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Surprise! These 5 GOP Tax Breaks Will End by 2026
Talk of big change is afoot in Washington. House Republicans have already passed their version of tax reform for individual taxpayers and corporations (officially known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs....
3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
Talk about top or best dividend stocks, and chances are, high-yielding stocks will be the focus of the conversation. It's true that yield is a key deciding factor for dividend-seeking investors,....
1 Big Reason It's Dumb to Take Social Security Before Full Retirement Age
It might surprise you, but entire armies of Social Security nerds argue about when is best to claim Social Security. Officially, full retirement age lands between 66 and 67, depending on when you....
OPEC Sticks to Its Plan, Which Is Excellent News for These Oil Stocks
Earlier this week, OPEC ended months of speculation about the future of its oil market stabilization plan. The current agreement where OPEC and a 10-nation non-member coalition led by Russia are....
The Phenomenon Blindsiding Shopify's Detractors
Two months ago, Citron Research's Andrew Left made waves when he said Shopify's (NYSE: SHOP) 500,000 merchants were the result of false promises and dirty recruitment tactics. He backed his claim....
3 Stocks That Feel Like Wal-Mart in 1970
Want to know what a dynastic wealth maker looks like in real life? Take a look at what Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has done for investors who have been patient enough to hold for over 40 years.A simple....
3 Top Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 4%
Seasoned investors know that big dividend yields usually come with trade-offs. In exchange for hefty payouts, shareholders can typically expect to take on risks associated with a struggling....
3 Year-End Networking Moves To Help Your 2018 Job Search
The end of the year generally means that overall hiring slows down. Companies may have openings, but in many cases they won't get filled because the season makes it hard to get all the relevant....
36 Million Americans May Owe State Tax on Their Social Security Benefits
Each and every month, more than 61 million people receives a payout from the Social Security Administration, and more than two out of three recipients are retired workers. A majority of these....
How to Invest in E-Cigarettes
It's clear to everyone that Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) was correct when it declared the future was going to be "smoke free." The number of smokers declines every year, and while....
3 Stocks That Look Just Like Nike in 1980
Nike (NYSE: NKE) is one of the great investing success stories over the past several decades. Thanks to an iconic brand, the marketing savvy to align itself with sports icons -- Michael Jordan,....
Your 2018 Guide to Social Security Benefits
Social Security is a major source of income for most American seniors. However, many current and future Social Security beneficiaries don't know some important details about how the program works.....
The Marvell Technology/Cavium Deal Keeps the Ball Rolling in the Semiconductor Industry
Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ: MRVL) recently announced it had entered a definitive agreement with Cavium (NASDAQ: CAVM) to merge operations. Share prices of both companies immediately shot....
Retail's Holiday Season Is Happy So Far
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Total Income's Ron Gross start by taking the pulse of retail, which appears broadly healthy at the moment -- both traditional and....
TransCanada Up on Pipeline Approval News
TransCanada's (NYSE: TRP) Keystone pipeline has been making headlines for a decade now. This week, the XL pipeline gained a 3-2 approval to run through Nebraska.In this week's episode of Industry....
An Interview With Canopy Growth's CEO, Chairman, and Co-Founder
Countries around the world are bringing marijuana out of prohibition, and the legalization trend shows no sign of slowing down.In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Healthcare, Kristine Harjes....
Here’s Why Patience Should Pay Off for Himax Technologies Investors
Himax Technologies' (NASDAQ: HIMX) third-quarter results turned out to be a mixed bag when the company reported on Nov. 9. The chipmaker beat Wall Street's estimates thanks to rising demand for....
Will WWE Sink or Swim?
World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWE) finds itself stuck between two worlds. The company has been a pioneer when it comes to digital delivery, but it's still reliant on its cable deal with....
Sears Holdings Is Doomed Unless Sales Recover
On Thursday, Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) released another dreadful quarterly earnings report. Revenue plunged 27.2% to $3.66 billion, driven by a massive number of store closures and a 15.3%....
This High-Yield Stock Just Gave Investors a 10% Raise for 2018 (There's More on the Way, Too)
Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) announced this week that it would increase its dividend 10% for 2018. This move will push the Canadian energy infrastructure giant's yield well past 5%. Furthermore, that....
3 Top Cloud Computing Stocks to Buy Now
Cloud computing is big business. Public cloud spending is expected to grow 18% year over year to an estimated $260 billion in 2017, according to market research company Gartner. That growth is....
Shopify Scores a Black Friday and Cyber Monday Win
E-commerce solutions provider Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) recently announced that it processed over $1 billion in gross merchandise volume (GMV) on its platform from more than 500,000 merchants in 175....
4 Ways to Get a Raise for 2018
Hoping for a raise going into 2018? You're not alone. Most of us could use more money, whether it's to pay the bills, save for a specific milestone, or have a little extra breathing room for....
Will My Credit Score Go Up If I Pay Off My Balance?
If you're carrying a credit card balance, you're not alone. The typical U.S. household with outstanding debt is about $16,000 in the hole, and that's just the average -- there are those who owe....
Could Lowe's Companies, Inc. Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) is one of the two biggest home-improvement retailers in the world. Both it and its largest competitor, Home Depot (NYSE: HD), have seen phenomenal returns over the last 10....