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5 Keys to Workplace Happiness
Given the amount of time you probably spend working, finding a job you enjoy is critical not just to your career, but to your overall well-being. Unfortunately, most Americans aren't thrilled with
Confused About Blockchain? Here's What You Need to Know
Billionaire and entrepreneur-extraordinaire Mark Cuban recently tweeted that blockchain technology would be "at the core of most transactions in the future". Fellow billionaire Richard Branson
5 Reasons Why You Should Own At Least 1 Driverless Car Stock
If you regularly read technology or automotive news, you've probable seen more than a few articles about how driverless cars are going to take over traditional car ownership. And while self-driving
5 Top Asia Pacific ETFs
The Asia-Pacific region is a hotbed of business activity, bringing together a wide range of countries at different stages in their economic development. Japan stands as the elder statesman of the
Can I Enroll in Medicare If I’m Not Retired?
Most Americans can enroll in Medicare Parts A and B at age 65, regardless of whether they're still working or not. However, many workers with employer health benefits may not need to. Here's a quick
10 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Save $300 a Month
Image source: Getty Images.It's an unfortunate fact that Americans seem to have a hard time saving money. Last year, GOBankingRates reported that 69% of U.S. adults have less than $1,000 in the bank
Better Buy: Micron Technology, Inc. vs. Qualcomm Inc.
Memory chipmaker Micron (NASDAQ: MU) outperformed mobile chipmaker Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) by a mile over the past 12 months. Micron rallied over 140% during that period, while Qualcomm gained just
How Tesla Makes Its Money: A Slicing and Dicing of Elon Musk's Fast-Growing Empire
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock is on the fast track this year. It's gained 53.7% through July 18, versus the S&P 500's 11.1% return.This performance has naturally increased investor attention. Before
The 2 Biggest Challenges Facing Verizon Communications Inc.
After dominating the U.S. wireless market for much of the last decade, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has fallen on hard times. Revenue and profits are down over the past year, and Verizon's stock has shed more
Target Says Things Aren't as Bad as You Think
Shares of big-box store Target (NYSE: TGT) have been getting beat up in the last year, and rightfully so. The company's same-store sales -- a measure combining foot traffic and dollars spent to show
Will Consumers Actually Watch TV on Snapchat?
After setting an all-time low yesterday, shares of Snap (NYSE: SNAP) bounced back a little today on news that it is partnering with Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) NBC News to broadcast a daily news show
Qualcomm, Inc.'s Chip Business Delivers Solid Growth
Two years ago, Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) implemented what it called a "strategic realignment plan."This was essentially a euphemism for cost-cutting, which resulted in both a reduction in the company's
Report: Apple Inc. to Ship OLED iPhone on Time -- in Small Quantities
There have been many rumors about the launch schedule of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) upcoming OLED iPhone. Recently, Economic Daily News, via DIGITIMES, indicated that the OLED iPhone would see mass
Why Everspin Technologies, Inc. Stock Has Soared 150% Since May 20
A May 20 Barron's article (subscription required) on the disruptive potential of small-cap tech stocks Impinj and Everspin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRAM) sparked a 12% jump in the stock price of
Facebook, Inc. Earnings: What to Watch
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is scheduled to report quarterly results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 26. With the release following Facebook's recent 2 billion-user milestone, investors will be
5 Questions to Ask in Every Job Interview
Though most people would argue that it's easier to be the person conducting an interview than the actual interview candidate, knowing what questions to ask during the process can increase your chances
Why Investors are Paying a Premium for Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Shares of Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR), which makes embedded modules and gateways for M2M (machine-to-machine) communications, have rallied 85% this year. But at its current price, investors are
Why Etsy, Inc. Stock Is Up 24% This Year
Shares of crafty online marketplace Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY) have moved higher this year as the stock spiked on interest from activist investors. As of July 19, the stock has gained 24%, according to
10 Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks Today: To Buy or Not to Buy
Interest rates have been hovering near historic lows for several years now. That's a big problem for retirees, many of whom depend on income from their investments to help finance their lifestyles
Why Investors Might Want to Avoid Grocery Stores
Grocery stores aren't going away any time soon, but growth in the space is being strangled by competition and commoditization.In this Industry Focus segment, Motley Fool analysts Dylan Lewis and
Crown Castle International Corp. Makes a $7.1 Billion Fiber Deal
Wireless tower operator Crown Castle International (NYSE: CCI) delivered its second-quarter 2017 earnings report on Wednesday, July 19. The results came on the heels of a large fiber network
Why The Trade Desk Stock Popped Today
Shares of The Trade Desk Inc. (NASDAQ: TTD) climbed 9.7% Wednesday despite no news regarding the precision digital ad targeting company.The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both had a reasonably strong day, hitting
How Can I Improve My Credit Score?
You may not put much thought into your credit score until the time comes to apply for some sort of major financing, like a mortgage or auto loan. But having good credit won't just increase your
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks advanced steadily through the day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) both closing at record highs.Data source: Yahoo! Finance.Energy stocks
Why The Priceline Group Inc. Stock Is Up 36% This Year
Shares of The Priceline Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PCLN) have been gaining altitude this year, riding the bullish wave in the online travel bookings sector. The stock is up 36% as of July 19 according to