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Even Current Retirees May Not Get Their Full Social Security
Social Security's Trustees recently released their 2017 report on the health of the program and its trust funds. Just like last year's report, this year's sounds the alarm that Social Security's trust
Despite Falling Drug Sales, Johnson & Johnson Remains Optimistic
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) owes much of its recent success to the strength of its pharmaceutical division. Even though the company also has extensive exposure to other parts of the healthcare
Should You Buy Into the Hype Surrounding These Stocks?
The "hype cycle" is something all investors need to be aware of. The process kicks off whenever the media gets overly excited about a new technology or business advancement, which ends up driving
3 Things This Apple Inc. Supplier Wants You to Know
One of the reasons contract chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) seems to have become more interesting among tech investors is the fact that it's the key
Can Vipshop Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 12% Pop?
Just when it seems as if Vipshop Holdings (NYSE: VIPS) is starting to lose its winning touch, the Chinese fashion discounter finds a way to get back in vogue. Shares of Vipshop moved 12.2% higher last
Wells Fargo to Close 450 Branches
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has long been known among analysts and commentators as one of the nation's most efficient banks. As a result, when its efficiency started to slip recently, the bank responded
Retailers Fight for a Slice of the $27 Billion Back-to-School Shopping Pie
Back-to-school can mean big bucks for retailers, but consumers have become more savvy in how they shop making the competition during the second-biggest shopping season of the year even more intense.On
3 Stocks at 52-Week Highs Still Worth Buying
Stocks near or at their 52-week highs are rarely compelling buys. These highfliers, after all, generally tend to take a breather upon reaching new heights or, worse still, reverse course. With this
Don't Look Now, but Cryptocurrency Ethereum Is Crashing
When investors think of unstoppable trends, marijuana stocks might rightly come to mind. But in terms of percentage returns, nothing has even come close to cryptocurrency ethereum, which has risen by
AveXis Inc.: Buy at the High?
In the time it takes most newborns to sprout their first teeth, AveXis Inc. (NASDAQ: AVXS) looks ready to sink its teeth into the biotech industry. Since its market debut in early 2016, stellar
This Rewards Card Is a Huge Success for JPMorgan Chase
Even though JPMorgan Chase's (NYSE: JPM) shares have dropped since the bank reported earnings at the end of last week, investors shouldn't interpret this as a sign that something was wrong with the
How Important Is the First Impression in an Interview?
Some people land a lot of interviews, but rarely get the job.It's possible that if that happens to you, it's just bad luck. Perhaps each time you interview, a slightly more polished, more qualified
5 Big Pharma Stocks With the Best Drug Pipelines
Big pharma companies can't rest on their laurels. Continual research and development is critical to ensure long-term success. Some of that R&D pays off more than others, though.Market research firm
JetBlue Airways Details the Next Phase of Mint Expansion
A little more than three years ago, JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) introduced its upscale Mint service on select flights between New York and Los Angeles. Mint flights use a dedicated fleet of Airbus
5 Ways Gilead Sciences Could Spend Its Cash Hoard
Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) has a growth problem.Long known for its enormous HIV franchise and market share, Gilead branched out into hepatitis C (HCV) in 2012. While that market provided plenty of
These 2 Companies Have No Competition
Warren Buffett has long championed the idea of investing in companies with durable competitive advantages. He believes that a business with true "moat" can more easily defend its market share from
Will This New Restaurant ETF Be a Winner?
The restaurant industry has gone through tough times lately, with many traditional casual dining names falling prey to changing consumer preferences. The rise of fast-casual restaurants has shifted
Forget GW Pharmaceuticals: These 2 Stocks Are Better Buys
Yes, GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH) is the biggest marijuana-focused biotech stock on the market. The company's promising cannabinoid Epidiolex could very well become a blockbuster success story in
Have Investors Been Overlooking Dollar General?
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has a business model that seems to confuse many investors.The company has expanded rapidly by meeting a specific need in the communities it serves for nearby stores that sell
3 Ways to Earn a Promotion
For many a worker, a promotion can be the key toward a better life. In most cases getting bumped up to a new job means more money, more perks, and, of course, more responsibility.Earning that step up
3 Stocks With Dominating Business Advantages
If you are a long-term, buy-and-hold investor, there's nothing more important to analyze than the sustainable business advantage -- or "moat" -- of the company you are investing in.Of course, there's
Europe Could Push EV and Renewable Energy Across the Finish Line
When France recently announced a plan to ban gas and diesel vehicle sales by 2040 it wasn't met with the kind of fanfare a bold plan like that might have gotten a few years ago. It's bold to look
2 Top Stocks for Artificial Intelligence Investors
There are plenty of companies you could choose from if you wanted to benefit from the growing artificial intelligence (AI) market. I won't get into all of them, but it's safe to say that nearly all
5 Things You Didn't Know About Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) supplies power amplifiers, front-end modules, and RF chips to a wide range of industries, but it's best-known as an Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) supplier. That's because
Has Zynga's Rekindled Growth Just Begun?
After years of struggle, Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA) stock is making a comeback. The company has been posting recent improvements in its top and bottom line, but the question still remains: is this rebound