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Why Netflix Is a Top Stock to Buy Now
When consumers buy a house, they take on debt that will take decades to pay off, but gain the stability of knowing where they will live long-term. Mortgage lenders look at their ability to generate
Rebounding Oil and Gas Sales Fuel United States Lime & Minerals Inc.'s Q2 Results
U.S. Lime & Minerals (NASDAQ: USLM) continues to benefit from a rebound in oil and gas prices. Not only is it fueling demand for its lime and limestone products, but those higher prices are also
Can Delivery and Mobile Ordering Save McDonald's?
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has started the year strong after announcing better-than-expected second-quarter 2017 results, driven by inexpensive cold beverages and pricier Signature Crafted sandwiches.
9 Brand-Name Companies That Have Joined the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
If you wanted to invest in a fast-growing industry, chances are you'd gravitate toward marijuana stocks, or perhaps something in the tech sector. But when it comes to cumulative return, no investment
3 Top Dividend Aristocrats for the Long Term
Becoming a member of the elite group of companies that can call themselves Dividend Aristocrats isn't easy. Making it on to this elite list requires a company to become a member of the S&P 500 index
Spirit Airlines Incorporated Earnings: Pilot Problems Undermine Profit Growth
On Thursday morning, Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) posted a modest increase in earnings per share for the second quarter, boosted by the timing of the busy Easter travel period.That said, earnings
Buffalo Wild Wings Needs a New Recipe
It looks like Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD) just can't catch a break. After sharing another disappointing earnings report on Wednesday night, the owner and franchisor of casual dining sports bars
Oceaneering International Inc Jumps Back Into the Black
Oceaneering International's (NYSE: OII) financial results bounced back in the second quarter after the company reported a meager profit and ended a string of losses. While the company expects further
Fire and Other Operational Items Bite Into Suncor Energy's Earnings... Again
Suncor Energy (NYSE: SU) can't seem to catch a break when it comes to its oil-sands operations. Last year, there was the devastating effect of wildfires in Alberta. This year's fire at its Syncrude
Statoil Continues to Churn Out Impressive Earnings in 2017
It wasn't that long ago that Statoil's (NYSE: STO) stock didn't look like it had much going for it. Management was projecting for slow growth as it tried to replace high-cost production sources with
How BofI Holding Makes Most of Its Money
Online-only bank BofI Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: BOFI) -- the "BofI" stands for "Bank of Internet" -- has grown tremendously in recent years. In fact, the bank's assets have increased by 180% since 2013
3 Facts About Health Insurance Every Baby Boomer Must Know
The leading edge of the baby boomer generation is well into retirement, and as people age, their healthcare needs typically increase. Whether you've already retired or are still in the late stages of
This Took Some Bank Investors by Surprise
Coming into earnings season, most analysts and commentators expected banks to benefit from the recent interest-rate increases, as the Federal Reserve has boosted short-term rates three times over the
Why Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
A few years ago, Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE) was looked upon as the future of the trucking industry. Long-haul trucks were being built to run on natural gas, with the help of Westport
Better Buy: Franco-Nevada Corporation vs. GoldCorp
During the 2007-2009 recession, gold went up 25% while the S&P 500 fell a painful 36%. That's why many investors seek some exposure to precious metals. If owning bullion isn't your thing, then key
Will NVIDIA's Strategy Prevail in Self-Driving Cars?
Self-driving cars have been making plenty of headlines lately, though we are still very early in terms of actual usage. Still, many believe that we are on the cusp of a once-in-a-lifetime paradigm
3 Stocks You Can Safely Own No Matter What the Market Does
It's been a while since we have seen a draw down in the broader market -- 272 days since the last 5% decline as of Wednesday, to be precise. This kind of market can lull some investors to sleep
Here's Why the Best Is Yet to Come for Berkshire Hathaway
It would be hard to make the case that any company has performed as well over the past half-century or so as Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B). From the time Buffett
3 Great Stocks for Your Roth IRA
Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are especially good Roth IRA investments. Because of their structure, REIT profits are not taxed on the corporate level, which is a big reason REITs tend to
Do This After Losing Your Job
Losing your job can be a punch to the gut.Whether you saw it coming or got blindsided, being out of work can rob you of your identity. That can lead to a period of wallowing, self pity, and general
Why AstraZeneca Stock Is Crashing Today
British pharma giant AstraZeneca's (NYSE: AZN) comeback story took a major blow this morning after the company reported that the all-important Mystic trial assessing Imfinzi (durvalumab) in
Can GameStop Corp's Dividend Even Survive?
Investors remain sharply divided over video game retailer GameStop (NYSE: GME). The bears think that digital downloads will kill its physical video game sales, while the bulls think that it might
Anheuser Busch InBev Delivers as Promised
Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) announced second-quarter 2017 results on Wednesday after the market closed, highlighting the growing popularity of its biggest brands around the world.Let's have a
PayPal Earnings: The Transformation Is Paying Off
Even before PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced its financial results, the payment processor was already having an impressive quarter. The company had recently announced a number of new or
10 Fascinating Things You Probably Didn't Know About FICO Credit Scores
Credit scores are highly important to any consumer who relies on borrowed money to buy a home or car, or to obtain a credit card. And the FICO credit score is the most widely used type of credit