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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....
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.....
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....
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....
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....
Why I Hate Frontier Communications Corp.
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) made a huge bet at exactly the wrong time and now it has little hope for a turnaround.In April 2016, the cable, internet, and telephone company spent $10.54....
7 Reasons Credit Cards Are Awesome -- No. 5 Will Blow Your Mind
"In childhood, a library card takes you to exotic, faraway places; in adulthood, a credit card does." -- Evan EsarYes, credit cards can leave you plagued by debts, paying lots of interest. But if....
3 Social Security Myths -- Debunked!
Social Security is a complicated program, and it's easy to get confused about some of its more difficult-to-understand provisions. In particular, there are a few aspects of Social Security that....
Organic Food Companies: Should You Invest In the Growing Health Trend?
I used to be one of the biggest fans of organic food companies here at The Motley Fool. For the past seven years I've spent over half of my time living and working on an organic coffee farm in....
China's Internet Stocks Continue to Rocket Higher
The last year has been a great one to be an investor. Over the previous twelve months, the broader market has gained more than 10%, while tech stocks have increased more than 20%. As impressive as....
Whom Should I Name As a Beneficiary of an IRA or 401(k)?
If you think a will or trust will ensure that your IRA or 401(k) assets go to the person you want after your death, think again. The beneficiaries you list on these accounts will take precedence....
Clueless About Retirement? 4 Things You Should Know
If you think you're in the dark about retirement, you're not alone. A good 81% of Americans have no idea how much money they'll need to fund their golden years, while countless members of the....
Why Exelixis, Inc. Could Be a Gold Mine for Growth Investors
Exelixis (NASDAQ: EXEL) was one of the top biotech stocks of 2016. It's also one of the best biotech stocks so far this year. However, Exelixis shares have pulled back in recent days, primarily....
1 Toxic Stock I'm Avoiding at All Costs
There's a subtle but very important difference between investing and gambling.Investing requires evaluating a company's mission, moat, and future outlook, then deciding for yourself that you want....
2 Dividend Stocks You Can Buy and Hold Forever
If you'd like to park your money in stocks and monitor them as little as possible, you need to choose them extra carefully. There's no guarantee that even today's most successful companies won't....
4 Serious Problems With the 4% Retirement Rule
The 4% rule of retirement is one of the most frequently cited guidelines for retirees to determine a safe withdrawal rate from their savings. The basic concept is that if you withdraw 4% of your....