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3 Charts That Show Why Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Stock Could Go Higher
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AUPH) stock is without question one of the best-performing biotech stocks so far in 2017. Shares of the red-hot biotech have tripled in price year to date. Aurinia....
94% of Americans Support Legalizing Medical Marijuana, but Not Congress
When it comes to the fastest, most consistently growing industries in the U.S. right now, legal marijuana is near the top of the list. Investment firm Cowen & Co. has predicted that U.S. legal....
Google Is Imagining the Next Level of Artificial Intelligence
Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google has been at the forefront of research into the nascent science of artificial intelligence (AI). The company first delved into AI more than six....
Here's My Top Stock to Buy in September
With the stock down about 6% in the past three months, Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) is looking like an enticing bet again. Indeed, I'd go as far as to say that Disney is my top stock to buy in....
2 Stocks Warren Buffett Should Buy Now
In its second-quarter earnings report, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) revealed that its cash hoard has grown to nearly $100 billion. Warren Buffett says that he'd like to put much....
3 Biotech Stocks That Skyrocketed This Week
If you like excitement, biotech stocks provided plenty of it over the last several days. And most of the buzz stemmed from the $11.9 billion buyout of Kite Pharma (NASDAQ: KITE) announced by....
You Wouldn't Believe the Size of Costco's Membership Fee Income
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) is the second largest retailer in the country, trailing only Wal-Mart in annual revenue. Yet the warehouse giant generates far less profit from its product sales than its....
2 Top Dividend Stocks for Your Roth IRA
It's never easy finding great stocks trading at reasonable prices and sporting high yields. You have to wait for a market downturn or find companies that are out of favor for some reason.....
Solar Cars Are (Almost) Here
Ever since electric vehicles (EVs) became a viable alternative to traditional gasoline cars, there has been a push to make them greener. Rather than fueling EVs with electricity from the grid --....
3 Reasons Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Stock Could Rise
In a previous article, I laid out the bear case against Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG). Today, I'm looking at some ways the robotic surgery leader's stock could trend higher in the years....
After a Nuclear Boondoggle, Duke Energy Is Turning to Renewable Energy
The traditional utility business has been holding out hope that some form of new electricity generation would allow them to maintain their monopoly status without rocking the boat in the way wind....
How Social Security Invests Its $2.9 Trillion in Excess Cash
The Social Security program, which pays benefits to more than 61 million people a month (including 42 million retired workers), generated $957.5 billion in revenue last year, according to the....
Why Is Bank of America's Dividend Growing So Fast?
Earlier this year, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) announced that it would increase its dividend by 60%, boosting its quarterly payout from $0.075 per share up to $0.12 per share.That's a hefty....
3 High-Yield Commodity Stocks
Commodity prices are notoriously volatile, which makes it harder for producers to maintain a steady dividend when they unexpectedly drop. That's why many of companies that operate in the sector....
Why Efficiency Is Becoming Increasingly Important in Solar Energy
Solar energy has gotten really, really cheap in the last decade and it's causing some unusual changes in the industry. A commodity solar module costs about $0.35 per watt today, or around $100 for....
Retiring Soon? Here Are 4 Money Moves to Make Now
Retirement is a major milestone in your life, and it should be a time you look forward to. But around half of all Americans aren't looking forward to leaving the workforce forever -- and money is....
How to Hit Your 401(k) Goals by Doing One Simple Thing
When retirement is decades away, it's easy to get in the habit of ignoring your 401(k). After all, you're making your contributions according to your retirement plan, so why not just let the money....
Trump Just Dealt Obamacare a New Blow (and It Has Nothing to Do With Cost-Sharing Reductions)
In case you haven't heard, President Trump really, really wants to get rid of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the hallmark legislation of former President Barack Obama that bears his name....
My Top Stock to Buy in September
Imagine this scenario: You stumbled upon a blockbuster gadget. If you sell your gadget in bulk right now, you'll personally make $500,000 over the next year. However, you have no guarantee that....
Disaster Planning: 5 Things to Put in Your Financial Emergency Kit
Hurricane Harvey's destruction is a forceful reminder that you rarely have very much advance warning to prepare for natural disasters. For this reason, it's important to assemble a financial....
Carry at Least 2 Chase Credit Cards to Maximize Rewards
Chase offers several credit card products that earn Ultimate Rewards points. But figuring out which is best for you can be a bit complicated.In fact, carrying two Chase credit cards offers a great....
Why an HSA Account Is a Gift to Retirement Planners
NASA astronauts once saved the International Space Station with an electric toothbrush. They were attempting to replace a power supply unit when they discovered the threads on a bolt were stuck.....
Surprise! Medicare Is in Worse Shape Than Social Security
For millions of Americans, Social Security is arguably the most important social program. Data from the Social Security Administration shows that 61% of all retired workers count on their monthly....
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
As I wrote in the previous installment in this dividend stock series, we're in a sleepy time for dividend raises. Many companies are holding off on declaring higher payouts until the next....
What Does It Mean If Your Credit Score Is Less Than 600?
Your FICO credit score is a number that ranges from 300 to 850 based on your credit report, which helps lenders determine how risky a borrower you are. A score below 600 generally is not....