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3 Hard Facts Behind the Hype About Marijuana Stocks
A green rush is under way. Over the past couple of years, many investors have flocked to marijuana stocks in anticipation of the biggest growth story since the internet began to be widely used.....
Better Buy: International Business Machines Corporation vs. Coca-Cola
International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) don't have a lot in common in terms of their business exposure, but they both share several desirable characteristics. You'll....
How to Truly Max Out Your Retirement Savings
Many investors struggle to find any money to save toward retirement, but a few fortunate investors have more favorable financial situations that allow them to save as much as they can. For them,....
After 6 Months With CEO Kevin Johnson, What Should Starbucks Investors Be Focused On?
Continuing our discussion of the state of Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) about half a year after founder Howard Schultz relinquished the role of CEO to become Executive Chairman, we take a birds-eye....
10 Rock-Solid Reasons Johnson & Johnson's Near-Term Future Looks Bright
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) reported anemic overall sales growth in the first half of 2017. The big healthcare company even saw a decline in year-over-year earnings during the period.....
3 High-Yield Stocks Dividend Investors Ignore at Their Peril
If you need income and want long-term growth, dividend stocks are the best investment vehicle for you. Finding high-quality companies with high dividend yields takes some effort, but companies....
87% of Americans Believe Insurers Should Cover Pre-Existing Conditions, but There's a Catch
Life comes with two certainties according to Benjamin Franklin: death and taxes. Perhaps it's time to add a third: healthcare uncertainty.When Donald Trump won the presidency, it was practically a....
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks I'd Buy Right Now
"Yield" means to give in or give up when the term is used outside the investing world. That definition isn't too far off when it comes to some dividend stocks. Those stocks might pay high yields,....
This Might Be Bad News for This Apple Inc. Supplier
For months now, the investment community has been keenly aware of the fact that Imagination Technologies' (NASDAQOTH: IGNMF) days as the supplier of graphics processor intellectual property....
5 Things Philip Morris Management Wants You to Know
Over the past couple of years, Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) has embraced a monumental change in its long-term philosophy. As cigarette smoking becomes less popular, Philip Morris has....
4 Reasons to Retire as Early as You Can
Many people dream of retiring early and freeing themselves from the daily grind. But a large number of workers assume early retirement just isn't possible, and therefore they give up on that goal,....
Here's How Carvana Will Reward Shareholders in a Tough Auto Market
Everybody loves a new vehicle, but few enjoy the buying process. It's that dislike for how much of the industry does business -- in Carvana Co.'s (NYSE: CVNA) case, the used-vehicle market --....
Tesla Gigafactory: What Investors Need to Know
Twenty-three miles east of Reno, Nevada, sits one of the largest buildings in the world: Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Gigafactory. Elon Musk's electric-car maker built the enormous facility, which will....
Loxo Oncology's Up 230% in the Past Year -- Can You Still Make Money Buying It?
Loxo Oncology (NASDAQ: LOXO) is one of biotech's best-performing stars this past year, and shares could still have room to run higher if the FDA cooperates with an OK for its lead drug,....
Queso May Be Chipotle's Last, Best Chance for a Comeback
This Tuesday may have been D-Day for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG), or better yet, Q-Day for queso. After much anticipation, the burrito roller is finally making the cheesy dip....
6 States That Are the Most Likely to Tax Your Social Security Income
Whether you realize it or not, tens of millions of Americans are reliant to some degree on their monthly stipend from Social Security. The latest data from the Social Security Administration shows....
4 Terrible Reasons to Quit Your Job
Even though unemployment sits near record lows and a number of industries have a high demand for workers, it's never a good idea to quit your job without making a plan.In some cases, examining why....
How Safe Is McDonald's Dividend?
The restaurant industry has evolved dramatically over the past half-century, and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has worked hard to remain relevant in an ever-changing industry environment. Competing....
Are Mass Brewers Seeing a Craft Beer Blowback?
It was bound to happen sooner or later: The beer industry may have reached the tipping point with craft brewery acquisitions that means such deals will no longer have the same payoff for the major....
Use These Free Tax Calculators and Get an Early Start on Your 2017 Taxes
With three months left in 2017, most people aren't even thinking about their taxes. Yet now is a smart time to do tax planning, and the first step is to get a quick estimate on how much in taxes....
It's Official: Student Debt Is Bad for Your Health
There's no question that taking on huge amounts of debt for college can damage your long-term finances. Case in point: Last year, Morningstar determined that for every dollar we borrow for....
Better Buy: Pfizer Inc. vs. Bristol-Myers Squibb
You can call them "frenemies." Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) are friends when it comes to blockbuster blood thinner Eliquis. But the two big pharma companies are enemies....
Why China Is Crushing the U.S. in Solar Energy
By any objective measure, China is crushing the U.S. in the business of solar energy. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China had installed 78 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity by....
Did Electric Vehicles Hit a Tipping Point Last Week?
Have electric cars finally hit a tipping point? Are they now inevitable? The last week has seen some very big electric-vehicle announcements from some very big auto-industry players, mostly around....
The Top Defense Stock to Buy in 2017
"North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States. They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen."-- President Donald Trump When the Commander in Chief of the....