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5 Tough Questions for Gilead Sciences About the Kite Pharma Acquisition
Gilead Sciences' (NASDAQ: GILD) executives answered several questions about its pending acquisition of Kite Pharma (NASDAQ: KITE) last week at the Citi biotech conference. However, that discussion....
Why Universal Insurance Holdings Stock Is Jumping Today
Shares of Universal Insurance Holdings (NYSE: UVE) are trading higher by about 15.5% as of 1:01 p.m. EDT, as investors believe Hurricane Irma-related losses will come in lower than estimated at....
My Credit Score Is 700. Now What?
A credit score of 700 is considered "good" by FICO, and although it's not in "very good" or "exceptional" territory, it should qualify you for the best terms on most loans. Here's how you can use....
In Your 40s? You Might Want to Buy This Stock
If you're a 40-year-old investor, you're probably not planning on retiring for another 20 years or more. While that may be bit of a downer for those looking forward to the freedom that retirement....
Why I Love Berkshire Hathaway
It's the investment vehicle of arguably the most legendary investor in the world, its portfolio never seems to stop growing, and its historical returns have been leagues better than many stock....
These Charts Explain Why Goldman Sachs' CEO Is Unnerved by the Markets Right Now
The chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), Lloyd Blankfein, added his voice to a chorus of high-profile financiers that have expressed concern about the current state of the markets."Things....
Here's Why Wells Fargo Stock Has Underperformed This Year
This year is almost certainly one that Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) would like to have a do-over, as the performance of its stock proves. Since the beginning of 2017, shares of the nation's....
3 Rock Solid High-Yield Financial-Sector Dividend Stocks With a P/E Under 15
Over the past year, the financial sector has been one of the best-performing areas of the stock market. In fact, while the S&P 500 has gained 13%, the financial sector has risen by more than....
Why Cabela's, Fitbit, and AbbVie Jumped Today
The stock market was mixed on Thursday, with the major U.S. indexes closing the session almost flat. Concerns about the damage Hurricane Irma will inflict when it hits the Florida coast this....
How Does JPMorgan Chase Stock's Dividend Stack Up?
Because JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is already so large -- it's the biggest bank in the country -- it isn't likely to get growth investors very excited. Where JPMorgan Chase shines from an....
Why Has Bank of America Stock Underperformed This Year?
Shares of Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) have outperformed the broader market over the past one-, three-, and five-year stretches, but so far this year the nation's second biggest bank by assets has....
Chart: The Cost of Wells Fargo's Sales Scandal
When news broke last year that thousands of Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) employees opened 2 million checking and credit card accounts for customers without the customers' authorization to do so, the....
How To Shield Your Retirement Savings From The Next Market Crash
Want to impress your friends? Here is a stock market prediction you can make at any time and almost always be proven right: the market will take a dive.Market downturns are inevitable. Analysts....
Why Bank Stocks Tanked on Tuesday
Tuesday proved to be a tough start to the week for bank stocks. Following the holiday weekend, stocks across the board were down, with bank stocks in the lead.The broader market, represented by....
Fannie Mae And Feddie Mac “Celebrate” 9th Year In Conservatorship
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac this week begin their ninth year in captivity. Far from languishing in the government-run conservatorship, the government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) have become model....
Why Bank of America's Stock Tumbled on Tuesday
It was a tough day for bank stocks, with Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) leading the way. Shares of the nation's second-biggest bank by assets fell 3.2% on Tuesday.That exceeded the 2.3% drop of the....
Why Mallinckrodt, Universal Insurance Holdings, and Cellectis Slumped Today
Tuesday was not a good day on Wall Street, as the major market indexes closed with losses of in the neighborhood of 1%. Uncertainties surrounding North Korea continued to dominate investors'....
3 Growth Stocks for the 21st Century
Three technologies stand at the forefront of making the 21st century uniquely different from any other: e-commerce, mobile communications, and biotechnology. Although each of these technologies....
My 3 Biggest Stock Holdings
Skin in the game. Eating one's own cooking. We have come up with so many different colloquialisms to preach the idea that those that manage money or give financial advice should follow the same....
Is Wells Fargo a Good Stock for Dividend Investors?
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has had its fair share of troubles over the past year, beginning 12 months ago when regulators revealed a massive multiyear sales scandal that had taken place at the bank.....
Why Realty Income Is a Retiree's Dream Stock
A retiree's ideal investment has a few certain characteristics. It needs to generate a steady stream of income, not be too risky, and have long-term growth potential as well.One stock that meets....
The Most Important Health Insurance Chart You'll Ever See
It's no secret that health insurance costs are ridiculously high. Six states even claim average premiums for individual coverage of over $400 per month. However, that high number doesn't tell the....
2 Top Dividend Stocks in Property Insurance
The property insurance market, more commonly referred to as the property and casualty or P&C market, comprises all the major insurance services outside of health and life insurance. As you....
Most Popular Bank CEOs According to Their Employees
If you want to comprehensively understand a bank from an investment perspective, you need to look at it through several different lenses.Fundamental metrics are important, including those that....
The 2 Credit Card Companies With the Most Satisfied Customers
Americans love their plastic. Last year, for the first time in the Total System Services U.S. Consumer Payment Study's history, credit took over the top spot as the preferred way for U.S.....