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Is Canada Goose Laying a Golden Egg?
Since its IPO in March of this year, Canada Goose Holdings (NYSE: GOOS) stock has soared more than 50% to date. In this first of two segments analyzing the fashionable outerwear company, our....
Which Mega-Retailer Has the Safer Dividend: Target or Wal-Mart?
Both Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) and Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) had great quarters. Both mega-retailers had strong revenue results and profits, and they did better than most had expected in producing....
3 Things to Know About Becoming a Manager
You've worked hard, climbed the ladder, and are finally being offered an opportunity to become a manager at your company. Getting promoted to management level is typically something to celebrate,....
11 Questions to Ask in an Interview, According to a Hiring Manager
Successful interviews aren't just about having the right answers. They are about asking the right questions. As an interviewer, being asked good questions keeps me energized, engaged and....
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
We have only a few precious weeks to go before the curtain goes down on 2017. It was quite a year for income investors, and it'll be missed; throughout 2017, new dividend raises seemed to hit the....
This Is the Most Exciting Product That Apple Inc. Is Planning for 2018
Next year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to launch three new iPhones. One is believed to be an iPhone that shares many of the key traits of this year's premium iPhone X (TrueDepth camera system....
Better Buy: Altria Group vs. British American Tobacco
Tobacco stocks have been solid dividend plays for long-term investors. Smoking rates have dropped in many parts of the world, but tobacco companies have offsett those declines with higher prices,....
Will UnitedHealth Group Do a Stock Split in 2018?
Healthcare remains in flux, with changing policies concerning the Affordable Care Act and health insurance more broadly having a huge impact on the industry. As a leader in the health insurance....
3 Great Income Stocks That Could Double Their Dividends
It can be tough to find reliable, high-paying stocks these days, as rising stock valuations have resulted in lower-than-average dividend yields throughout the market. However, just because a stock....
3 Stocks That Have Doubled and Still Have Room to Grow
The S&P 500 is hovering near an all-time high and has had a great year in 2017, so it's not a surprise that many stocks have delivered exceptional performance recently. However, just because a....
Up 75% in 2017 -- Why Activision Stock Is Still a Buy
Even in a surging stock market, Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) stands out with its striking rally this year. Shares are up more than 75%, trouncing the broader market's 14% rise so far in....
Delta Air Lines Is Adding Lie-Flat Seats on More Domestic Flights
For more than a decade, many airlines have offered international-style service -- complete with flat-bed first class or business class seats -- on flights from New York to Los Angeles and San....
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Is a Joke of an Index, and Here's the Data to Prove It
For 121 years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has arguably been the world's most followed stock index. After all, it's the second-oldest stock market index behind the Dow....
NVIDIA's Cryptocurrency Business: 3 Things Investors Should Know
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) turned in strong third-quarter 2018 results on Nov. 9. The graphics-chip specialist's revenue jumped 32%, GAAP earnings per share soared 60%, and adjusted EPS surged 41%. Top....
Is Huntington Ingalls Industries a Buy?
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII), usually about the closest thing to a value play among defense contractors, has enjoyed a breakout year thanks to increased talk about the need to expand....
Bitcoin Is 15 Times More Expensive to Keep Safe Than Gold
If you're not technologically inclined, owning bitcoin is an expensive proposition.Bitcoin Investment Trust (NASDAQOTH: GBTC), a popular fund for retail investors, carries a management fee of 2%....
Not Dead Yet: Shoppers Will Give Physical Stores a Chance on Black Friday
The holiday season, specifically Black Friday, may show that brick-and-mortar retailers still have a future. That may not fit the "retail apocalypse" narrative, but shoppers clearly have not given....
Will Buffalo Wild Wings Be the Next Restaurant Industry Buyout?
Reports surfaced last week that Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD) has received a buyout offer from private equity firm Roark Capital Group at an estimated $150 per share, a generous premium to the....
Another Chinese Solar Giant Is Going Private
The Chinese solar industry has long had trouble turning tremendous growth into profits or high valuations on U.S. stock exchanges. That's one reason there's now a trend of taking the few remaining....
Harley-Davidson Has a New Royal Pain to Worry About
It's bad enough Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) is in the midst of a two-year slide in U.S. motorcycle sales, but it may have a new headache to contend with. India-based motorcycle maker Royal Enfield....
Is Warren Buffett Losing His Patience With Wells Fargo?
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has been a staple of Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) closely watched stock portfolio for years. It's actually the largest stock position in the portfolio....
Stock Price Booms Rarely Lead to Stock Price Crashes
Valuation-Informed Indexing #368 on the U.S. market versus global markets
By Rob Bennett
A thread that should be of interest to valuation-informed investors was recently posted to the....
Will 3D Sensing Be Lumentum’s Big Play?
Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE) has risen impressively on the stock market this year based on speculation that it would be one of the suppliers for Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) new iPhones. This rumor....
How Much Will I Have When I Retire If I Max Out My 401(k)?
Among Americans who contribute to 401(k) or similar retirement plan, the most common contribution amount is just enough to take advantage of the employer match. For example, if an employer is....
Is an Amazon Prime Membership Worth It for Black Friday Alone?
If you still haven't joined Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime, you're in a shrinking minority of Americans. Amazon doesn't release Prime subscriber figures, but according to Consumer Intelligence....