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Earnings: 2 Hot Stocks to Watch This MonthPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/9d624ad0-0157-4808-b12c-caf136345180.png
Earnings: 2 Hot Stocks to Watch This Month

As earnings season ramps up, two companies worth watching will be semiconductor company Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) and online marketplace eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY). The two companies' stocks have

American Water Aims to Expand Its Regulated Business Into FloridaPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Gas company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-tcjRuj5bqFkp1mtfRW3UniKc.png?st=2023-05-05T12%3A32%3A34Z&se=2023-05-05T14%3A32%3A34Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-05T04%3A49%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-06T04%3A49%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=BKOkdc9cKdFUkBJnHork/AsFKQ6z1sIxTLjeoW/ivEM%3D
American Water Aims to Expand Its Regulated Business Into Florida

American Water Works (NYSE: AWK) confirmed on Friday that it has bid on the regulated water and wastewater systems owned by JEA, the Jacksonville, Florida-owned utility that provides electric

Better Buy: Shopify vs. ZendeskPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Data analytics provider, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/d1295d04-cceb-4f1c-be2b-32ca46621336.png
Better Buy: Shopify vs. Zendesk

It was 2011 when Marc Andreessen famously said, "Software is eating the world." Back then, investors didn't quite heed his prediction.

If the growth of software-as-a-service stocks over the past

3 Stocks Dividend Investors Should Have on Their Radar
3 Stocks Dividend Investors Should Have on Their Radar

Companies that pay a dividend have a long history of beating the market. The best performers, however, are typically companies that consistently grow their payouts. Because of that, dividend

Tech Stocks This Week: Analysts Talk Square and Apple
Tech Stocks This Week: Analysts Talk Square and Apple

As earnings season gets ready to kick into high gear next week, analysts were busy making calls on stocks this week. Some of the notable analyst coverage in tech was focused on point-of-sale

5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Watch
5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Watch

The following five companies offer investors many compelling stories, from a company transitioning away from a dying legacy business to another trying to survive and evolve in a plateauing sales

3 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Watch in OctoberPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.theapi.app/temp/bee95973-d201-429b-849e-52867059bd1a.png
3 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Watch in October

The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most important trends to watch for tech investors. More companies are jumping into the space every day, and while stock pickers still have

The 3 Best Dividend Growth Stocks in the Dow in 2019Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/6a5872d8-cc25-46f8-b436-bf3db1953908.png
The 3 Best Dividend Growth Stocks in the Dow in 2019

If you want portfolio income, dividend stocks have been the place to look lately. With yields on alternatives like bank CDs and bonds coming down, it's hard to get the income you need without

Better Buy: Gilead Sciences vs. Johnson & Johnson
Better Buy: Gilead Sciences vs. Johnson & Johnson

Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) have competed against each other for years in the HIV market. The clear winner in that battle has been Gilead. J&J could also soon

The 10 Biggest Mining StocksPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/25526de2-54da-40ae-ba56-1e25dead3e81.png
The 10 Biggest Mining Stocks

The mining industry plays a vital role in supporting the global economy. It digs up, processes, and sells a variety of metals, minerals, and energy products that are essential to the growth of many

Why Anheuser-Busch InBev Has Thrived Since It Slashed Its Dividend
Why Anheuser-Busch InBev Has Thrived Since It Slashed Its Dividend

It's been a year since Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) slashed its dividend in half. 

As the world's largest brewer sought to gain control over a debt load that had ballooned to $109 billion

Ford's Sales Should Bounce Back in Q4
Ford's Sales Should Bounce Back in Q4

Shares of Ford Motor (NYSE: F) sank earlier this month after the company reported a big decline in domestic vehicle deliveries for the third quarter. Investors seem to be worried that the No. 2 U.S.

Here's Why Higher Earners Will Pay More Taxes in 2020
Here's Why Higher Earners Will Pay More Taxes in 2020

Social Security is funded by payroll taxes, and all workers are subject to them up to a certain limit. That limit can change from year to year to reflect overall wage growth, and in 2020, higher

Why Is Under Armour’s Transformation Taking So Long?
Why Is Under Armour’s Transformation Taking So Long?

It's been ten quarters since Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) shareholders have seen double-digit year-over-year revenue growth. It's been almost 24 months since the word "transformation" was

3 Cannabis Stocks That May Not Be Profitable Until 2022
3 Cannabis Stocks That May Not Be Profitable Until 2022

Legal marijuana has been touted as one of the greatest growth trends of our generation, and between 2016 and the first quarter of 2019 it certainly lived up to that billing. With the potential for

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now
2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

Well-chosen dividend stocks are powerful wealth creators. They can add both growth and stability to your investment portfolio -- while putting stacks of cash in your pocket.

Here are two dividend

3 Reasons Apple Is a Great Buy, Even If a Recession HitsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gas company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/07ff6859-914a-4fdd-8473-abdbac8978f6.png
3 Reasons Apple Is a Great Buy, Even If a Recession Hits

Stock investors worried about a possible recession but still interested in staying in the market don't necessarily have to load up on utility stocks or other traditional defensive alternatives that

Will Working Hard Earn You a Promotion? Maybe Not
Will Working Hard Earn You a Promotion? Maybe Not

Many people are taught from a young age that hard work yields results. Study for exams, and you'll get good grades. Do a good job for your employer, and you'll manage to climb the ladder.

But

3 Top Solar Stocks to Buy Right Now
3 Top Solar Stocks to Buy Right Now

The solar industry has had a strong year in 2019, with demand in the U.S. and around the world coming in better than expected. By the end of the year installations are expected to be a record 114

Taking Off the Armor: Brene Brown on How Pain Leads to Bravery
Taking Off the Armor: Brene Brown on How Pain Leads to Bravery

By Emily Moore

When you hear the term "leadership expert," you probably picture someone with an artificially large smile pacing around on a stage while dropping phrases like "synergy" and "There's

How Companies Can Foster Diversity in the Workforce
How Companies Can Foster Diversity in the Workforce

This article originally appeared on InHerSight.com, a website where women rate the female friendliness of their employers and get matched to companies that fit their needs.

There's a reason

The Dos and Don'ts of Employee Referrals
The Dos and Don'ts of Employee Referrals

By Stacy Pollack

An employee referral is when an employee refers to a candidate for a job opportunity within their organization. Referring a friend can seem like an easy win for all parties. First

How and When to Talk About Salary Requirements
How and When to Talk About Salary Requirements

This article originally appeared on InHerSight.com, a website where women rate the female friendliness of their employers and get matched to companies that fit their needs.

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Retirees: Expect Just a $23 Social Security Raise for 2020
Retirees: Expect Just a $23 Social Security Raise for 2020

Social Security is the primary means of financial support for tens of millions of older Americans. One of the best features of Social Security is that the monthly payments it makes take inflation

Amazon Has a 'Notorious' Counterfeit Problem
Amazon Has a 'Notorious' Counterfeit Problem

It's a label some would interpret as a compliment. But when the American Apparel & Footwear Association included some e-commerce venues operated by Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) on its "Notorious