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3 Key Things NVIDIA's CEO Wants Investors to Know
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported robust fiscal third-quarter 2018 results on Nov. 9. The graphics-chip specialist's revenue grew 32%, GAAP earnings per share (EPS) soared 60%, and EPS adjusted for....
5 Holiday Shopping Mistakes to Avoid This Season
Now that we're deep into November, consumers everywhere are bound to start hitting the stores to get a jump start on their holiday shopping. And while it's great to embrace the holiday spirit, the....
3 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks You Can Keep Forever
With the market at all-time highs, it's tempting to sell some stocks and lock in profits. But unless you need the cash, it's often smarter to hold your winners for decades instead of quarters.....
3 Top Metals and Mining Stocks You Should Consider Buying Now
Metals and mining stocks were thrown off gear after prices of metals crashed from their peaks in 2011 and brought the global commodity markets to a grinding halt. Now mining stocks are showing....
3 Reasons I Just Bought Pandora Stock
It's fair to say that Pandora (NYSE: P) is out of favor these days. The digital-music pioneer hit all-time lows earlier this week, after posting uninspiring quarterly results. With its user base....
5 Best Medical Marijuana Stocks on the Market Today
Medical marijuana has never been more popular. And neither have medical marijuana stocks. With 29 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and a growing number of nations across the world now....
Oil Prices: Is Another Tumble in the Forecast?
Oil prices have staged a remarkable comeback over the past few months. After tumbling into the low-$40s earlier this summer, crude quietly came storming back. Fueling that rebound has been....
3 Dividend Stocks That Pay Out Over $12 Billion a Year
Twelve billion dollars is a lot of money. Right now, there are 120 companies in the S&P 500 index that have market caps of less than that amount. But there are a handful of companies that will....
The Good News and the Bad News In Target’s Q3 2017 Report
Shares of big-box store Target (NYSE: TGT) dropped nearly 10% on the day this week that it reported its third quarter of 2017. It was a good progress report, but investors were disappointed with....
5 Ways to Lose All Your Money in the Stock Market
Investing in stocks is one of the most effective means of accumulating wealth. Yet nearly half of the U.S. adult population steers clear of stocks despite the opportunities at hand, and the reason....
Can You Count on Social Security When You Retire?
Social Security is arguably the most important social program for our nation's retired workers. Each month, more than 42 million of the 61.6 million people receiving a monthly stipend from the....
Checking In on Fitbit's Rebuilding Year
Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) stock is down over 15% year to date as the company executes on its self-proclaimed "transition year". The most recent quarter wasn't one to write home about either, but looking....
3 Dividend Stocks for in-the-Know Investors
Dividend stocks are every retiree's best friend. By owning a small portion of a company, you get paid every quarter for doing nothing! All you have to do is continue to hold your shares. There are....
An Interview With MannKind CEO Michael Castagna
Michael Castagna took over as CEO of MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ: MNKD) on May 25, 2017, after serving for around a year as chief commercial officer. At the time, the biotech had lost more than....
The 7 Biggest Challenges Facing Bitcoin
Bitcoin has come a long way in the eight or so years it's been in existence, but there's still a long way to go before the digital currency becomes a widely used method of paying for goods and....
Why Wal-Mart Could Soon Split Its Stock Again
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) is suddenly a market darling. Shares of the retail giant have surged more than 31% this year, and have been flying higher since October when the company said it would return....
Airbus and Boeing Snag Huge Aircraft Deals in Dubai
The 2017 Dubai Airshow was supposed to be a relatively quiet affair. In the run-up to the air show, there was speculation about Emirates placing a repeat order for several dozen Airbus (NASDAQOTH:....
Boeing Has 2 Chances to Beat Lockheed
Prices on Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) F-35 uber-fighter just keep coming down. At the same time, though, Boeing (NYSE: BA) is mounting a furious fight to convince fighter jet shoppers to....
Where Will Rite Aid Corporation Be in 5 Years?
Buying and holding Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) stock has turned out to be an excruciatingly painful experience. For every $5 you might have invested in the stock at the beginning of 2017,....
The GOP Tax Plan Could Mean a Tax Increase If You Work for 1 of These 10 Consumer-Facing Companies
Fall is in the air in Washington -- and so are the winds of change. Following months of promises, the long-awaited Republican tax plans from the House and Senate have been released. And while the....
2 High-P/E Stocks to Consider Buying Now
The price-to-earnings ratio is perhaps the most common valuation metric used to evaluate stocks. It's also easy to calculate: Simply take the stock's current price and divide it by its annual....
Can I Buy Wawa Stock?
Founded more than 50 years ago when the first Wawa food market opened in Folsom, Pa., the unique convenience-store chain has developed a cult-like following in Philadelphia and the surrounding....
Is This the Easiest Way to Beat the Stock Market?
As an investor, you're always looking for a way to outperform the overall stock market. If not, why even attempt active investing? You can pick your choice of indexed funds, passively take what....
3 Top Index Funds to Keep You in the Investing Game
When we are nearing or entering retirement, we want our nest egg to be as safe as possible. But doing so can lead us to putting all of our holdings in cash and bonds. While that's no doubt a....
Wall Street's Hottest Loan Product: Borrow Against Your Stocks
Across Wall Street, securities-based lending is red hot. Nearly nine years into a bull market, banks are encouraging customers to borrow against their stock and bond portfolios to paper over....