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Why Bitcoin Donations Are So Tax-Smart
The price of bitcoin has skyrocketed, turning those who bought even just a small amount of the cryptocurrency over the years on a whim into millionaires. Those who want to cash in on their profits....
Why 2017 Was a Year to Remember for Johnson & Johnson
With less than two weeks remaining in 2017, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is on track to have its second-best year of the century so far for stock performance. The healthcare giant's share....
What We're Watching In 2018
We're just a few weeks off from 2018, and the tech industry is buzzing with potential change.In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Tech, hosts Dylan Lewis and Dan Kline talk about a few things....
Most Americans Plan to Work Part-Time in Retirement -- but Whether They Get to Is a Different Story
With Americans living longer these days and approaching retirement with insufficient savings, it's not surprising that many are coming to embrace the notion of working part-time during their....
3 Key Takeaways From Cirrus Logic's Investor Conferences
Investors in audio-chip developer Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS) haven't had much reason to celebrate in 2017, with shares down around 13% year to date. Despite results in the most recent quarter....
A Price War Is Brewing Between Oracle and AWS
Oracle's (NYSE: ORCL) cloud computing business is a fraction of the size of market leader Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Web Services. While AWS produced $4.6 billion of revenue in Amazon's latest quarter,....
Is Stitch Fix Headed for Success -- Or Is It the Next Blue Apron?
Shares of Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) have soared 60% since the company's IPO last month. Investors are warming to its track record of profitability and its strong revenue growth.In this episode of....
Happy Holidays, Rule Breakers: It's a Gift-Giving Tips Extravaganza
On this week's special Rule Breaker Investing podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner brings in a host of special guests to dispense some of their favorite advice, tips, and practices around....
Southwest Airlines Could Order Hundreds More Boeing 737s
After facing a sales slowdown last year, Boeing (NYSE: BA) has benefited from a rebound in order activity in 2017. As usual, the popular 737 family of narrowbody jets has led the way.Last week,....
Why Urban Outfitters Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Urban Outfitters Inc. (NASDAQ: URBN) climbed 5.3% on Monday after a notable analyst upgrade.More specifically, Jefferies analyst Randal Konik maintained his "buy" rating on the lifestyle....
Facebook Wants to Reduce Engagement. Huh?
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) announced today that it is cracking down on "engagement bait," which is when a post specifically calls for users to act on posts through actions such as liking, commenting,....
72% of Investors Are Making This Serious Mistake -- Are You?
The stock market has been charging bullishly upward for years, so it's no surprise that about half the respondents to a recent Wells Fargo/Gallup poll were concerned that a major correction is....
Has Apple, Inc.'s iPhone X Already Reached Supply-Demand Balance?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) continues to make dramatic progress with ramping production of its new iPhone X flagship. New orders placed through the company's online store are now offering next-day....
How to Invest in Casino Stocks
Anyone who's ever been to Las Vegas knows that the only sure winner is the house. That's why many investors like casino stocks so much, because over the long run, they've been highly profitable....
The GOP's Tax Reform Bill Takes Aim at College Sports Fans
Getting tickets to college sporting events can be a costly ordeal. Competitive programs often require fans to make large donations just for the privilege of doling out even more money for....
14 Ways the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Could Change Your 2018 Taxes
The final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was released by congressional Republicans late last week, and is likely to be voted on soon by both chambers of Congress in the next few days. If it....
Better Buy: Philip Morris International (PM) vs. Coca-Cola (KO)
Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) are two of the most well-known consumer staples stocks in the world. PMI sells top cigarette brands like Marlboro. Coca-Cola sells....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks continued last week's rally on Monday, fueled by optimism that the Republican tax bill will pass. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) -- now up over 25% for the year -- and....
Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living?
It's estimated that 70% of seniors 65 and over will end up needing some type of long-term care, whether it's a nursing home or an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are designed....
Why Twitter, Inc. Stock Jumped Monday
Shares of social network Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) jumped as much as 11.3% on Monday (and is still up over 11% as of market close). The stock's rise follows two bullish notes from analysts.J.P. Morgan....
How to Invest in Sin Stocks
There have always been ways to invest in sin stocks, but the notion of making a category out of companies that sell products like cigarettes, beer, guns, and weed came about in part from the rise....
Why Unilever Isn't Spreading Its Bets
On Friday, Unilever plc (NYSE: UL) announced that it's received a binding offer of 6.8 billion euros ($8.1 billion) from investment firm KKR & Co., L.P. (NYSE: KKR) for its global margarine....
Why Mattel, Marinus Pharmaceuticals, and Northern Dynasty Minerals Slumped Today
Monday was another record-setting day for major benchmarks, which had solid gains of between 0.5% and 1%. Market participants were optimistic that they'll get the corporate tax cuts that they've....
Here's Why Siebert Financial Is Soaring Today
Siebert Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: SIEB), the holding company that offers discount brokerage services through its subsidiary Muriel Siebert & Co., signed a letter of intent with Overstock.com....
Why Macy's Inc. Stock Climbed Today
Shares of Macy's Inc. (NYSE: M) moved higher today. Not only were they riding a broader wave in the retail sector, but also OTR Global upgraded the stock to neutral and Guggenheim reaffirmed its....