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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 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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
Labor Day has come and gone, and with it a late August that was light on dividend raises. Now that we're in the new month, the pace of distribution hikes from the market's companies should pick up....
How Safe Is Nucor's Dividend?
The steel industry is highly cyclical, and steel producers such as Nucor (NYSE: NUE) have to weather dramatic shifts in demand to sustain their businesses over the long run. Nucor in particular....
Here's Why Manitowoc Company Soared 40% in August
Shares of Manitowoc Company (NYSE: MTW), a leading global manufacturer of cranes and lifting solutions, rose 40% in August, according to S&P Market Intelligence. The company reported....
The Many Parts of Medicare -- and Which Ones You Might Need
Medicare is a lot more complicated than you may realize. Many Americans know that it has two parts -- Part A and Part B -- that cover most garden-variety health services and major operations.....
Better Dividend Buy: Enterprise Products Partners L.P. vs. Kinder Morgan, Inc.
If you are looking for dividend income, you need to consider a number of factors beyond just yield. Dividends don't live in a financial bubble walled off from other factors that impact companies;....
3 Stocks That Look Just Like Home Depot in 1981
From its beginnings as a pioneer of the big-box home-improvement concept in Atlanta in 1979, to its initial public offering in 1981, to becoming one of the world's largest retail chains, Home....
My Greatest Challenge in Being a Freelancer
There's no question that freelancing is growing increasingly popular, and for good reason. Not only do most freelancers get to set their own hours, but they also get to reap certain financial....
Better Buy: Altria Group vs. Philip Morris
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) and Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) have a lot in common. Both share a common ancestry, with Altria having spun off Philip Morris nearly 10 years ago. Both benefit....
How Safe Is Your Medicare Advantage Plan?
Medicare Advantage plans have become increasingly popular over the years as older Americans look for ways to cut back on their out-of-pocket healthcare costs. By combining the coverage of....
Does Netflix or Amazon Have the Best Original Content? Millennials Weigh In…
The last several years has seen a drastic and ongoing change in the way viewers consume television shows. As more and more consumers turn to online options, linear TV is becoming less relevant and....
Slash Your Medicare Drug Costs With These 6 Tips
IMAGE SOURCE: GETTY IMAGES.If you're one of the millions of Americans with Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage coverage, or if you're signing up for one of these plans for the first time, then....
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks ticked lower last week, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) shed less than 1%.Both indexes remain close to all-time highs, up....