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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
10 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Save $300 a Month
Image source: Getty Images.It's an unfortunate fact that Americans seem to have a hard time saving money. Last year, GOBankingRates reported that 69% of U.S. adults have less than $1,000 in the bank
Better Buy: Micron Technology, Inc. vs. Qualcomm Inc.
Memory chipmaker Micron (NASDAQ: MU) outperformed mobile chipmaker Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) by a mile over the past 12 months. Micron rallied over 140% during that period, while Qualcomm gained just
How Tesla Makes Its Money: A Slicing and Dicing of Elon Musk's Fast-Growing Empire
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock is on the fast track this year. It's gained 53.7% through July 18, versus the S&P 500's 11.1% return.This performance has naturally increased investor attention. Before
The 2 Biggest Challenges Facing Verizon Communications Inc.
After dominating the U.S. wireless market for much of the last decade, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has fallen on hard times. Revenue and profits are down over the past year, and Verizon's stock has shed more
Target Says Things Aren't as Bad as You Think
Shares of big-box store Target (NYSE: TGT) have been getting beat up in the last year, and rightfully so. The company's same-store sales -- a measure combining foot traffic and dollars spent to show
Will Consumers Actually Watch TV on Snapchat?
After setting an all-time low yesterday, shares of Snap (NYSE: SNAP) bounced back a little today on news that it is partnering with Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) NBC News to broadcast a daily news show
Qualcomm, Inc.'s Chip Business Delivers Solid Growth
Two years ago, Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) implemented what it called a "strategic realignment plan."This was essentially a euphemism for cost-cutting, which resulted in both a reduction in the company's
Report: Apple Inc. to Ship OLED iPhone on Time -- in Small Quantities
There have been many rumors about the launch schedule of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) upcoming OLED iPhone. Recently, Economic Daily News, via DIGITIMES, indicated that the OLED iPhone would see mass
Why Everspin Technologies, Inc. Stock Has Soared 150% Since May 20
A May 20 Barron's article (subscription required) on the disruptive potential of small-cap tech stocks Impinj and Everspin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRAM) sparked a 12% jump in the stock price of