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What's Next for AstraZeneca and Its Dividend?
Just over three summers ago, AstraZeneca plc (NYSE: AZN) CEO Pascal Soriot convinced shareholders to reject a generous buyout offer from Pfizer with promises that drugs in its pipeline would deliver
3 Top Gold Mining Stocks to Buy in 2017
Gold prices may have edged 7% higher so far this year, but several gold mining stocks have lagged behind the yellow metal by a substantial margin. Prudent investors should consider this mismatch an
Why Things are Finally Looking Up for Ford in South America
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said this past week that it lost $185 million in South America in the second quarter, on a pre-tax basis.That sounds grim, but it's actually an improvement: A year ago
Time to Get Greedy With Middleby Stock
Middleby (NASDAQ: MIDD) may be the best stock most investors have never heard of.The maker of deck ovens and other kitchen equipment has seen shares soar 300% over the last five years and more than
3 Dividend Stocks You Haven't Thought Of
What do wearables, car parts, and fertilizer have in common? According to our Motley Fool investors, dividend-paying stocks serving those three markets offer compelling reasons why investors should be
How to Get Rich on Unreliable Income
For any worker, getting rich is a lofty goal. For someone with a fluctuating income, such as a salesperson on commission or a seasonal employee, it's considerably more difficult. In fact, just paying
Shale Drillers Hit the Brakes, Feeling the Hurt of Sinking Oil Prices
U.S. oil and gas producers were unabashedly bullish on their prospects upon entering 2017. Fueling that view was the expected positive impact that two years of underinvestment and a step-up in efforts
What to Look for When Zynga Reports Q2 2017 Results
After years of struggle, shares of Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA) are showing signs of life on improving results from its mobile games. When the company reports second-quarter results on Aug. 2, investors will
A Primer on How to Invest in REITs
It isn't hard to buy real estate investment trusts (REITs). Most trade on the stock exchange, so like other stocks they can be bought and sold through a licensed broker. REITs are well suited to
AptarGroup Follows a Good Quarter With Light Guidance
AptarGroup Inc. (NYSE: ATR) announced second-quarter 2017 results on Thursday after the market closed, highlighting solid performances from its pharma and food-and-beverage segments, but also a
Oklahoma To Be Home of World’s Second Largest Wind Farm
Oklahoma is the hub for much of the country's oil and natural gas. But it may soon be home to the country's largest wind farm, and the second largest such farm in the world. Invenergy is developing
4 Top Steel Stocks for a U.S. Infrastructure Expansion
The highly cyclical steel industry received a boost recently with the unveiling of President Trump's new infrastructure plan, with an emphasis on expanding industry and creating jobs. Not only is the
WESCO International: Trouble at the Margins
Not all industrial recoveries are equal. That's the message in the second-quarter earnings report from supply chain solutions provider WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC). Aside from construction
9 Baby-Boomer Statistics That Will Blow You Away
The baby-boomer generation is a massive part of the American population, made up of nearly 80 million people. This group of people is a big part of our economy, and their retirement over the next
Forget Marijuana Stocks, Here Are 3 Gold Stocks for True Investors
It has been more than 20 years since California, the first state to legalize medical marijuana, made its groundbreaking decision. Now, more than half of U.S. states have legalized its use, and in some
3 Stocks that Pay You to Handsomely to Own Them
Who doesn't like to get paid? When it comes to investing that can mean a number of things. For me, that means a nice dividend yield and a long history of paying that dividend each and every quarter
Women Need to Get Schooled on Retirement Planning
When it comes to retirement planning, women have a few distinct advantages over men. Because they're typically less confident investors, they're more likely to do their research and ask questions
Key Takeaways From Samsung Electronics' Earnings Results
On July 26, Samsung Electronics (NASDAQOTH: SSNLF) reported its full financial results for the quarter after preannouncing that the results would be solid.. Samsung saw its sales surge year over year
The Simple Reason Congress Won't Be Able to Fix the Healthcare System
The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became the hallmark legislation of Barack Obama's presidency, and the efforts to repeal it have essentially consumed the current president's agenda since
Ready for Medicare? Not Until You Read This
Medicare covers tens of millions of Americans, providing much-needed support for healthcare expenses. If you're about to turn 65, then you're probably becoming eligible for Medicare for the first
Better Buy: The Coca-Cola Co. vs. Verizon Communications Inc.
You could be forgiven for thinking this is an odd pairing. What's the point in comparing the stocks of a major communications company like Verizon (NYSE: VZ) with the world's leading provider of
3 IRA Rules You Should Know by Heart
Did you know that you may be able to use your IRA funds early under certain circumstances? Or that you can't contribute to an IRA unless you earn income from a job or business? These are just a couple
3 Biotech Stocks for Enterprising Investors
The biotech sector isn't for the faint of heart. While investors can strike it rich if they get lucky, they can also lose a bundle if things don't go according to plan. Given the risk, it can take a
1 Tax Mistake to Avoid In 2017
So far in 2017, the IRS has issued over 106 million tax refunds, with an average amount of more than $2,700. This means that three-fourths of all taxpayers got money back from the IRS this year. While
Social Security Needs an Extra $12.5 Trillion to Stay Solvent at Current Benefit Levels Through 2091
As many Americans are probably well aware, Social Security -- arguably the most important social program in this country -- is in deep trouble. Despite the fact that roughly three out of five elderly