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This Crazy Apple Inc. iPhone 9 Rumor Finally Makes Sense
A little while back, an interesting rumor surfaced about Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) next-next iPhone series, which will I'll refer to as the iPhone 9.The rumor, published by The Bell and reported on
The Personal Saving Rate Just Hit an 8-Month High, but That's Nothing to Be Proud Of
Would you consider yourself a good saver? Chances are the answer is "no," and if isn't, I'd have to question whether you're being truthful.According to recently released data from the St. Louis
5 Ways to Stand Out to Employers
Unless you work for an early stage start-up or happen to hold a high-level position, you might struggle to get management to take note of your talents and accomplishments. But the more you stand out
If I Make $40,000, How Much Will Social Security Pay Me?
Social Security is designed to help retirees replace a portion their work income, and the lower your average salary has been during your career, the greater the percentage of your salary Social
10 TV Shows That Cost Advertisers the Most Money in 2016
People watching TV as it airs is more valuable to advertisers. Image source: Getty Images.While the television industry has fractured and many networks shows no longer command the audiences that were
3 Dividend ETFs to Keep You Invested After Retirement
Congratulations, my friend. You've made it. After many years of hard work, you've achieved your financial independence.And now, you'd like to keep it.Fortunately, retirement investing doesn't have to
Who Are Expedia's Major Shareholders?
Since its founding over 20 years ago, Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) has been a top name in the online travel-agency (OTA) space. Today, the company is one of the two big entities in the segment next to
6 Ways Social Security Has Changed Over Time
Ever since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act back in 1935, millions of Americans have been benefiting from one of the most crucial programs our country has ever
What Does Amazon Want With Costco's Kirkland Signature Private Label?
The "Kirkland Signature" private label brand is one of Costco's (NASDAQ: COST) great success stories -- and with $30 billion in sales, a key driver of the business.In this segment from Industry Focus:
3 Stocks That Pay You to Own Them
Dividends are one of the nicest perks of owning stocks. Of course, not all publicly traded companies pay them. Further, not all companies that pay dividends are worthy long-term investments in the
Is Your Annual Bonus a Blessing or a Curse?
Though not everyone enjoys the wonder that is the year-end bonus, for many workers it's the most glorious time of the year. In a 2014 study, 80% of employers claimed to offer workers some sort of
Highlights From Skechers’ Q2 2017 Earnings Report
Shares of shoe maker Skechers (NYSE: SKX) have been rallying this year as the company rebounds from a sales slump in 2015 and 2016. With expectations running high, the company delivered on its sales
Beyond the Social Network: Facebook Wants to Disrupt These 3 Industries
Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB) core business is thriving, with strong engagement for the company's namesake social network and its Instagram subsidiary driving impressive top- and bottom-line growth. Here's
How to Tell If You're Ready to Retire
Though many workers look forward to retirement and the change of pace it typically brings about, deciding when to pull the trigger can be quite the stressful endeavor. Not only does retirement have
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks were mixed last week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) ticking lower as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained ground. Both indexes remained close to all time highs, up
3 Stocks That Amazon Can't Stop
There's no stock that makes the market shudder like Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN). Every time the e-commerce giant enters a new sector, rival stocks plunge. We've seen this phenomenon three times in a
3 Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now
The stock market has marched almost unceasingly higher since bottoming out in 2009, driving the S&P 500's price-to-earnings ratio well above its long-term average. Finding truly cheap stocks has
Is Emirates About to Order the Boeing 787 Dreamliner?
In the past few years, there has been periodic speculation about Emirates potentially ordering the Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner to complement its fleet of larger widebodies.Last week, several news
Marijuana Stock Investors, Take Note: The Weed Industry Could Create 283,422 Jobs by 2020
Investors are always on the lookout for fast-growing industries, which means there's no surprise why marijuana stocks have been such strong performers over the past year. Far more pot stocks than not
What Will Happen to Qualcomm's Licensing Business?
Shares of Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) fell 5% on July 20 after the mobile chipmaker reported big top and bottom line declines. Revenue fell 12% annually to $5.3 billion, narrowly beating estimates by $40
Warren Buffett's Best and Worst Stocks of 2017 So Far
Legendary investor Warren Buffett has led Berkshire Hathaway to whipping the market since he bought the company in 1965. Given his stock-picking acumen, a cottage industry has been built on following
Gold Stocks For a Falling Dollar
Like many commodities, gold is priced in dollars. So a falling dollar generally means that gold prices will head higher, since more dollars will be required to buy the same ounce of gold. In that
These 3 Stocks Have Quadrupled Since 2014
The bull market in stocks has lifted account balances for millions of investors, but many have missed out on the strongest performers in the market. Over the past three years, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA)
3 Stocks You Don't Have to Babysit
If you choose the right stocks, you can sit back and let the companies do all the work while you pay more attention to other things like living your life. But you have to be picky -- selecting stocks
Can Netflix Keep Going After Last Week's 17% Pop?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is having another odd year -- and that's a good thing. Shares of the dot-com darling that was the S&P 500's biggest gainer in 2013 and again in 2015 is rolling in 2017. The