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1 Way Bank of the Ozarks Breaks the Rules
Over the past five years, Bank of the Ozarks (NASDAQ: OZRK) has grown incredibly fast. It's done so by financing large commercial real estate projects in virtually every major metropolitan area in....
Why Sohu.com, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ: SOHU) were up 14.6% as of 1:30 p.m. EDT Friday after its Sogou.com subsidiary filed its F-1 registration statement with the U.S. SEC related to its impending....
Bank of America’s 3Q Earnings: The Most Important Number
When Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) reported third-quarter earnings on Friday, it was easy to get caught up in a recitation of the typical earnings-related metrics -- things like revenue and earnings....
Qudian IPO: What Investors Need to Know
Brother, can you spare a yuan?Qudian certainly can. The Chinese micro-lending specialist is about to hit the U.S. stock market following an IPO early next week. Millions of Chinese consumers and....
Why Sonus Networks, Inc. Stock Jumped on Friday
Shares of network communications and network security company Sonus (NASDAQ: SONS) rose as much as 12.3% on Friday after the company released preliminary results for its third quarter. The stock....
What's Sending Shares of Hostess Brands 10% Lower Today?
Shares of everyone's favorite cream-filled cakes, Hostess Brands (NASDAQ: TWNK), the second-largest producer of sweet baked goods in the United States, are down 10% Friday morning. This came a day....
Ask a Fool: Should I Buy an Annuity for Retirement Income?
An annuity may seem like a great idea for a worry-free retirement. After all, you give a company some money, and you get a stream of guaranteed income for the rest of your life, starting either....
Ask a Fool: What Stocks Should Investors in Their 50s Buy?
As you get older, your investing priorities change. Instead of focusing on long-term growth, your aim should shift to preserving your nest egg and creating an income stream that can help cover....
It's Official! Here's How Much Your Social Security Benefits Are Set to Rise in 2018
Social Security is arguably the most important social program for seniors. Each month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) divvies out more than 61 million stipends to eligible beneficiaries,....
How Do Stock Splits Affect Dividends?
When a company splits its stock, the number of outstanding shares owned by investors increases. For example, if you own 50 shares in a company that completes a 2-for-1 split, you'll be issued 50....
Why First Solar’s Tariff Windfall May Not Be as Big as You Think
There's a general view in the market that First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) is going to be the biggest winner among the solar companies if the Trump Administration puts tariffs on solar imports.....
These 6 Stocks Make Up 58% of the First-Ever Marijuana ETFs Holdings
Growth in the marijuana industry has been incredible over the past few years, and investors are really beginning to take notice. Over the trailing one-year period, more marijuana stocks than not....
United Technologies Earnings: What to Expect
United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX) reports its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 24, and there's a lot for investors in the company and the industrial sector at large to focus on. Here are....
4 Reasons to Consider a Pay Cut
Most working folks strive to earn more money as their careers progress. Many, in fact, are willing to fight for a raise when their companies aren't so eager to be generous.But it's not always the....
If You Think the Equifax Data Breach Is Scary, Check Out This Statistic
Americans love their credit cards. Like really, really love their credit cards. Earlier this year, the Federal Reserve noted that aggregate credit card debt topped the $1 trillion mark, joining....
3 Growth Stocks at Value Stock Prices
It's not surprising that after an eight-year bull market, some are saying value investing is dead. With the cyclically adjusted P/E ratio of the S&P running at a red-hot 31, finding a value....
Exact Sciences Stock Just Hit an All-Time High: Here's Why It Could Go Even Higher
In May, Andrew Left of Citron Research blasted Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS), calling the stock "a poster child for what goes wrong when Wall Street gets a hold of a healthcare concept with no....
70 or Older? 2 Stocks You Should Consider Buying
If you are in your 70s, you're likely looking for dividend income. But you don't want to chase high-yield stocks, because that could lead you into a yield trap. Which is where utility industry....
This Could Be Netflix's Biggest Weakness
It's a great time to be Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX). Shares of the leading video streamer just shot to record highs after announcing a price increase. Not only will the company soon see rising....
What Should Be Your Biggest Financial Goal? Here's How to Pick Your Top 3
The best way to be effective at managing your money is to have clear goals, to prioritize them, and to take action to achieve them. If you're trying to do too many things at once, it can be....
3 Healthcare Value Stocks
When value investors search through 10-Ks and valuation ratios for stocks selling on the cheap, healthcare isn't typically a sector full of stocks selling at a deep discount. When those stocks go....
3 Restaurant Stocks With Tasty Dividend Yields
Dividend payments are scarce among restaurant stocks. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ: CBRL), DineEquity (NYSE: DIN), and Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) might make it onto dividend....
3 Stocks for an Approaching Bear Market
After an eight-and-a-half-year bull market, lots of people on Wall Street are wondering when it will be time for this bull to be put out to pasture. Bull markets this long are inevitably going to....
3 Value Utility Stocks
Utility stocks make up one of those market sectors known for slow, steady returns and high dividends that many income-seeking investors desire. Very rarely do they ever go on sale as a result, and....
Why 2017 Could Be This Stock's Best Year Yet
Nearly five years ago, Abbott Labs spun off its biopharmaceutical unit into a separate entity. That new company, AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), enjoyed a tremendous first year, with its share price soaring....