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Is AT&T Stock a Buy?
AT&T (NYSE: T) continues to make money despite major declines in its pay-television business. The company did see its third-quarter profit decline from $0.65 a year ago to $0.50 in 2019, a fairly
Giving to Charity? Here Are 5 Must-Knows About Tax Deductions
The holiday season is a time of gift-giving, and for many charitable organizations, December is the time when many of their most important donors make contributions. A big reason why so many people
Better Buy: Apple vs. IBM
Apple is a dominant consumer tech company with an outstanding brand. Its smartphones are both ubiquitous and expensive. IBM also has a strong brand among its enterprise clients. Big Blue has been
3 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid in 2020
It's easy to get caught up in the leisurely lifestyle retirement affords you without paying much thought to your finances. But if you don't stay money-aware during your golden years, you'll risk
3 Buffett Stocks That Will Make You Richer in 2020
While no investor is perfect, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett has a better track record than most people. You see, over the past 65 years, Buffett has built up his
Weekly Cannabis Stock News: New Jersey Puts Pot on the Ballot
Two months after taking effect, the so-called Cannabis 2.0 initiative in Canada kicked into gear last week as derivative products finally started landing on store shelves. So the cannabis industry
Is Aurora Cannabis Stock on the Verge of Collapse?
Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) is one of the most popular marijuana stocks in the market today. Yet one analyst is not a fan of the Canadian cannabis producer.
Earlier this week, GLJ Research analyst
Movie Theater Consolidation Continues as Hollywood Box Office Falls
U.K.-based Cineworld (OTC: CNWGY) is poised to become North America's largest movie theater operator as it acquires Canada's Cineplex (OTC: CPXGF) in a reported $1.6 billion deal, escalating the
Macao Is Ending 2019 on a Down Note
2019 hasn't exactly been a banner year for Macao casinos: The amount they've won fell by 2.4% overall through the first 11 months of the year. Revenue has been up and down throughout the year, but
Too Many People Make This Tax Planning Mistake
So far in 2019, the IRS has issued over $319 billion in tax refunds to over 111 million taxpayers, for an average refund of around $2,860. While getting a big check like that may feel pretty good
Will Going After Citi Card Churners Backfire on American Airlines?
There's a rumbling in the community of credit card churners, folks who apply for new cards to nab attractive sign-up bonuses before moving on to the next piece of plastic. American Airlines (NASDAQ:
New CEO Already Leaving His Mark at Bed Bath & Beyond
If there was any doubt that new Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) CEO Mark Tritton has enormous changes in mind for the company, they were just wiped away. The company's chief merchandising officer
2 Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 3%
With the market near all-time highs and the current economic expansion ranking as one of the longest in recorded history, it's not as easy as you might hope to find a 3% yield. But if you are
Study: This Social Security Mistake Could Result in a Lifetime of Regret
Social Security can be complex and confusing, and there are so many factors to consider before you start claiming benefits. What age should you begin claiming? How big will your monthly checks be
3 Key Takeaways From Nike's Second Quarter
Nike (NYSE: NKE) reported second-quarter earnings after the market closed on Thursday that were significantly ahead of analysts' targets. The shoes and apparel retailer reported earnings per diluted
5 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks Promising Big-Time Income Growth in 2020
Dividend stocks don't typically boast high growth rates. That's because instead of investing all their cash on expanding, they return a portion to investors. That's especially true of
If You Invested $5,000 in Lyft's IPO, This Is How Much Money You'd Have Now
On Mar. 29, Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) began trading on the NASDAQ and became the first ride-hailing company to go public in a much-anticipated market debut. For some investors, it was a warm-up for the
Amazon's One-Day Shipping Is Winning Over Would-Be Brick-and-Mortar Shoppers
Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime shipping benefits have changed considerably over the last six months. The giant, high-growth retailer is now sending most packages with one-day delivery instead of two
Better Buy: Veeva Systems vs. Zendesk
If you don't already know about them, software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks are worth researching. Companies that develop truly helpful software benefit from a slate of advantages: reliable and
Why I'll Be Buying Shares of This Small E-Commerce Company in 2020
When it comes to investing in e-commerce, a few names dominate the scene. Amazon is the 800-pound gorilla; Shopify has been helping just about anyone set up an online shop; and even Walmart has put
SmileDirectClub and Align Technology Ending Partnership in 2020
Malocclusion is a fancy term for misaligned teeth. Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN), the maker of Invisalign, says between 60% and 75% of the world's population have malocclusion. SmileDirectClub
Coca-Cola Prepares for Energy Drink Launch
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) just can't stop, and if you want to get in on its hyperactivity, maybe you should try the company's new energy drink.
The blue chip company continues to see rapid growth
The 5 Best Renewable-Energy Stocks of the Decade
With 2019 drawing to a close, we're about to put another decade in the books. One of the major storylines over the past 10 years has been the advancement of renewable energy, which has gone from a
Is PepsiCo Stock a Buy?
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is a billion-dollar snack and beverage brand with worldwide distribution boasting a 47-year streak of annual dividend increases. The company, which was founded in 1898 and
The Most Important Retirement Chart You'll Ever See
If you want the best, most financially secure retirement, you'd do well to read a lot about retirement and investing -- and then take action. If you don't think you're going to do that, consider at


