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The Long-Term Trend That Makes Adobe Systems Incorporated an Awesome Buy
It's been over four years since CEO Shantanu Narayen stopped offering Adobe's (NASDAQ: ADBE) flagship creative cloud suite of software for sale to designers. Instead, Adobe opted to offer its
This Apple Inc. iPhone "Super Cycle" Could Have Staying Power
When Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) introduced the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus back in late 2014, it triggered what's now called a "super cycle." Essentially, the pace at which users within the iPhone installed
3 High-Yield Tech Stocks
When you think of technology stocks, a high-yield dividend is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Many tech stocks are firmly in the "growth-stock" camp, and dividends are either
The 1 Word in GW Pharmaceuticals' Q3 Update That Disappointed Investors
When GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH) announced its fiscal third-quarter results on Monday, the company provided plenty of information about its performance during the quarter. There were at least
Apple Inc.'s OLED iPhone 8 Display Tough to Manufacture
In just a month or so, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to formally unveil its latest iPhone models. Among them is expected to be a "premium" iPhone with a full-face OLED display, as well as other
Why Domino's Pizza Inc. Stock Slipped 12% Last Month
Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) has been one of the best-performing stocks of recent years, but that doesn't mean every month is a winner. Last month, the pizza-delivery chain got tripped up after
5 Job-Hunting Sites You Should Know About
Although networking is a proven way to go about getting a job, if you're new to the market and haven't yet established a decent list of contacts, you may be better off focusing on searching for work
Douglas Dynamics Gets Balance From Business Diversity
Seasonal businesses have to endure down periods, and for Douglas Dynamics (NYSE: PLOW), specializing in snowplows and other ice removal equipment used to mean that summers were tough periods for the
5 High-Yield Warren Buffett Stocks: Are Any Worth Buying Now?
Warren Buffett loves dividend stocks – especially those of companies that prioritize steady payout growth: Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) stock portfolio is loaded with dividend
5 Things You'll Really Want to Know from MannKind's Q2 Update
A few days ago, I posed a question in an article: How bad will MannKind Corporation's (NASDAQ: MNKD) second-quarter results look? We now know the answer to that question. The company announced its
What General Electric Company's Management Can Learn From Honeywell International
A quick look at the relative stock price performances of Honeywell International (NYSE: HON) and General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) in 2017 shows a nearly 40% outperformance by the former. How is
How Does Social Security Fit Into My Retirement Plan?
Social Security is America's largest retirement plan, by far. Almost nine out of 10 Americans age 65 or older receive Social Security, and for most retirees, Social Security is a crucial source of
3 Industrial Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 3%
Are you looking for steady dividend income? Then industrial stocks like Eaton Corp (NYSE: ETN), ABB Ltd (NYSE: ABB), and Emerson Electric Corp (NYSE: EMR) should be on your short list. Each is
3 Reasons You Won't Retire on Time
Countless Americans look forward to retirement and the lifestyle change it offers. But a large number of workers may be forced to postpone retirement and wait to realize that particular dream. In a
United Technologies: End Markets Are Helping, but There's Still Work to Do
On the whole, United Technologies Corporation's (NYSE: UTX) earnings were a net positive, but they still left investors with plenty of answered questions. Although management raised full-year sales
Here's Where 10 At-Risk Retailers Stand Now
A number of retailers are in danger of closing for good. Image source: Getty Images.When you walk through many malls, it's hard to not notice that a number of storefronts have been covered up.Some
How Seasonal Are Activision Blizzard’s Financial Results?
For the last several years, Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) management has been gradually shifting to a digital distribution strategy in order to smooth out the company's revenue and cash flow
What to Watch When SINA Reports Earnings
Shares of Chinese internet company SINA (NASDAQ: SINA) have delivered terrific gains of over 60% on the stock market so far this year. The company's rapid financial growth has been the driving factor
Apple Now Has a Better Chance at Succeeding in India
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has struggled to crack the Indian smartphone market so far thanks to weak distribution and premium pricing. The iPhone-maker had previously missed its projected sales target in
Looking for Derivative ETFs? Consider These 5 Funds
Many investors see derivatives as inherently dangerous, pointing to the role that derivatives have played in events like the 2008 financial crisis and several other stock market downturns. Even Warren
Twilio, Inc. Grows Revenue 49%, Lifts Full-Year Targets
Cloud-based communications specialist Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) reported second-quarter results after the closing bell on Monday. The company continued to grow sales at a breakneck speed and net losses
2 Unwanted Boeing 747s Will Become the New Air Force Ones
Last December, President-elect Donald Trump suggested that the projected $4 billion-plus cost of the next-generation Air Force One planes was too expensive. In a somewhat cryptic tweet, he mused about
3 Stocks With Costco Wholesale-Like Return Potential
Shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) have proven to be a solid investment, gaining 150% over the past decade, more than double the return of the S&P 500. The company's prices are essentially
2U, Inc. Is Delightfully Ahead of Schedule
2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU) announced second-quarter 2017 results on Monday after the market closed, highlighting exceptional revenue growth as the online higher-education company strikes new partnerships
How to Invest in Cybersecurity Stocks
This year the world has already experienced at least eight major cybersecurity attacks that have ranged from breaches of company firewalls to state-sponsored technology hacks, each of which has