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Trouble for Weibo as China Tightens Censorship Rules
Shares of Weibo (NASDAQ: WB) rallied nearly 140% this year, but the company now faces major headwinds as Chinese regulators tighten their control over the country's top social networking....
Amazon Attacks GrubHub and Etsy Again
Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) constant expansion of its e-commerce ecosystem into adjacent markets often wreaks havoc on smaller players. We already saw this earlier this year when its acquisition of....
2 Acquisitions That Could Pay Off Big for Intel Corp.
Chipmaker Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has a mixed track record when it comes to making acquisitions. In the past, it has spent billions on companies with dubious strategic benefit to the company, which....
Has Paycom Software's Growth Just Begun?
My investing thesis for Paycom Software (NYSE: PAYC) is pretty simple. This provider of payroll and workforce management software has a long runway for growth ahead. Its products are highly valued....
AptarGroup Squeezes Out Modest Growth
AptarGroup Inc. (NYSE: ATR) released better-than-expected third-quarter 2017 results on Thursday after the market closed, detailing strong demand across its portfolio of products led by the....
Should I Close Unused Credit Cards?
You're flipping through your wallet when you come across a credit card you've had forever, but also haven't used in ages. Rather than allow that card to occupy valuable real estate in your....
Nearly Half of All Americans Worry About This If Marijuana Is Legalized
The marijuana industry is growing like wildfire, at least according to data from cannabis research firm ArcView. Sales of legal weed in the North American market grew by 34% to $6.9 billion last....
Why Power Inverters Are the Key to the Solar Industry
Solar energy is taking the world by storm, and that's created an opportunity that could be worth trillions of dollars to investors. But with panel prices plunging and fierce competition among....
The E-Commerce Stock Everyone's Ignoring
E-commerce stocks are hot these days, and it's easy to see why.The online retail sector has grown by about 15% annually for the last several years, but still makes up less than 10% of total retail....
3 Hedge-Fund Stocks to Buy and Forget About
Investment ideas are everywhere these days. But one of the best places to search for quality investment ideas is the ownership filings made by hedge funds. These organizations exist for one reason....
Mark Mills on the Future Of Oil
The news focuses on the new -- new industries, new technologies, new energies. But has the world really moved as far away from old energy and manufacturing as the news and market caps might lead....
Cypress Continues to Outgrow the Semiconductor Industry
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: CY) announced third-quarter 2017 results on Thursday after the market closed, showcasing its ability to continue effectively targeting the....
How to Invest in Energy
The energy industry is breathtakingly large. To try putting its size into perspective, consider that last year oil companies around the world produced 96 million barrels of crude per day, which at....
3 High-Yield Dividend Aristocrat Stocks
If dividend stocks were like golf, there would be an elite group of stocks with green jackets like golfing greats who win the Masters tournament get to wear. This group of winners is called the....
3 High-Yield Utility Stocks
Perhaps one of the most dependable portions of the stock market to find high-yielding dividend stocks is in the utility industry. The regulated nature of their business means that their revenue....
Boeing Has a Secret Weapon for Competing With the Airbus A321
When Boeing (NYSE: BA) launched the 737 MAX 10 earlier this year, many aerospace pundits panned it as a poor man's Airbus (NASDAQOTH: EADSY) A321. Nevertheless, the 737 MAX 10 won hundreds of....
How Meritage Homes Corp. Is Improving 1 Metric, and It's Driving Profits Up
An important number for homebuilders is average home sales price, or ASP. One might think this number should go up over time. But when Meritage Homes Corp. (NYSE: MTH) reported third-quarter....
2 High Yield Stocks to Add to Your Social Security Income
Social Security is a vital piece of the retirement puzzle, but not the only piece. If you are looking for safe and reliable dividend payers that can supplement the monthly checks you get from....
IBM Has Spent $3.6 Billion on Buy Backs This Year. Should Investors Be Happy?
Some investors don't like the notion of companies buying back their own stock, regardless of the circumstances, whereas others love the concept. I've always taken a middle of the road stance on....
Mindbody's Earnings Sprint by Expectations; Company Ups Guidance
Mindbody (NASDAQ: MB) reported healthy third-quarter 2017 results after the market closed on Thursday. The provider of an online platform for wellness service providers posted revenue growth of....
Why Tesla Isn't Your Average Tech Company
Investors and analysts often conflate Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) position in the auto and energy industries with Silicon Valley's position as a disruptive force in business. It's easy to talk about....
2 Zombie Stocks Coming Back from the Dead
Buying beaten-down stocks may take more gumption than the average investing method, but when you hit you can hit big.Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN) languished for several years after the dot-com....
Climate Change Is Coming: How to Prepare Your Portfolio
The topic of climate change has become extremely politicized, despite the data clearly pointing to rising air and water temperatures and increased severe storm activity. As investors, something....
How CVS Health Can Beat Amazon.com
The Wall Street Journal reports that CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) -- the second largest pharmacy retailer and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) -- is offering more than $200 per share to acquire Aetna....
Wal-Mart and Google Form Anti-Amazon Alliance
The world of retail is undergoing a paradigm shift, and while it can't all be blamed on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), the online juggernaut has certainly played a part. The company has changed....