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Why Sprint, Chicago Bridge & Iron, and Bob Evans Farms Jumped Today
Tuesday was another modestly positive day on Wall Street, as major benchmarks again generally finished with slight gains that continued their upward trend so far in 2017. A lot of attention was
3 High-Yield Stocks at Rock-Bottom Prices
The market can sometimes overlook the value of stocks that have strong earnings and great dividends, and it's usually because investors don't think the current business will grow over the long....
AT&T Is Already Trying to Take Advantage of Its Time Warner Acquisition
AT&T (NYSE: T) has struggled to hold on to its most valuable customers for a long time now. It's been almost three years since the company posted positive net additions to its postpaid phone....
3 Dividend Stocks Perfect for Retirement
Chasing yield is a risky endeavor for any investor, but more so for those seeking to use the stock to retire upon. But when you can find stocks that offer both safety and reliability -- and sport....
AT&T Counters T-Mobile and Netflix With Free HBO
AT&T (NYSE: T) recently announced that it would give free HBO subscriptions to its Unlimited Choice customers, who currently pay $60 per month for unlimited data, talk, and text capabilities.....
Better Buy: Infinera Corporation vs. Ciena Corporation
Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) and Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) were both market laggards this year, with the former staying nearly flat and the latter dropping almost 10%. Both optical transport solution....
3 High-Yield Stocks Still Worth Buying
High yields on a stock can often be a warning sign for investors, indicating the market doesn't think the high payout will last long. But the market can sometimes assign too much risk to....
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
Now, that's a little better.After a few sluggish weeks with only the occasional dividend raise, the market started to wake up last week with a slightly higher number of increases. We're still some....
Why I Hate Frontier Communications Corp.
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) made a huge bet at exactly the wrong time and now it has little hope for a turnaround.In April 2016, the cable, internet, and telephone company spent $10.54....
Analysts Are Expecting Cord Cutting to Be Terrible for Frontier Communications -- Here's Why They're Right
The entire pay television industry has been shrinking.Cord cutting, the concept where people drop their cable or satellite subscription in favor of using streaming services, has increased in every....
3 High Yield Stocks to Own for the 21st Century
Owning long-lasting dividends can be a great way to both generate cash and beat the market. What I think is amazing is that companies who can spit off growing levels of cash will literally give....
Better Buy: Philip Morris International Inc vs. Verizon
Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) are usually considered slow-growth income plays for conservative investors. PMI is the second largest publicly traded tobacco company....
3 Top Stocks for Retirees
When you're retired, your investing goals change. Growth is still good, but it isn't nearly as important as steady and reliable income. But what stocks should you choose to provide that steady and....
T-Mobile's Latest Un-Carrier Move: Free Netflix
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has been teasing yet another Un-carrier initiative over the past week, and it just made the official announcement. Starting on Sept. 12 (which just so happens to be the....
Better Buy: AT&T Inc. vs T-Mobile
The U.S. telecom industry is facing intense competition. The biggest culprit in the fierce landscape is T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), which has taken steps to undermine the status quo of the wireless....
Why Frontier Communications Corp. Shares Lost 12% in August
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) has delivered nothing but bad news since it spent $10.54 billion buying Verizon's former business in California, Texas, and Florida (CTF) in April 2016. That....
Activist Investor Increases His Bet on This High-Yield Stock
One special situation to watch is CenturyLink's (NYSE: CTL) upcoming merger with Level 3 Communications (NYSE: LVLT). As I've previously written, the merger could transform the fortunes of both....
5 Low-Risk, Big-Dividend Internet of Things Stocks to Buy
There's no shortage of promising pure-play Internet of Things (IoT) stocks -- some of which will live up to their potential, and others that are bound to leave shareholders high and dry. That's....
3 High-Yield Stocks on Sale
Owning companies with durable businesses that pay high dividends can be a great way for investors to make money in the market long term. And sometimes there are great values among high-yield....
3 International Stocks for Retirees
It's important to stick with what you know when it comes to investing. U.S retirees buying only U.S. stocks makes sense with that in mind. However, a whole world of international stocks awaits....
Why Verizon Investors Should Be Wary of Pricing Pressure
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has held up well in the face of intense competition from T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Sprint (NYSE: S).In its most recent quarter, the wireless giant saw its adjusted earnings....
Can Verizon's Network Handle Unlimited Data?
After blowing away expectations with its second-quarter earnings report, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) showed the strength of its brand and network are still well intact. Given the option between unlimited....
Ask a Fool: What Are Some Great Stocks for My IRA?
The main idea with IRA investing is that you want stocks that will grow steadily over the years, so you can take advantage of the tax-free compounding power of retirement accounts. Stocks with a....
Splunk Has Exceeded Guidance for 11 Straight Quarters
Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK) released impressive fiscal second-quarter 2018 results on Aug. 24 after the market closed, highlighting hundreds of new customers across various disparate industries.....
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Conservative Investors
High-yield dividend stocks tend to be particularly risky types of investing vehicles that aren't well-suited for conservative individuals. Even so, there are a handful of rare gems that do, in....