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First Retail, Now Amazon Is Undermining... Restaurants?
Weak same store sales in July have analysts questioning whether the tepid recovery in restaurants is over. After rising slightly in May and June, it appeared the industry was finally regaining its....
Don't Wait to Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks
The current bull market is one of the longest in history. The extended duration certainly makes it difficult to find slam-dunk buying opportunities at bargain prices, which is supported by the....
How Safe Is Ecolab's Dividend?
Water, hygiene, and energy technology company Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) has easily beaten the returns of the S&P 500 in the last decade. The scoreboard shows total returns of 254% and 108%,....
3 Value Stocks for Retirement
When it comes to choosing stocks for a retirement portfolios, now's not the time to get creative with fanciful stock ideas. You want investments that are more grounded. That doesn't mean you....
How Badly Will Debt Wreck Your Retirement?
It's no secret that Americans aren't afraid of debt. The average credit card balance among U.S. households is currently $5,700, but when we break down that data by age group, we see that many....
Can Dave & Buster's Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 12% Drop?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) has been a rare winner in casual dining, but that wasn't the case last week. Shares of the "eatertainment" chain tumbled 11.9% last week, after the....
Are Dollar Stores Falling Victim to Grocery Store Competition?
The knives are out in the grocery sector as major chains begin what may be a prolonged pricing battle. Is some of the conflict already spilling over into the dollar store business? Using Dollar....
Can GoPro Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 14% Pop?
Shares of GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) are back in the double digits after spending most of the year waffling about in the single digits. The action-camera maker saw its stock soar 14% last week after....
4 Drawbacks of Working From Home
The option to work from home isn't just a privilege reserved for freelancers or the self-employed. These days, a growing number of companies are offering employees the opportunity to work....
Here's Why the Best Is Yet to Come for Cara Therapeutics, Inc.
By late June, Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARA) stock had soared more than 175% year to date. Within a couple of weeks, however, many of those gains had been lost. Cara shares crashed after....
Social Security: 5 Great Reasons to File for Benefits at 62
More Americans claim Social Security at age 62 than at any other age, even though doing so results in a significant benefit reduction. In fact, 42% of men and 48% of women choose to start....
As Grocery Competition Intensifies, Should You Buy Costco Stock?
Join our Industry Focus: Consumer Goods cast as they discuss the recent sell-off in grocery stocks and the buying opportunity that could present for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST). Competition....
These 3 Marijuana Stocks Are Growing Sales the Fastest: Are They Buys?
When a company's revenue is growing rapidly, everything else tends to fall into place. Solid revenue growth usually means that earnings growth and a rising stock price aren't too far behind. Three....
3 Top Driverless Car Stocks to Buy Now
The autonomous driving market is poised to grow to $77 billion by 2035, and automakers and tech companies alike are already expanding quickly into this market through semi-autonomous....
How to Do a Balance Transfer
Transferring credit card balances to a new card can potentially save you thousands of dollars in interest, thanks to 0% promotional interest rates that many of the major credit card companies....
3 Reasons to Buy Allergan plc Stock Right Now
Allergan (NYSE: AGN) is one of the most underappreciated big pharma stocks on the market right now. That's the thought that occurred to me as I listened to Brent Saunders, Allergan's CEO, speak at....
2 Stocks that Pay You Each Month
For an income investor, there are few things better than receiving a dividend every quarter from a reliably profitable company. One of those rarities is owning a company that actually distributes....
Is Amicus Therapeutics Stock Still a Strong Buy?
According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, shares of rare-disease drugmaker Amicus Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FOLD) rose by 6.6% last month. Although the company did provide a bevy of....
Why a New Wave of Stock Splits Could Be on the Horizon
Throughout most of the stock market's history, stock splits played a vital role in helping companies control share prices. Recently, though, many companies have stopped doing stock splits even....
Republicans Just Threatened Your 401(k) and Mortgage Interest Deduction to Save Corporations Money
It's finally here, and I'm not talking about pumpkin spice lattes. Tax reform discussions are beginning to kick into high gear on Capitol Hill, with President Trump pushing hard for Congress to....
3 Reasons iRobot Stock Could Sweep In Huge Returns
Back in March, I wrote about how The Jetsons lifestyle was quickly becoming a reality. The 1960s cartoon presented some progressive, futuristic ideas. George Jetson teleconference-called his boss....
4 Key Metrics for Weibo Investors to Focus On
With shares up roughly 150% year to date, Weibo (NASDAQ: WB) ranks among the year's best-performing tech stocks -- and it's one that growth-focused investors will likely want to keep an eye on.....
Chart: Why Traditional IRAs Beat Roth IRAs
One question people face as they plan for retirement is whether to use a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. There are advantages to both, but there's one important reason a traditional IRA will tend....
In Your 40s? You Might Want to Buy This Stock
If you're a 40-year-old investor, you're probably not planning on retiring for another 20 years or more. While that may be bit of a downer for those looking forward to the freedom that retirement....
The Long-Term Trend That Makes Netflix an Awesome Buy
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has become a clear alternative for cable.Instead of spending big money each month for a traditional pay-television package, people can cut the cord, and pay for the....