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America's Robust Infrastructure Pipeline Keeps Paying Dividends for U.S. Concrete
The American Society of Civil Engineers releases a report card for America's infrastructure every four years. When the last grade was handed down in 2017, the nation earned a D-plus and faced a
3 Ways Disney Stock Can Keep Hitting New All-Time Highs
It's good to be a Mouseketeer these days. Shares of Disney (NYSE: DIS) hit all-time highs on Wednesday, moving nicely higher after a strong start for the company's new Disney+ service. The media
Why Intelsat Stock Just Dropped Another 14%
Things just keep getting worse for investors in Intelsat (NYSE: I).
On Wednesday, the stock got banged up in response to an analyst downgrade from J.P. Morgan, which warned that congressional
Activision Blizzard Is Ready to Return to Growth in 2020
The maker of World of Warcraft has spent the past year investing in content development to position the company for long-term growth. The absence of Destiny, which was cut out of Activision
Why Canopy Growth Stock Just Dropped 14%
Shares of Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) dropped precipitously in early Thursday trading, and were down 14.1% as of 10 a.m. EST today, after the Canadian cannabis company announced fiscal Q2 2020
Is Infinera's Cyclical Turnaround Finally Here?
Infinera's (NASDAQ: INFN) stock recently rose after the optical systems provider posted its third-quarter earnings. Its GAAP revenue rose 62% annually to $325.3 million, as its non-GAAP revenue --
Flexible Spending Account Limits Are Going Up in 2020. Here's What You Need to Know.
With healthcare costs continuing to climb for working Americans, finding ways to make medical care more affordable is in everyone's best interest. Thankfully, most companies make it easy for
Better Buy: Apple vs. Microsoft
It's lonely at the top, particularly for the tech companies that are part of the trillion-dollar market capitalization club.
As it stands, just Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are
The Competition Is Falling Further Behind Spotify
Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) produced better-than-expected subscriber growth in the third quarter. Total listeners reached 248 million, with paid subscribers at 113 million. In just three months, Spotify
Canopy Growth: Buy the Dip or Run for the Hills?
Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC), Canada's second-largest licensed marijuana cultivator, delivered its fiscal second-quarter earnings before the opening bell Thursday morning. In response to that report
Can Paycom Dominate the Cloud?
If you don't work in the information technology sector or aren't a programmer yourself, it can be difficult to be familiar with non-household names in the cloud computing industry. I have researched
Here's the Biggest Problem With Amazon's New Supermarket Chain
It's official. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is opening up its own grocery store, separate from the Whole Foods banner it acquired two years ago.
The tech giant will be opening a supermarket in the Woodland
Is Salesforce Stock a Buy?
By helping to usher in the cloud computing and software-as-a-service megatrends, salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) has become one of the most successful tech stocks of all time. Its shares have delivered
Is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Stock Safe to Own?
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CPRX), a small-cap rare disease specialist, reported its third-quarter earnings after the bell on Tuesday. Yesterday, the drugmaker's shares closed down by 7.5% on
Zillow Sees Opportunity in a New Generation of Homebuyers
Zillow Group (NASDAQ: Z)(NASDAQ: ZG), has been on a rollercoaster ride in 2019 as investors question the scalability of its homebuying and selling initiative, Zillow Offers. While it's outpacing
Getting a Seasonal Job for the Holidays? Here Why It Pays to Rock It
The holidays are a pretty popular time to snag a seasonal job. Retailers tend to need more hands on deck to deal with increased foot traffic, and consumers tend to need more spending money
Apple Has a New Flagship Pro Laptop
Following rumors that have circulated all year, this week, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) introduced its highly anticipated 16-inch MacBook Pro. The new notebook, which starts at $2,399, will become Apple's
Better Buy: Disney vs. Netflix
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been one of the giant growth stocks of the 21st century. It's up almost 27,000% since its IPO in 2002. That's not a Monster Beverage (a stock that is up 65,000% in that
3 Top Industrial Stocks to Watch in November
It's no secret that global growth has slowed in 2019, and the industrial economy in particular has taken a downturn. The near-term outlook is negative, but long-term investors don't buy stocks with
3 Recession-Ready Stocks to Buy Right Now
It's no secret that global economic growth is slowing right now, and many investors are worried that a downturn is coming. While it's important to note that most economists are not forecasting a
TripAdvisor Tells Investors That Change Is Coming
For investors keeping track, TripAdvisor (NASDAQ: TRIP) has now made three major strategic shifts since 2016. The vacation booking specialist has had to adjust to big changes in the hotel booking
5 Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Housing Expenses
Move over Suze Orman, there's a new advocate for financial security on the scene -- and he's not your typical personal finance expert. It's NFL running back Phillip Lindsay, who admitted to living
The Smartest People on Wall Street Are Buying These 2 Stocks -- Should You Follow?
When it comes to investing in stocks, there's no shortage of hot tips and advice on what to buy. One popular tactic is to copy what the biggest names in the investing business are doing.
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Why Tapestry Won't Maintain Its Better-Than-Expected Results
Luxury goods is a growing global retail segment, and some of the best-known brands in the industry -- Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman -- are owned by luxury goods company Tapestry (NYSE: TPR)
Why You Should Avoid Celebrity Endorsement Scams Like the Plague
Investing isn't a sure bet. To succeed, slow and steady usually wins the race. That hasn't stopped scores of people from falling victim to get-rich-quick schemes. They ignore the old adage that, if


