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It's not every week -- or every month, or even every year -- that a noted cannabis company loses its license. In what was unarguably the biggest development in marijuana stocks this week, a top name

Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP) might not seem like an energy company at first glance. That's because the global infrastructure giant operates a diversified portfolio of assets like data

You could easily come up with a relatively long list of reasons not to buy Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB). It remains unprofitable. The dilution of its shares has reached epic proportions. The company

Shares of life sciences technologist and software provider Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) have been a big winner for the last few years. They've gained 400% over the last five-year stretch, and owning

Many people dream of retiring early, and for you, that could mean leaving the workforce during your 50s. And there are plenty of good reasons to go this route. By retiring young, you'll get a chance

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), like many of its peers in the utility sector, has been slowly cleaning up its power-generating portfolio by investing in renewable energy projects. Over the past decade, the

As acceptance of the cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) spreads, more retailers are adding it to their store shelves. Whole Foods Market, for example, just announced it was adding CBD products in

It was a volatile week in the stock market, with the S&P 500 rising 0.5% by Wednesday but finishing the week down a total of 0.5%. Tech stocks were hit even harder, ending the week down a total of

If you are looking for a high-yield dividend stock, then the midstream oil and natural gas sector is a good place to start. This niche of the energy industry has been out of favor on Wall Street

Video game adaptations of popular movies have been an industry staple going back to the glory days of the original Nintendo game console in the 1980s. Licensing third-party content to make a video

It was a rough week for Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) stockholders. Shares of the streaming video gadgetry pioneer tumbled 26.8%. The first hit came on Wednesday after Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) announced that

Social Security benefits can be very complicated. That's because you can sometimes claim benefits not only based on your own work record but also based on the earnings history of a current spouse, a

Stamps.com's (NASDAQ: STMP) investors may remember 2019 as one of the most painful experiences of their investing journey. Between late February and early May, shares of the internet-based shipping

Sometimes, boring can be beautiful, especially in investing. So, while the latest streaming service or hottest new semiconductor chip may seem like the most exciting parts of the tech sector, KLA 

On Friday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes declined 0.5% and 0.8%, respectively, as investors were rattled by news on the trade front. Chinese trade negotiators reportedly cut their visit to the

When planning for your golden years, many people prefer to think about the "good" costs they'll face. Considering vacations, home renovations, or new hobbies, it can be fun to plan for the leisurely

Even the best companies can sometimes experience a sluggish phase, where it might seem that a top company is past its peak growth years. It's a good sign that you have found a stock that can

2019 has been a year of the haves and the have-nots for marijuana stocks. Green Thumb Industries (OTC: GTBIF) belongs in the former category, with its shares jumping around 30% so far this year. On

The pharmaceutical industry is important for one simple reason: we are all, at some point, in need of medical treatment, and the amount of money that is spent on drugs continues to increase. Until

Fears of a coming recession are getting worse. Once the inverted yield curve -- a reliable predictor of looming economic troubles -- reared its ugly head, much of the investment community went into

Telecom and media conglomerate Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) made waves last week when it announced that it would be giving free media streaming players to internet-only customers in an aggressive effort

There's no doubt that Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) has been an incredible success story over the past few years, both as a business and as a stock. The Canadian tech company has grown from humble beginnings

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) burned many investors as its stock was cut in half over the past 12 months. In addition to its anemic sales growth and contracting margins, the packaged foods giant

We are quite a ways into a bull market, which has left many great companies trading at premium valuations. But there are bargains out there if you know where to look.

Mohawk Industries (NYSE: MHK)

Retirement should be a wonderful time in your life, but far too many people struggle to save for it. The good news is, there are simple steps you can take to help get prepared for your golden years.