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Why Universal Display Inc. Shares Rose 10.4% in July
Shares of Universal Display (NASDAQ: OLED) gained 10.4% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.The OLED technology researcher and license wrangler didn't have much news of its
Have a Savings Bond That Matured? Here's What to Do With It
Perhaps your grandparents gifted you with a savings bond on a special occasion, or you may have inherited one from an elderly relative. As long as the term of the bond is still running interest will
Earnings Pressure Worsens at American Airlines: Rising Competition or a Blip on the Radar?
On Friday, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) reported solid earnings results for the second quarter. By contrast, the company's third-quarter outlook was fairly dismal, although management claimed that
3 Reasons Royal Gold, Inc. Stock Could Fall
Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD) is going great guns, surging almost 35% year to date as of this writing and handily outperforming peers Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) and Franco Nevada. To be fair
Why You're Smart to Buy This Under-the-Radar Stock
The American Corn Belt is home to some of the most productive agricultural land in the world. Last year nearly 87 million acres were mobilized to make possible the production of over 15 billion
Deductible, Co-Pay, and Co-Insurance: What Do These Health Insurance Costs Actually Mean?
If you're shopping for a health insurance policy, or trying to actually use your policy to get medical care, cost is likely a primary concern. You need to know not just what the premiums for your
How Safe Is McCormick's Dividend?
Spice and flavorings giant McCormick (NYSE: MCK) has a long-running dividend that's kept growing through industry recessions and expansions alike. But is that payout still safe now that the company is
Why Netflix, Inc. Shares Rose 22% in July
Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) gained 21.6% in July 2017, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.The digital video giant had a lot to prove in July's second-quarter report. Share
Expedia Is Pouring $350 Million Into This Asian Company
There it goes again. Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE), announcing the latest in a very long string of strategic purchases, said it made a $350 million one in Traveloka Holding, an up-and-coming online travel
Are You Messing Up Your Credit With These Mistakes?
A great credit score is your ticket to getting the best terms when you apply for a loan or a credit card. However, many people are confused about what to do to improve a credit score. Sometimes, an
3 Energy Stocks to Buy at the Bottom of the Cycle
Energy stocks have been among the market's worst performers, and arguably, that's put many of the sector's leading stocks in the stock market's bargain bin. While crude oil prices might never get back
Better Buy: Realty Income Corporation vs. Regency Centers Corporation
It's not a big secret that the brick-and-mortar retail industry isn't exactly in excellent shape right now. Bankruptcies and store closing announcements have frequently been in the headlines, and
3 Stocks Set to Drop: Twitter, Ellie Mae, and Chipotle
With the market at an all-time high, it's good for investors to be selective with their stocks. Companies with broken business models, unpredictable headwinds, or brand-tarnishing scandals are best
Where Will Nucor Corporation Stock Be 1 Year from Now?
My Foolish colleagues have been nearly unanimous in their bullishness on Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) in recent months. There's certainly a lot to like about North America's most diversified steel
3 Reasons McDonald's Is a Better Growth Stock Than Starbucks Today
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) both announced earnings results last week. Though the coffee titan set a new quarterly profit record and gained market share, its business was
3 Stocks With Tesla-like Return Potential
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) just released its low-cost Model 3 electric vehicle, and the positive reviews are already starting to come in. The revolutionary automaker's near-1,100% returns over the last five
Roth 401(k)s Are on the Rise: Here Are 5 Benefits You Should Know About
When we think about 401(k) plans, we generally imagine the traditional setup, where you designate an amount to be deducted from each paycheck, and that money goes into your retirement plan tax-free
How Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Stock Rose 58% in July
Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) gained 58% in July 2017, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Yes, the stock gained 58% in a single month. That's not a typo.The
General Electric Should Make an Audacious Bet on Renewable Energy
General Electric (NYSE: GE) has a history of making big, bold acquisitions to buy into a market it sees as having long-term potential. In its past, management has seen opportunities in media, energy
Read This Before You Decide to Retire
Choosing to retire is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. Giving up your salary means having to live from other sources of income, and if you haven't planned extensively, then you
Ignore Kinder Morgan, Inc.: Here Are 3 Better Stocks
Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: KMI) just announced a 60% dividend increase coming in 2018, with 25% growth for 2019 as well. That's the type of news that should catch your attention, but it will only get
3 Stocks With Disney-Like Return Potential
Few large caps have performed as well as Disney (NYSE: DIS) over the past decade. The House of Mouse has appreciated more than 220% over that time frame, which blows past the 68% return of the S&P 500
5 Things Getting Fired Taught Me
Image source: Getty Images.People who are new to the workforce often think an employee termination is a rare and frightening occurrence. However, those of us who have been around the block a few times
Instructure Revenue Booms on Big Sales Growth
When a pair of Utah graduate students were tasked with designing a business plan to address the needs of the education world, their plan became what is today Instructure (NYSE: INST). The company
Will Qorvo Inc Stock Get a Reality Check After Q1 Earnings?
Qorvo (NASDAQ: QRVO) investors have been lucky this year as the company's shares have made impressive gains despite inconsistent results. The chip specialist had started 2017 on the wrong foot as its