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The Sneaky Way Profitable Canadian Marijuana Stocks Are Suppressing Shareholder Value
Marijuana stocks could appropriately be described as the greatest thing since sliced bread for investors. With few exceptions, marijuana stocks have been trending decisively higher over the....
Why Is Caterpillar Soaring in 2017?
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) investors have enjoyed watching their stock appreciate nearly 24% in 2017 and 38% in the past year, so perhaps now it's time to take a step backward and look at just....
If You Love Intuitive Surgical, You Should Check Out This Small-Cap Growth Stock
Few companies have done more to change healthcare over the past 20 years than Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG). The company singlehandily brought robotic surgery to the masses and in the process....
What Actually Happens When the Fed Raises Rates?
There's a lot of confusion surrounding the Fed and what it does. According to a recent Wallet Hub survey, 16% of people think that the Fed is in charge of maintaining consumers' credit scores, 22%....
7 Things You Didn't Know About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
Oil and natural gas drilling services provider Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) currently offers investors a robust dividend yield of around 6.4%. It backs that up with a 44-year streak of....
Gander Mountain's Bankruptcy Continues to Shoot Down Sporting Goods Industry
The bankruptcy of one of the biggest sporting goods chains was bound to have an impact on the industry, but the repercussions from Gander Mountain's collapse continue to be felt and Cabela's....
3 Things Investors Missed in Activision Blizzard Inc.'s Quarterly Report
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) shares shot up to a new high following blockbuster second-quarter operating results. Among the highlights were a surprising 4% sales boost as the video-game....
3 Trends Working Against Chipotle Mexican Grill
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) hit four-year lows last week, and it's easy to wonder if the worst is behind the out-of-favor burrito roller. The stock has plunged nearly 60% since....
12 Facts the Social Security Administration Wants You to Know
When it comes to the nation's most important social programs for seniors, Social Security is arguably at the top of the list. The guaranteed monthly income it provides to eligible retirees will....
Better Buy: Axon Enterprise Inc vs. American Outdoor Brands Corp
On the face of it, these two companies share a ton of similarities. Formerly known as TASER International and Smith & Wesson, respectively, Axon (NASDAQ: AAXN) and American Outdoor Brands....
In Your 60s? 3 Stocks You Might Want to Buy
For many Americans, reaching their 60s is often the point where they transition out of the labor force and into retirement. It means putting that alarm clock to bed for good and putting your feet....
How Well do You Know Warren Buffett's New Financial Stock?
A glance at any portfolio from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B) from any era proves that the man loves financial companies. As ever, these days some of Berkshire's....
Home Mortgage Rate Comparison: How Your Credit Score Affects Your APR
This probably comes as little surprise to most folks, but America pretty much runs on credit. According to newly released data from the Federal Reserve, aggregate credit card debt in the U.S. now....
What Siemens Earnings Mean to General Electric Company Investors
It's been a difficult year for General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) investors as they have watched their stock decline 22% year to date while the S&P 500 is up by more than 8%. The decline is....
Here's How Job-Hopping Might Cost You
Gone are the days when workers would get hired straight out of college, work their way up the ladder, and retire after 40 years of service to the same company. These days, job-hopping is....
The 3 Reasons Amazon, Tesla, and Netflix Have Crushed the Market -- Take 2
My Foolish colleague Jeremy Bowman recently wrote a great article on three reasons for the amazing performance of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) stocks. It....
Better Buy: Aqua America, Inc. vs. Connecticut Water Service
Water stocks offer income investors respectable dividends and steady growth. That's because most water utilities operate within regulated markets, where investments in water distribution....
3 Stocks Billionaires Are Buying Now
Knowing when it's time to buy stocks has made Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Steven A. Cohen billions of dollars, so tracking their investment activity can be a savvy move. Each of these....
What Weibo Doesn't Want Shareholders to Focus On
Weibo's (NASDAQ: WB) business has delivered plenty of impressive growth statistics that help make the case for owning the stock. Last quarter saw the company's daily active users increase 26% year....
The Biggest Challenge Facing iRobot Stock
It would be fair to say that iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) has executed flawlessly over the last 12 months. Margins have improved, the company has held onto its dominant market share, it has....
Social Security: 3 Things That Affect When You Should Apply
When to apply for Social Security is a tough decision because it has ramifications for the monthly payments you'll receive throughout your retired years. The earlier you file for benefits, the....
3 High-Yield International Stocks
It's natural for investors to have a bias toward financial securities from their home country. However, the world is a big place, which means there are plenty of great investment opportunities out....
These 5 Name-Brand Juggernauts Spent $40 Billion Total on Ads in 2015
Image source: Getty Images.The U.S. is home to 46 of the world's 100 biggest advertisers. Those U.S. marketers spent $115.2 billion on advertising in 2015, and accounted for 47.9% of the top 100's....
3 Reasons Costco Wholesale Corporation Stock Could Fall
Out of all the traditional retail businesses in the U.S., Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) is considered by many to be best in class. The warehouse-club chain has delivered impressive growth for....
Complete Your Pre-Retirement Checklist
Before you finally and officially retire, it's important to make sure you're ready for such a huge shift in your lifestyle and your finances. Much like a pilot will complete the tasks on a....