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Why HCP Shareholders Have Nothing to Worry About
Healthcare real estate investment trust HCP (NYSE: HCP) has had an interesting couple of years, with several strategic asset sales, a spinoff of a large portion of its portfolio, and the necessary
3 Stocks to Supplement Your Social Security Income
Most American retirees depend on Social Security for at least half their retirement income. While it has been a reliable source of income for generations, Social Security's future looks a lot shakier
3 Stocks that Cut You a Monthly Check
Dividend checks are nice, but most companies only pay four times a year. That means you need to either create a three-month budget or find stocks with staggered pay dates if you want to replace your
5 Major Franchises Investors Need to Watch for Zynga
Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA) dominated the social video games space when the popularity of games played through Facebook was at its height, but the company's fortunes declined as mobile became the dominant
Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin
Bitcoin this, cryptocurrency that. By now you have probably heard of bitcoin and its peers, if not been overwhelmed by the financial media coverage dedicated to the topic. It may even be tempting to
3 Top Index Funds to Keep You in the Investing Game
Investing during retirement is a very different animal from investing before retirement. Retirees need most of their income to come from diversified portfolios that protect their nest egg from large
Is P&G's Dividend Yield in Trouble?
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) has a commanding presence across the globe, with more than 20 billion-dollar brands that include favorites like Pampers diapers and Tide laundry detergent. P&G's dividend
An Overhauled Ford Prepares to Report Earnings: What to Expect
Start your engines! Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is gearing up to report its second-quarter earnings results on Thursday, July 26. Here's a look at what to expect.Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters
The Biggest Problem With Chipotle's Latest Outbreak Isn't What You Think
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) may be living its nightmare all over again. Shares of the burrito chain were down as much as 7.6% on news that a Chipotle location in Virginia had shut down in
Better Buy: Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. vs. Juno Therapeutics
Celldex Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CLDX) and Juno Therapeutics (NASDAQ: JUNO) are both once-promising clinical-stage biotechs that have fallen on extremely hard times of late. Over the past two and half
3 Automakers Poised to Benefit From Self-Driving Cars (and They're Not Who You Might Think)
For investors looking to profit from the nascent field of self-driving cars, the amount of information available is mind-boggling. Market-intelligence company CB Insights has identified a whopping 44
Imposter Syndrome: How to Stop This Debilitating Idea in Its Tracks
At some point, nearly every successful person is in a position where they feel like they don't belong.Perhaps you have to speak at a meeting being attended by senior leadership at your company or even
10 Companies That Apple Doesn't Have Enough Cash to Buy
Image source: Apple.With a market cap of about $784.5 billion, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is by far the most valuable company in the world. A lot of that value, however, is tied up in cash -- most of which
5 Things About Social Security Everyone Should Know
Image source: Getty Images.If you're a long way from retirement, knowing the ins and outs of Social Security might not seem particularly important. However, your Social Security benefits should play a
3 Stocks That Look Today Like Activision Blizzard Did in 2014
Investors in Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) have enjoyed market-thumping returns over the last few years. The video game maker's shares have appreciated 236% since the start of 2014 alone, thanks
Shopify Is Turning Another Competitor Into a Partner
Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) sells a software package that helps small businesses open online storefronts. At that most basic level, it competes with eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), which also
CSX Picks Up Steam, but Will New Initiatives Produce More Growth?
Railroad companies have worked hard to try to claw their way back from tough times over the past two years. CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) in particular has focused on restructuring efforts designed to increase
Is Microsoft's Xbox One X a Game-Changer?
After much anticipation, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) finally unveiled Xbox One X at the Woodstock for gamers (aka E3 2017) in Los Angeles in June. Xbox One X is a beast of a console, and it's also the
Honda Confronts a Shrinking Sedan Market With All-New 2018 Accord
Honda (NYSE: HMC) last week took the wraps off of its all-new 2018 Accord sedan. It's the 10th generation of the car that has arguably been Honda's most important product in the U.S. for many years.
What Are Bear Funds?
Most investors focus on owning stocks with the expectation that they'll rise in value. During bull markets, that strategy works very well. When bear markets strike, however, owning stocks is often
Does Puma Biotechnology's Approval Make It Worth More?
Puma Biotechnology's (NASDAQ: PBYI) roller-coaster ride to approval is finally over. After fits and starts in clinical trials, the FDA gave the company's breast cancer drug, Nerlynx, a green light
Intel Corporation May Have a "Gap" in Its Desktop Processor Lineup in 2018
Former Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) executive Kirk Skaugen, who used to lead the company's client computing group, admitted to making a serious mistake with respect to its roughly $10 billion desktop
This Is Blue Apron's Biggest Problem
As far as initial public offerings go, something close to the worst-case scenario is playing out for meal-kit delivery company Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN). Originally expected to price its shares between
6 Things You Didn't Know About Wynn Resorts Ltd.
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) has been on a tear recently. Shares are up an impressive 44% in the past six months as the company's Macau properties prove to be lucrative.As both its stock price and
Apple Inc. Supplier Rumored to Lose Some Business in 2018
In 2014, contract chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) won the entirety of the A-series orders for Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) blockbuster iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus