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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....
3 Stocks With Starbucks-Like Return Potential
Can we all admit that Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has an incredible competitive advantage that few other businesses can replicate? There aren't many other companies that can say they sell an....
Why Ford's Hot Ranger Raptor Is Likely Coming to the U.S.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is gearing up to launch a new pickup model that is sure to get the attention of Ford truck fans all over the world: It's the first-ever high-performance Raptor version....
The Equifax Data Breach Is Massive -- Here's How to Protect Yourself
On Thursday, Sept. 7, Equifax announced a data breach that could potentially impact 143 million U.S. consumers. Among the information that was accessed were names, Social Security numbers, birth....
The Estimated Social Security Benefit for the Average American Earning $30,000 a Year
Social Security is a critical program for millions of senior citizens that helps ensure they can meet their financial obligations during retirement. More than 42 million retired workers were....
Phillips 66 Is Tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. What’s the Impact?
Hurricane Harvey caused catastrophic amounts of damage to Texas and Louisiana, and at the end of last week, the Department of Energy authorized an emergency release of 500,000 barrels of oil to....
Does Teva's Terrible Tumble Make Its Stock a Buy?
Disappointing financial results, a dividend cut, and reduced guidance have caused Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE: TEVA) shares to lose half their value in the past month. Can a restructuring....
Is a Med-Tech Marriage in Mazor Robotics' Future?
Medtronic's (NYSE: MDT) salespeople have been generating leads for Mazor Robotics' (NASDAQ: MZOR) robotic surgery system since last year, and recently, the two companies agreed to let Medtronic....