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Is Social Security Going Bankrupt? The Trustees Say No
The annual Social Security trustees report looks at the status of the Social Security funding and makes projections about how the program is likely to perform in the years to come. At this point
Corporate America Sees Bright Future in Renewable Energy
I've been covering renewable energy for The Motley Fool for more than seven years now. And over that time, I've written hundreds of articles about how wind and solar energy are beating fossil fuels on
3 Things You'll Want to Watch in Valeant Pharmaceuticals' Q2 Results
Good news from Valeant Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: VRX)?That's what investors got the last time the drugmaker announced its quarterly results. Valeant posted a profit in the first quarter. Its balance
Are These the First Signs of a Turnaround at Target Corporation?
Like many retailers, Target (NYSE: TGT) has struggled with lower store traffic and weak comparable sales in the past few years. Shareholders are eagerly awaiting a turnaround, and the first hints of
3 Things You Should Watch For in CVS Health's Q2 Update
A rebuilding year.That's how CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) CEO Larry Merlo has referenced 2017 in the past. The rebuilding is needed because the large pharmacy services company lost two major contracts in
Unlimited Vacation Days: A Blessing or a Curse?
Though the average American worker gets 10 paid vacation days per year, some employees get even less of a break. On the other hand, there are also those who get considerably more than 10 days off per
MercadoLibre Stock Plummets on Fabulous Earnings -- What Gives?
After a stellar first-quarter earnings report, Latin American e-commerce leader Mercadolibre, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI) had been riding the tailwinds of its success. The stock had risen an incredible 100%
Why You Should Cut Your Apron Strings With Blue Apron
Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) still hasn't recovered from the shock-and-awe havoc Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) wreaked upon it by announcing it was buying Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) for $13.7 billion
Priceless: Mastercard Winning Deals With Its Differentiating Services
While Mastercard's stock price has soared this year, shares actually fell the day after Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA) reported its second quarter earnings. Long-term investors know to concentrate on
Top 16 Highest Paying College Majors
Securing a high-paying job after graduating college may not be at the top of everyone's list of "must-haves," but for many, it is at least an important consideration. Not surprisingly, the type of
3 Facts About Health Insurance Every Retiree Must Know
Most Americans get their health insurance coverage through work, and so retirement can be an extremely disruptive event in terms of protecting yourself from the ever-rising cost of healthcare. Health
Budweiser Taps Into Local Trend With New Beer Label Design
Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) recently unveiled a creative way to confront beer drinker preference for locally brewed suds: it is producing limited-time-only labels for its Budweiser brand that
Why Oil Price Gains Won't Stick
After hitting a 52-week low in late June, oil prices have rebounded significantly, with Brent crude prices recently reaching $5 per barrel and WTI near $50 a barrel. Oil traders finally seem to be
3 Things You Need to Know About Marijuana Stock Cara Therapeutics
Cara Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CARA) announced its second-quarter financial results after the market closed on Thursday. The next day, Cara stock soared. But it wasn't because of the financial numbers
Uh-Oh! California's Marijuana Growers Have a Major Problem
Growth in the legal marijuana industry has been practically unstoppable over the past couple of years, and the sales data shows it.According to cannabis research firm ArcView, legal weed sales grew by
Disney Earnings Preview: Tough Comparables on the Docket for Tuesday
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is slated to report its third-quarter results for fiscal 2017 after the market closes on Tuesday, August 8.The entertainment giant is facing a high comparables bar, so
How to Invest in Silver Stocks: 3 Options You Should Consider
Precious metals have been a store of value for thousands of years, and even today, gold and silver are attractive assets for many investors. Silver in particular draws attention because its lower
2 Critical Takeaways From 3D Systems' Q2 Earnings Call
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) reported second-quarter 2017 results last Wednesday, Aug. 2. The 3D printing company's year-over-year revenue inched up about 1%, loss per share widened, and
Can You Guess Which Workers Are Least Likely to Participate in a 401(k)?
The 401(k) is perhaps the most powerful retirement savings tool available to American workers. You can save huge sums of money in it -- up to $18,000 per year if you're under age 50, or $24,000 if
The 4 Biggest Tax Breaks for High-Income Households
Ever wonder how high-income households keep their tax bills relatively low? Here are the four biggest tax deductions for households making over $200,000 per year in income, according to data collected
The Top Stock You Should Consider for Your IRA
If you don't have an individual retirement account (IRA), get one. They provide a great option for accumulating retirement savings on a tax-deferred basis. And with a Roth IRA, you won't have to pay
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Rising corporate earnings and news of an improving job market helped stocks post fresh highs last week as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)
Can GoPro Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 22% Pop?
Shares of GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) were moving so fast and so high last week that even one of its high-end action cameras may have only caught it as a blur. GoPro stock soared 21.6% last week, soaring
2 Top Finance Stocks Under $20
As a rule, financial sector stocks generally aren't cheap on a raw share price basis. Sticker shock is not uncommon in this industry -- Berkshire Hathaway A-class stock is changing hands these days at
The 3 Reasons Amazon, Tesla, and Netflix Have Crushed The Market
Every investor wants market-crushing returns, but they're not always easy to find.Looking back at the stock market in recent past may offer some clues for the next ten-bagger stock. During that time