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Integrated energy giant ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) recently reported third-quarter results, and the headline figures were lousy, with earnings falling by roughly 50% year over year. Right now, however

The holidays can be a stressful time of year for your wallet, and it can be tempting to simply ignore your finances until the new year rolls around.

However, the end of the year is one of the best

This isn't the first time that Needham analyst Laura Martin has argued that dominant video streamer Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) should introduce ads on its service, a topic that comes up every few years

Adobe is one of the few software companies from the early days of the personal computer that has managed to maintain its relevancy and brand power. In fact, I'd argue that Adobe's strength as a

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has gone through a lot in recent years, and the banking giant had an eventful 2019. After having had to deal with multiple setbacks to its reputation, Wells Fargo finally

Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) had a date with the Supreme Court to discuss its Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. A decision won't be known for months, but the case is on investors' minds right now

Successful income investors need to look beyond the dividend yield. A juicy yield can be a good starting point for a long-term income portfolio, but it's just the beginning for further research. In

There's something special about investing in an initial public offering (IPO). It's many investors' first opportunity to buy a piece of the real live business in hopes that it will grow into

There's no more popular time than the end of a calendar year, or the start of a new one, to contemplate personal finances and resolve to do better. And there's good news from investment giant

Savvy investors know that investing in IPOs can be fraught with peril.

Recently minted companies don't have much of a track record, and operating in the glare of the public spotlight has a very

Investing in an IPO involves risks, but Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR), which made its market debut in June, is proving to be worth it.

The company provides a software platform where companies can contract

Now that the weather's gotten colder, you're probably using more energy to heat your home. Home heating is comparatively cheap and reliable in the U.S., and luckily for investors, many top energy

When it comes to picking the best time to claim your Social Security benefits, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. Some people take Social Security at age 62 -- the earliest age possible -- so they

It used to be that if you worked for the same employer long enough, you'd retire with a pension that, combined with Social Security, would provide enough income to sustain you during your golden

To put things plainly, this has not been a good year for cannabis stocks. It began promisingly, with more than a dozen pot stocks gaining in excess of 70% during the first quarter. However, the

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) and JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) are the two largest e-commerce companies in China. Alibaba controls 59% of that market, according to eMarketer, while JD holds a 17% share.

Both

Biotech investors are on the edge of their seats this holiday season thanks to a recent string of juicy buyout offers. Despite a busy year for acquisitions, big pharmaceutical companies with

Becoming a millionaire is the definition of wealth for many Americans. Only around 12 million people in the entire United States have a net worth of at least that much. 

While you can become a

Sales of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) wearable devices -- Apple Watch, AirPods, and Beats earphones -- nearly tripped last quarter, according to estimates from research firm IDC. With greater growth than

In his seminal book The Intelligent Investor, Warren Buffett's mentor Benjamin Graham highlighted seven criteria for a defensive investor to use in stock selection: 

The first five criteria speak

Rigel Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RIGL) developed and launched the drug Tavalisse for the treatment of the autoimmune disease called chronic immune thrombocytopenia (or immune thrombocytopenic purpura

Whether you realize it or not, dividend stocks are the under-the-radar workhorse of many successful investment portfolios. According to a report from JP Morgan Asset Management that was published in

General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) has landed the largest shipbuilding contract in history, a $22 billion deal for nine new nuclear submarines.

The award, while not unexpected, is welcome news for General

Though your Social Security benefits are based on your earnings history, the age you claim them at will dictate how much money you ultimately collect each month. If you file for Social Security at

Marijuana stocks have taken investors for a wild ride in 2019. When the first quarter came to a close, more than a dozen of the most popular pot stocks had gained at least 70%, and the expectation