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The Simple Reason Why I Won't Buy Fitbit, Inc. Stock
For a while, Fitbit Inc. (NYSE: FIT) dominated the wearable tech space, and the company seemed like a no-brainer of a tech investment because of its strong unit sales, enviable wearable tech....
Better Stock: Verizon Communications Inc. vs. AT&T Inc.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) are the two dominant wireless companies in the U.S., easily passing Sprint and T-Mobile in both subscribers and network size. The....
Cryptocurrencies Are Now Worth $600 Billion
Throughout history, there's been no better creator of long-term wealth than the stock market. Historically, the stock market returns about 7% annually, inclusive of dividend reinvestment and....
Fix Your Digital Presence Before Applying for a Job
If you're applying for jobs, be prepared to have your digital life scrutinized. Hiring managers and others making decisions as to whether to hire you won't just rely on your resume or the other....
Regional Gaming Consolidating Further as Penn National Gaming Buys Pinnacle Entertainment
Nearly three weeks after Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ: PENN) and Pinnacle Entertainment (NASDAQ: PNK) announced they were in discussions over a merger, they indeed decided to tie the knot. The two....
IDC: Virtual Reality Market to Shift Away From Smartphones While Augmented Reality Grows
For the most part, it's been a good year for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). The VR market shipped over 1 million VR headsets in the third quarter, a major new milestone for the....
Are GoPro’s Price Cuts a Reason to Panic or a Planned Strategy?
GoPro Inc (NASDAQ: GPRO) recently cut prices on its lineup of cameras just before the end of an all-important holiday season. The move isn't entirely surprising given the discounts we've become....
Will 2018 Be TransCanada Corporation's Best Year Yet?
Overall, 2017 has been a solid year for TransCanada (NYSE: TRP). Through the third quarter, the Canadian pipeline giant's earnings have risen 15%, while cash flow is up 12%. This puts the company....
Is Ambarella Stock a Buy?
2017 was a wild year for Ambarella (NASDAQ: AMBA) shareholders. The stock lurched from a 20% gain to a 25% loss before finishing modestly higher while underperforming the broader market.That....
How to Get Hired After a Botched Job Interview
Perhaps you showed up late to an interview after underestimating how bad traffic would be. Or maybe you got tripped up by a particularly tough question, and things went downhill from that point.....
We're in a Bubble, and This Crypto CEO Knows It
When the chapter finally closes on 2017, it might go down as the greatest year on record for a single "asset" class. Cryptocurrencies have been on fire since the wave of the green flag on Jan. 1,....
Why a Buyout Is the Worst Outcome for Chipotle Investors
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) could be a case study in reputational risk. After its Initial Public Offering (IPO) price of $22 per share, shares were on a tear for the greater part of a....
Facebook Already Dominates Online Video Ads
It should be no surprise that the top two companies in digital video advertising are Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) and Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google. What might be surprising is that....
Can I Invest in Sheetz Stock?
Sheetz has built up a dedicated fan base across its convenience store footprint that spans 450 locations across six states. Shoppers often drive by several competing gas stations to find a Sheetz.....
10 Reasons to Buy IBM Stock
Under CEO Ginni Rometty, IBM (NYSE: IBM) has been pursuing its "strategic imperatives" for five years now. 2018 just might be the year when Big Blue's dedication pays off in the form of renewed....
Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s Profit Will Soar -- If It Can Get Costs Under Control
Last week, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) gave investors a lot of reasons to be confident in the company's unit revenue trajectory. Management highlighted the strength of Delta's brand --....
3 Top Generic Drug Stocks to Consider Buying Now
Brand-name drugs tend to capture all the headlines, but did you know that nine out of every 10 prescriptions filled in the U.S. each year are generic? When added together, Americans spend spent....
Portola Pharmaceuticals Gets a Surprise Present From the FDA
The FDA approved Portola Pharmaceuticals' (NASDAQ: PTLA) first commercial drug, Bevyxxa, in June, but changes to its manufacturing process resulted in the filing of a prior approval supplement....
Surprise! This Much-Scorned Investment Was a Winner in 2017
2017 has been an exceptional year for the stock market, and the Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI) have already risen 5,000 points this year and look poised to keep climbing. Yet even though....
The Best Salary Negotiation Tips of 2017
In an ideal world, you'd get offered the salary you want right off the bat, but if you've been working or job hunting for a while, you probably know that very few people receive their perfect....
5 Reasons Marijuana Stocks Were on Fire in 2017
Though most eyes were transfixed on the astronomical rise of cryptocurrencies this year, among traditional equities it was marijuana stocks that really impressed Wall Street. Of those pot stocks....
2 Stocks I'll Hold Forever
Warren Buffett's wisdom is often shared in short quips that straddle the line between jokes and deep investment insight. For example, the Oracle of Omaha has noted that his preferred holding....
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Could Affect These 5 Households
Congressional GOP leaders have revealed the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and it's set to be voted on. If the bill is signed into law, which looks quite likely, it could have a....
Everything You Need to Know About Ethereum
Cryptocurrencies have been unstoppable this year. When the calendar does finally change to 2018, this year could go down as the single greatest year of gains for any asset group that investors....
60 Minutes to Better Budgeting in 2018
If you don't currently follow a monthly budget, you're not alone. Nearly 60% of U.S. adults make the mistake of not having a budget in place. But without one, you're likely to spend more, save....