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3 Stocks to Help Millennials Reach Their Goals
Millennials are just like every other generation: They eventually want to retire. And just like everyone else, they'll need focus, discipline, and savvy stock-picking to meet that goal. For....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
Shopify Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
One of this year's biggest winners is under attack, and Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) will have the perfect opportunity to justify its year-to-date gains, and debunk the accusations that have roughed up....
Strong Growth and Weak Guidance for Fortinet
Cybersecurity company Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) reported its third-quarter results after the market closed on Oct. 26. Both revenue and profits surged, driven by strong double-digit growth in....
3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes
It's a cold, hard truth that stock market crashes happen. And while true long-term investors shouldn't pay market movements any heed, the fact of the matter is, even the most tough-minded investor....
Did the Equifax Hack Expose You to Tax Fraud?
If you were among the millions of Americans whose information was stolen in the Equifax data breach, you'll need to protect yourself come tax time next year. Tax return fraud is a perennial....
Why Twitter's Little Bird and Buffalo Wild Wings Both Took Flight
In this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and David Kretzmann of Motley Fool Rule Breakers and SuperNova consider three unusually good earnings results. Beleaguered social-media giant....
Only 1 Big-Bank Stock Reported Lower Revenue Last Quarter
All things considered, the third quarter was good to the bank industry, with revenue and earnings climbing at most of the nation's biggest banks in the three months ended Sept. 30. But there was....
Which Bank Stocks Are Good Buys Now?
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss bank stocks. The banking industry has been one of the market's top performers over the past year....