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3 Stocks You Can Safely Own Until 2030
Although buying and holding stocks is a proven method of producing life-changing returns on capital, the reality of the matter is that not all equities are great long-term investing vehicles. Many
Watsco Warms Up in a Hot Summer
In many parts of the U.S., air conditioning is a necessity during the summer months. For HVAC system distributor Watsco (NYSE: WSO), demand for air conditioners starts to climb during the spring, and
PulteGroup's Second Quarter Earnings Ride the Rising Housing Market
All of the economic elements that home builders want are in place right now: The economy is chugging along; unemployment rates are low; and interest rates are low (but creeping up). These three things
What to Watch For When Expedia Reports Q2 Earnings
The summer earnings season is upon us, and on Thursday Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) will post its latest quarterly figures. Here are a few key line items investors should keep an eye on when the monster
3 Stocks With Hasbro-Like Return Potential
Toy and board game giant Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) has been crushing the market in the long run. Over the last decade, its share price has more than tripled to a 220% return -- or 350% if you reinvested
Lyft Avoids Scrutiny Spotlight and Pushes Forward
It has been difficult to avoid hearing about the latest Uber scandal this year. Since the calendar flipped to 2017, the polarizing company was smacked by a series of scandals that dealt with anything
2 of the Best Dividend Stocks You Can Find
Some of the best dividend stocks might sit right in front of your eyes every day, yet be constantly overlooked. That's simply because some of the products that people use routinely, and that
Why Tupperware Brands Corporation Stock Soared 28% So Far in 2017
Tupperware Brands (NYSE: TUP) stock logged market-thumping gains through the first half 2017, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Shares were up nearly 30% by the end of June
Interview With Entrepreneur and Futurist Zack Kanter
Zack Kanter is a self-described futurist and the founder of Stedi, a modern electronic data interchange platform that helps companies automate their business-to-business transactions.In this episode
Is Honeywell International Being Conservative with its Guidance?
Honeywell International's (NYSE: HON) second-quarter results created a sense of déjà vu, leaving some analysts feeling that management was being conservative with regard to its outlook. Earnings of
3 Stocks That Could Be Life-Changers
As the saying goes, "If there's no risk, there's no reward." No investment is without risk, but stocks that have life-changing potential tend to come with higher risks than your average investment. Of
How Risky Is Shopify Inc. (U.S.) Stock?
The story is pretty amazing: Snowboarder tries to start his own snowboard company; when he tries to build an e-commerce presence, there are no options he likes, so he makes his own; over time, that
JetBlue Airways Corporation Earnings: A Comeback Has Begun
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) started 2017 in disappointing fashion, as earnings plunged by 59% in the first quarter. However, management remained optimistic that results would improve in short
Switching Jobs? Here's What to Do With Your 401(k)
Whether you're jumping ship for a higher salary or a better title, it's not unusual to switch jobs at several points throughout your career. But while adjusting to a new job is a process in its own
These Are America's Best-Liked Social Media Sites
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) may have the most users, the most revenue, and the most influence over the American public in the social media space, but it's not America's best-liked site. In fact, the social
3 Things This Struggling Apple Inc. Supplier Wants You to Know
Back in April, longtime Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) supplier Imagination Technologies (NASDAQOTH: IGNMF) disclosed to investors that Apple -- Imagination's largest customer, by far -- that it would no longer
Why Residential Solar Stocks May Have a Rough Quarter
Residential solar stocks have been on a massive run higher in 2017 as the market became more bullish on solar stocks in general. Vivint Solar (NYSE: VSLR) has more than doubled, Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN)
Bank of America Is Now More Efficient Than Wells Fargo
There are few banks in the United States as consistently efficient through the years as Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC). But this reputation is now taking a hit.Wells Fargo's second-quarter efficiency ratio
Disney World's Top Rival Sets Its Sights on 2019
Change is coming to Disney's (NYSE: DIS) biggest rival in Central Florida. Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) Universal Orlando revealed on Monday that it will be adding a new family-friendly ride to its
Starbucks Corporation Earnings: What to Watch
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is set to post its quarterly results after the market closes on Thursday, July 27. The stock is trailing the market so far in 2017 as weak traffic trends have knocked the
With Little Fanfare, This 3D Printing Stock Has Gained Over 100% in a Year
3D printing stocks in general are having a good 2017 after getting clobbered for several years. But one stock in the group stands out above the rest for its superior one-year performance: Materialise
2 Things Intel Corporation Management Has Said That Aged Badly
Followers of my columns know that I think Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is in desperate need of a leadership change, particularly at the top of the organization. The company's execution in trying to enter new
The Recovery in Core Laboratories N.V.'s Results Accelerated in the Second Quarter
The recovery in Core Laboratories' (NYSE: CLB) financial results continued gaining momentum during the second quarter, with revenue and earnings both climbing by double digits. But the overall results
Alaska Airlines Could Be Ready to Go All-Boeing Again
Late last year, Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) completed its acquisition of West Coast rival Virgin America. From a strategic perspective, the deal made sense because it catapulted the combined company into a
Losing Sleep Over Your Portfolio? Consider These 3 Stocks
For some, it's a lumpy mattress that causes tossing and turning through the night. Others, however, suffer from sleepless nights because of their portfolios. There are a variety of reasons your