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3 Great Reasons to Buy Atlassian
Built on a mission "to unleash the potential of every team," the software products from Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ: TEAM) have lifted its stock to incredible heights. Over the past three years
Why PNC May Use a Different M&A Playbook Than It Did During the Great Recession
In 2008, amid the Great Recession, PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE: PNC) acquired National City Corp. in a deal that valued National City at $7 billion less than its tangible book value
Better Buy: Microsoft vs. HP Inc.
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and HP (NYSE: HPQ) are two of America's most iconic tech companies. Microsoft redefined personal computing with its Windows operating system and Office software, while HP
Why Warren Buffett Would Love Chipotle
Warren Buffett, arguably the greatest investor of all time, advocates following timeless principles for stock market success. Probably the single most important characteristic he looks for in a
American Airlines and JetBlue Team Up in the Northeast (Again)
A decade ago this week, JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) and pre-merger American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) announced a partnership to bolster their market positions in New York and Boston. An interline
The Real Damage to Social Security From COVID-19 Could Be 2 Years Away
The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic immediate impacts on people's lives around the world. Those on Social Security have had to batten down the hatches and make the best of what their benefits
Why I Sold Some of My Tesla Stock
I'm a buy-and-hold investor at heart who likes to let my winners run. That means I usually don't sell stocks after a big run-up since I'm banking on even greater gains in the decades ahead. However,
Nearly Half of Older Americans Need to Get Schooled on Long-Term Care Insurance
It's easy to think of long-term care as somebody else's eventual problem, but the harsh reality is that 70% of Americans 65 and over end up needing some type of long-term care in their lifetime
Is Diageo Stock a Buy?
Between the backdrop of coronavirus-related shutdowns and the stock's subpar performance of late, it would be easy to conclude that spirits company Diageo (NYSE: DEO) is in above-average trouble
This Growth Stock Has Soared 140% in 2020, But Can it Go Higher?
Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) set the stock market on fire in the first half of 2020 despite getting off to a tentative start on account of terrible bottom-line guidance that left investors panicking in
ANGI Homeservices Says Demand Is Surging
When we last heard from ANGI Homeservices (NASDAQ: ANGI) in early May, CEO Brandon Ridenour said the company was starting to see a "V-shaped recovery."
The latest data, in a July 15 shareholder
Forget Penny Stocks: Why ETFs Are the Best Investments for Those Saving for Retirement
Investing in the stock market is one of the best financial moves you can make, especially as you're saving for retirement. You'll likely need to save several hundred thousand dollars or more to
Netflix's Q2: Where Did the Money Go?
Given the circumstances, the past several weeks should have been phenomenal ones for any streaming video service. People remain largely stuck at home in an effort to avoid the spread of COVID-19
4 Things to Do in Your 50s to Get Ready for Retirement
If you're in your 50s, the date of your retirement is fast approaching. Hopefully, you're in good financial shape to leave work within the next decade or so, but sadly not every pre-retiree is on
3 Stocks Warren Buffett Would Love
There are many reasons why Warren Buffett is arguably the most famous active investor today. He has put together an incredible winning streak of long-term stock buys that helped Berkshire Hathaway
The Most Important Retirement Chart You'll Ever See
How much do you need to retire? And, equally important, how do you reach that goal? These questions baffle many American savers, and it's no wonder. Financial experts throw out retirement savings
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Retirees
You want to enjoy life in retirement, not fret that income stocks in your investment portfolio might be cutting or eliminating dividends. That's why, as a retiree, its generally wise to invest in
Ford Has a Lot Riding on the New Bronco Family
Last week, Ford Motor (NYSE: F) finally revealed its long-awaited Jeep fighters: the 2021 Ford Bronco and 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. Ford first announced that it would revive the iconic Bronco
Why NIO Stock Fell More Than 25% Last Week
Chinese electric-carmaker NIO (NYSE: NIO) has been on a tear: The company's stock has gained almost 180% since the beginning of June, as investors hoping to find the next Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) have
3 Dividend Stocks That Pay You Better Than Coca-Cola Does
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a popular dividend payer for good reason. First, it offers a high yield (calculated by dividing the past year of dividends by the current stock price). As of this
3 Reasons to Delay Social Security Benefits
Social Security benefits become available at age 62, and that's the most popular age to claim them. But just because it's possible to get your benefits so early on doesn't mean it's a good idea. In
Here Are All the COVID-19 Vaccines Currently in Clinical Testing
When will a COVID-19 vaccine be available? How effective will it be? Those are two of the most pressing questions being asked by many with the number of COVID-19 cases rising in much of the U.S.
Is It Too Late to Buy Livongo Health Stock?
Please forgive me for dispensing with the standard buildup of suspense that you're probably accustomed to when reading articles. But I think that the answer to the question in the headline is an
Will Biden Be "Slow-Mo Joe" When It Comes to Pot Legalization? Not Really.
If you think the U.S. will soon legalize marijuana at the federal level, you're not alone. Canopy Growth CEO and former Constellation Brands CFO David Klein expects that it will happen in 2022. I've
Retirement Plan Matches Have Declined for Small Businesses, Data Shows
Saving for retirement is important. Without independent savings, seniors risk struggling financially when they attempt to live on Social Security alone, especially when we consider that the average