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3 Stocks That Could Be Life-Changers
As the saying goes, "If there's no risk, there's no reward." No investment is without risk, but stocks that have life-changing potential tend to come with higher risks than your average investment. Of
How Risky Is Shopify Inc. (U.S.) Stock?
The story is pretty amazing: Snowboarder tries to start his own snowboard company; when he tries to build an e-commerce presence, there are no options he likes, so he makes his own; over time, that
JetBlue Airways Corporation Earnings: A Comeback Has Begun
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) started 2017 in disappointing fashion, as earnings plunged by 59% in the first quarter. However, management remained optimistic that results would improve in short
Switching Jobs? Here's What to Do With Your 401(k)
Whether you're jumping ship for a higher salary or a better title, it's not unusual to switch jobs at several points throughout your career. But while adjusting to a new job is a process in its own
These Are America's Best-Liked Social Media Sites
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) may have the most users, the most revenue, and the most influence over the American public in the social media space, but it's not America's best-liked site. In fact, the social
3 Things This Struggling Apple Inc. Supplier Wants You to Know
Back in April, longtime Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) supplier Imagination Technologies (NASDAQOTH: IGNMF) disclosed to investors that Apple -- Imagination's largest customer, by far -- that it would no longer
Why Residential Solar Stocks May Have a Rough Quarter
Residential solar stocks have been on a massive run higher in 2017 as the market became more bullish on solar stocks in general. Vivint Solar (NYSE: VSLR) has more than doubled, Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN)
Bank of America Is Now More Efficient Than Wells Fargo
There are few banks in the United States as consistently efficient through the years as Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC). But this reputation is now taking a hit.Wells Fargo's second-quarter efficiency ratio
Disney World's Top Rival Sets Its Sights on 2019
Change is coming to Disney's (NYSE: DIS) biggest rival in Central Florida. Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) Universal Orlando revealed on Monday that it will be adding a new family-friendly ride to its
Starbucks Corporation Earnings: What to Watch
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is set to post its quarterly results after the market closes on Thursday, July 27. The stock is trailing the market so far in 2017 as weak traffic trends have knocked the
With Little Fanfare, This 3D Printing Stock Has Gained Over 100% in a Year
3D printing stocks in general are having a good 2017 after getting clobbered for several years. But one stock in the group stands out above the rest for its superior one-year performance: Materialise
2 Things Intel Corporation Management Has Said That Aged Badly
Followers of my columns know that I think Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is in desperate need of a leadership change, particularly at the top of the organization. The company's execution in trying to enter new
The Recovery in Core Laboratories N.V.'s Results Accelerated in the Second Quarter
The recovery in Core Laboratories' (NYSE: CLB) financial results continued gaining momentum during the second quarter, with revenue and earnings both climbing by double digits. But the overall results
Alaska Airlines Could Be Ready to Go All-Boeing Again
Late last year, Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) completed its acquisition of West Coast rival Virgin America. From a strategic perspective, the deal made sense because it catapulted the combined company into a
Losing Sleep Over Your Portfolio? Consider These 3 Stocks
For some, it's a lumpy mattress that causes tossing and turning through the night. Others, however, suffer from sleepless nights because of their portfolios. There are a variety of reasons your
3 Reasons Canadian Solar Inc. Stock Could Fall
Everything is looking up for Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) at the moment. Solar panel prices are reportedly on the rise and a surge in Chinese solar demand could lead to a rebound in the future.
How American Express Company Makes Most of Its Money
Credit card giant American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) is unique in the sense that it makes money from both the credit card side of the business, which includes things like interest income and annual
What to Look For When Amazon.com, Inc. Reports Earnings
E-commerce giant Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is gearing up for another quarterly report after the closing bell on Thursday. This time, the report will cover results from the second quarter of fiscal
Alphabet, Inc. Is Doing Just "Fine"
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) announced exceptional second-quarter 2017 results on Monday after the market closed, demonstrating solid profitability even after accounting for a
After Disappointing Earnings, Is Danaher Corporation Still Worth Investing In?
Danaher Corporation's (NYSE: DHR) second-quarter results were almost an investing trivia question: Which company beat earnings expectations and raised full-year guidance, but still managed to
2 Apple Inc. Supplier Stocks to Watch
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to report its financial results on Aug. 1. Since Apple's business is highly dependent on the sales performance of the iPhone, and given the persistent (and credible)
Here's Why the Best Is Yet to Come for Costco Wholesale Corporation
During the so-called Retail Apocalypse, Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has quietly continued to advance its business.The warehouse club has not been negatively affected by the growth of digital retailers, In
3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Bear Markets
If you're looking to outsmart bears the next time they come knocking, you might want to consider adding PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP), Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD), and Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL) to your
Forget Kinder Morgan, Inc.: Here Are 2 Better Dividend Stocks
Investing is about the future, but you can't forget the past when you're looking at a company -- especially when you are a dividend stock investor. Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE: KMI) is the perfect example
Ignore the Price, Remember the Dividends: Why Dividends Are The Key to Building Wealth
Published on July 25th, 2017
This is a guest contribution by Nick from Of Dollars and Data
This week I want to discuss why dividends are important for building wealth and why focusing solely on
