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Why Corporate America Loves Energy Storage
Energy storage is becoming a hot product in corporate energy procurement, with everything from solar paired with energy storage to stand-alone storage systems on companies' wish lists. The market is
Nike Earnings: 3 Things to Watch
Nike (NYSE: NKE) is set to announce its fiscal 2020 first-quarter earnings results on Tuesday. Investors have high expectations for the period, given that the company significantly outpaced
4 Tips for Building a Remote Team
Building a strong, cohesive team is a tough ask for any manager. But building a remote team can be even more challenging.
Of course, going that route isn't uncommon. According to Upwork's Future
Forget Kraft Heinz, General Mills Is Still the Better Food Stock
General Mills (NYSE: GIS), like many packaged food companies, has struggled with shifting consumer tastes and competition from healthier or private label brands in recent years. However, General
Lockheed Martin Nears Multi-Billion-Dollar Weapons Sale to Poland
With $57.5 billion in annual revenue, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a gigantic defense company -- by some measures the world's largest pure-play defense contractor. And yet with an estimated total
Better Buy: Intercept Pharmaceuticals vs. Gilead Sciences
It appears to be pretty clear that Intercept Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ICPT) will beat Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) in the race to launch the first drug for treating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
How Your Social Security Break-Even Age Affects When You Should Claim Benefits
When it comes to Social Security benefits, one of the biggest questions you should ask yourself is when to begin claiming them.
The earliest you can start claiming is age 62, but you'll receive a
4 Things You Must Do Before You Borrow Money
In most situations, it's a good idea to avoid going into debt. Sometimes, however, borrowing is unavoidable, or even smart.
You may want to take out a mortgage loan to buy a house, for example. This
Better Marijuana Stock: MedMen vs. Village Farms
If the past predicted the future, it would be no contest for investors choosing between MedMen Enterprises (OTC: MMNFF) and Village Farms International (NASDAQ: VFF). So far this year, MedMen is
52% of Older HSA Participants Are Making This Huge Mistake
Second to housing, healthcare is typically the average senior's greatest monthly expense. It's also an unpredictable expense, since medical issues and rising Medicare costs can come in higher than
10 Reasons to Buy Carvana and Never Sell
Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) has not only been one of the hottest automotive stocks, it has also been one of the most explosive, trouncing the S&P 500's 26% gain with a 582% surge in stock price since its
Oshkosh Scores a Big Win in Europe
Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK) investors must have a kind of love-hate relationship with the month of August.
Last month, for example, was not kind to shareholders of the Wisconsin truckmaker. Despite
10 Shopping Mistakes You Probably Don't Even Realize You're Making
Most of us do at least a little shopping every day, whether we're spending the evening at the mall with friends or family, or are just grabbing a soda to have with a brown-bagged lunch. There are
The Blunt Reason Congress Hasn't Fixed Social Security
For eight decades, Social Security has provided a financial lifeline to retired Americans. As of July 2019, 63.6 million people were receiving a monthly payout from the program, of which 70% are
Why HDFC Bank Limited Stock Jumped 9% on Friday
Shares of HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE: HDB) climbed 9.4% on Sept. 20 after the Indian government surprised investors with a large corporate tax cut.
India is reducing its corporate tax rate from 30% to
Rail and Trucks Go Head to Head as Teething Troubles With PSR Implementation Abate
Trucks are hearing the distant rumblings of an approaching freight train that they would rather see derailed. Precision scheduled railroading (PSR) may finally be paying off for railroads. Operating
Should U.S. Oil Investors Be Concerned About Declining Rig Count Numbers?
On Sept. 6, the number of operating drilling rigs in the United States fell below 900 for the first time since 2017. Month-after-month declines in rig count have weakened the stock prices of
Why Amazon Is Launching the "Climate Pledge"
Just in time to coincide with the Global Climate Strike, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is launching The Climate Pledge, its own promise to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement by 2040, 10 years ahead of
2 Under-the-Radar Growth Stocks
In a volatile year for the stock market, one sector in the industrial world has been noteworthy for its consistency and ability to reward investors: Aerospace. It has been the standout segment in
This Might Be the Best Move Apple Could Make to Revive iPhone Sales
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone sales have been slumping as rivals Huawei and Samsung continue to win over more customers thanks to their broad range of offerings that cover several price points. IDC
Facebook Cracks Down on Tens of Thousands of Shady Apps
It's now been about a year and a half since the Cambridge Analytica revelations broke, and Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB) reputation has never quite recovered. The tech giant commenced an App Developer
5 Tasty Facts About McDonald's New Dividend
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) investors are getting a raise. The fast-food titan recently announced an 8% increase to its quarterly dividend, bringing the annual payout to $5 per share.
Given its long
3 Stocks That Stumbled on Thursday
Seagate Technology (NASDAQ: STX), Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), and Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) are three stocks that have sailed high on the market at times.
Each of the trio was sold off eagerly
Why HEXO Stock Jumped 10.7% Today
Shares of HEXO (NYSE: HEXO) (TSX: HEXO) closed 10.7% higher on Friday. The Canadian cannabis stock received a nice boost from MKM Partners analyst Bill Kirk, who initiated a buy recommendation with
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Major benchmarks fell Friday on fears that the U.S. and China are not moving closer to a trade deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) were in


