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This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock Remains on Shaky Ground
Summit Midstream Partners' (NYSE: SMLP) distribution currently yields an eye-popping 20%. That sky-high yield is a clear sign that investors don't believe the master limited partnership (MLP) can....
Better Buy: Vertex Pharmaceuticals vs. Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Alexion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ALXN) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) rank as two of the most successful biotechs focused on rare diseases on the planet. The stock performances for....
The 10 Biggest Pipeline Stocks
More energy pipelines run through the U.S. than any other country in the world -- and it's not even close. America's pipeline system of 1.38 million miles is more than eight times longer than....
OTC Markets Grows Its Revenue, but Heavy Investments Hurt Earnings
The mission of the OTC Markets Group (OTC: OTCM) is to create better-informed and more-efficient markets by providing exchanges for domestic investors to buy and sell shares of companies. These....
Ferrari Continues to Wow Investors With Steady Performance and New Cars
With its second-quarter 2019 release, Ferrari (NYSE: RACE) delivered another strong quarter of financial results. The company met quarterly expectations and confirmed its financial guidance for....
Is Viking Therapeutics a Buy?
Nearly a year ago, Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) became the darling of biotech investors. Shares skyrocketed in September 2018, after Viking announced positive results from a phase 2....
3 Surprising Stocks Hitting New Highs Last Week
The market's been volatile these days, and that's given bulls and bears plenty to brag about. Last week belonged to the bears, with all of the major market indices moving lower. There were a lot....
Bernie Sanders Just Suggested a Unique Way to Legalize Marijuana
Whether you're ready for it or not, it's election season in America. For the next 15 months we'll be hearing political ads and debates, and reading columns concerning which political candidates....
Baby Boomers Are Making Serious Financial Sacrifices to Be Caregivers, Data Shows
As baby boomers are aging, many are coming to terms with the harsh realities of being a caregiver. And a new report from the Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement shows that caregiving....
Here Are My Top 3 Stocks to Buy Next
Over the past several years, few stocks have rewarded investors as much as SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ: SEDG). Since the beginning of 2017, the company's stock is up a remarkable 550%. Even....
3 Embarrassingly Cheap Dividend Stocks
What's better than a stock that pays you to own it? How about a stock that pays you to own it and is also really cheap?Many investors, especially retirees, love dividend stocks because they pay....
Why Alphabet Stock Rose 12.5% in July
Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) increased more than 12% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, following the release of the online search....
Better Cannabis Stock: Aphria vs. Charlotte's Web
Canadian cannabis producer Aphria (NYSE: APHA) recently reported blowout fourth-quarter results that were wildly celebrated by investors. U.S.-based hemp cannabidiol (CBD) company Charlotte's Web....
3 Rock-Solid Reasons Why CVS Health Is the Best Pharmacy Stock on the Market
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) delivered some really good news to investors last week with better-than-expected second-quarter results. The giant healthcare company beat Wall Street analysts' revenue and....
Can Okta Continue Rocketing Higher?
Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) is a cybersecurity platform that helps companies verify the identity of employees, contractors, and customers. Cybersecurity has been a hot-button issue in tech over the past....
3 Top Stocks With High Dividend Yields
For dividend stocks, yield is king. But there are other considerations investors should be aware of before scanning the stock market for high-yielding companies. Quality of yield is important,....
If You Can't Answer These 3 Questions, You're Not Ready to Retire
Many people rush into retirement only to regret that decision after the fact. If you're gearing up to leave the workforce for good, make sure you can answer these important questions first.You....
U.S. Army Spends $100 Million to Pick a New Drone
The U.S. Army is looking for a few good drones.As recently as a few months ago it looked like it had found the drones it was looking for, settling upon privately held Martin UAV and publicly....
3 Things That Could Permanently Lower Your Social Security Benefits
Social Security is a significant source of income for millions of retirees, with nearly half of single beneficiaries and roughly one in five married couples depending on their benefits for at....
5 Tips to Stop Spending Money Mindlessly
Overspending is a big problem for many Americans. Sometimes, this happens intentionally when you splurge on an item you really want even though you can't quite afford it. But in many other....
How to Invest in Value Stocks
Value investing is the art of finding stocks that trade for a discount relative to their true, or intrinsic, value. This concept is easy to understand, but in practice, finding undervalued stocks....
How to Quit Your Job When You're Friends With Your Boss
There may come a point in your career when you're tempted to quit a job. Maybe you've gotten a better offer at another company. Maybe you're looking to switch to a completely different field. Or....
Most Americans Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck, Survey Shows
When you have a seemingly endless list of bills to pay and financial responsibilities to take care of, it can be tough to make sure there's enough money to go around.The average American is....
Here's What "Cutting" Social Security Benefits Actually Means
As you're probably aware, our nation's most treasured social program, Social Security, is in some pretty big trouble. Despite making benefit payments for eight decades and keeping more than 22....
Why Shares of BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust Fell 36.6% in July
Shares of BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust (NYSE: BPT) -- the entity that derives income from oil major BP's (NYSE: BP) drilling activities in Alaska's Prudhoe Bay -- fell 36.6% in July, according to....