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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....
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....
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....
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....
The Smartest Move Johnson & Johnson Has Made All Year
Healthcare conglomerate Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is what you might call a stalwart in the portfolios of risk-averse, income-seeking long-term investors. It's about as rock-solid as they....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks rose on Friday, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) both closed at record highs.Data source: Yahoo! Finance.Semiconductor stocks led....
Why Blue Apron Holdings, Tailored Brands, and Epizyme Jumped Today
Friday was a positive day for the stock market, as the Dow climbed to another record high and led the way to modest gains across the board for the major benchmarks. The White House increased....
Why Carnival, Immunomedics, and Fitbit Slumped Today
Wall Street had another solid day on Friday, and major benchmarks climbed to record highs. Signs of stability for the U.S. led market participants to hope that growth would remain strong enough to....
Retail Gets Personal With Nordstrom Local
Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) announced a new concept store this week called "Nordstrom Local", which will take a different tack in enticing you to buy the company's apparel and accessories.In the....
Why Abeona Therapeutics Inc Stock Jumped Higher Today
Shares of Abeona Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ABEO) are up 18% as of 2:50 p.m. EDT after an analyst from RBC Capital initiated coverage of the gene therapy company with an outperform rating and assigned....
It Might Take a While for Android to Catch Up With Apple on 3D Sensing
One of the big new features in Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone X is its 3D-sensing capability, which will enable 3D facial recognition and deliver superior augmented reality (AR) experiences. The....
This Just In: Qualcomm Stock Upgraded
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
3 Ways to Make Saving Easy and Painless
Everyone agrees that it's important to save money, but saying and doing are two different things (especially when it comes to finances). Regularly setting aside money for various financial goals....