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A Conversation With Hugh McColl, the Former CEO of Bank of America
You can count on one hand the number of people who have had as big of an impact on the U.S. bank industry as Hugh McColl has over the past century. The leading banks in this country as you know them
The Simple Reason I Won't Buy Clean Energy Fuels Corp Stock
Back in 2012, I was just as high on natural gas as the growth driver for our country's energy independence as the next person. "It [will become] clear to the broader public that the switchover to
Here's Why the Best Is Yet to Come for American Outdoors Brands
It might look like doom and gloom for American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOBC) after it reported weaker guidance than expected, but to paraphrase Mark Twain, the rumors of the gunslinger's demise have
This Week in Solar
After First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) reported its earnings last week and SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) reported this week, we're starting to get a clearer picture of what the second quarter looked like for
Roundtable: 1 Stock I Refuse to Sell
The only way to make money with stocks is to buy low and sell high. That's it. There are no rules that say how long that period has to be between when you buy and when you sell. We all have those one
The World's 5 Biggest Gold Importers
You may have an idea where gold mining companies operate their mines; however, once the yellow stuff is dug out of the ground, where does it go? It certainly doesn't stay in the country where the mine
Social Security Benefits Are Expected to Increase by This Much in 2018
Social Security plays a critical role in providing a financial safety net for retired workers. An analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that without Social Security, poverty
5 Energy Stats That Will Blow You Away
Energy is the lifeblood of modern society. Without it we couldn't power our vehicles or charge our gadgets, keep our medical devices running or our food from spoiling. There's a reason energy, or a
Insulet Delivers 26% Revenue Growth and Raises 2017 Guidance; Stock Pumps Up 7%
Insulet (NASDAQ: PODD) reported second-quarter 2017 earnings after the market closed on Thursday. The drug-delivery company, which is a leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod
People Spend As Much Time on Instagram As Snapchat
Snap's (NYSE: SNAP) pitch to advertisers is it's engagement. "All advertising starts with a strong engagement, and we provide incredibly strong engagement," Chief Strategy Officer Imran Kahn said on
Should Retailers Be Running Their Own Prime Day Sales Events?
Maybe it's time retailers start jumping on Amazon.com 's (NASDAQ: AMZN) coattails and start running Prime Day sales of their own -- not just having a big sales event and hoping consumers notice, but
Why You Should DRIP Your Dividends
A dividend reinvestment plan, or DRIP, is an important tool that every long-term investor should be aware of. Not only can automatic dividend reinvestment make your life easier, but enrolling in a
Workiva Beats Guidance and Raises Outlook
Enterprise software company Workiva (NYSE: WK) announced its second-quarter results after the market closed on August 3. Workiva beat its own guidance, much like it did during the first quarter, and
Retired and Running Out of Cash? Here's What to Do
Maybe you pulled the trigger on retirement before getting a chance to build enough savings. Or perhaps you encountered some unplanned expenses early on in retirement that caused your nest egg to
The Best Dividend Stocks You've Never Heard Of
There are a lot of great companies on the stock market that don't get much attention from the media or Wall Street analysts. And a lot of them even pay hefty dividends. Below are a few companies that
Balchem Corporation's Business Is Getting Healthier in 2017
Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC) had a nearly flawless quarter, with only one segment shrinking versus a year ago. And even that weakness will likely be short-lived.As growth gains steam, the bottom
2 Important Investing Lessons From Dunkirk
Christopher Nolan's suspenseful World War II drama, Dunkirk, has been a box office hit this summer. Set about two years before America entered the war, the movie tells the true-life tale of British
6 Tips For Getting Paid What You're Worth
Negotiating salary, particularly upon receiving a job offer, is an often-dreaded task. Fear of losing the position before you even start, or simply being uncomfortable discussing a higher salary, can
The FDA's New Nicotine Proposal Spells Trouble for Big Tobacco
The more than 50-year war that's been waged by the U.S. against tobacco companies has been working. According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an
5 Things to Watch for When Zillow Reports Earnings
Investors will be watching for any sign of weakness in Premier Agent advertising revenue when Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z) (NASDAQ: ZG) reports earnings on Aug. 8. A new pilot program called Instant
Forget American Outdoor Brands Corp.: These 3 Stocks Doubled Last Year
There's little doubt the long-term outlook for American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOBC) is exceedingly bright. The Smith & Wesson owner has no need to worry gun buyer demand is going to evaporate, and
5 Things Zynga Management Wants You to Know
Zygna's (NASDAQ: ZNGA) recently reported second-quarter earnings suggest that its turnaround effort is finding success, with the company delivering its first profitable quarter since Q4 2012 and some
How to Buy Bonds: 3 Options You Should Consider
Investors often focus most of their attention on how to buy stocks, because the stock market has produced such strong returns over the long run. Yet bonds can provide valuable benefits for investors
3 Top Dividend Aristocrats To Own Forever
Few stocks deserve consideration as "own forever" investments. However, the Dividend Aristocrats list of companies which are S&P 500 components, and have increased their regular dividend every year
Like Your Doctor? You're Part of a Huge Club
Physicians might be more appreciated than they think. A Pew Research Center survey found that 63% of American adults had seen a healthcare provider in the previous year for an illness or medical