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4 Things Noble Corporation's Management Thinks You Should Know
It's funny how much things can change in a couple of years. It wasn't that long ago that Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) looked like a company that was in deep trouble with a huge fleet of older rigs and
3 Top Stocks in Retail
The so-called retail apocalypse has laid waste to a number of well-known brands.Chains that were once strong have struggled, and a shocking number of them sit on the verge of bankruptcy. You can blame
Qualcomm, Inc.'s Licensing Business Craters
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) owns a whole body of patents that are essential to the operation of devices that utilize the 3G and 4G LTE wireless standards. Qualcomm licenses those patents to companies that
5 Credit Score Facts You Need to Know
If you're searching for examples of capitalism sowing the seeds of competition, look no further than your credit score. FICO credit scores, issued by Fair Isaac Corporation, are just one brand of
3 Reasons Welltower Inc. Stock Could Fall
Healthcare real estate investment trust Welltower (NYSE: HCN), like most REITs, has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year or so, down about 4% despite a 14% rise in the index. And while I'm a
3 Great Dividend Stocks That Could Double Their Payments
Finding a high-yielding dividend stock trading at a good value can be a great investment. That's especially true if you plan to start tapping those dividends for income in the near future.But
4 Things You Didn't Know About FedEx Corporation
It's easy to quickly conclude that FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) is just a smaller version of United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) and that the two companies are essentially interchangeable, except for
Harley-Davidson Crashes After Cutting Sales Guidance
It's all over but the crying.Earlier this week, Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) stock lost 6% of its market capitalization after reporting disappointing earnings news for its fiscal second quarter 2017
3 Reasons Realty Income Stock Could Fall
Realty Income (NYSE: O), a net-lease real estate investment trust focused on retail real estate, hasn't performed well recently, with its stock price down 19% over the past year. Despite the drop
Good News for Apple Inc.'s Upcoming iPhones
Beginning with the iPhone 7 generation, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has decided to dual-source cellular modems from two vendors, rather than rely on a single vendor for the supply of this crucial component.
2 Reasons 3D Systems Stock Could Fall
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) stock is up 36.1% in 2017 through July 17, more than triple the S&P 500's 11.1% return over this period, as investors have been buoyed by improvements in the 3D printing
The Right (and Wrong) Way to Handle Constructive Criticism From a Boss
Very few people like being criticized, but handling criticism well can lead to growth both in your career and as a person.Of course, context matters. If you have a yell-first, think-later boss who
3 Top Russia ETFs
Russia remains the nemesis of the U.S., but that hasn't stopped American investors from wanting to profit from the emerging Russian economy. With its vast and plentiful natural resources in the energy
Bet on Brokerage Business Paying Off for Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
As Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBKR) winds down part of its market-making business, the company should become a little less volatile and more consistently profitable long term. That
4 Companies That Have Repurchased the Most Stock Over the Past Decade
For long-term investors, the past eight years have truly been something special. Whereas the stock market has historically increased in value at a rate of 7% annually, inclusive of dividend
Kinder Morgan Inc. Unveils Its New Way Forward
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) gave its investors a pleasant surprise when it reported second-quarter results after the closing bell on Wednesday. Not only were its financial results slightly ahead of
Why Sarepta Therapeutics Stock Is Rising Today
Shares of the orphan drug specialist Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SRPT) rose by as much as 15.5% in after-hours trading yesterday on heavy volume. This double-digit rally was sparked by a far
Why Sarepta Therapeutics Stock Rose After-Hours Wednesday
Shares of the orphan drug specialist Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SRPT) rose by as much as 15.5% in after-hours trading yesterday on heavy volume. This double-digit rally was sparked by a far
Term vs. Whole Life Insurance: Which Is Best for You?
Term life and whole life are two popular variations of life insurance policies. While the basic idea of providing much-needed cash in the event of your death is the same, there are some big
Why Altria Group Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) has enjoyed strong performance in its stock price recently, hitting levels last month that it hadn't seen since before it spun off its international operations into a separate
5 Keys to Workplace Happiness
Given the amount of time you probably spend working, finding a job you enjoy is critical not just to your career, but to your overall well-being. Unfortunately, most Americans aren't thrilled with
Confused About Blockchain? Here's What You Need to Know
Billionaire and entrepreneur-extraordinaire Mark Cuban recently tweeted that blockchain technology would be "at the core of most transactions in the future". Fellow billionaire Richard Branson
5 Reasons Why You Should Own At Least 1 Driverless Car Stock
If you regularly read technology or automotive news, you've probable seen more than a few articles about how driverless cars are going to take over traditional car ownership. And while self-driving
5 Top Asia Pacific ETFs
The Asia-Pacific region is a hotbed of business activity, bringing together a wide range of countries at different stages in their economic development. Japan stands as the elder statesman of the
Can I Enroll in Medicare If I’m Not Retired?
Most Americans can enroll in Medicare Parts A and B at age 65, regardless of whether they're still working or not. However, many workers with employer health benefits may not need to. Here's a quick