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Love Dividends? Here's 2 Stocks You Might Want to Buy
Dividends are a key feature of my investment approach. They not only provide a return on my investment (without the need to sell my stock holdings), but they also give me an indication of when it....
Will IBM Stock Ever See $200 Again?
It's been four years since shares of International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) sat above $200. A post-financial crisis rally drove IBM stock to new all-time highs, but a seemingly endless....
HPE CEO Whitman Didn't Leave for Uber -- but She Still Might Depart This Fall
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) investors may have relaxed too soon.While HPE CEO Meg Whitman won't be the new Uber CEO, sources told the Wall Street Journal that she is making arrangements....
New Study Says This One Thing Will Cost You $275,000 During Retirement
When planning for retirement, most people only factor in the day-to-day costs when calculating how much they'll need to spend their golden years comfortably. As you budget your retirement to gauge....
3 PR Scandals Creating Intriguing Buying Opportunities
If you're an investor, arguably the last thing you want or expect to see from any of the companies you own is a scandal or public relations nightmare. But let's face the facts: It happens from....
Regeneron's Dupixent Takes Another Step Toward Blockbuster Status
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN) unveiled phase 3 study data for its autoimmune disease drug Dupixent earlier this week that show it is effective in treating asthma. The success has....
Shell Sees Opportunity in Clean Hydrogen Production
The dream for those of us following renewable energy is to someday be able to produce 100% of the world's energy from renewable sources. Wind and solar power could easily provide enough energy to....
3 Must-Know Facts About Big Sign-Up Bonus Credit Cards
Source: Getty ImagesCredit card sign-up bonuses are a practical "must-have" for new cardholders, perhaps due to the fact that issuers have upped the stakes and are offering bonuses valued at more....
Why Marvell Technology Group's Stock Rose 15.1% in August
Shares of Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ: MRVL) gained 15.1% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The surge was driven by a stellar second-quarter earnings....
5 Compelling Reasons Why AbbVie's Dividend Will Keep on Growing
What's the best dividend stock in all of big pharma? I would argue that the hands-down winner is AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV). The big biotech has the total package for dividend-seeking investors: a high....
The Biggest Problem Facing This Dividend Aristocrat
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) has managed its way through a long steel industry downturn in relative stride, expanding its streak of annual dividend increases to 44 years. However, don't look at....
These Are the 25 Best Cities for Jobs in 2017
While the job market has dramatically improved and unemployment has hovered around historically low levels, where you live can have a huge impact on the availability of work.Whether you lost your....
Is the Sell-Off of Intercept Pharmaceuticals Stock Overblown?
Last year, a letter written by Chinese scholar Zeng Gong in 1080 sold for more than $30 million. It became the world's most expensive letter. However, a letter issued by Intercept Pharmaceuticals....
Why TTM Technologies, Inc. Shares Fell 18% in August
Shares of quick-turn circuit board manufacturer TTM Technologies (NASDAQ: TTMI) fell 18.1% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. After a huge run-up that had added....
Do These 7 Things Before Applying for a Loan
Buying a house requires a loan for most people. Image source: Getty Images.While television commercials can make it seem like getting a mortgage requires just a few clicks of a button, that's....
The One-Step Way to Cut Your Student Loan Payments
Student loan payments can put a lot of pressure on a borrower's budget, especially when they're right out of college and money is scarce. Luckily, if you have federal student loans, you can sign....
3 Stocks for Baby Boomers to Reach Their Goals
For some baby boomers, these next few years are either the last hurdle before retirement or they are already in retirement and starting to use investment income to supplement their existing....
8 Mistakes You Can Make Shopping at Costco
Costco's warehouse offers an opportunity to save or waste money. Image source: Costco. Sometimes cheap prices don't always lead to saving money.Spending $60 for a basic Gold Star Costco (NASDAQ:....
Why Nike Inc. Stock Fell 10.6% in August
Shares of Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) declined 10.6% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, following painful quarterly reports from two of the country's largest....
10 Biggest Announcements From Apple, Inc.'s iPhone X Event
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) long-awaited 10th anniversary iPhone is finally here. The iPhone X (pronounced iPhone "ten") was launched on Tuesday morning, alongside an updated Apple Watch and Apple TV.....
3 Reasons Analog Devices Is Built for Growth
Analog Devices' (NASDAQ: ADI) latest results have given the stock a much-needed shot in the arm as it has been underperforming the broader market so far this year. Investors in the chipmaker....
Why Habit Restaurants Stock Plunged 21% in August
Shares of Habit Restaurants (NASDAQ: HABT) plummeted 21% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the fast-casual burger chain delivered disappointing....
Here's Why These 3 Offshore Drilling Stocks Sank 16% or More Last Month
August was another tough month for offshore drilling stocks. Shares of ENSCO PLC (NYSE: ESV), Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE: ATW), and Noble Corporation Ordinary Shares (UK) (NYSE: NE) all fell....
1 Stock for General Electric Shareholders Now That Buffett Has Sold
Shareholders of General Electric (NYSE: GE) who were disillusioned following the announcement that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) has sold all of its remaining stake in the company....
10 Things ADP Management Wants You to Know About This Billionaire Activist
Recently, I summarized activist investor Bill Ackman's proposed changes for Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: ADP), the largest company in payroll services. Ackman, who announced an 8.3% stake in....