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The Market Was Completely Wrong About Sears Holdings, Again
It seems we go through this same exercise every quarter whenever Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) releases its earnings: The stock shoots higher, and then the market sobers up, causing the retailer's....
Three in Four Parents With Adult Kids Are Making This Glaring Mistake
Many parents struggle to accept the fact that their grown kids no longer need them. But the majority of parents seem to have the opposite problem -- their adult children need them a little too....
Why Fitbit Stock Tanked More Than 10% Today
Shares of wearable fitness tracker company Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) dropped more than 11% in early Friday trading, before clawing their way back to "only" an 8.5% loss as of 10:40 a.m. EST. You can....
Ask a Fool: Stocks vs. Bonds -- What's the Better Choice for Income?
There's no easy answer to this question, simply because both options have advantages and disadvantages.With bonds, the advantages are predictable income and the fact that you'll get your principal....
Is Fitbit Stock Doomed? 1 Analyst Thinks So
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Don't Get Greedy With Twilio Inc. Stock (Yet)
Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) has taken investors on a wild ride over the past one and a half years. The cloud communications platform provider went public at $15 last June, surged to the mid-$60s three....
Investors Are Betting Big Against Shake Shack -- Why They're Wrong
Burger fans love Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK), but a lot of investors don't feel the same way. The fast-growing restaurant chain is attracting plenty of naysayers these days. There were 10.7 million....
Watch Out NVIDIA, Tesla's Working on a Custom AI Chip
The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has only just begun and thus far there have been very few companies that have been able to meaningfully tap into this nascent technology. One of the....
The Average American’s Credit Score Is Good -- But Not Great
Living in an age of social media often means comparing ourselves to others. When friends post pictures of their new cars or shiny gadgets, we're eager to know how they came to afford those....
2 Silver Mining Stocks to Consider Buying Now -- and 1 to Avoid
Silver mining stocks failed to shine in 2017. Low silver prices proved to be a major growth hurdle -- unlike gold's double-digit rally, silver's gains are only about 3.3% so far this year --....
This Tiny Biotech Pins Hope on U.S. Approval
Amicus Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FOLD) already markets its Fabry disease drug Galafold overseas, and it hopes it will soon be able to help patients in the U.S., too. Yesterday, management reported....
Time to Get Greedy With Skyworks Solutions Inc's Stock
Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: SWKS) designs analog semiconductors that power wireless connectivity in a number of different devices like smartphones, wearables, and smart-home systems. Given the....
Why 2017 Was a Year to Remember for PayPal Holdings Inc.
Shares of PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) have skyrocketed this year and are now up an amazing 84% year to date, crushing the S&P 500's 18.6% return by comparison. The company has enjoyed....
Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Wealthier 2018
Among individuals with a problem to solve, around half were successful if they made a New Year's resolution compared with a 4% success rate among non-resolvers. If you want to boost your chances....
Warren Buffett's 10 Largest Current Stock Bets
Image Source: The Motley Fool.The majority of Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) stock portfolio was hand-selected by CEO Warren Buffett himself. This is especially true of the....
3 Tech Stocks to Buy for 2018
Tech stocks are having a banner year in 2017. The tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite Index has gained 27% year to date, far ahead of the broader S&P 500 market tracker's 18% upside.But a handful of....
This Marijuana Stock Is Trying Everything Imaginable to Avoid Being Acquired
When discussing the fastest-growing industries in the United States, legal marijuana is probably at or near the very top of the list. According to Marijuana Business Daily's newest report,....
Here's How Netflix Will Become the Next Disney
When streaming pioneer Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) acquired Millarworld in August, many believed the creator behind such blockbusters as The Avengers, Captain America: Civil War, and Logan would....
This Is What Holiday Shoppers Worry About Most
More than twice as many Americans find themselves "stressed and frustrated" this holiday season than those who say they are "relaxed" or "happy." In addition, 40% of shoppers said that their....
3 Stocks for Retirees to Grow Their Nest Egg
Despite the common myth, retirees should not get out of stocks altogether. Stocks are an essential component of a well-allocated investment portfolio, regardless of age.Having said that, when....
Better Buy: Nike, Inc. vs. Under Armour
If you're a sportswear company not named Adidas (NASDAQOTH: ADDYY), you probably haven't been doing very well lately. Both Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) have been....
A Big Shift Is Underway Among Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and Ripple
What an incredible year it's been for the cryptocurrency market and investors! All cryptocurrencies combined started the year with an aggregate market cap of $17.7 billion, but they're now (as of....
2 Reasons to Consider Best Buy Stock
There's no comeback story in retail quite like Best Buy's (NYSE: BBY). The stock has surged by more than a factor of five since bottoming out at the beginning of 2013. The consumer-electronics....
Why MercadoLibre, Inc. Could Be a Gold Mine for Growth Investors
Unless you've ever spent time in Latin America, you've likely never heard of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI), the region's e-commerce powerhouse. Those familiar with the company may cite several....
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Quit Your Job
It's an unfortunate statistic that more than 50% of American workers consider themselves unhappy at work. If you've reached the point where you're so displeased that you're thinking of up and....