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Can "It" Save the Multiplex?
It's been a summer to forget for the movie-theater industry, but hope springs eternal that a killer clown preying on the deepest fears of bullied kids can save the day. Time Warner's (NYSE: TWX)....
3 Biotech Stocks That Skyrocketed This Week: Can They Go Higher?
Every biotech company goes into a clinical study with great hopes -- and often great fears, as well. There's no guarantee that all will go well. All the time and money poured into an experimental....
Weibo is Beating Tencent in this Key Market
Tencent's (NASDAQOTH: TCEHY) WeChat is the most popular messaging app in China. Its monthly active users (MAUs) rose 20% annually to 963 million last quarter, and its growing ecosystem allows....
Why Shares of Royal Gold Rose 7% in August
Shares of precious metals streamer Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD) rose 7% in August according to S&P Market Intelligence. Although the company's fourth-quarter net income of $0.31 per share missed....
Amazon and Apple Both Want Bond, James Bond
Bidding for the James Bond franchise took an unexpected turn recently. Reports emerged that the Hollywood studios competing for the distribution rights to the British secret agent had encountered....
3 Simple Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Savings
It's not a secret that a large percentage of working Americans are behind on retirement savings. In fact, the typical worker aged 32 to 61 has an average savings of just $95,776, and while that's....
3 Things Management Wants You to Know About Walt Disney Co's Streaming-Video Plans
It's been a month since Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) said it wouldn't renew its premium streaming agreement with Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) when that deal expires at the end of 2019. Instead, the House of....
3 Horrible Dividend Stocks for Retirees
Retirees should generally stick with conservative dividend stocks since they generate reliable income and usually bounce back from market downturns. However, some dividend stocks that have high....
2 Attractive Dividend Stocks Whose Dividends Could Double
Energy infrastructure companies often offer investors attractive income streams because long-term fee-based contracts underpin the bulk of their assets. Since they can build additional assets that....
Kroger Co. Earnings Show the Mounting Costs of a Pricing War
Kroger (NYSE: KR) recently announced earnings results for its fiscal second quarter. The nation's biggest grocery store chain showed a slight improvement in operating results. But its pricing....
When It's OK to Have Credit Card Debt
One of the most important practices we preach when it comes to credit cards is paying the balances off each month. This is because credit cards charge among the highest interest rates in the debt....
10 Obamacare Tips to Save You Money in 2018
Big changes are coming to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this fall, which is more commonly known as Obamacare, and they aren't of the variety that's likely to increase enrollment and make the....
Tesla Takes Aim at the World's Biggest Solar Manufacturers
Three years after SolarCity acquired high-efficiency solar module maker Silevo, its new owner, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), doesn't appear to be backing down on plans to expand solar manufacturing. It's....
Northrop Grumman's X-47B Drone Could Be Reborn As a Navy Air Tanker
Two years ago, the U.S. Navy made a ridiculously unforced error. This year, Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) is going to try to help them fix it.In 2013, Northrop Grumman's X-47B unmanned aerial....
Did Amazon Just Make Microsoft Blink, or Was It Something More?
The world of voice-activated virtual assistants is becoming a crowded place. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) gave us Siri, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) provided the Google Assistant,....
How to Use a Credit Card
When used responsibly, credit cards offer extraordinary perks. The key is to avoid interest and fees by paying off your balances in full after making a purchase. That means using a card to spend....
Retail Sales Drive General Motors to a Record August in China
If the results from General Motors (NYSE: GM) are any indication, sales in China are trending as many had hoped they would. Detroit's largest automaker started off slow in China this year, but....
7 Reasons to Ditch Your Credit Card
You don't build wealth with credit card rewards and airline miles. You can't beat the credit card companies at their own game. -- Dave Ramsey Credit cards can make our lives easier, but easier....
1 Smart Credit Card Tip to Always Follow
Source: Getty ImagesPlacing travel purchases on a travel credit card is a no-brainer, given the high rewards many cards dish out for airfare and hotels. But many cardholders overlook some other....
Why in the World Did Netflix Get Into the Marijuana Business?
Marijuana might still be technically illegal at the Federal level, but Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) isn't letting that stop it from participating in weed culture. Last month the company released a....
Face the Facts: Social Security Dollars Won't Be Worth Nearly as Much in 5 or 10 Years
Without taking anything away from Medicare, Social Security is arguably America's most important social program for seniors. The monthly payout to retired workers, which was nearly $1,370 each....
How the Self-Employed Can Save for Retirement
Self-employment has become an increasingly popular lifestyle choice in the US: The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that in 2015, just over 10% of the working population was self-employed.....
On Medicare? Find Out if a Medical Savings Account Is Right for You
Managing healthcare costs is always a challenge, and it only gets harder as you grow older. The impact of age makes it harder for people to stay healthy, but for those older Americans who are on....
Key Principles From the New "Motley Fool Investing Guide": Diversify
On this episode of Motley Fool Answers, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp are joined for a very special podcast crossover event by Motley Fool co-founder (and host of Rule Breaker Investing)....
Key Principles From the New "Motley Fool Investing Guide": Bet on the Jockey
On this episode of Motley Fool Answers, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp are joined for a very special podcast crossover event by Motley Fool co-founder (and host of Rule Breaker Investing)....