Blog
3 Dividend Stocks I'd Never Buy
I am not a fan of extremely generous dividend yields. More often than not, they are red flags that mark the presence of deep, dark financial problems.That's the first thing I think of when I'm looking
Apple, Inc. Taps Canadian Bond Market for the First Time
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) total debt continues to swell as it waits patiently for the possibility of a tax repatriation holiday that could reduce its need to issue paper. At the end of last quarter
Ensco's Management Shares Its Vision for the Future of the Offshore Industry
And admit that the watersAround you have grownAnd accept it that soonYou'll be drenched to the bone.If your time to youIs worth savin'Then you better start swimmin'Or you'll sink like a stoneFor the
6-Point Checklist for Investing in Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) is one of those technologies that's been promised for years, but has -- until recently -- failed to live up to the hype. There's plenty of evidence pointing to a bright future for
How to Prepare for Retirement in Your 50s
The fifth decade of life is a pivotal time in retirement planning and preparation. By the time you hit 50, you're no more than two decades from your likely retirement date. That means you're at an
3 Stocks That Could Soar More Than McDonald's
When it comes to restaurant stocks, few companies have done more for their long-term investors than McDonald's (NYSE: MCD). In the last decade, shares of the Golden Arches have provided investors with
Fast-Food Innovation War Moves to Breakfast
Over the past few years, a number of fast-food chains have been trying to outdo each other when it comes to menu innovation. You can largely thank Yum! Brands' (NYSE: YUM) Taco Bell for creating the
The 3 Best Stocks in Healthcare
If you're looking for great investing opportunities, you really need to check out healthcare stocks. From biotech to health insurance to medical devices, there are plenty of solid choices. But which
3 Reasons to Buy Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Stock Right Now
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AUPH) has emerged as one of the hottest biotechs on the market this year. Its stock has tripled in value so far in 2017. And that's after a significant pullback of
How Does Bitcoin's Market Cap Stack Up Next to Gold, the S&P 500, and U.S. Dollar?
Get your gloves on, because you're going to need them. Digital currency bitcoin is absolutely on fire after hitting an all-time high of $4,183.30 over this past weekend.Since concerns about a possible
3 Reasons It Pays to Have a Roth IRA
Whether you're new to the world of retirement savings or have been contributing to a plan for years, if you're not putting money into a Roth, you could be making a huge mistake. Roth IRAs offer a
Sturm, Ruger Shoots Itself in the Foot
Last week's earnings report from Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) could be the epitome of the saying, "be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it."While the gun manufacturer never advocated
3 Stocks Carl Icahn Is Buying and Selling
Carl Icahn is a legend of the investment world, making his 13F filing a must-read for investors who want to glean insight into what the activist investor is thinking about companies in his portfolio
Global Payments' Active Approach to Growth
While many of today's best fintech companies garner their fair share of press, a precious few are still under most investors' radars. Take Global Payments Inc (NYSE: GPN), for instance. This payment
7 Things You Didn't Know About Goldcorp Inc.
In part because of the specter of political uncertainty in Washington and rising geopolitical tensions, the price of gold has risen more than 12% year to date. Now, therefore, seems like the right
Kohl's Delivers Strong Second-Quarter Results
Like most of its department-store peers, Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) has experienced a sales slowdown in recent years, as the rise of e-commerce has undermined traffic at brick-and-mortar stores.Sales fell
1 Key Takeaway From NVIDIA's Q2 Earnings Report You Probably Missed
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported powerful fiscal second-quarter 2018 results on August 10. The graphics-chip specialist's revenue leaped 56%, earnings per share soared 124%, and adjusted EPS jumped
3 Value Stocks for Retirees
Believe it or not, there are still value stocks to be found in a market that seems to reach new all-time highs nearly every day. Finding those much-desired companies that combine a low valuation with
The "Netflix of China"? A Closer Look at Baidu's Huge iQiyi Opportunity
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) is China's largest online search engine, with nearly 80% market share of the country's search advertising. Due to its strong revenue growth and dominant competitive position
6 Steps to Getting a Promotion
Aside from getting hired in the first place, getting a promotion may be the biggest workplace challenge facing most employees.Sometimes getting a promotion is about money. Other times it's about
6 Top Vanguard Small Cap ETFs You Should Know More About
Exchange-traded funds make it easy to invest in a wide range of stocks through a single investment. That's useful in many niches of the market, and for small-cap stocks, it can be especially valuable
McDonald's Bulls Need a Reality Check
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has reinvigorated its business in the United States and globally. That has happened partially through menu innovation and partly through technology.The company, which reported a
6 Things You Should Be Saving For -- But Aren't
Saving money is a tall order for the average American. In fact, 69% have less than $1,000 in the bank according to a 2016 GoBankingRates survey. Whether you're on a tight budget or simply unskilled at
4 Important Decisions to Make Before Enrolling in Medicare
The period starting three months before your 65th birthday, continuing throughout the month during which your birthday occurs, and ending three months after that, is your initial Medicare
5 Things You Should Never Do During a Business Meeting
Meetings: Like them or not, they're an integral part of corporate life. It's estimated that middle managers spend just over one-third of their time in meetings, while higher-level execs spend half of