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We're in a Bubble, and This Crypto CEO Knows It
When the chapter finally closes on 2017, it might go down as the greatest year on record for a single "asset" class. Cryptocurrencies have been on fire since the wave of the green flag on Jan. 1,....
Why a Buyout Is the Worst Outcome for Chipotle Investors
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) could be a case study in reputational risk. After its Initial Public Offering (IPO) price of $22 per share, shares were on a tear for the greater part of a....
Facebook Already Dominates Online Video Ads
It should be no surprise that the top two companies in digital video advertising are Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) and Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google. What might be surprising is that....
Can I Invest in Sheetz Stock?
Sheetz has built up a dedicated fan base across its convenience store footprint that spans 450 locations across six states. Shoppers often drive by several competing gas stations to find a Sheetz.....
10 Reasons to Buy IBM Stock
Under CEO Ginni Rometty, IBM (NYSE: IBM) has been pursuing its "strategic imperatives" for five years now. 2018 just might be the year when Big Blue's dedication pays off in the form of renewed....
Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s Profit Will Soar -- If It Can Get Costs Under Control
Last week, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) gave investors a lot of reasons to be confident in the company's unit revenue trajectory. Management highlighted the strength of Delta's brand --....
3 Top Generic Drug Stocks to Consider Buying Now
Brand-name drugs tend to capture all the headlines, but did you know that nine out of every 10 prescriptions filled in the U.S. each year are generic? When added together, Americans spend spent....
Portola Pharmaceuticals Gets a Surprise Present From the FDA
The FDA approved Portola Pharmaceuticals' (NASDAQ: PTLA) first commercial drug, Bevyxxa, in June, but changes to its manufacturing process resulted in the filing of a prior approval supplement....
Surprise! This Much-Scorned Investment Was a Winner in 2017
2017 has been an exceptional year for the stock market, and the Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI) have already risen 5,000 points this year and look poised to keep climbing. Yet even though....
The Best Salary Negotiation Tips of 2017
In an ideal world, you'd get offered the salary you want right off the bat, but if you've been working or job hunting for a while, you probably know that very few people receive their perfect....
5 Reasons Marijuana Stocks Were on Fire in 2017
Though most eyes were transfixed on the astronomical rise of cryptocurrencies this year, among traditional equities it was marijuana stocks that really impressed Wall Street. Of those pot stocks....
2 Stocks I'll Hold Forever
Warren Buffett's wisdom is often shared in short quips that straddle the line between jokes and deep investment insight. For example, the Oracle of Omaha has noted that his preferred holding....
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Could Affect These 5 Households
Congressional GOP leaders have revealed the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and it's set to be voted on. If the bill is signed into law, which looks quite likely, it could have a....
Everything You Need to Know About Ethereum
Cryptocurrencies have been unstoppable this year. When the calendar does finally change to 2018, this year could go down as the single greatest year of gains for any asset group that investors....
3 Stocks I Never Plan to Buy
Never say never, goes the old adage. In the case of some stocks, however, it can be a pretty safe bet. And in the case of these three companies, I feel pretty safe in saying that I'm never going....
60 Minutes to Better Budgeting in 2018
If you don't currently follow a monthly budget, you're not alone. Nearly 60% of U.S. adults make the mistake of not having a budget in place. But without one, you're likely to spend more, save....
3 Solar Stocks to Buy for 2018
The solar industry has finally reached the point where some clear leaders are emerging and developing technology and scale advantages that will be hard to disrupt. Leaders haven't yet begun to....
5 Job Trends to Watch for in 2018
While some industries and many individuals continue to struggle, 2017 saw the job market get even stronger. Unemployment reached record lows and despite two major hurricanes and an uncertain....
Andrew Left Is Right About Bitcoin Investment Trust
Each share of Bitcoin Investment Trust (NASDAQOTH: GBTC) represents ownership of approximately 0.092 bitcoin. Therefore, in functioning markets, the trust should trade for a price that roughly....
3 Dividend Stocks With Better Yields Than Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) has been a dream holding for dividend-focused investors. The consumer-staples giant has increased its payout every year for 60 years in a row. That's a track record....
3 Great Stocks for Your Roth IRA
A Roth IRA is funded with after-tax earnings, but any cash you pull out of the account after retirement is tax-free income. So it makes sense to put dividend-paying stocks into your Roth IRA. Thus....
Higher Gas Prices Won't Slow Down Holiday Travel
It will cost more to fill up your tank than it did last year, but that's not going to deter a record number of Americans from traveling this holiday season, with the vast majority going by....
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions a Buy?
Kratos Defense & Security (NASDAQ: KTOS), despite some ups and downs, has rewarded investors in recent years, with shares up 55% in the past year and almost 140% over the past three years. It....
Will 2018 Be Welltower's Best Year Yet?
Despite a 20% rise in the S&P 500 so far in 2017, real estate hasn't performed well at all. Leading healthcare REIT Welltower (NYSE: HCN) is an excellent example of this, down by nearly 4% for....
How to Find a Stock's Risk Rating
So you say you're an investor, and you want to buy a stock -- but first, you want to know how risky it will be to buy that stock? Well, I've got good news and bad news for you.The good news is....