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ARKK vs. GTEK: Which Technology ETF Is Better?
ARK Invest ETFs, such as the ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKK), have been under scrutiny so far in 2021. After a standout 2020, the ETF has taken a breather in 2021. The goal of ARKK, an actively
Could Plug Power Stock Help You Become a Millionaire?
Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) stock is 57% off its high price of more than $73 this year. However, it is up nearly 22% so far in October compared to a 3.8% rise in the S&P 500 index. Some recent
Here's the Big Opportunity I See in U.S. Bancorp's Q3 Earnings
\U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) generated solid earnings in the third quarter, with $1.30 diluted earnings per share on total revenue of nearly $5.9 billion. Both numbers beat estimates from analysts.The
Why Shopify Can Beat The Market Over the Next 5 Years
Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) has been a big winner during the pandemic as its market cap has ballooned to nearly $200 billion on a surge in demand for online shopping.
But Shopify is making a number of
2 COVID Stocks I'd Consider Instead of Moderna
Shares of vaccine maker Moderna hit highs of nearly $500 earlier this year. But they likely aren't getting back to those heights anytime soon. And even at the stock's current price of around $330
Pinterest Shareholders Should Say No to a PayPal Buyout
Of all the companies that could make a bid for Pinterest (NYSE: PINS), Paypal (NASDAQ: PYPL) was one of the least likely.
The fintech giant's business is only tangentially related to the social
Here's What Investors Can Expect From Honeywell's Earnings
Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON) will release its third-quarter earnings on Friday morning, and they promise to be a microcosm of everything going on in the industrial sector right now. On the
EA Is About to Lose Its Exclusive FIFA License: Here's What It Means for the Stock
Some big rumblings have been circulating in the sports video game world, with publisher Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) and the international governing body of soccer, FIFA, butting heads publicly over
Here's What Apple Is Doing to Protect This Lucrative Multibillion-Dollar Revenue Stream
Epic Games is the developer of popular video game Fortnite, and right now it's entangled in a legal battle with Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Apple banned Fortnite from the App Store because Epic Games
A Closer Look at Domino's Growth Streak
The big headline from Domino's Pizza's (NYSE: DPZ) latest earnings report is that U.S. sales declined for the first time in over a decade.
But that's just a small part of the story.
In this video
Two Ways Retirees Could Lose Some of Their Social Security Raise
In 2022, Social Security retirees will be getting the most generous Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in decades. Seniors will see a 5.9% increase in the amount of their retirement benefit, according
If I Could Only Own 1 Healthcare Stock, This Is What It Would Be
It's not that difficult to spread your investments out across many companies and hope for the best over a long time horizon. After all, diversification limits the damage any one company can do to
Pinterest Should Say "Yes" if PayPal Is on Bended Knee
Heads were spinning on Wednesday as reports surfaced of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) negotiating a buyout of Pinterest (NYSE: PINS). The deal would reportedly be worth roughly $45 billion, with
Qualtrics Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat and Guidance Raise
Qualtrics International (NASDAQ: XM), the leader and creator of the experience management (XM) category, reported strong results for the third quarter of 2021 after the market close on Wednesday.
Kinder Morgan Remains Well Positioned as the Energy Market Pivots
There's a lot of uncertainty about the future for fossil fuel-focused companies like Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) as the global economy switches to cleaner fuel sources. What's clear right now is that
How Target Crushed the Market Over the Last Five Years
Believe it or not, Target (NYSE: TGT) has performed as well as Amazon has over the last five years. A combination of investments in ominchannel infrastructure, owned brands, and a new small-format
Why Planet Fitness Can Beat the Market
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) may seem like it's in a tough spot as the discount gym chain is still struggling with COVID-19-inspired regulations, but the company still has competitive advantages in
Disney Stock Gets Downgrade From Analyst on Disney+ Concern
Surprisingly, 2021 has been a more challenging year on Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) stock than 2020. I say surprisingly because this has been a year of economic reopening, where all its theme parks have
These Are the 2 Nasdaq Stocks to Watch Thursday
The stock market looked poised to give up some ground on Thursday morning, with futures on the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) posting a nearly 50-point decline to 15,329 as of 8 a.m. EDT. The
Should You Buy Airbnb Stock Right Now?
Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) is becoming synonymous with short-term travel and short-term rentals. The company's online platform and app encourage hosts to list places for rent, whether traditional rooms
It's Not Too Late to Make These 3 Retirement Moves
When it comes to saving for retirement, the sooner you begin investing, the easier it is to accomplish your goals.
But sometimes life gets in the way, and you might be behind in where you'd prefer
This High-Yield Renewable Energy Dividend Stock Continues Growing Fast
NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) has delivered supercharged dividend growth since its initial public offering in 2014. The clean energy infrastructure company has increased its payout by 15% over
2 E-Commerce Stocks to Consider Buying Right Now
E-commerce companies offer a potentially lucrative area for investors. The segment was steadily growing its share of overall sales and then got a burst of growth at the pandemic onset when folks
Better FAANG Stock: Amazon or Netflix?
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) are two of the five members of the FAANG tech cohort, which also includes Facebook, Apple, and Google's parent company Alphabet.
Over the past month
United Airlines Says the Recovery Is Back on Track
Three months ago, United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) told investors that it would return to profitability in the third quarter, excluding special items like government payroll support grants. In early


