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Why Bed Bath & Beyond Shares Got Soaked
In this Market Foolery podcast segment, host Mac Greer is joined by David Kretzmann and Aaron Bush of Supernova and Rule Breakers to dig into the slow-motion collapse of a retail chain operator....
This Marijuana Stock Is On an 8-Day Losing Streak -- Is It Time to Buy?
Over the trailing year, there's arguably been no better-performing industry than marijuana and marijuana stocks. A majority of pot stocks have moved significantly higher over the past year, with a....
3 Social Security Questions You Need to Be Able to Answer
Most Americans will collect Social Security benefits at some point in their lives, but there are many things about the Social Security program that are not well-understood. Just to name a few, do....
Here's How Digital Revenue Has Benefited Take-Two Interactive
Over the last five years, video games have been one of the hottest industries to invest in, especially when you compare the stocks to some well-known tech companies.AMZN data by YCharts.Continue....
3 Smart Social Security Moves
Social Security supports countless retirees, and understanding how it works can help you get the most out of your benefits. Whether you're planning to claim Social Security in the coming years or....
Did Apple Just Corner the Smartphone Market in Augmented Reality?
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook has made no secret about his excitement regarding the potential for augmented reality (AR). The technology, which layers computer-generated images into....
How to Retire Wealthy
Your retirement years can be a lot more fun if you have plenty of money to spend. While you may not be able to live it up during your working years, you can spend that time setting yourself up to....
2 Rock-Solid Cheap Tech Stocks With a P/E Nearly Half the Industry Average
As strong as the industry has performed this year, several stocks remain incredibly cheap. And two, HP Inc (NYSE: HPQ) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), in addition to their relative value,....
Nike Stock Is Worth a Look Now
Nike's (NYSE: NKE) stock has been flat over the past year, as sales growth has been lower than investors expect, especially given that Nike was valued at a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30....
3 High-Yield Stocks You Won't Want to Overlook
While most investors are probably somewhat familiar with Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN), Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC), and Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX), income-seekers probably don't give them a second....
This Rocky Stock Market Requires an All-Terrain Portfolio
The bulk of U.S. stock gains in this long-running bull market are due to one variable: the expansion of the price-to-earnings ratio.Earnings for S&P 500 companies have stagnated since 2014.....
Good News for Investors: Facebook Drops Shareholder-Unfriendly Stock-Split Plan
It's official: Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) has decided to drop its controversial plan to split its stock. A controversial move from last year had been designed to allow Mark Zuckerberg to retain control....
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks inched up last week to push further into record territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) each gained less than 0.1% to keep their....
3 Stocks for a Rainy Day
To be a successful long-term investor, you need to make sure your portfolio won't implode on the first sign of a rainy day. What seems like a great idea during the best of times will only reveal....
A Shift in Federal Marijuana Policy May Be Imminent
Even as industries from 3D printing to cloud computing and biotechnology are growing rapidly, it's marijuana that's recently been the go-to asset for aggressive investors. According to cannabis....
Warren Buffett Only Owns Two Tech Stocks -- Can You Guess Which Ones?
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK.B) has shied away from all but two tech stocks: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and International Business Machine (NYSE: IBM). The Oracle of....
A List of Bank of the Ozarks' Acquisitions
One of the ways Bank of the Ozarks (NASDAQ: OZRK) has fueled its rapid organic growth since the financial crisis has been to purchase deposits in bank acquisitions.It has acquired 15 banks over....
Healthcare Costs Are Going Nowhere but Up -- and Workers Are Feeling the Pain
To hear that numerous Americans are burdened by healthcare costs isn't exactly news. But a new report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch highlights just how severe the situation has gotten. For one....
3 Innovative Stocks for September
Like it or not, summer is over, and the fall season is fast approaching. If one thing remains constant, however, it's our zeal for finding market-beating investments, regardless of the season.One....
12 Flu Season Facts You Need to Know
Fall is officially here, and that usually means three things: pumpkin-spiced everything is back in style, our lush trees are about to become leafless sticks, and that sniffle and cough could be....
You'll Be Shocked by How Much $10 Invested in Bitcoin in 2010 Is Worth Today
Bitcoin has had quite the year so far in 2017, with the price up by 320% since Jan. 1. However, this type of move pales in comparison with the digital currency's climb in its early years. In fact,....
3 Retirement Rules You Should Know by Heart
You've worked hard all your life and are looking forward to a time when you can leave your career behind you and enjoy the fruits of your labor. But there's a lot of thought that needs to go into....
Gen Con Gives Board Games a Kickstarter Boost
Gaming convention Gen Con 50 broke every record in the book.Everyone expected the 50th occurrence of the tabletop-gaming convention started by Dungeons & Dragons creator Gary Gygax to attract....
Could This Be Warren Buffett's Greatest Weakness?
Warren Buffett is, without question, one of the greatest investors of all time. Over the past 50 years, the company he runs, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B), has generated....
Is iRobot's Dominance Coming to an End?
In the past three years, iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) has pulled off a truly impressive feat. During that time, the maker of home robotics has increased its revenue by nearly 40% while simultaneously....