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Which of These 5 Will Be the Best-Selling Drug Worldwide in 2020?
The global pharmaceutical industry is a giant, in case you didn't already know it. According to a 2016 report from the International Trade Administration (ITA), global sales of pharmaceuticals are....
What's the True Maximum Annual Social Security Benefit in 2017?
Social Security provides critical assistance to tens of millions of retired workers, the disabled, and even the families of deceased workers. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA),....
8 Stocks Billionaires Own
Rummage through the holdings of billionaire investors, and you're likely to find similar stocks occupying their portfolios. With so much money to invest, they can't take a meaningful position in a....
Is It Time To Quit Your Job?
Sometimes it's time to move on. And while sometimes that's obvious -- like when your work environment is downright dangerous or toxic -- sometimes we can get lulled into staying somewhere we....
3 Stocks You Can Safely Own Until 2030
We Fools believe that the best way to make money in the markets is to buy high-quality companies and hold them for the long term. But which companies, in particular, do we think are worth owning....
Tips for an Awesome Wedding on a Budget
If you're getting ready to tie the knot, you're probably also getting ready to drain much of your savings -- or worse, charge up your credit card. The average wedding budget for 2016 was $35,329,....
Is This Netflix Move in India Enough?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) hasn't met with much success in India so far as premium pricing, limited internet speeds, and high data costs have checked its growth. Additionally, the streaming giant made....
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Ignore These 3 Lucrative Credit Card Perks
Source: Getty ImagesWhether it's earning rewards on everyday purchases, big sign-up bonuses, improving your credit score, or a balance-transfer credit card to help pay off debt faster, credit....
Why Wise People Take Social Security at 62
As a college student, future-filmaker Roco Belic took time off of school to travel the world. He focused on locales which could further his studies of Russian, Swahili, and Arabic-speaking....
The iPhone 8's Biggest New Feature Is Less Impressive Than You Think
The new 2017 iPhones are here, and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) began taking pre-orders for the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus today, which starts shipping in a week. Meanwhile, the iPhone lineup is starting to look....
1 Way Apple Inc. Played It Safe With the A11 Bionic Chip
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) new A11 Bionic chip that'll be at the heart of every iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X seems like a truly incredible piece of engineering. Apple claims solid....
Ford's Problem in Europe: Not Enough Fiestas
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its sales in Europe fell 2.4% in August, as tight supplies of the all-new Fiesta once again offset good year-over-year gains for its smaller SUVs. Year to....
Is There a First-Class Airline Stock?
The airline industry has been long ignored, if not outright bullied, by the investment community for decades. But that's starting to change -- even famous airline bear Warren Buffett put $10....
Amazon's 2nd Headquarters Presents a Quandary for Hopeful Cities
Metropolitan areas across the country are putting together their proposals to become the winning location of Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) second headquarters. The e-commerce giant announced earlier....
iRobot Notches a Significant Patent-Dispute Win
Only a day after iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) stock plunged, as a short-seller highlighted the threat of new competition for the Roomba maker, the company offered an effective reminder of how hard it is....
Will MercadoLibre Finally Split Its Stock?
Stock splits don't matter in terms of changing the value of a company, but many investors still see stock splits as a positive sign of a company's confidence in its long-term prospects. Some....
This Week in Solar
It was another wild week for the solar industry. There appears to be more growth than anticipated, next-generation products are starting to take off, and projects due two years from now are....
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Too Unsafe
Income investors are often drawn to high yields like moths to a flame. But prudent investors always check the payout ratios -- the percentage of a company's earnings or free cash flow that a....
Should I Buy Travelers Stock Despite Hurricanes Harvey And Irma?
If history is our guide, then policy demand and premium pricing strength following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma could make it the perfect time to buy shares in property and casualty insurer....
3 Things Ciena Management Wants You to Know
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), the leading designer of wave division multiplexing (WDM) equipment -- which is optical transmission systems -- for the telecom, service provider, cable, and data center....
Oil and Gas Stock Roundup: Crude's Best Week Since July Ignited These Oil Stocks
With hurricanes Harvey and Irma now in the rearview mirror, this week the oil industry turned its attention back to market fundamentals. Traders liked what they saw as increasing confidence in....
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for September
For investors in search of income, three high-yield dividend stocks worth consideration in September include Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM), IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD).....
How to Succeed in the Gig Economy
The 9-to-5 workweek is a staple in American culture, but times are changing. More than 53 million people currently work as freelancers, and an estimated 50% of the U.S. workforce will follow suit....
When to Switch From a Roth IRA to a Traditional 401(k)
A Roth IRA is a far different savings account from a traditional 401(k).They differ in tax treatment, investment options, and employer contributions. Knowing where and why they differ can help you....
Tech Stocks This Week: iPhone X, Google's Pixel 2, and Tesla's Semitruck
Thanks to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), this was undoubtedly a big week in tech. As the world's most valuable company, Apple's annual iPhone launches are always a big deal. But this year's September Apple....