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2 Top Video Game Stocks to Buy in September
Video gaming is no longer just a niche hobby. The industry has evolved into a financial juggernaut, with more than 214 million active players in the United States alone. The video gaming market is
Why Cisco Systems Stock Fell 10.4% in August
Shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) slipped 10.4% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock fell after the company published fourth-quarter results that arrived
Why It's Time to Buy Glu Mobile Stock
Glu Mobile's (NASDAQ: GLUU) top three franchises delivered record bookings in the second quarter, but that didn't prevent the shares from tumbling over the last month. Earnings per share came in
What the Fed's New Long-Run Inflation Outlook Means for Your Portfolio
The Federal Reserve recently updated its view on monetary policy, and the changes will have broader implications for the economy as well as your investment portfolio. It pays to have a macro view of
Stock Split Fever for Apple and Tesla Could Be a Warning Sign
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) have taken the investing world by storm in recent weeks.
These companies haven't unveiled a groundbreaking product, made a major acquisition, or entered
Macy's Earnings: Not Good, but Much Better Than Expected
There was no question that Macy's (NYSE: M) second-quarter earnings report was going to be ugly. The department store operator entered the period with all of its stores closed and a glut of unsold
3 Ways ETFs Are Perfect for Retirement
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are collections of stocks or bonds, all grouped together into a single investment. ETFs trade like stocks on major stock exchanges, except instead of investing in a
2 Top Robinhood Stocks to Buy in September
The Robinhood investing platform is known for its low fees and user-friendly app and website. The company is wildly popular with novice investors, and its list of popular stocks is a valuable
3 Reasons Your Social Security Benefit Will Be Worth Less Than You Think
Most Americans expect Social Security to be a major source of retirement income. Sadly, while you'll receive some benefits, the actual amount may disappoint you.
Here are three big reasons why.
Is Twilio Stock a Buy?
Twilio's (NYSE: TWLO) stock more than doubled over the past 12 months as the cloud services provider attracted the bulls with its robust revenue growth. However, Twilio now trades at 24 times this
Estee Lauder Is Well Positioned Post-Pandemic
Like many beauty companies, Estee Lauder (NYSE: EL) suffered from the impact of coronavirus. In the company's fiscal fourth-quarter, which ended June 30, revenue fell 31% as stores carrying its
If I Could Buy Only 1 Stock, This Would Be It
Despite a stock price that has skyrocketed 67% this year, this company still has what I believe to be a long growth runway. Sales in its most recent quarter (which ended June 30) were up 25% from
The Difference That Helps Domino's Deliver More Than Pizza
For decades, Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) has been synonymous with pizza delivery, and its business model is perfectly positioned for pandemic prosperity. Since the World Health Organization
Why Dominion Energy Cutting Its Dividend Is Actually Good for Investors
In early July, giant U.S. utility Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) announced that it was making a big change: By the end of the year, it plans to cut its dividend by 28%. That's a significant reduction
President Trump's Payroll Tax Break Won't Benefit These 3 Groups – Whereas a Second Stimulus Check Would
Fueled by a lack of progress on lawmakers' part to come to terms on a second COVID-19 relief bill, President Trump signed an executive order in August calling for a payroll tax deferral beginning
Mick Mulvaney's New Fund Will Focus on an Investment Strategy He Says the Market Is Missing
If you follow politics, then you've probably heard of Mick Mulvaney, a key member of President Donald Trump's administration. Mulvaney ran the Office of Management and Budget from February 2017 to
Five Below (FIVE) Q2 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
The 10 Best Marijuana Stocks in August
For the past 17 months, it's not been easy to be a marijuana stock investor. While there's little question that cannabis can be one of the fastest growing industries this decade, every industry
Better Buy: Netflix vs. Facebook
Both digital video veteran Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and social media giant Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) are crushing the market in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed serious challenges for all businesses
Post Coronavirus Market Recovery, This Is the Average 401(k) Balance -- How Does Yours Compare?
401(k) accounts are a popular retirement plan because they provide generous tax breaks, they're easy to invest in, and many employers offer them.
If you've got some money in your 401(k), you may be
3 ETFs That Could Help You Send Your Kids to College
When it comes to investing for college, you don't have to be a master stock picker to build the education savings account you need. A well-designed portfolio of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, could
3 Signs You're Ready to Retire Despite the Recession
Although the stock market seems to say otherwise, the U.S. economy is stuck in a recession. Given that fact, you may be worried about your impending retirement plans. If you're not sure whether
Is Datadog Stock a Buy?
It was just less than a year ago that Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) made its public debut, and this dog has been running ever since. The stock was priced at $27 for its IPO, surged 39% out of the gate, and
Here's Why Ulta Beauty Will Rebound From COVID-19
Ulta Beauty's (NASDAQ: ULTA) share price has rebounded nicely from its March lows, rising from under $130 on March 18 to almost $238 at Wednesday's close. However, it is still down about 6% for the
Does Gap's Online Sales Surge Make It a Buy?
Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, Gap (NYSE: GPS) was at the start of a new chapter. The struggling mall retailer had just named Sonia Syngal, who had worked wonders at the helm of its Old Navy