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1 Top Alcohol Stock to Buy Now -- and 1 to Avoid
Sin stocks, such as cigarette makers, alcoholic beverage brewers, and casino operators, have historically outperformed the market. Tobacco and alcohol companies, in particular, have thrived not....
The 'Savior' Natural Gas Stocks Have Been Waiting For
It's no secret: Natural gas producers have been in need of something to bail them out over the past decade.Let's just take a minute and rewind to July 2008...the last month that the price of....
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
The jolliest month of the year is upon us, and with it a fresh new set of dividend raises. Several companies hiked their payouts last week, among them stock market notables Walt Disney (NYSE:....
Bitcoin to $1 Million? It's Always Possible, but Highly Improbable
As adults, we're taught that "get rich quick" is nothing more than a myth. With the exception of winning the lottery or hitting it big in a casino, wealth is typically built over one's lifetime....
Bitcoin to $1 Million? It's Always Possible, but Highly Improbable
As adults, we're taught that "get rich quick" is nothing more than a myth. With the exception of winning the lottery or hitting it big in a casino, wealth is typically built over one's lifetime....
Bitcoin to $1 Million? It's Always Possible, but Highly Improbable
As adults, we're taught that "get rich quick" is nothing more than a myth. With the exception of winning the lottery or hitting it big in a casino, wealth is typically built over one's lifetime....
3 Embarrassingly Low Dividend Stocks
A really, truly mouth-watering dividend -- say, a double-digit yield -- is a thing of real beauty for an investor. Too bad none of these stocks have one, and they ought to be ashamed of....
3 Embarrassingly Low Dividend Stocks
A really, truly mouth-watering dividend -- say, a double-digit yield -- is a thing of real beauty for an investor. Too bad none of these stocks have one, and they ought to be ashamed of....
Why 2017 Was a Year to Remember for HP Inc.
Not long ago, HP (NYSE: HPQ) was on the wrong end of most every industry pundit's expectations. The negativity centered on the "dying" PC market and HP's floundering printing unit. HP continued to....
Will Coca-Cola Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
The strongest companies find ways to thrive in good times and bad, and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has done a good job of rewarding its shareholders over the decades. With a long-term average annual....
Will Coca-Cola Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
The strongest companies find ways to thrive in good times and bad, and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has done a good job of rewarding its shareholders over the decades. With a long-term average annual....
How the Senate Tax Bill Could Impact Wind and Solar Energy
The tax bill just passed by the Senate could have some unintended (or maybe intended) ramifications for the renewable energy industry. A popular tax credit that's used to fund billions of dollars'....
Why A.O. Smith Corporation Stock Surged in November
The stock price of residential and commercial water heater and boiler manufacturer A.O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) rose 7.1% in November largely after an upbeat presentation to analysts on Nov.....
How and Why Deere & Company Stock Crushed It in November
Agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) soared 12.8% in November on the back of a strong set of fourth-quarter earnings and a positive outlook for 2018. It's been a....
2 Top Berkshire Hathaway-Like Stocks to Consider Buying Now
Not only is Warren Buffett's success due to being one of the greatest stock-pickers of all time, but the Oracle of Omaha also owes a big portion of his investing success to the unique business....
2 Top Berkshire Hathaway-Like Stocks to Consider Buying Now
Not only is Warren Buffett's success due to being one of the greatest stock-pickers of all time, but the Oracle of Omaha also owes a big portion of his investing success to the unique business....
2 Top Berkshire Hathaway-Like Stocks to Consider Buying Now
Not only is Warren Buffett's success due to being one of the greatest stock-pickers of all time, but the Oracle of Omaha also owes a big portion of his investing success to the unique business....
The Simple Reason Why I Won't Buy iRobot Corporation Stock
There is a simple reason for which I won't buy iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) stock and it has nothing to do with the present quality of the business. Indeed, under a strong management team,....
Bank of America Is Buying Back Even More Stock -- Here's What It Means to You
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has been one of the best-performing stocks in an impressive financial sector over the past couple of years. The stock has risen by more than 38% over the past year and....
Why Papa John's International, Inc. Stock Fell 14% Last Month
Shares of Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) slid last month as the pizza-delivery chain reported disappointing third-quarter earnings results and feuded with the National Football....
Dividend Watch: Will Boeing Give Investors Another Big Income Boost?
In the past few years, Boeing (NYSE: BA) has built a reputation as a great stock for income-seeking investors to hold. Just since 2013, the company has nearly tripled its quarterly payout from....
Dividend Watch: Will Boeing Give Investors Another Big Income Boost?
In the past few years, Boeing (NYSE: BA) has built a reputation as a great stock for income-seeking investors to hold. Just since 2013, the company has nearly tripled its quarterly payout from....
5 Key Things to Know About This Leading Marijuana Stock's Future
You can count the number of pure-play marijuana stocks with a market cap of around $3 billion on one hand -- and have several fingers left over. GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH) ranks as one of....
Forget Gold: Your Money Is Better Off in These 3 Stocks
In general, investing in gold is supposed to be a great way to hedge against uncertainty, since precious metals often go up in value when the market falls. Many investors also buy gold because....
Is McDonald's Corp. a Buy?
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has tried to return to its roots and double down on the fast food at value prices that have fueled its success. That, along with its All-Day Breakfast menu, has led the....