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3 Stocks That Pay You to Own Them
Dividends are one of the nicest perks of owning stocks. Of course, not all publicly traded companies pay them. Further, not all companies that pay dividends are worthy long-term investments in the
Is Your Annual Bonus a Blessing or a Curse?
Though not everyone enjoys the wonder that is the year-end bonus, for many workers it's the most glorious time of the year. In a 2014 study, 80% of employers claimed to offer workers some sort of
Highlights From Skechers’ Q2 2017 Earnings Report
Shares of shoe maker Skechers (NYSE: SKX) have been rallying this year as the company rebounds from a sales slump in 2015 and 2016. With expectations running high, the company delivered on its sales
Beyond the Social Network: Facebook Wants to Disrupt These 3 Industries
Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB) core business is thriving, with strong engagement for the company's namesake social network and its Instagram subsidiary driving impressive top- and bottom-line growth. Here's
How to Tell If You're Ready to Retire
Though many workers look forward to retirement and the change of pace it typically brings about, deciding when to pull the trigger can be quite the stressful endeavor. Not only does retirement have
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks were mixed last week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) ticking lower as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained ground. Both indexes remained close to all time highs, up
3 Stocks That Amazon Can't Stop
There's no stock that makes the market shudder like Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN). Every time the e-commerce giant enters a new sector, rival stocks plunge. We've seen this phenomenon three times in a
3 Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now
The stock market has marched almost unceasingly higher since bottoming out in 2009, driving the S&P 500's price-to-earnings ratio well above its long-term average. Finding truly cheap stocks has
Is Emirates About to Order the Boeing 787 Dreamliner?
In the past few years, there has been periodic speculation about Emirates potentially ordering the Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner to complement its fleet of larger widebodies.Last week, several news
Marijuana Stock Investors, Take Note: The Weed Industry Could Create 283,422 Jobs by 2020
Investors are always on the lookout for fast-growing industries, which means there's no surprise why marijuana stocks have been such strong performers over the past year. Far more pot stocks than not
What Will Happen to Qualcomm's Licensing Business?
Shares of Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) fell 5% on July 20 after the mobile chipmaker reported big top and bottom line declines. Revenue fell 12% annually to $5.3 billion, narrowly beating estimates by $40
Warren Buffett's Best and Worst Stocks of 2017 So Far
Legendary investor Warren Buffett has led Berkshire Hathaway to whipping the market since he bought the company in 1965. Given his stock-picking acumen, a cottage industry has been built on following
These 3 Stocks Have Quadrupled Since 2014
The bull market in stocks has lifted account balances for millions of investors, but many have missed out on the strongest performers in the market. Over the past three years, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA)
Gold Stocks For a Falling Dollar
Like many commodities, gold is priced in dollars. So a falling dollar generally means that gold prices will head higher, since more dollars will be required to buy the same ounce of gold. In that
3 Stocks You Don't Have to Babysit
If you choose the right stocks, you can sit back and let the companies do all the work while you pay more attention to other things like living your life. But you have to be picky -- selecting stocks
Netflix Original's Dominate Emmy Nominations -- Here's Why it Matters
When the Emmy nominations were announced earlier this month, it wasn't a surprise that cable channel HBO led with 110 nods -- it's the 17th year in a row that the cable channel earned the most
Can Netflix Keep Going After Last Week's 17% Pop?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is having another odd year -- and that's a good thing. Shares of the dot-com darling that was the S&P 500's biggest gainer in 2013 and again in 2015 is rolling in 2017. The
Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Las Vegas Next Week
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) and Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) both report second quarter earnings next week, setting the stage for the industry's earnings season. And with a presence in both Las Vegas
5 401(k) Facts You Didn't Know
"The thing to do is to make so much money that you don't have to work after the age of twenty-seven. In case this is impracticable, stop work at the earliest possible moment, even if it is at a
5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Pfizer Inc.
Many people can name one of Pfizer's (NYSE: PFE) products. From over-the-counter products such as Advil and Robitussin to powerful prescription drugs such as Eliquis and Ibrance, Pfizer makes some of
Can Blue Apron Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 11% Drop?
Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) has a new and formidable competitor, and that's been enough to turn an already broken IPO into one of this year's worst performers among market debutantes. Shares of the
The 5 Top China ETFs
China is the most populous nation on Earth, and its rising economy over the past 20 years has given what many still consider to be an emerging market an impressive growth trajectory for many of its
Can Chipotle Stock Bounce Back From Last Week's 13% Drop?
When it rains, it pours for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) shareholders, and the past few days have been a deluge. The burrito roller's stock took a 12.8% hit last week, following a double dose of
Down 70% Since 2015, Can Buckle Inc Win Back Investors With Special Dividends?
U.S. apparel chain Buckle (NYSE: BKE) has seen declining revenue and profits as its mall-based stores struggle with shifting consumer preferences. Yet the company is still profitable and offers a
How to Give Constructive Criticism as a Boss
If you only tell people what they're doing wrong, then at some point, they'll probably start tuning out everything you say.Being a boss is not about acting like a drill sergeant or a no-nonsense