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Cracker Barrel Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Wednesday
It will be a quiet week on the earnings front, but one name worth watching is Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL). The unique concept that combines a restaurant specializing in southern comfort foods....
Is TransCanada Corporation a Buy?
TransCanada (NYSE: TRP) has been a steady performer for investors over the years. Since 2000, for example, it has delivered 14% average annual returns for investors, thanks in part to delivering....
Why HubSpot Inc. Could Be a Gold Mine for Growth Investors
When is the last time you saw a blog post that captured your interest and then went searching for more about the company behind the blog? If your answer was "recently," then you aren't alone.....
Why Biogen Stock Raced Higher In August
Biotech titan Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) saw its shares rise by 8.73% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. This healthy march northward was sparked by an encouraging....
Surprise! Silver Stocks May Be the Biggest Beneficiaries of Gold's Recent Rally
Ready or not, here comes the gold market in full rally mode. Since the beginning of the year, spot gold prices have jumped by nearly 16%, and they're higher by better than 18% since touching a....
Starbucks Puts Its High-End Strategy to the Test
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) wants to change the coffee scene in the United States once again.The chain, which introduced European-style coffee houses to the U.S., now has plans to create a whole new....
Why Iconix Brand Group Inc. Stock Lost 16% in August
Consumer-brand specialist Iconix Brand Group (NASDAQ: ICON) stock sank 16% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.ICON data by YChartsContinue readingSource: Fool.com
3 Simple Ways to Fix Your Finances Today
Image source: Getty Images.An all-too-common financial problem for many Americans is credit card debt. Similarly concerning is that most people don't have a solid savings plan in place to deal....
What to Do When You Get Laid Off
In some ways, getting laid off can be worse than getting fired. Few people are truly surprised when they lose their job for poor performance, but a layoff can happen to a good worker with no....
Could Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Be a Millionaire Maker Stock?
Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) -- which produces power amplifiers, front-end modules, and RF chips for a wide variety of markets -- rallied more than 1,200% over the past decade. This means....
8 Ways to Transform Your Home on a Budget
Most people who own homes will agree that there's always room for some sort of improvement. The problem, however, is that sprucing up a home costs money -- something most of us don't have in an....
How Safe Is ExxonMobil's Dividend?
The energy sector has been under substantial pressure over the past couple of years, but integrated oil giant ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) has held up far better than many smaller players that focus....
4 Reasons to Buy Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Stock and Never Sell
Before starting, a confession is in order: Over the seven years that I've been a shareholder of Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), there was a time that I actually sold some of the stock. My....
2 Marijuana Stocks Growing Annual Sales by More Than 200%
While no industry is perfect, if you've purchased marijuana stocks at some point over the past year, you're probably seeing green right now. Of the 14 largest marijuana stocks by market cap, the....
2 Scenarios Where Claiming Social Security at 62 Is a Really Bad Idea
According to the latest monthly data release from the Social Security Administration (SSA), just over 42 million retired workers were receiving a benefits check from the SSA. Out of these more....
Why Baker Hughes, a GE Company, Dropped 5% in August
Shares of oil-services company Baker Hughes, a GE Company (NYSE: BHGE) fell 5% in August, the first full month since the company's official takeover by General Electric (NYSE: GE). While that....
Why Did Macy's, Dick's, and Office Depot Shares Sink in August?
The so-called "retail apocalypse" has been relentless in beating down certain retailers. Even as they change strategies, close stores, and try new things, winning back customers has been a....
My Credit Score Is 700. Now What?
A credit score of 700 is considered "good" by FICO, and although it's not in "very good" or "exceptional" territory, it should qualify you for the best terms on most loans. Here's how you can use....
5 Things GameStop Management Wants You to Know
GameStop (NYSE: GME) stock has been hammered in 2017, trading down roughly 25% year to date and 13% since the company's Aug. 24 second-quarter earnings release. The core issue facing the....
3 Retirement Rules Everyone Should Follow
Preparing for retirement is a daunting task, and many people have trouble even getting started with retirement planning. Even though there are many aspects to planning for retirement, you....
Better Buy: Qualcomm, Inc. vs. Intel
Both Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) have experienced the highs of being on top of their respective markets. Qualcomm raked in profits over the years from its stockpile of 3G and....
The Closest Thing You'll Ever Get to a Surefire Stock Tip
To some, investing in the stock market can be incredibly tricky. If we look back at the broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) since this century began, the index has encountered two major....
Allergan's Patent Loophole Could Be a Huge Gift for Pfizer
The tribe has spoken.On Friday, Allergan (NYSE: AGN) announced that the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe now owns all patents for blockbuster dry-eye disease drug Restatis. Both parties should win from....
4 Reasons Fewer Americans Are Buying Homes
While the U.S. homeownership rate has climbed slightly since reaching a 50-year low in 2016, it remains near a generational low at just 63.7%. Simply put, more people are choosing to rent than buy....
3 ETFs to Help You Build Retirement Wealth
Exchange-traded funds can be an excellent way to build retirement wealth. With a single investment they offer investors the opportunity to diversify within the fund's scope, and the ability to buy....