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Better Buy: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. vs. Accuray, Inc.
New drugs that improve treatment often get a lot of attention. But in recent years some medical devices have arguably had just as much impact as many of these drugs. Two companies making such....
5 Top Oil Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
The decline in oil prices over the past few years has dramatically impacted the oil and gas industry's ability to pay dividends to shareholders. Cash flows shrank as oil plunged, which forced most....
The Case for Net Neutrality Repeal
Under new FCC chairman Ajit Pai, it appears the net neutrality rules ushered in by former FCC head Tom Wheeler will be overturned. By doing so, Pai finds himself firmly on the wrong side of public....
Why Sears Holdings Stock Plunged 26% in November
Shares of Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) plummeted 26% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as the dying retailer crept closer to oblivion.Early in....
Is Apple Ready for Another Stock Split in 2018?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the largest publicly traded company in the U.S. stock market, and the tech giant is well-known for its emphasis on superlatives. From product releases to stock buybacks,....
“The Best Thing About Working for Facebook Is...” Sheryl Sandberg Opens Up
Over 20,000 employees. Over 2 billion users. Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is one of the most impactful companies on the planet, and it is now the No. 1 Best Place to Work in the U.S. according to....
Will 2018 Be Philip Morris International Inc's Best Year Yet?
Despite a declining customer base and greater restrictions being placed on smoking in markets all around the globe, there is a convergence of events happening in 2018 that could make the year....
2 Top Steel Stocks to Consider Buying Now -- and 2 to Avoid
Steel is at the core of the world around us, supporting our buildings, protecting us in our cars, and helping us run our homes in the form of washing machines and refrigerators. Supply and demand....
How Much Extra Tax Is Needed to Fix Social Security?
Social Security is a go-to safety net during retirement for tens of millions of seniors. Even though the Social Security Administration (SSA) suggests that it's only designed to replace about 40%....
1 Reason To Worry About Dave & Buster's After the Latest Report
The restaurant recession just claimed another victim.Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) comparable sales fell into the red for the first time ever since the eatertainment chain went public in....
No Raise in 2017? Here's How to Change That for 2018
If you're not getting a raise this year, you're in good company. More than half of U.S. employees saw no pay increase over the past 12 months, according to data from Bankrate -- but that doesn't....
The Average 55-Plus Worker Doesn't Have Enough Retirement Savings to Live On -- Do You?
By the time you reach age 55, you likely have 15 years or less to go before you retire. That's why it's so troubling that the Federal Reserve's 2016 Survey of Consumer Finances found that workers....
4 Ways to Get Your Resume Ready for 2018
If you plan on looking for a job in the new year, it's time to start getting your materials ready. That includes getting your resume ready, which means more than simply finding the file on your....
The Most Important Social Security Chart You'll Ever See
More than 40% of pre-retirees and 25% of millennials plan for Social Security to provide the bulk of their retirement income, according to a 2017 Gallup poll. If you're one of the millions....
3 Growth Stocks Worth Owning for the Next 50 Years
We Fools agree with Warren Buffett that the ideal holding period is "forever." However, finding a truly great business that can stand up to the test of time is no small tall task. Which companies....
The Maximum 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2018
There's good news on the horizon for the 80% of workers who expect their 401(k) accounts to serve as their most important source of retirement income. Contribution limits for 401(k) accounts are....
Universal Display Seals the Deal With China's BOE Technologies
Shares of Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ: OLED) jumped as much as 10.4% early Friday, then settled to close up 3.2% after the OLED technologist announced new long-term OLED agreements with....
Why Duluth Holdings' Quarter Was Better Than It Appeared
Duluth Holdings (NASDAQ: DLTH) third-quarter earnings report was -- on the surface -- a mixed bag, featuring eye-popping retail sales growth along with bottom-line earnings that came in below....
Why Macy's, J.C. Penney, and Kohl's Surged in November
Shares of Macy's (NYSE: M), J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP), and Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) jumped 26.9%, 18.2%, and 14.9% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The....
Tech Stocks This Week: Prime Video on Apple TV, Tesla's AI Chip, and More
In this week's review of tech stocks, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) cozy up, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) confirms it's developing artificial intelligence (AI) hardware chips, and....
2 Top Social Media Stocks to Consider Buying Now -- and 1 to Avoid
Using social media apps is nearly unavoidable these days, and with the prevalence of these companies growing, some investors are left trying to figure out which ones will make good, long-term....
Will 2018 Be Home Depot Inc's Best Year Yet?
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is poised to cross $100 billion in annual sales for the first time right before the business enters 2018. That's an impressive achievement when you consider that the sales....
This Oil Stock Got Pummeled This Week, but Here's Why You Might Want to Consider Buying It
Shares of DJ Basin-focused driller Bill Barrett Corporation (NYSE: BBG) got pummeled this week, plunging more than 19% after the company announced a merger agreement and a stock sale. However,....
Why First Solar's Shrinking Profit Margins Could Rebound
First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has become shockingly less profitable over the past eight years.Despite its status as the current leader in utility-scale solar installation in the U.S., First Solar's....
5 Signs It's Time to Downsize Your Home
Owning a home has long been the American Dream, but these days, far too many people are pushing themselves too hard to attain it. It's estimated that 39 million Americans can't actually afford....