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Axon Enterprise Is Just Scratching the Surface of Its Potential
Many law enforcement agencies around the world are just starting to adopt body cameras that capture the interactions of officers for use in court. Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AAXN) has built a....
3 Reasons to Delay Taking Social Security
"At times it is folly to hasten at other times, to delay.The wise do everything in its proper time." -- Ovid We can't control everything in our financial and working lives, but there are some....
What Investors Missed in the Market Last Week
What a week it was! The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 hit all-time highs on Friday, and all registered weekly, monthly, and even quarterly gains. If that's not a good way to walk into....
Military Leaders See Solar and Energy Storage as Differentiator
There might be a debate in the political world about the value of solar energy and energy storage for the grid, businesses, and homeowners. But there doesn't seem to be any disagreement in the....
Do You Have Too Much Cash?
Most Americans are woefully behind on emergency savings, so much so that they're putting their immediate and long-term finances at risk. A frightening 57% of U.S. adults have less than $1,000 in....
Are Data Center REITs a Good Investment?
Data center REITs are companies that buy and rent out the real estate that houses data centers and processors for companies like Google, Facebook, and Uber.In this week's episode of Industry....
The 3 Biggest Challenges for Early Retirees
Early retirement is a dream for many workers as they look forward to reclaiming more of their free time without facing the worries that having a career can cause. However, those who retire early....
3 Top Dividend Stocks Selling for a Discount This Fall
Time and again, it's dividend stocks that form the foundation of the top retirement portfolios. That's because dividend stocks bring three key advantages to the table for long-term investors.To....
10 Things That Will Keep You From Qualifying for a Credit Card
Most people know that an application for a new credit card can be denied if your credit score is too low or there is negative information on your credit report. While this is certainly true, there....
These Are the Top 5 Stocks the Smart Money Is Selling
When the smart money moves into a stock, investors may want to take notice, because it just might signal the start of an upswing in its value. Similarly, when the smart money withdraws its money....
People Are Less Happy With Their Computers
Higher prices and a perceived lack of innovation has caused Americans to be less happy with their personal computers. That drop in satisfaction has contributed to less demand for laptops,....
Got a Tax Extension? You'd Better Get Moving on Your Return
Maybe you filed a tax extension back in April because you were missing some of the paperwork needed to accurately complete your return. Or maybe you just plain procrastinated to the point where....
VIPs Are Back in Control in Macau
The same forces that drove a massive decline in Macau's gaming revenue a few years ago are driving the region's recovery in 2017. Chinese VIP baccarat players, who shunned the region from 2014 to....
You Won't Believe What Elon Musk Has Planned Next -- for Mars
It was a speech short on financial details but long on big ideas. In a 42-minute presentation to the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Adelaide, Australia, this past week, SpaceX CEO....
Can President Trump Really Take Credit for a Good Economy?
Since becoming president, Donald Trump has made several claims that appear to take credit for improvements to the American economy, as well as gains in the stock market. That can be a dangerous....
If You Love Intuitive Surgical, You Should Check Out Mazor Robotics
There's a whole lot of things to love about Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG). The company pioneered the use of robotic surgical systems. It has become very profitable along the way. And, of....
3 Companies Whose Sales Could Jump 50% in 2017
Investors love to see sales growth in their companies as a growing top line tends to correlate with rising profits. When revenue is skyrocketing, though, it could point to more than just a....
Switch IPO: What Investors Need to Know
Although the humble data center is not an exciting aspect of information technology, it's essential to its functionality. After all, it's where organizations store the servers and related....
After Queso Backlash, Chipotle Could Learn a Thing from General Mills and Trix
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) stepped in goop once again when it introduced its new queso across the country earlier this month.Image source: Chipotle.Fans had long clamored for the....
5 Innovation-Forward Technology Stocks to Buy Now
If you're interested in buying technology stocks that are disrupting markets in ways that could produce envy-inspiring growth, then you might want to think about buying Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ:....
5 Ways You Can Get More Money in Retirement
The average American retires with a net worth of around $210,000. Using a common rule of thumb known as the 4% rule, that typical retiree can plan to spend around $8,400 (4% of that balance) in....
Why Trump's Doubled Standard Deduction Won't Do You As Much Good As You Think
With the release of the latest framework for tax reform from congressional Republicans and the Trump administration, taxpayers are finally starting to get a better sense of how the federal....
The Most Important Date All Year for Social Security Beneficiaries Is Roughly 2 Weeks Away
As of July, more than 61 million people were receiving Social Security benefits on a monthly basis, and 42 million of those recipients (68%) were retired workers. According to recently released....
Guess Which 5 States Burn One-Third of America's Total Energy (No. 3 Is a Shocker)
Image source: Getty Images.According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's most recent data, five U.S. states were responsible for more than one-third of the entire country's energy....
What's in the Latest Tax Reform Package?
The GOP recently released a "framework" for tax reform legislation. The document spells out the party's top priorities for tax reform and offers several big clues about how the new tax system....