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3 Unforgettable Lessons I Learned From the Oil Price Crash
After dipping back into the $40s earlier this year, crude prices have come roaring back and are currently in the upper $50s. While that's a far cry from where they were a few years ago, the oil....
Better Buy: Johnson & Johnson vs. Merck
This big pharma claims one of the hottest cancer drugs around. But it also faces challenges for some of its biggest-selling drugs. Which big pharma is it?Actually, it's two: Johnson & Johnson....
America and Canada Should Build a New Warship -- Together
Canada is shopping for new frigates. The U.S. Navy just announced a frigate tender of its own. Could both of these deals be made better together?Just up north of our border, Canada's navy is....
3 Stocks That Could Double Your Money
Just about any investor can double their money if they pick well-run companies -- or even a basket of companies -- and wait. An investment strategy as simple as buying an S&P 500 index fund....
Clean Energy Is Upending Today's Energy Industry
Clean energy has already upended the coal industry, wholesale electricity markets, and utility's monopoly power, but the disruption may only be beginning. Now that wind and solar energy are....
3 Big Opportunities for a Blue Apron Holdings Turnaround in 2018
Blue Apron Holdings' (NYSE: APRN) first months in the public markets have been a series of unfortunate events.Even before the company went public at the end of June, its $15 to $17 pricing range....
What FIFO Is, and Why Congress Just Killed It
Tax reform efforts have been fast and furious in recent months, and with both the House of Representatives and the Senate having gone through their own processes to come up with proposals, key....
Here's Why Bank Stocks Had a Stellar 2017
Bank stocks have consistently performed well since bottoming out in the wake of the financial crisis. But this past year was nevertheless one to remember for people who hold bank stocks in their....
4 Smart Things to Do With Your 2017 Bonus
For many folks, December is a time to reconnect with loved ones, celebrate the spirit of the holidays, and reap the benefits of having a little extra cash. That's because the end of the year is....
The 5 Best-Selling Cars of 2017
With just one more month to book before the year ends, it appears automakers' U.S. sales will be down year over year for the first time since 2009. Although a solid November performance has put....
Even in This Rich Market, Gilead Sciences, Inc. Is Offering Investors Value
Major stock market indexes keep hitting record highs, but shares of Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) have been moving in the opposite direction. Although profits have fallen in recent....
3 Top Small-Cap Stocks to Buy in December
Small-cap stocks are riskier than their blue-chip peers, but they can also deliver incredible gains. The trick is finding solid businesses that the rest of the market is overlooking, putting your....
US Concrete Stock: Buy at the High?
The top of the cycle had been reached. The industry was due for a slowdown. There was no way companies such as US Concrete (NASDAQ: USCR) could sustain its valuation metrics. That's what many....
What You Need to Know Before Claiming the Premium Tax Credit
If you don't have access to an employer-sponsored health insurance policy, the Premium Tax Credit can make private health insurance far more affordable. However, if you don't provide the right....
When It Comes to Social Security, Republicans and Democrats Agree on Only 1 Thing
The importance of Social Security for our nation's current and future retirees simply can't be overstated enough. Of the nearly 61.8 million people receiving a Social Security benefit check in....
The 3 Best Marijuana Stocks of 2017
How well did marijuana stocks fare in 2017? It depends. Previous high-flying cannabinoid-focused biotech stocks didn't generate a lot of excitement for investors this year. Neither did most....
3 Tips for a Happy Retirement
We all want to be happy in retirement, but unfortunately, seniors seem to be growing increasingly dissastisfied with their post-work lives. In a recent study by the Employee Benefit Research....
Did You Make Money in Bitcoin? Here Are 2 Ways to Lower Your Tax Bill
Bitcoin has increased by more than 1,700% in 2017 alone, so it's fair to assume that there are many people who are sitting on some serious profits. Whether you've sold BTC at a profit or are....
3 Facts About IRAs Every Retiree Should Know
IRAs have helped millions of Americans set manage trillions of dollars in retirement savings. Smart taxpayers take full advantage of IRAs during their careers in order to maximize their savings....
What's the Best Age to Claim Social Security? It Depends on Your Health
When we think about filing for Social Security, a few key ages come to mind. Age 62, for example, is the earliest age at which you can file for benefits, but doing so comes at a cost. Age 70 is....
3 Fools, 1 Deep Dive Into the Disney/Fox Deal
In this Market Foolery podcast, host Mac Greer, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser dig into the details of 21st Century Fox's (NASDAQ: FOXA) (NASDAQ: FOX) massive....
3 Dividend Stocks With Better Yields Than Johnson & Johnson
Shares of medical products veteran Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) come with a household name, decades of proven success, and a 2.4% dividend yield. The stock is popular among income investors,....
Why Overstock.com Inc. Shares Popped Today
Shares of Overstock.com Inc. (NASDAQ: OSTK) jumped 11.1% on Friday, continuing a multi-day ascent on momentum surrounding businesses related to the cryptocurrency market. Note that bitcoin,....
The Tax Reform Bill Congress Will Vote on Next Week
Legislators in Washington have been haggling for weeks about how to reform the U.S. tax laws. After successive favorable votes by both houses of Congress, Republicans were faced with the daunting....
These 3 Oil Stocks Just Got Hammered (but That Still Doesn't Make Them Worth Buying)
This past week was a turbulent one for investors in Bristow Group (NYSE: BRS), Oasis Petroleum (NYSE: OAS), and Nordic American Tankers (NYSE: NAT). Those oil stocks got hammered after announcing....