the five trading days last week,....
How Many iPhones Did Apple, Inc. Sell in Q4?
At the end of September, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) wrapped up its fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. With the company scheduled to report earnings on Thursday, Nov. 2, investors will have plenty of new....
What Flipped the Switch That Set Off the Great Depression?
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 does so extra hard. And that's why, in the....
3 Things Costco Management Wants You to Know
Every time something shifts in the retail space, people question whether Costco (NASDAQ: COST) can continue its success.It happened again when Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) bought Whole Foods.....
Why CRISPR Therapeutics AG Stock Lost Ground in September
According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, shares of the gene-editing company CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) dropped by 13.1% in September. CRISPR's poor showing last month....
Tyson Foods Is a Buy After Its Latest Guidance Increase
Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) is trading within spitting distance of all-time highs right now. But that doesn't mean the meat-processing giant can't continue to outperform from here.Before we dive....
4 Good Investments When Interest Rates Rise
Interest rates have slowly climbed from their recent historic lows, and they're likely to keep on climbing for some time. As interest rates go up, many common types of investments will suffer --....
What Made the Great Depression So Great?
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 does so extra hard. And that's why, in the....
3 Embarrassingly Low Dividend Stocks
Dividend stocks are a great way to build wealth in the long run, but only if you pick the right stocks. Some well-known companies, for instance, pay out only a measly portion of their profits to....
3 Incredibly Cheap Chinese Tech Stocks
Many Chinese tech stocks surged over the past year, and their valuations rose to frothy levels. Therefore it might seem tough to find decent Chinese tech plays trading at reasonable multiples. So....
4 Stocks With Embarrassingly Unsustainable Dividends
Owning dividend stocks can be a great way for investors to beat the market over the long term, and generate consistent cash flows as well. But all dividend stocks are not created equal, and yield,....
Is Management Really to Blame for Hecla Mining's Woes?
Investors have been remarkably patient with Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) despite a difficult 2017 thus far. Production volumes fell substantially through the first half of 2017 compared to the year-ago....
Middle East's Low Solar Prices Are a Game Changer
The Middle East has long been a huge potential market for the solar industry given the high solar intensity of the desert and the fact that most countries burn oil to supply electricity, rather....
Big Leadership Changes at GE and Baker Hughes: What Investors Need to Know
"The face of General Electric (NYSE: GE) changed dramatically..." said one report. Others claimed new CEO John Flannery was overseeing a "sweeping makeover" and "tightening his grip" on the....
TerraForm Power's Buyout Provides Blueprint for 8point3 Energy Partners
Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) will close on its acquisition of a controlling interest and sponsor stake in TerraForm Power (NASDAQ: TERP) next Monday. The deal will give stability to....
4 Things NVIDIA Does Right
NVIDIA's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock is up 1,200% over the last five years, and 170% over the last 12 months. Before this run, NVIDIA was a small fish in a big pond with a market cap of less than $10....
Want to Win Some of Warren Buffett's Money? Here's Your Chance
Warren Buffett's famous $500,000 bet that an S&P 500 index fund would beat a basket of hedge funds over a 10-year period is about to come to a close. However, Buffett recently said that he is....
Hate Risk? Then You'll Love These 2 Stocks
In addition to their stellar returns in 2017, with Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) stock up 45% and Check Point Software (NASDAQ: CHKP) shareholders enjoying a 35% gain year to date, the two tech mainstays....
Better Buy: Biogen Inc. vs. Celgene
Owning either of these large-cap biotech stocks has been a great way to get rich over the past decade. Shares of Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) have quadrupled since 2007. Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:....
3 Warren Buffett Stocks Still Worth Buying
As the broader market and many individual stocks continue to hit all-time highs, many investors have become less and less excited about buying new stocks. It's hard to think that you can get a....
3 Skills That Apply to Any Job
Whether you lead a sales team, drive a truck, work in a factory, or do nearly anything else, there are skills that will help you no matter your line of work.In fact, working on these skills can....
Why Momo, Inc. Stock Fell 18.7% in September
Momo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) stock lost 18.7% of its value in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The Chinese social media company's seemingly impressive earnings....