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Why Magna International Joined BMW's Self-Driving Car Effort
Giant auto industry supplier Magna International (NYSE: MGA) has stepped into the self-driving fray. Magna said that it has signed on to an existing partnership led by BMW AG (NASDAQOTH: BAMXF),....
Most Americans Set, Then Exceed, a Holiday Budget
Good intentions generally only matter when you actually follow through with action.For example, joining a gym or signing up for a library card only count for anything if you actually work out or....
Why Semiconductor Manufacturing Stocks Soared in September
Several makers of semiconductor manufacturing tools soared in September 2017, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Ichor Holdings (NASDAQ: ICHR) rose 17.1%, Semiconductor....
Capital Allocation: Buybacks, Dividends, and More
In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, host Michael Douglass and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel discuss the ways companies can choose to use their capital, including share buybacks,....
After Gaining 16% Early Last Week, This Marijuana Stock Quickly Kissed It All Goodbye
Few industries, if any, offer the type of growth that legal cannabis can bring to the table, which is a big reason why investors have flocked to marijuana stocks in droves. Many of the largest pot....
Danger Lurks for These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks
For income-seeking investors, high-yield dividend stocks are often a great solution. In addition to generating income, they often sport nice growth potential as well. However, sometimes a high....
3 Things to Consider Before Relocating for a Job
You've worked hard and developed your skills, and now you're being offered a great position at a company with a solid reputation. There's just one problem: That job is in another city, and it's....
3 Great Income Stocks Whose Dividends Should Double
Income investors like dividend stocks because the combination of current income and growth potential offers an attractive risk-reward relationship. Yet even some companies that have amply....
2 Stocks that Turned $5,000 into $100,000
We in the U.S. are living through a period of sustained economic growth, but not all asset classes are created equal. Sure, a piece of real estate or a well-timed buy of corporate bonds might....
Better Buy: HCP, Inc. vs. Senior Housing Properties Trust
Healthcare, especially when it involves taking care of senior citizens, has the potential to be a rapidly growing industry for decades to come. As the baby boomer generation continues to retire,....
Now’s the Time to Buy These High Yield Stocks
Investing in dividend stocks might seem risky these days as rising interest rates drive income investors toward the relative safety of bonds. However, I believe that dividend stocks are still....
3 Growth Stocks at Deep-Value Prices
Getting great returns in the stock market has two sides to the equation: the rate of growth and the valuation you pay for that growth. A company that grows 20% a year or more is great, but is it....
3 High-Yield Commodity Stocks
Commodity prices can fluctuate wildly, especially when supply and demand get out of whack. However, the higher risk associated with that volatility can often yield a higher reward. That certainly....
Over a Quarter of Seniors Say Retirement Is Worse Than They Expected
Most people probably imagine retirement as one of the happiest times of their lives. After working for decades on end, you finally get the chance to sleep in, travel the world, spend more time....
3 Reasons Why Pfizer Investors Will Win With a Consumer Business Sale or Spinoff
Nearly a year ago, reports surfaced that Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) was considering selling or spinning off its consumer healthcare business. But those were just reports. Nothing happened -- until now.On....
Where Will BofI Be in 5 Years?
BofI Holding (NASDAQ: BOFI), the online-only bank, has grown rapidly over the past several years. In fact, the bank's profits have nearly quadrupled in the past five years.While a strong history....
Why Financial-Advisor Fees Can Be Higher Than You Think
Everyone likes a bargain, but most people don't really know if the financial advice they seek is worth the price they pay. More than half of those who use financial advisors either thought the....
NVIDIA Takes a Big Step Forward in the Race to Self-Driving Cars
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) said on Tuesday that it has created a new in-car computer that's powerful enough to enable fully self-driving vehicles. It'll begin shipping next year.The chip giant unveiled....
5 Ways to Prepare for a Serious Medical Emergency
No one likes to think about ending up in the ER with a life-threatening condition. Unfortunately, this happens to people every day. A fall at work, an auto accident, a stroke, or a heart attack....
3 Scenarios for SunPower Under Trade Tariffs
Just as SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR) was starting to think it had a strategy built for the modern solar industry, President Trump may throw a wrench in the works. Sometime early in 2018, he will....
General Electric: Buy the Dip?
Shares of industrial giant General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) are down around 25% so far in 2017. Meanwhile, peers like Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) and United Technologies....
Puerto Rico Could Show the Future of Solar and Energy Storage
Elon Musk has gotten a lot of attention for his proposed efforts to rebuild Puerto Rico's electric grid, which could prove how cheap and valuable solar and energy storage could be in the decades....
Mylan Deals a Blow to Teva Pharmaceutical
Generic drugmakers Mylan (NASDAQ: MYL) and Teva Pharmaceutical (NYSE: TEVA) usually deal blows to brand-name drug manufacturers, not each other, but that changed last week when the Food and Drug....
What Returns Should I Expect From My Stock Investments?
One of the most common questions I get asked by friends and family is "How much should I expect my stocks to go up each year?"Simply put, this is the wrong question to ask. A better question is....
5 Tips to Make Your Investments Work for You
Passive investing has advantages that give it the potential to out-produce an active investing approach -- but only if it's done correctly. Because passive investing epitomizes "buy and hold,"....