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Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) is the exception to the rule among large defense companies, a company focused on electronics, sensors, precision weapons, and cyber instead of large flagship properties like

Very few stocks offer investors a high earnings growth rate, along with a high dividend yield. That's because most growth-focused companies need to reinvest a substantial portion of their cash flow

The legal marijuana industry is budding before our eyes. What had once been considered a taboo industry that was swept under the rug by lawmakers has now become a front-and-center issue, as well as

You've no doubt heard of Dividend Aristocrats, stocks in the S&P 500 that have increased their dividend for 25 consecutive years. But the true royalty among dividend stocks are the Dividend Kings

There's a good chance Social Security will be important to you during retirement. After all, 21% of married couples and about 45% of unmarried seniors today depend on Social Security to provide 90%

There's one key critical thing to do if you want to become wealthy, and even though it may seem kind of obvious, many people just don't think about it too much -- until getting a wake-up call later

Saving is challenging for Americans of all ages, but this is especially true for Gen Xers, who are often stretched thin between covering their basic living expenses, providing for their children

Only 25% of baby boomers think they'll have enough savings to last through retirement, a survey from the Insured Retirement Institute found. And considering the fact that half of U.S. adults age 55

Don't be distracted by reports of a disappointing initial public offering (IPO) for SmileDirectClub (NASDAQ: SDC). Sure, the stock remains below the initial IPO price of $23 per share. But the more

The issue that gets the most attention with Social Security  is when the best time is to claim your monthly benefit checks. Some believe that claiming as soon as you're allowed to -- age 62 for

The economy is cyclical in nature, which means it's bound to have its ups and downs. It's the latter, of course, that tends to get people worried. In fact, nothing sparks fear like the word

It might seem odd to single out a company that faces significant near-term headwinds as being one whose best days are ahead of it, but it's important to focus on the long term with highly cyclical

As Bob Dylan once sang, "the times they are a-changin'." That's especially true today for the retail pharmacy industry. Acquisitions and new competitive threats have altered the landscape for

Retirement is a joyous milestone in life, and many workers are counting the days until they can leave their jobs and start enjoying a life of leisure.

However, retirement can also be a stressful

The most important day of the year for Social Security beneficiaries is now just 18 days away. On Oct. 10, 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release inflation data from September

After Snap (NYSE: SNAP) went public in 2017, the stock crept into a dark zone for quite a while. The number of users was stagnating, revenue growth was questionable, and analysts had lost their

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