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Analyst Picks: 3 Gaming Stocks to Buy
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Why General Mills Inc. Stock Was Sliding Today
Shares of General Mills Inc. (NYSE: GIS) got crunched Wednesday morning after the Cheerios maker turned in another underwhelming earnings report. Sales in its yogurt division, which includes the....
DOW DAX vor den Wahlen
Ja einen Crash vor den Wahlen kann man wohl abschreiben. Es tut mir Leid, wenn jemand auf das Gesabbel der Medien hereingefallen ist. Im Gegenteil, der DOW sieht jeden Tag neue Hochs wieso man da
Better Buy: ConocoPhillips vs. BP
U.S. oil giant ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past year, jettisoning a slew of assets, which has given it the cash to pay down debt and repurchase....
Why Are Cancer Drugs So Expensive?
All drugs are costly to produce, but cancer drugs are notoriously expensive to push through to market, and every year, treatments get more and more expensive. In this clip from Industry Focus:....
3 Reasons I'm Not Buying an iPhone X (or iPhone 8)
I get it. Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) new iPhone X is loaded with enough new technology to justify a higher price tag. As CEO Tim Cook recently said, the $999 iPhone X is a "value price" relative to....
Don't Worry About the Critics or the Television Academy -- Netflix Originals Are Still Great
Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale won big at the Emmy Awards on Sunday night, bringing home four trophies including one for outstanding drama series. It marks the first time an internet-based television....
Don't Expect T-Mobile to Pay a Dividend Anytime Soon
Some of the big attractions for investors in the telecom industry are hefty dividend yields. Market leaders Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) offer dividend yields over 5%.Meanwhile, the....
Lukewarm Ionic Reviews Knock Fitbit Down a Notch
Share of Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) fell 5% yesterday after reviews of its forthcoming Ionic smartwatch started to hit the web. The company has a lot riding on its new device, as consumer preferences in....
Konsumschulden sind schlechte Schulden, oder?
Konsumschulden sind schlechte Schulden – grundsätzlich. Manchmal geht es jedoch nicht ohne eine kleine und kurzfristige Überbrückung. In diesem Fall sollte man auf die Kosten achten und die....
Here's Why the Worst Is Yet to Come for Verizon
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has an identity problem.The company, which built its brand on having the best wireless network, no longer has a clear claim to that. It still tops one of the two widely accepted....
What Ever Happened to Popeyes Stock?
Many fast-food chains have loyal customer bases, but few can match the dedication that Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has inspired among its frequent patrons. The chicken and Cajun-themed chain has....
Utilities Are Creating the Conditions for Their Own Demise
Utilities in the U.S. are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the future of energy. The rapidly falling cost of wind and solar energy have created a condition where wholesale power....
Why I Think Kinder Morgan Shareholders Will Win in the End
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) unveiled a few surprises when it reported second-quarter results back on July 19. Not only did the pipeline giant declare a $0.125 quarterly dividend, but said that it....
3 Stocks That Put Coca-Cola's Returns to Shame
Warren Buffett famously invested in soda giant Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) in 1988, buying in right before the stock began an epic run. Over the past 30 years, shares of Coca-Cola have gained about....
With Its Amazon Deal, Kohl's Is Playing With Fire
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is no friend to brick-and-mortar retailers. The e-commerce giant's breakneck growth and speedy delivery has put dozens of traditional retailers out of business and is....
How Safe Is HCP and Its Dividend?
Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are well known for their above-average dividend yields, but they aren't always safe. Healthcare REIT HCP (NYSE: HCP) currently pays a 5% dividend yield,....
Here's Why the Best Is Yet to Come for BofI Holding
Banking is one of the most important and necessary industries there is. It has also proved to be a treacherous place to invest. Banks are highly leveraged and have nearly direct exposure to the....
Is Splunk Stock a Buy?
It has been an up-and-down ride the last few years for owners of Splunk (NASDAQ: SPLK), but the company had another solid quarter, reported Aug. 24, and the stock is back on the rise. And while....
3 Dividend Stocks That Should Pay You the Rest of Your Life
When it comes to deciding what dividend stocks to own in long-haul portfolios, a company's quality and consistency are more important than a sky-high dividend yield that can portend trouble....
Why Data Will Decide Which Companies Are Here in 100 Years
One thing investors look for when they buy a stock is whether the company in question has an effective economic moat. This refers to the ability of a company to maintain its competitive advantage,....
3 Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now
The S&P 500 is within spitting distance of its all-time high, but that doesn't mean every stock is overpriced. In fact, we asked a team of investors to highlight a stock that they think is....
Himax and Qualcomm Team Up to Tap the 3D Sensing Opportunity
There's been a lot of hype about Himax Technologies' (NASDAQ: HIMX) expertise in 3D sensing, which is used to power augmented reality (AR) applications. The chipmaker claims that it is getting a....
FedEx Corporation: Q1 Earnings Plunge After a Cyberattack
Three months ago, package delivery giant FedEx (NYSE: FDX) posted excellent fourth-quarter results, soaring well past analysts' expectations. At the time, FedEx's management was very optimistic....
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: A Primer for Investors
Keeping up with technology trends can be exhausting and confusing. Many times, the terms used to describe technology investing opportunities aren't always defined and can leave investors with more....