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These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
We have only a few precious weeks to go before the curtain goes down on 2017. It was quite a year for income investors, and it'll be missed; throughout 2017, new dividend raises seemed to hit the....
This Is the Most Exciting Product That Apple Inc. Is Planning for 2018
Next year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to launch three new iPhones. One is believed to be an iPhone that shares many of the key traits of this year's premium iPhone X (TrueDepth camera system....
Will UnitedHealth Group Do a Stock Split in 2018?
Healthcare remains in flux, with changing policies concerning the Affordable Care Act and health insurance more broadly having a huge impact on the industry. As a leader in the health insurance....
3 Great Income Stocks That Could Double Their Dividends
It can be tough to find reliable, high-paying stocks these days, as rising stock valuations have resulted in lower-than-average dividend yields throughout the market. However, just because a stock....
3 Stocks That Have Doubled and Still Have Room to Grow
The S&P 500 is hovering near an all-time high and has had a great year in 2017, so it's not a surprise that many stocks have delivered exceptional performance recently. However, just because a....
Up 75% in 2017 -- Why Activision Stock Is Still a Buy
Even in a surging stock market, Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) stands out with its striking rally this year. Shares are up more than 75%, trouncing the broader market's 14% rise so far in....
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Is a Joke of an Index, and Here's the Data to Prove It
For 121 years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has arguably been the world's most followed stock index. After all, it's the second-oldest stock market index behind the Dow....
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries a Buy?
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII), usually about the closest thing to a value play among defense contractors, has enjoyed a breakout year thanks to increased talk about the need to expand....
NVIDIA's Cryptocurrency Business: 3 Things Investors Should Know
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) turned in strong third-quarter 2018 results on Nov. 9. The graphics-chip specialist's revenue jumped 32%, GAAP earnings per share soared 60%, and adjusted EPS surged 41%. Top....
Not Dead Yet: Shoppers Will Give Physical Stores a Chance on Black Friday
The holiday season, specifically Black Friday, may show that brick-and-mortar retailers still have a future. That may not fit the "retail apocalypse" narrative, but shoppers clearly have not given....
Is an Amazon Prime Membership Worth It for Black Friday Alone?
If you still haven't joined Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime, you're in a shrinking minority of Americans. Amazon doesn't release Prime subscriber figures, but according to Consumer Intelligence....
Is Merck & Co. Inc. a Buy?
If 2017 ended right now, it would be the worst year for Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) stock since the financial crisis of 2008. There are still several weeks remaining before the year ends, of....
3 Top Oil Stocks to Buy Right Now
The oil and gas market has been a tough nut to crack over the past few years. After the incredible collapse in oil prices from 2014 to early 2016, the industry has been slowly creeping back at a....
7 Stores That Could Be Coming to Your Town
With all the headlines declaring that the "retail apocalypse" is upon us, it's easy to assume that every chain has started shrinking. In reality, while many well-known retailers are suffering,....
Why a Mattel-Hasbro Tie Up Makes Sense
Last week, reports emerged that leading U.S. toymaker Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) has offered to purchase its close rival Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT). While Mattel plays hard to get, the cast analyzes the....
2 Stocks You Can Buy and Hold Forever
Yes, "forever" is an awfully long commitment. Most people have eventually sold stock they've bought, whether the holding period was years, weeks, or even hours. It's rare to find a gem that's....
5 More Reasons You Should Break Up With an Investment
Back in September, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp reviewed five things that might rightfully lead an investor to dump a stock, even when there's not necessarily anything wrong with the....
Why Analog Devices Investors Are Looking Forward to This Week's Report
Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) stock got a much-needed boost earlier this year after a terrific third-quarter report put to rest rumors about the loss of its Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) contract. The....
Electronic Arts Dives Deeper Into Esports With FIFA
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) recently announced a partnership with Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to launch an esports tournament series for the company's popular FIFA....
5 Key Metrics From Cisco Systems' Earnings Report
Shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) carved out a new 52-week high last week after the networking hardware company reported its fiscal first-quarter results. Cisco beat expectations slightly for....
Walt Disney Co.'s Fiscal 2017: What Investors Should Know
As Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) ESPN subscribers continued to tumble and Disney faced off against tough comparisons for its studio entertainment segment, the company's fiscal 2017 was challenging,....
Is This Chip Update in the iPhone's Future?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to launch two premium iPhones with high-resolution organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays next year. One is expected to have a 5.85-inch OLED display like....
Better Buy: Cisco Systems, Inc. vs. IBM
There are a lot of similarities between Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and IBM (NYSE: IBM). Both have experienced some rough patches as they've plowed through their ongoing transitions. In the view of Cisco....
Did Foot Locker Just Sound the "All Clear" Signal on Nike Stock?
A touch of optimism can produce dramatic price swings in an out-of-favor stock. Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) shareholders experienced that happy dynamic last week when shares soared by over 20%....
7 Metrics Highlight Apple, Inc.'s Huge Fiscal 2017
Earlier this month, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) closed out fiscal 2017 with excellent fourth-quarter results, showing a tech giant that is firing on all cylinders. Since returning to growth in its first....