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4 Reasons to Invest in Dividend-Paying Stocks for Retirement
Younger investors generally seek growth from their stocks, and for good reason. Though more volatile, growing companies generally deliver greater returns than the alternative. They're worth the
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Is British American Tobacco Stock a Buy?
Stock market volatility has made many investors look for defensive investments, and tobacco stocks have traditionally fit the bill. British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) is a London-based company
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Instagram May Be About to Unlock Billions in New Revenue
Instagram is going to share some revenue with users. It's running tests with select content producers to run ads in their IGTV videos and offering the ability for influencers to sell digital
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Could Scotts Miracle-Gro Be a Millionaire Maker Stock?
Having risen 42% so far this year and 70% over the last 12 months, Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) is arguably already a millionaire-maker stock. The question is: Can it do it again? The lawn and
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The 1 Thing You Should Know Before You Buy Amazon
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock, up 33.2% since the start of the year, has been one of the market winners in 2020. Investors flocked to buy the shares as consumers flocked to the retail giant to buy
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Beware of Box's Increasing Profitability
Box (NYSE: BOX) posted fiscal first-quarter revenue growth of 13%, in line with guidance. Yet the bottom line came in better than expected thanks to reduced operating expenses. These results confirm
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Elon Musk Has Forgotten Tesla's Market
Elon Musk has never shied away from controversy. Over the past decade, the brash Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO has frequently clashed with federal regulators, competitors, and Wall Street analysts, among
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Social Security Cuts May Be Coming, but Here's How You Can Boost Your Benefits to Compensate
In April, the Social Security Trustees shared a dire update with the public: Benefit cuts may be on the table as early as 2035, the year the program is expected to deplete its trust funds.
Though
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Could Etsy Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) is an e-commerce site that differentiates itself from the competition by providing a marketplace for independent sellers offering handmade goods and other crafted items. This
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Can Apple's Services Revenue Double Again?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) looks like it's well on its way to meeting Tim Cook's goal, set out in early 2017, to double its services revenue by this year. The company's services revenue was $24.3 billion
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Walmart's Low-Cost Approach Wins Again
Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) fiscal first-quarter 2021 (ended April 30, 2020) results were strong, faring better than many other retailers that had to shut down their physical stores. Sure, management
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Polaris Industries' Boat Business Could Be Better Than Expected This Summer
Polaris Industries' (NYSE: PII) deep dive into the boating industry hit rough seas very quickly following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The powersports vehicle manufacturer announced it was
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2 Stats Show the Dire State of U.S. Coal-Fired Power Plants
A combination of factors is allowing the United States to rapidly decarbonize its power sector. Almost all of them create existential risks for coal-fired power plants.
America's coal fleet turned
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Is Livongo Health Stock a Buy?
Like most stocks, Livongo Health (NASDAQ: LVGO) plunged during the stock market meltdown in March. But Livongo's rebound has been more spectacular than most. Its shares are now up more than 100%
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Half of Retirees Retired Earlier Than Expected Despite Not Being Ready
It's easy to feel envious of those who retire early. They don't have to go to work every day like you do, and they have decades of free time in front of them. But if you asked some of those retirees
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Better Coronavirus Stock: Abbott Labs or Roche?
Two of the biggest healthcare giants in the world didn't take very long to jump into the COVID-19 testing waters. Both Abbott Labs (NYSE: ABT) and Roche (OTC: RHHBY) quickly launched diagnostic
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Better Marijuana Stock: Green Thumb Industries or Curaleaf?
Marijuana is still federally illegal in the U.S. -- but that isn't stopping the industry from growing. Currently, 11 states plus Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational marijuana, while 33
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Should You Dump a Losing Stock During the Pandemic?
There's a lot of general financial advice circulating during the COVID-19 crisis. Boost your emergency fund. Don't take on new expenses. And leave your investments alone.
The latter is good advice
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2 High-Yield Industrial Stocks I'd Buy Right Now
The global effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 has resulted in widespread economic shutdowns. That's not good news for industrial stocks, which tend to track along with economic growth. For
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CIRCOR International (CIR) Q1 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
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CIRCOR International (NYSE: CIR)Q1 2020 Earnings CallMay 29, 2020, 9:00 a.m. ET
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$10,000 Invested in These 5 Top Stocks Could Make You a Fortune in 10 Years
The stock market has recovered about two-thirds of the value it lost in the historic, coronavirus-induced plunge it took in late February and early March, leaving many investors with a case of
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Is Pfizer a Great Dividend Stock?
Facing economic uncertainties or prolonged downturns, investors typically seek the safe haven of defensive stocks. Large multinational pharmaceutical companies fall into this category. Illness does
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Canopy Growth Corp. (CGC) Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
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Canopy Growth Corp. (NYSE: CGC)Q4 2020 Earnings CallMay 29, 2020, 10:00 a.m. ET
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2 Stocks to Bankroll Your Retirement
Bankrolling your retirement usually entails many years of disciplined saving and investing. It may be difficult to stay the course during challenging times like these. That's why it's important to
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69% of Older Americans Are More Concerned About Retirement Than They Were a Year Ago
It's natural to have retirement concerns under normal circumstances, but during a pandemic, those worries can surely escalate. In fact, 69% of Americans in their 50s are more concerned about