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Comcast Won't Catch Up to Disney World Now
These are exciting times in the theme-park industry, and things are red hot in Central Florida, where six of the world's 10 most visited theme parks reside. Disney's (NYSE: DIS) been the market
4 Tech Stocks Everyone Is Talking About
Investors can easily be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of headlines about stocks every day. But some popular stories usually float to the top and deserve some extra attention. Let's discuss four
Netflix Has A Problem That No One Is Talking About
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) began an aggressive international expansion in 2011, and it's been a massive, albeit expensive, success so far. The company now has over 52 million international subscribers
Here's How to Find the Best Dividend Stocks
Finding great income stocks would be easy if the only metric that mattered was yield. If that was true, then an investor would simply screen for the highest-yielding stocks they could find and buy
Better Buy: Amazon.com, Inc. vs. NVIDIA
It may seem odd to compare Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA). The two aren't competitors and don't share many business pursuits. Amazon is, of course, THE giant of the e-commerce
The 3 Best Dividend Stocks in the Smart Home Industry
The smart home market -- which includes automated lights, thermostats, security cameras, TVs, appliances, and other gadgets -- could grow from $24.1 billion in 2016 to $53.5 billion in 2022, according
Did Japan's Casino Dreams Just Vanish?
Analysts are still debating the finer points of what Japan's nascent casino gambling market will look like, but the discussion may be a moot point. After the country's national elections earlier this
These Companies Could Win Big at the Emmys
It's that time of year again in Hollywood. Nominations for TV's Emmys, arguably visual entertainment's second most important prize next to moviedom's Oscars, were handed down last week.The nominees
Can 20 Billion Barrels of Oil Ignite Growth for These 4 Oil Stocks?
Everything is bigger in Texas. That was the message sent by the U.S. Geological Survey late last year when it announced that the Wolfcamp Shale Formation in West Texas' Permian Basin holds an
Forget Square, Inc.: These 4 Stocks Doubled Last Year
Shares of Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) have been on fire, having gained a mind-blowing 170% over the last 12 months. The combination of payments processing and additional services has been a huge draw for
Why This Dividend Stock Could Be a Gold Mine for Income Investors
There are an estimated 80 million Amazon Prime members in the United States. I'm one. Chances are you or someone in your household are part of the tribe as well. And if you're anything like me, then
Why Walt Disney Is the Best Buy in Entertainment
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) can leverage a hit property as well as any company on the planet.Whether it's a blockbuster movie like Frozen or an established film universe like Star Wars, the company
6 Biggest Headwinds Facing Women on the Road to Retirement (and What to Do About Them Before You Retire)
Women face a lot of unique hurdles when it comes to planning for their retirement, and understanding and managing them accordingly can make all the difference between a comfortable retirement and
3D Printing Start-Up Desktop Metal Raises $115 Million From Backers Including Google and GE
Metal 3D printing start-up Desktop Metal announced earlier this week that it raised $115 million in a Series D funding round, which included "significant new investments" from Alphabet's and General
3 Dividend Stocks I'd Buy Right Now
Not every investment opportunity has to be accompanied by a flashy and recognizable name. In fact, when it comes to income investing, sometimes the best dividend stocks to buy are boring businesses
This Week in Solar
Earnings season starts next week in the solar industry, with First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) kicking things off on Thursday. There are beginning to be some positive signs for the industry, and First Solar
PayPal Now On Apple: What Investors Should Know
Earlier this month, PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced that PayPal could now be used as a method of payment for purchases made within Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) App Store, iTunes, or Apple
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
When it comes to buying stocks that you want to hold for a duration perhaps beyond your own lifetime, the best bet is to not overthink things, and buy companies with simple businesses and established
Finally, Facebook Is Ready to Monetize WhatsApp
It's about time that Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) starting taking WhatsApp monetization more seriously. It's long overdue, even by Facebook's own standards. When Facebook acquired WhatsApp in 2014, the
Microsoft Beat on Earnings Because Its Phone Business Is Finally Dead
Overall, Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) earnings report last night was pretty solid, beating consensus estimates for both top- and bottom-line results. Office 365 consumer subscribers climbed to 27
3 Reasons Hampton Creek Wants to Start Selling Animal-Free Meat in 2018
It hasn't been a completely smooth ride for Silicon Valley unicorn Hampton Creek, which has been embroiled in several controversies concerning its plant-based, vegan mayonnaise brand, Just Mayo. But
NVIDA vs. AMD: Which Is the Better AI Stock?
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) have been rivals in the graphics processor space for quite some time. Right now, NVIDIA holds more than 70% of discrete desktop GPU
2 Growth Opportunities for This Top Apple Inc. Supplier
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) is believed to be the sole supplier of the A10 Fusion chips that power Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) current iPhone 7 series smartphones. In addition
Why American Express' Earnings Dropped in the Second Quarter
If you only look at the bottom line of American Express' (NYSE: AXP) second-quarter performance, you'd be excused for thinking that the results were dreadful. But if you dig further into the reasons
eBay, Inc. Offers a Decent Quarter
eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) announced strong second-quarter 2017 results on Thursday evening, including an encouraging acceleration from its core marketplace business and broad-based growth in active