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3 Stocks to Buy if the Bull Market Fizzles
You know it's coming. Sooner or later, the current long-in-the-tooth bull market will end -- probably in tandem with an economic downturn. What will you do when it happens? For some, the answer is to
Disney's D23 Gives Star Wars Fans a New Hope
Since buying Lucasfilm in 2012, Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) has not only restored the luster of the Star Wars franchise, but it has also grown the fan base.The company has released two well-received films
3 Things Cirrus Logic Management Wants You to Know
Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS) develops hardware and software for audio and voice signal processing. And while the details of what these products do can get pretty complicated, the company's business
How Safe Is Chevron's Dividend?
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, and it has grown substantially over the course of its long history. All energy companies are susceptible to the ups and
3 Small Biotech Stocks Being Run by Proven Winners
Great leaders are important in any industry, but perhaps they're even more valuable in biotech, where any number of clinical-stage and regulatory obstacles can derail drug research and send share
IBM's New Mainframe Is a Security Powerhouse
While the term "mainframe" may conjure images of room-sized computers cranking out calculations decades ago, International Business Machines' (NYSE: IBM) ever-evolving mainframe systems remain
1 More Potential Explanation for Intel Corporation's Core X Supply-Demand Imbalance
I recently wrote about the apparent supply-to-demand imbalance of Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) eight- and 10-core Core X processors for the high-end desktop market. In short, demand seems to be outstripping
Pfizer Is Set to Lose Its No. 1 Spot Among Drugmakers: Here's Why It Doesn't Matter
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) stands at the top of the mountain when it comes to prescription drug sales. Last year, the big pharma company made $45.9 billion from prescription drugs, well ahead of runners-up
Surprise! Lockheed Martin's "Expensive" F-35 Now Costs Less than a Boeing F/A-18
Give President Trump his due.Late last year, the then-president elect blasted Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) for charging taxpayers a "tremendous cost" for its F-35 stealth fighter jet. At the time
Can Fitbit Inc. Regain Its Mojo?
Back in Sep. 2015, I predicted that Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) would drop from the $30s back to its IPO price of $20. That happened just a few months later, but the stock subsequently dropped another 70% to
Roundtable: 1 Stock I'm Never Selling
Stocks that are worth buying and holding for exceptionally long periods of time are far less common than most investors may think. Changes in underlying market conditions, after all, can knock even
Disney World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better
There was a lot of hype and conjecture heading into Disney's (NYSE: DIS) theme-parks presentation on Saturday afternoon during its D23 fan expo. The House of Mouse found a way to exceed expectations.
3 Top Oil Stocks for July
Oil stocks may not seem like a particularly attractive area for investors because of the volatility in crude prices stemming from the glut in global supply. In fact, several investment banks are
3 Reasons Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Stock Could Rise
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) have exploded since bottoming out in early 2016, gaining an astonishing 650% since hitting its lowest point 17 months ago. Anticipation has been the main
9 Things You Didn't Know About Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). It's one of the world five largest publicly traded companies. It employs 121,000 people around the world. Its software runs on over a billion devices globally. By every
Intel Is Feeling the Heat From AMD
The latest market share numbers for the central processing unit (CPU) space put together by PassMark gave Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) investors a rude awakening. The chip giant is losing its vice-like grip
What Managed Care Organizations Are, and How Investors Can Profit From Them
Most Americans get their healthcare through a managed care organization, but nearly no one truly knows the ins and outs of the health insurance program they have. Managed care organizations are plans
The Next Oil Boom Could Be Here Sooner Than You Think
Despite the support of OPEC, crude prices remain in the doldrums again this year. While many initially expected that oil would stay in the mid-$50s, it has fallen well short of those forecasts
What to Expect From Qualcomm's Q3 Earnings
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) investors will be hoping for a turnaround when the company releases its third-quarter fiscal 2017 results on Wednesday, July 19. The stock has been down so far this year as it
Buy Rite Aid Stock Now, and Get Its Stores for Free
Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is selling over 2,100 stores to Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA), and that's got investors wondering if it will be able to survive in what's become a cutthroat industry
Another New Space Company Bites the Dust
Ever since the news broke that Boeing (NYSE: BA) had won the contract to build DARPA's new spaceplane, this was probably inevitable. But now it's also official:XCOR Aerospace is dead.Everywhere you
Better Buy: Frontier Communications Corporation vs. Sprint
Both Frontier (NASDAQ: FTR) and Sprint (NYSE: S) sit in similar positions in their respective markets.The two companies are well behind the established market leaders with little reason for anyone to
3 Behind-the-Scenes Obstacles Plaguing the Recreational Marijuana Movement
You'd honestly struggle right now to find an industry growing at a quicker, more consistent pace than legal marijuana. According to cannabis research firm ArcView, North American legal pot sales
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Your Golden Years
Let's face it: Not every stock is a good pick for you in your golden years. You don't want to be saddled with risky and volatile stocks. Instead, you need stable and steady stocks with solid business
How to Invest in the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things, or IoT, has been a hot buzzword for years now, but it's only getting started. Here are some of the best ways to connect your investing portfolio to the sizzling connected