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Should You Claim Social Security at 64?
There are many debates over what constitutes the best age to file for Social Security. Now when we think about taking benefits, we're generally looking at an eight-year window beginning at age 62....
GoPro's HERO6 Launches on Time. Why Investors Should Care
High-end action-camera company GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) has had a difficult couple of years with declining revenue, a glut of inventory on retail shelves, and a sloppy product transition to the HERO5.....
One-Third of Americans Fear They'll Never Repay Their Student Loans
If you've been following the news, you're no doubt aware that the country is deep in the throes of a student debt crisis. Americans collectively owe upward of $1.4 trillion in loans, many of which....
How Universal Display Corporation Is Stacking the Deck Against the Competition
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. If you can beat them, however, make sure they know it, and then convert them to customers.That's basically become the growth strategy for Universal Display....
Why I Will Never Buy Palo Alto Networks Stock
Granted, "never" is a very long time, but Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) is so far away from meeting, let alone exceeding, the criteria of a fundamentals-focused investor such as myself I can't....
3 Creepy Investment Scams
There aren't many things creepier than an investment that starts out sounding safe and full of opportunity, but ends up leaving the investor in a state of financial shock.Sadly, that's what....
Even Good News Is Bad News for MoviePass Stock
MoviePass is a hit, but it's not been enough to save the shares of majority stakeholder Helios and Matheson (NASDAQ: HMNY) these days. Helios and Matheson took another big hit last week, and that....
How to Avoid Having Social Media Ruin Your Career
Post the wrong thing on social media and you can lose your job. It may seem unfair, but some companies view their employees as an extension of their brand, and you don't have to do something....
Hawaiian Holdings Stock Craters Again on the Latest Southwest Airlines News
Last December, shares of Hawaiian Holdings (NASDAQ: HA) hit an all-time high above $60, up from less than $6 as recently as 2013.Since then, the Hawaiian Airlines parent has delivered a string of....
This Could Be a Game-Changer for Oil Stocks
There has been a notable strategy shift within the oil patch over the past several months. Several leading producers have adjusted their message to investors from how fast they can grow production....
Don't Be a Bitcoin Tax Evader
As bitcoin adoption climbs, the IRS has gotten more and more serious about tracking down bitcoin tax evaders. The agency even filed a lawsuit earlier this year against Coinbase, demanding that the....
Can Twitter Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 21% Pop?
Shares of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) hit 52-week highs on Friday, despite posting another quarterly deficit on a reported basis and year-over-year decline in revenue. However, the social media giant's....
Nike Just Poured Gasoline on the Retail Bonfire
It's already been a terrible year for traditional retailers.Thus far, the industry has announced plans to close 6,700 stores this year, more than any other year on record, and there's still two....
3 Biotech Stocks That Turned $1,000 Into More Than $5,000 This Year
It's been a banner year for anyone who started 2017 holding shares of AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVEO), XOMA Corporation (NASDAQ: XOMA), or Dynavax Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:....
Support for Legalizing Marijuana Hits Another Record High, National Survey Shows
Few, if any, industries are growing as quickly as legal marijuana. According to Marijuana Business Daily's 2017 report, "Marijuana Business Factbook 2017," legal U.S. weed sales are expected to....
Philip Morris Bets on Heated Tobacco to Keep Things Rolling
Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) released results from its third quarter of 2017 to mixed reviews. While the stock is up double digits on the year, headwinds for the business put a pause on....
Hurricanes Affect Dunkin' Brands' Group Comps, Store Openings
Dunkin' Brands Group (NASDAQ: DNKN) reported third-quarter results on Oct. 26. The owner of the Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins chains was forced to close restaurants in Texas, Florida, and....
How Much Money Will You Spend on Halloween This Year?
You can't help associating October with certain things that make this time of the year special. From pumpkin lattes to changing leaves, there's nothing like experiencing the fall season in the....
1 Big Reason to Buy Analog Devices
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to take off remarkably in the future. Last year, EV sales crossed the 2 million mark, accounting for just a fraction of the 88.1 million units in....
Is an Interest-Only Mortgage Ever a Good Idea?
Survivors of the Great Recession may remember that interest-only mortgages were a major factor in causing the housing crash and the ensuing economic train wreck. Yet in the last few years, these....
5 Things You Need to Know From Gilead Sciences' Q3 Update
You could probably fit the number of people surprised by Gilead Sciences' (NASDAQ: GILD) third-quarter results inside a phone booth -- if you could even find one. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) drug....
15 Top Questions About Social Security, Answered
Social Security is, for millions of Americans, a vital financial lifeline. Data from the Social Security Administration shows that a majority of seniors will lean on this program to generate at....
4 Highlights From Yum China's 2017 Investor Day
It's been one year since Yum China (NYSE: YUMC) was spun off from parent Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), and the exclusive licensee of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in mainland China is up over 50% since....
2 Cheap Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Right Now
Income-seeking investors often face a dilemma when deciding which dividend stocks to buy. Because of the current low-interest-rate environment and red-hot stock market, they usually need to pay up....
The Real Reason You Should Still -- Despite the Drop -- Stay Away from Chipotle Stock
I was a shareholder of Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) for a long time. Who wouldn't love backing a company with a mission to provide "food with integrity?"Anyone who walked into a location knew the company....