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5 Mistakes That Will Keep You From Getting Hired
Sometimes you have all the skills needed to land a job, but somewhere in the process, everything falls apart. Maybe you never even land an interview, or maybe you do, but you never hear from the....
Social Security's 2018 Raise May Not Reach Up to 70% of Its Beneficiaries
For tens of millions of Americans, Social Security provides a financial foundation that they simply couldn't live without. Data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2016 finds that 62%....
Here’s How Apple Inc. Could Price New iPhone Models in 2018
Next year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to launch three new iPhones. The lowest-cost model appears to be a phone with a 6-inch liquid crystal display, the mid-priced model should be a direct....
Renewable Energy This Week: What You Need to Know
Last week was another week of milestones for renewable energy, both big and small. For investors, there may be some good news that will help shape solar energy and energy storage, in particular,....
Skechers Finds its Footing -- Stock Soars on Earnings
Going into Skechers U.S.A., Inc.'s (NYSE: SKX) quarterly financial report, investors didn't have high hopes for the footwear purveyor. Other athletic shoe companies and retailers have been....
3 Reasons You'll Still Need Estate Planning Even if the Death Tax Disappears
One key part of the tax reform plan released by the White House and congressional Republicans involves eliminating the federal estate tax, which the plan refers to as the death tax. Estate taxes....
With Lots of Moving Pieces, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Reports Yet Another Strong Quarter
Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) shareholders like myself have gotten spoiled. After some lean years following the onset of the Affordable Care Act and the concurrent tightening of hospitals'....
Now Could Be the Best Time to Buy a Home in 2017
The end of the year can be a smart time to buy a home, as prices tend to cool off after the summer selling season and bottom out in the winter. In 2017, there's another reason why the end of the....
Think You're Ready for Social Security? Not Until You Read This
If you're between the ages of 62 and 70, you can take Social Security retirement. And depending on your situation, now might be the perfect time to do so. However, it's really important to review....
What to Watch for in Chipotle's Upcoming Earnings Report
It was a rough summer for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG), as a July norovirus outbreak at a Virginia restaurant sent the stock reeling. Then an all-natural queso was released in several test....
What Career Weakness Have You Had to Overcome?
Even the most qualified, well-respected employees have their weaknesses. And while we can all do our best to rise above those shortcomings, sometimes, we have no choice but to acknowledge....
Nucor Corporation Forges Ahead: 2 Things Holding the Steelmaker Back
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) reported third-quarter financial and operating results on October 19. Despite a slip in earnings sequentially and from the year-ago quarter, its results came in well....
3 Retirement Statistics That Should Scare You
No matter how old you are, retirement is probably on your mind. This doesn't mean spending your workday dreaming of drinking Mai Tais on a cruise ship, though. Instead, like 64% of your fellow....
Is Wells Fargo Stock a Good Value Right Now?
Over the past year, shares of Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) have climbed 19%. That may seem like a lot until you consider that the KBW Bank Index is up 38% over the same stretch.Given this lagging....
Gentex Declines on North American Weakness
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) announced mixed third-quarter 2017 results on Friday, highlighting the effects of an unexpected decline in North American light-vehicle production on its core....
Will a Tepid Critic Reception of the Ionic Doom Fitbit?
The Ionic, Fitbit's (NYSE: FIT) first proper smartwatch that can go up against the likes of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Watch, has so far received mixed reviews. The product is the result of several....
Better Buy: NVIDIA Corporation vs. Texas Instruments
It's true that both Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) work in the semiconductor industry. The two companies design computer chips, and each is a household name in its....
Is Virtual Reality Really Going Social? Facebook's Big Gamble
Every company eventually needs to learn how to handle disruption. Business conditions change and someone is going to come after your market, so successful companies long-term have to adapt and....
Is Qualcomm Getting Any Closer to Owning NXP Semiconductors?
It's time to take a look at Qualcomm's (NASDAQ: QCOM) tender offer for all shares of NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI). The number of shares committed to Qualcomm's $110 all-cash offer per share....
Straight From the Source: How Limelight Networks' Turnaround Works
Content delivery expert Limelight Networks (NASDAQ: LLNW) reported third-quarter results last Wednesday, and it was another good one. As investors embraced the report, share prices rose as much as....
Better Buy: Berkshire Hathaway vs. American Express
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B) and American Express (NYSE: AXP) are two behemoths in the financial sector. In last year's comparison of the two as stock....
Oil and Gas Stock Roundup: The Rig Count Keeps Tumbling, Pulling Service Stocks With It
On the one hand, it was a quiet week in the oil market. Crude didn't do all that much, ending the week roughly flat at around $51.50 for WTI and $57.50 for Brent. That's despite some bullish....
New Products and New Customers Drive Atlassian's Strong First Quarter
Collaboration and productivity software provider Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM) reported its fiscal first-quarter results after the market closed on Thursday. Revenue surged by more than 40% as the....
4 Tax Credits You're Missing
Cutting your tax liability is an art. It requires creativity, commitment, and a long-term vision.Here's a quick story to show you what I mean. Near the turn of the 20th century, a French postman....
There Might Only Be 3 Million iPhone X Units Ready for Launch
Two weeks from today, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) will officially launch its all-important iPhone X flagship handset, with pre-orders starting in one week. Thanks to a seemingly never-ending string of....