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Is lululemon athletica Ready to Be a Growth Stock Again?
In the midst of a highly competitive market, lululemon athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) showed no signs of a slowdown in its fiscal second-quarter earnings report. The yoga apparel specialist posted....
Why McDonald's Is a Retiree's Dream Stock
If you're at or near retirement, your portfolio is likely tilted toward traditional income sources like bonds and CDs. Sure, these investments yield significantly below what you can get from the....
Women Are 3 Times As Likely As Men to Neglect Retirement Savings
It's not a secret that women, on average, tend to have less money than men in retirement. After all, there's still a pretty significant wage gap plaguing the country, and while there are always....
Can GoPro Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 12% Pop?
Momentum keeps building for GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) as it claws its way back to growth investor respectability. Shares of the action-camera maker rose 12.3% last week, even though there were no....
3 Heirloom Stocks to Hold Forever
Because capitalism is so brutally competitive, it's rare to find a company that can thrive for generations. However, every now and then a company comes along that's so strong, it can not only....
Can ZAGG Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 20% Pop?
Some stocks live and die by Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) product launches, and last week it was Apple itself that took a hit. The company's shares declined in three of the four days following Tuesday's....
Should Shareholders Worry About Bank of America's Trading Revenue?
For the second quarter in a row, universal banks expect to report lower trading-related revenue compared with the year-ago period.Things could change between now and the end of the quarter, which....
These 8 Remote Jobs Pay Over $100,000 a Year
There's a reason telecommuting grew 115% in the past decade. Not only can telecommuting save companies money, but it can also benefit those who are fortunate enough to be granted this privilege.....
3 Reasons It's Dumb to Take Social Security Benefits at 70
Americans who are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits can choose to start collecting their monthly benefit at any time between ages 62 and 70, and "full retirement age" is 66 to 67....
How Costco Wholesale Hopes to Finish Its Year Strong
The retail industry has gone through a lot of difficulties recently, and even stalwarts such as Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) have felt the impact. As a larger number of shoppers turn to....
147 Million Americans Don't Have the Money to Cover an Unexpected Expense
Chances are that you're a terrible saver. Don't hang your head in shame, though, since you're probably in good company.According to July data from the St. Louis Federal Reserve, the personal....
Why Rite Aid Corporation Could Be a Gold Mine for Value Investors
Nothing has been going right for Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) this year.In January, Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) changed the terms of its bid to buy the smaller pharmacy chain in a way that....
Don't Make This Huge Mistake With Celgene
Several years ago, I started to look seriously at investing in Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) stock. Someone I knew told me that I probably shouldn't get too excited about the biotech. I'm glad I didn't....
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 --....