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China Races to Catch Up to SpaceX
On Oct. 9, SpaceX completed its 14th satellite launch so far this year, putting 10 satellites into orbit for Iridium. Two days later, SpaceX completed launch No. 15 -- this time for SES -- en....
How Far Along Is Self-Driving Car Technology, Really?
How far along is self-driving technology? When can consumers -- and investors -- expect fully self-driving vehicles to come to market?Those questions are on the minds of a lot of investors these....
Is Raytheon a Buy?
Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) is a strong company with a healthy order book, yet it is also currently trading at a historically high multiple to earnings. So is now a good time to buy?The company is a $24....
Here's How Much the Average 50-Something American Has Saved for Retirement
Your 50s are a pivotal time not just in your career, but on the road to retirement. By the time your 50s roll around, you'll have conceivably been working for a good 30 years, which means your....
5 Proven Ways to Boost Your Retirement Income
If you're worried about retirement, you're not alone. A Gallup survey taken a few months ago found 54% of respondents reporting that they worry about not having enough money for retirement. Many....
9 Overlooked Credit Card Perks That Could Make Your Holiday Easier
When deciding on a new credit card, most Americans focus on perks such as reward programs, free FICO credit scores, and generous introductory offers. These are certainly important, but they....
7 Changes to Social Security in 2018
Though debatable, Social Security can be called the most important social program in the United States. As of August, 61.5 million people were receiving benefits and more than 42 million of those....
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Your Golden Years
Many retirees are putting their money to work in the stock market in order to generate income. We Fools think that's a fine decision, so long as they're picky with their stock selections.Which....
Harley-Davidson's Q3 Numbers Dipped, but It's All About the Road Ahead
In this segment of the Market Foolery podcast, Chris Hill and Seth Jayson from Motley Fool Hidden Gems try to map out where heavy-bike maker Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) is going next, in a period....
Netflix Tacked On 800,000 More New Subscribers Than Expected in Q3
In this segment of the Market Foolery podcast, Chris Hill and Seth Jayson from Motley Fool Hidden Gems cover the headline news from Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) third-quarter report, and the summary....
What's Behind Netflix's Price Increases
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced plans to raise prices for most of its services, and the market is reacting fantastically to the news. In this Industry Focus clip, we explain exactly what Netflix....
Intel Corp. Reveals New Detail About Upcoming 10-Nano Tech
Earlier this year, microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) hosted its first Technology and Manufacturing Day. At that event, the company talked about its current and future chip manufacturing....
Intel Corp. Reportedly "Vying Aggressively" for Huawei Chip Orders
Huawei, one of the top smartphone vendors by volume, is apparently looking for a second source for the manufacture of its custom-designed Kirin applications processors, according to....
New Pixel Products Are Here, but Does It Matter for Shareholders?
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) recently unveiled a new suite of hardware centered around the company's Google search and assistant software. Most notable were the Pixel Phone 2 and the....
Kansas City Southern Shook Off Hurricane Harvey's Impact With Surprising Ease
Any company that has a lot of business operations in the Gulf Coast of Texas was expected to post poor results this past quarter because of the devastation that Hurricane Harvey wrought on the....
Apple Inc.'s Best Product Launch of 2017
Fiscal year 2017 hasn't been Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) best year. Though it has enjoyed some revenue growth over the last nine months, increases in the company's cost of sales and higher operating....
How Working During Retirement Affects Social Security
Now more than ever, seniors are leaving their full-time jobs and picking up part-time gigs during retirement -- in fact, nearly 19% of people age 65 and older are still working even during....
3 Dividend Stocks You'll Wish You'd Bought 10 Years From Now
We chronically underestimate the astonishing power of compounding dividend reinvestment. From 2000 to today, for instance, shares of cigarette king Altria have returned a respectable 1,080%. When....
Why General Electric Stock Dropped, Then Bounced Back, on Friday
Friday capped a topsy-turvy week for General Electric (NYSE: GE) stock, as a topsy-turvy last day of the week. After GE reported earnings early in the day, its stock quickly plummeted 6.3% in....
3 Things Kinder Morgan Inc’s Founder Wants You to Know About its Cash Flow
Natural gas pipeline giant Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) recently reported third-quarter results. On the one hand, they weren't all that exciting since everything lined up with the company's guidance.....
Macy's Has a Buyer for Half of Its Chicago Flagship Store
For more than a year, Macy's (NYSE: M) has been actively pursuing a deal to sell off excess space in its State Street flagship store in Chicago. The upper floors of the State Street building have....
3 Facts About High-Yield Dividend Stocks Every Investor Should Know
If you are like me, you love a good dividend stock. There's nothing better than sitting back and collecting a quarterly dividend, especially if the stock in question is offering a big yield. But....
Why Execution Is the Single Biggest Priority for Under Armour
Under Armour (NYSE: UAA) (NYSE: UA) has been on the ropes for some time now with growth slowing and a difficult retail environment in the U.S. Shares are down over 50% in the past year.Data by....
Robots Power Profits at Intuitive Surgical
Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) recently provided investors with its third-quarter financial report card, and the company delivered high marks for system placements and sales and procedure....
4 Tips to Survive Your Company Retreat
You spend the majority of your waking hours at the office, whether in meetings, or chained to your desk, so by the time the weekend rolls around, the last thing you want is to spend even more time....