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Better Buy: CVS Health Corp. vs. Express Scripts Holding Company
It's been a tough year for investors who began 2017 holding shares of either CVS Health Corp. (NYSE: CVS) or Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ: ESRX). Both stocks have fallen by a....
Why This Apple Inc. 6.1-Inch iPhone Rumor Makes a Lot of Sense
About a week ago, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) plans to launch an iPhone with a 6.1-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) next year. The device, which is....
3 Reasons for Michael Kors Holdings Investors to Be Cautiously Optimistic
Perhaps no iconic fashion company has endured the fickle nature of the industry more than Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE: KORS). After a huge drop in recent years, the luxury retailer bounced....
This Simple Move Could Make Disney a Great Dividend Stock
When you think of dividend stocks, it's likely The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) doesn't appear near the top of your radar. After all, shares of the company currently yield 1.6%, less than the....
Better Buy: Square Inc. vs. PayPal
PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) and Square Inc. (NYSE: SQ) are two of the leading digital payment processors in the world. But they've taken very different paths to their positions in the....
What are the HSA Contribution Limits for 2018?
Like IRAs and 401(k)s, the HSA contribution limits are pegged to inflation and can rise from year to year. And given the fantastic advantages that a health savings account can offer, it's....
Stores Remain At the Center of Target's Strategy
Target (NYSE: TGT) has transformed its brand, both in ways consumers can see and behind the scenes. The company has mixed up its merchandise, rolling out a number of company-owned brands including....
3 Things to Know About This Proposed $2 Billion Marijuana Merger
The marijuana industry is growing like a weed, and investors have certainly taken note. Over the trailing year, a majority of pot stocks in excess of a $200 million market cap have doubled in....
Should Investors Be Worried About IBM's Mountain of Debt?
Unlike other large technology companies that have spent the past few years piling up mountains of cash, International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) has piled up a mountain of debt. IBM's total....
5 Quotes From the Next Chair of the Federal Reserve
Janet Yellen has served as Chair of the Federal Reserve since 2013, but her time leading the central bank is coming to an end. President Trump nominated current Fed governor Jerome Powell to take....
Here's What Medicare Part B Costs and Covers in 2018
Paying for healthcare is a challenge for retirees, and although Medicare provides a lot of help, the alphabet soup of Medicare coverage can take some effort to figure out. Medicare Part B is a....
The Biggest Disappointment in Under Armour's Results
Sportswear apparel company Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) has been struggling with the difficult retail environment in the U.S., but it seems like things have gone from bad to worse. The....
Here’s a Rundown of Amazon’s Best Black Friday Deals
E-commerce juggernaut Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has become one of the premier online destinations for holiday sales. And not content to restrict its best deals to Black Friday alone, the....
Stratasys Is Nearing Launch of a Super-Fast 3D Printing Tech for Plastics
Stratasys' (NASDAQ: SSYS) new, wholly owned subsidiary Evolve Additive Solutions is at the "doorstep" of launching a product -- presumably a 3D printing system -- based on its high-speed 3D....
Better Buy: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. vs. J.C. Penney
There's value in finding a beleaguered stock, in which investors have lost faith, that you believe can mount a comeback. Of course, in most cases, when a company has sunk to share-price lows, it's....
4 Things NVIDIA's CEO Wants Investors to Know
NVIDIA's (NASDAQ: NVDA) recent earnings report was stellar, showing the same robust growth we're coming to expect from the graphics chip designer. The quarter was highlighted by continued strong....
How Does Medicare Part A Work?
Once you turn 65, you're eligible for Medicare. But before you sign up, it's important to understand just what the different parts of Medicare cover and how much they cost, so you don't end up....
I'm Not That Impressed by American Airlines' Unit Revenue Growth -- Yet
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) posted incredible profit growth in the first couple of years following its merger with U.S. Airways. Merger synergies helped a bit, but the bulk of the profit....
Heads Up: General Motors Is About to Do Something Big With Self-Driving Cars
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that it will host a webcast for investors on Nov. 30 in which the company will "share our vision for an autonomous future." Having watched GM for years, I think this....
3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years
"When we own portions of outstanding businesses with outstandingmanagements, our favorite holding period is forever."--Warren BuffettWarren Buffett knows a thing or two about investing. That's why....
Social Security History: 8 Pivotal Dates for America's Most Important Program
As of September, more than 61 million Americans were receiving a monthly stipend from Social Security -- and more than 66 million if we include those receiving funds from the Social Security....
Which Retailers Are Actually Open on Thanksgiving? (And Which are Closed)
Black Friday used to really kick off the holiday shopping season. In recent years, though, that high-intensity sales period has spread, with some retailers offering deals from the beginning of....
9 Things Real Estate Agents Don't Want You to Know
Image source: Getty Images.In 2016, close to 5.5 million homes -- including single-family dwellings, townhouses, and condos -- were sold across the country. In nearly 90% of those transactions,....
Movado Group, Inc. Boosts Full-Year Outlook
Movado Group (NYSE: MOV) reported fiscal 2018 third-quarter earnings on Oct. 31. The luxury-watch maker is enjoying strong growth in its international markets, making management optimistic that....
Forget Bitcoin: You're Better Off Buying These 3 Stocks
As of this writing, the price of a single bitcoin token has risen 1,001% over the past 52 weeks. That figure is likely to have changed by the time you read this, and it's a coin toss whether....