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3 Career Tips From Our Happiest Workers
It's not uncommon to experience work-related woes from time to time. Maybe there's a colleague who gets under your skin or a project that keeps hitting snags. But there's a difference between the
Seadrill Partners Cuts Tether From Parent Company, Shares Spike
Shares of Seadrill Partners (NYSE: SDLP) are up 19% as of 10:30 a.m. EDT today after the company announced several credit resolutions related to parent company Seadrill Limited (NYSE: SDRL) and
Disruptor Alert: These 3 Companies Are Changing the Travel Industry
All work and no play isn't just a recipe for disaster if you're maintaining Stanley Kubrick's Overlook Hotel during the off-season. Everyone needs some time to disconnect, and there's no shortage of
Is Virtual Reality the Future or Another Disappointing Technology?
When Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) bought Oculus in 2014, Samsung released Gear VR in 2015, and HTC released the Vive in 2016, it seemed like the world of virtual reality was upon us. Soon, we would all have
Can Target Take on Amazon? 1 Analyst Says Yes
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one
Here's Why GAIN Capital Holdings Inc. Stock Is Plunging Today
Foreign exchange trading technology company GAIN Capital (NYSE: GCAP) announced after the market closed on Wednesday, Aug. 16, that it intends to offer $80 million of 5.00% convertible senior notes
5 Things Helmerich & Payne's Management Thinks You Should Know
Wall Street has become increasingly frustrated with Helmerich & Payne's (NYSE: HP) results as of late. In 2017, the contract petroleum driller's stock has declined more than 40% as the company hasn't
Better Buy: NVIDIA Corp. vs. Qualcomm
Longtime chipset leaders Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA). have experienced decidedly different 2017s so far. Qualcomm stock has lost 18% year-to-date, while NVIDIA has soared 58%
3 Things Total SA's Management Thinks You Should Know
So far in 2017, Total's (NYSE: TOT) management team has made the pivot from preserving capital to growing the business with several new project announcements and joint venture deals. The knee jerk
Can Intel Crack This $200 Billion Nut?
Shares of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) have lagged the market so far this year, as the chipmaker struggles with low PC sales and stiff competition in the central processing unit business from the likes of
3 Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 6%
Stocks with yields north of 6% should invite skepticism. After all, a company's stock that falls out of favor could just be a sign that the payout is headed for a cut. When getting in on a high-yield
3 Brand-Name Stocks Billionaire Investors Sold in the Second Quarter
It's that time again, folks. And no, I'm not talking about the summer doldrums or the upcoming solar eclipse! It's time for the quarterly release of 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange
3 Heirloom Stocks to Hold Forever
Most of us have known folks who had the good fortune to inherit great stocks. Companies fall by the wayside all the time, but some have endured for years and years -- and continue to reward their
5 Things Devon Energy Corp Wants You to Know About Where It's Heading in the Future
Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) recently reported solid second-quarter results after delivering production toward the top end of its guidance range, enabling it to beat expectations. Those results continued
How Safe Is Johnson & Johnson's Dividend?
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is one of the best-known companies in America, with most consumers making its over-the-counter products a staple of their medicine cabinets. Yet Johnson & Johnson has
Royal Dutch Shell's Management Is Hinting at a New Strategy
Like so many other integrated oil and gas companies, Royal Dutch Shell's (NYSE: RDS-A) (NYSE: RDS-B) goal of the past several years was to preserve capital by any means possible in the short term
3 Dividend Stocks I'd Never Buy
I am not a fan of extremely generous dividend yields. More often than not, they are red flags that mark the presence of deep, dark financial problems.That's the first thing I think of when I'm looking
Apple, Inc. Taps Canadian Bond Market for the First Time
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) total debt continues to swell as it waits patiently for the possibility of a tax repatriation holiday that could reduce its need to issue paper. At the end of last quarter
Ensco's Management Shares Its Vision for the Future of the Offshore Industry
And admit that the watersAround you have grownAnd accept it that soonYou'll be drenched to the bone.If your time to youIs worth savin'Then you better start swimmin'Or you'll sink like a stoneFor the
6-Point Checklist for Investing in Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) is one of those technologies that's been promised for years, but has -- until recently -- failed to live up to the hype. There's plenty of evidence pointing to a bright future for
How to Prepare for Retirement in Your 50s
The fifth decade of life is a pivotal time in retirement planning and preparation. By the time you hit 50, you're no more than two decades from your likely retirement date. That means you're at an
3 Stocks That Could Soar More Than McDonald's
When it comes to restaurant stocks, few companies have done more for their long-term investors than McDonald's (NYSE: MCD). In the last decade, shares of the Golden Arches have provided investors with
Fast-Food Innovation War Moves to Breakfast
Over the past few years, a number of fast-food chains have been trying to outdo each other when it comes to menu innovation. You can largely thank Yum! Brands' (NYSE: YUM) Taco Bell for creating the
The 3 Best Stocks in Healthcare
If you're looking for great investing opportunities, you really need to check out healthcare stocks. From biotech to health insurance to medical devices, there are plenty of solid choices. But which
3 Reasons to Buy Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Stock Right Now
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AUPH) has emerged as one of the hottest biotechs on the market this year. Its stock has tripled in value so far in 2017. And that's after a significant pullback of