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Fear Not, Priceline Group Should Be Just Fine After a Forgettable Summer
It's been a rough few months for travel stocks, and industry leader Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN) has been no exception. After reporting third- quarter results in early November that disappointed....
Why Ignyta, Inc. Stock Is Soaring Today
Ignyta, Inc. (NASDAQ: RXDX) shareholders are getting an early Christmas present today after the cancer giant Roche (NASDAQOTH: RHHBY) decided to scoop up the company for $1.7 billion. According to....
Why 2017 Was a Year to Forget for Las Vegas Sands Corp.
2017 was a great year for the gaming industry overall, driven by a 19.5% jump in Macau's gaming revenue through the first 11 months of the year. You might think that Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS)....
3 Top Infrastructure Stocks to Buy for Trump's 2018 $1 Trillion Plan
Investor interest in infrastructure stocks zoomed after President Donald Trump proposed a $1 trillion infrastructure spending program during his presidential campaign. The excitement, which has....
Better Buy: GlaxoSmithKline plc vs. Bristol-Myers Squibb
It's been a great year for most investors, with the S&P 500 index rising close to 20% in 2017. But not every stock has performed that well. The stocks of two S&P 500 members,....
3 High-Yield Healthcare Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2018
If you put high-yield dividends and healthcare stocks together, it's a winning combination. High dividend yields are appealing for the obvious reason -- more money for you. And healthcare stocks....
Better Stock: AbbVie (ABBV) vs. Eli Lilly (LLY)
If AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) stocks were in a horse race in 2017, Lilly would have been ahead for most of the first half of the race. Over the summer, AbbVie would have pulled....
2018's 3 Biggest Catalysts for Marijuana Stocks
Forget seeing marijuana stocks go up in smoke in 2017. They've been smoking hot.According to cannabis research firm ArcView, the North American legal weed industry is expected to grow by 26% a....
5 Social Security Misunderstandings That Could Cost You
Social Security is a massive retirement plan, as most American senior citizens are receiving, or will eventually receive, Social Security benefits. However, there is much about the Social Security....
Is This Apple Inc.'s Secret New Chip Supplier?
One of the big features that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) advertises quite aggressively is a technology known as the Neural Engine. This Neural Engine, Apple says, is a processor embedded inside of....
5 Statistics About American Workers You'll Find Fascinating
If you're like most working Americans, your weekday routine is pretty much the same: You get up, go to work, come home, and prepare to do it all over again. In fact, you probably don't put much....
2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks You Don't Have to Babysit
A recent report published by PwC said that artificial intelligence (AI) could add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, and added that AI is "[T]he biggest commercial opportunity in....
If You're in Your 70s, Consider Buying These 2 High-Yield Stocks
If you're in your 70s, you've passed well into the retirement years. It's likely that a salary isn't the main source of your income anymore, with Social Security and your nest egg providing the....
6 Steps to Saving $1 Million Before You Retire
Source: Getty ImagesNot surprisingly, the most common retirement savings goal among Americans is $1 million. Unfortunately, many people who want to retire as millionaires have no idea how to get....
Your Guide to Capital Gains Taxes in 2018
Congress recently passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, so it appears that sweeping tax changes are set to go into effect in 2018. While the bill makes a number of changes to our individual tax code,....
Can You Name Apple's 6 Biggest Acquisitions
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) apparently has money burning a hole in its pocket because it's been on a spending spree over the past week, dropping an estimated $400 million on music recognition service....
Meet Verge: A Little-Known Cryptocurrency That's Risen As Much As 861,000% This Year
The year isn't over yet, but I feel it fair to say that 2017 absolutely belonged to cryptocurrencies.The stock market, traditionally the greatest long-term creator of wealth, has nicely surpassed....
Will This One Night Totally Bust Your Budget?
Countless Americans will go into the new year pledging to spend less money. But what many don't realize is they're basically throwing their hard-earned cash away to celebrate what's often hailed....
If I Could Only Buy 1 Healthcare Stock in January, It Would Be This One
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) is the one healthcare stock I'd add to my portfolio in January. Why? The company's turning the corner back toward growth, its R&D team is delivering important wins, its....
The Worst Mistake Bitcoin Investors Can Make Right Now
Some experts say bitcoin will reach $1 million by 2020. Others have gone so far as to call the digital currency a fraud. Whether you're in the optimistic group, the pessimistic group, or somewhere....
Christmas Is Coming and Many Americans Aren't Ready
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and a lot of people don't have all their gifts under the tree. More than half of adults in the United States expected to have completed their shopping....
Will Annual Performance Reviews Soon Be a Thing of the Past?
It's the one meeting countless employees inevitably come to dread each year: the annual performance review. Also known as an employee assessment, the purpose of the annual performance review is to....
What to Expect If This Big Marijuana Stock Deal Goes Up in Smoke
Hostile takeovers haven't been part of the discussion about marijuana stocks. Until now.When Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQOTH: ACBFF) submitted an acquisition proposal to CanniMed Therapeutics'....
In Your 60s? 3 Stocks You Should Consider Buying
A new year is just around the corner, filled with opportunities and challenges. For many people in their 60s, an even bigger change is just around the corner: retirement. And it's also filled with....
The Best ETFs for 2018
Exchange-traded funds have made it easier than ever for people to invest, and their low costs enable investors to tailor the market exposure they want in their portfolios without losing too much....