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3 Things Hortonworks Management Wants You to Know
Hadoop technology distributor Hortonworks (NASDAQ: HDP) had a positive earnings report this month, sending the stock up roughly 25% since its Aug. 3 release. The company operates as one of only a....
Financial Security and the Unknowns of Retirement: Making Peace With What We Can't Predict
Though retirement is a milestone to look forward to in theory, for many of us, it's nothing but an anxiety-inducing concept. In fact, 82% of workers aren't very confident in their ability to....
Is the American Express Company's Dividend Safe?
Over the past six years, not only has the American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) hiked its dividend, but it has done so by fairly generous amounts. In 2016, American Express raised its dividend by a....
The Scariest Obamacare Statistic Yet
Though it seemed like a long shot just a few months ago, it looks as if in a little over two more months, Americans will once again be headed to their laptops and desktop computers to pore through....
Why You Can Back Up the Truck and Load Up on This Biotech Stock
Mae West once said, "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful." The late actress wasn't referring to investing, but her sentiment is still applicable. It makes sense to buy more shares of stocks....
Better Buy: CalAmp Corp. vs. NVIDIA
Investors looking to get in on some of the latest tech trends would be wise to consider NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) and CalAmp (NASDAQ: CAMP). NVIDIA makes most of its money from selling....
Can Momo Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 19% Drop?
One of this week's biggest losers was Momo (NASDAQ: MOMO), tumbling 18.8% after posting fresh financials. Revenue and earnings more tripled in the second quarter, exceeding expectations on both....
What You Need to Know About the 3 Kinds of Marijuana Stocks
Marijuana stocks have attracted a lot of attention from investors over the past couple of years. And for good reason. With 29 U.S. states legalizing medical and/or recreational marijuana and....
Consider This Before You Put an IRA in a Trust
A plan to transfer assets to an heir smoothly is important, and sometimes using a trust to holds assets and dole out income over time can be savvy. However, a trust can expose your family to a big....
3 Top Energy Stocks Under $20
The deep drop in oil prices over the past few years has weighed on the entire energy industry. The downturn has even affected infrastructure companies, even though most generate relatively stable....
WOW Air Expands in the U.S.: Another Thorn in the Side for American, Delta, and United
Traditionally, the transatlantic market has been a key profit center for the U.S. legacy carriers. Together with their European joint venture partners, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL), Delta Air....
Hollywood and Silicon Valley Go to War for Talent
Name calling, hair pulling, and all-out brawling -- that's not just what you'll see on Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) original series G.L.O.W (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) but what investors should....
The Are Concerning Signs For Solar Manufacturers After Earnings
Being one of the biggest solar manufacturers in the world should be a strength at this point in the solar industry. But for JA Solar (NASDAQ: JASO) the position hasn't led to a valuable company or....
Should We All Just Give Up on Social Security?
For years, working Americans have been losing faith in Social Security's long-term viability. In fact, last year, 77% of workers said they don't expect the program to be around once the time comes....
Better Buy: American Water Works vs. California Water Service Group
Income investors looking for low-risk growth may find what they're looking for in water stocks. That's because water utilities usually operate in regulated markets, which provide reliable....
You Wouldn't Believe the Size of Coca-Cola's Advertising Budget
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) sells some of the most widely-used products on the planet. The soda giant collects a profit from delivering 1.9 billion servings -- or about 3% of all beverages consumed....
These 3 Stocks Are Priced for Perfection. Can They Deliver?
Even great companies can turn into poor investments if you buy them at the wrong time. That's why it is important to take a hard look at a company's valuation before pulling the trigger.Shares of....
Consider This Before You Buy Biogen
Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) is the leading maker of medicine used to treat multiple sclerosis. However, new drugs from Roche Holdings (NASDAQOTH: RHHBY) and Celgene Corp. (NASDAQ: CELG) threaten its....
Here Are the Big Pharma Stocks to Own Based on R&D Spending
Just because a big pharma company is successful today doesn't mean it will be successful in a few years. Even the biggest blockbuster drugs eventually lose patent exclusivity or face new and....
The Best Funds for Your 401(k)
Most large and many medium-sized companies offer their employees a 401(k) retirement plan. These plans come with a number of benefits, often including a matching contribution from your employer,....
59% of Americans Are Making a Big Personal-Finance Mistake
Only 41% of Americans check their credit reports more than once per year, according to a new nationally representative survey of 1,000 people by personal-finance website WalletHub. However, the....
Bitcoin's Market Cap Is Now Larger Than These 6 Very Well-Known Companies
If you think marijuana stocks have been on a tear over the trailing year, then you haven't seen anything yet. Even though the roughly one dozen largest marijuana stocks have averaged a greater....
3 Incredibly Cheap Energy Stocks Right Now
Quite a few energy stocks have turned in solid results in recent quarters. Much of the progress is being driven not by higher selling prices, but by increased levels of operational efficiency and....
3 Biotech Stocks That Could Soar in September
Winter seems to always be coming in Game of Thrones, but here in the real world, autumn is on the way. While the leaves will start falling in September, some biotech stocks could be set to....
How to Manage a Side Hustle Without Wrecking Your Sanity
Whether you're behind on emergency savings or are simply trying to round up some extra cash for a new purchase or vacation, you may be one of the 44 million Americans who currently work some sort....