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3 Top Dividend Stocks in Big Data
Thanks to the explosive proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices, as well as the rapid growth of cloud-based computing and the Internet of Things (IoT), the volume of digital....
This Week in Solar
The week in solar was dominated by testimony before the U.S. International Trade Commission, which took place Tuesday. I won't rehash my article from earlier this week, but industry observers and....
Does Your Myers-Briggs Type Really Matter?
"In 1993, 89 of the Fortune top 100 companies were administering the Myers-Briggs test to their employees. The philosophy behind personality tests is that they don't want you to be in the wrong....
Better Buy: Corning Incorporated vs. Cirrus Logic
It's easier said than done to find the companies best positioned to take advantage of the biggest technology trends in today's fast-changing world. And even then, investors need to carefully weigh....
Why AMD's Stock Growth is No Sure Thing
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) mounted a stunning comeback over the past 18 months, surging from less than $2 a share last February to about $13 today. The chipmaker repeatedly defied the bears -- who claimed....
SINA Investors: Pay Attention to These Red Flags
SINA (NASDAQ: SINA) beat analyst estimates for revenue and earnings when it reported second-quarter 2017 results on Aug. 9, but concerns about what's happening at Weibo (NASDAQ: WB) -- in which....
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for August
It can be tough for income-seeking investors to find a decent high-yield investment these days that doesn't also come with a high level of risk. That's because most low-risk bank products offer....
How the Solar Eclipse Will Affect the Solar Industry
You've probably heard about the total solar eclipse that's coming this Monday. Solar-energy producers have also heard about it and are planning for the loss of power generation that's set to come....
4 Things EOG Resources Inc.'s CEO Wants You to Know About How It Responds to Lower Oil Prices
EOG Resources (NYSE: EOG) recently reported decent second-quarter results. While it didn't earn as much money as analysts expected due in part to weaker oil prices, its production and costs were....
3 Top Biotech Stocks Under $5
The biotech field is littered with stocks under $5 that probably won't walk away from the crash landings that made them look so cheap. You'll be glad to know that sifting through the wreckage to....
The 3 Safest Dividends Among 21st Century Materials Stocks
Throughout recorded history, amazing advances in technology and transformations of the global economy have been driven by changes in the global flow of materials. The spice trade catalyzed....
Target Shows How a Traditional Retailer Can Make Progress
Shares of big-box retailer Target (NYSE: TGT) rallied after a good second-quarter report delivered to investors on Wednesday. Management had lots of updates to share as the turnaround strategy....
Hollywood Studios Are Forcing Movie Theaters to Rethink Their Traditions
Friday morning, Bloomberg reported that several Hollywood studios are planning to launch a premium video streaming service without asking movie theater chains for a thumbs-up first.In an age of....
Disney and Hulu Finally Becoming Real Competitors to Netflix
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has sucked almost all of the air out of the room in the streaming business, building a $72 billion market cap in the process. And for good reasons. The company has 104....
Zoe's Kitchen Inc. to Slow Expansion
Zoe's Kitchen (NYSE: ZOES) reported second-quarter results on Aug. 17.Lower customer traffic continues to weigh on its sales and profits, prompting the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant chain to....
How to Invest for Retirement: a Step-by-Step Guide
Investing for retirement can seem tricky, but it doesn't have to be. With a little bit of homework, you can construct a bulletproof retirement plan full of safe, income-generating stocks and bonds....
Better Buy: HP Inc. vs. Cisco Systems
HP (NYSE: HPQ) and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) are generally considered mature technology plays, which implies they offer income instead of growth. But over the past 12 months, HP has bucked expectations....
How to Invest in SpaceX Stock? There's Just 1 Way
Everyone wants a piece of SpaceX. But how can you invest in SpaceX stock?Last year, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) "competitive intelligence tools" subsidiary Alexa (yes, Alexa has a side job) reported....
You Wouldn't Believe the Size of Facebook, Inc.'s Data Center Spending
The scale of Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB) business ensures that many of its operating figures are stunningly large.Here are just a few from its most recent quarterly report: Revenue jumped 45% to $9.3....
My Heart Be Still: Millennials and Baby Boomers Are Saving More for Retirement
What I'm about to say probably won't come a surprise to many of you, but Americans, relative to other developed counties, are really poor savers.According to data from the St. Louis Federal....
Investors Should Look Past F5 Networks' Disappointing Results
F5 Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV), which specializes in the secure delivery of applications for large enterprises, reported a disappointing June quarter. While non-GAAP earnings per share was in....
3 Top Biotech Stocks Under $10
Cheap and junk don't have to go hand in hand. Sometimes, items that are inexpensive could still have tremendous potential for their values to increase. That can be true with anything you buy --....
3 Stocks Every Retiree Should Consider Buying
For many people, the prospect of putting money to work in stocks after they retire sounds daunting. After all, individual stocks tend to be more volatile -- both as they climb and fall -- than....
Up 187% in 2017, Is Exact Sciences Corp. Stock Still a Buy?
Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) investors are having a year to remember. Shares of the colon cancer detection company have been on an absolute tear in 2017, rising more than 187%. But after the....
10 Marijuana Stats That Will Blow You Away
Love it or hate it, marijuana has been a hot topic in the U.S. and Canada over the last couple of years. Twenty-nine U.S. states plus the District of Columbia now allow legal use of medical....