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3 IPOs That Soared Last Week
There's no shortage of prolific duds hitting the market this year, but last week belonged to the bulls. Several debutantes soared out of the gate, dominating the list of last week's biggest market....
5 Tips to Prepare for Travel Abroad
Traveling abroad for work or pleasure can be a great experience. But, it can also be a costly one, and even a risky one, if you aren't prepared in advance. Before getting on a plane, it's....
Why These 3 Oil Drillers Are Outperforming Their Competition
Ouch! The stock market has pulverized most oil-industry stocks this year, sending shares of many independent oil and gas exploration and production companies -- E&Ps for short -- down more....
7 Best Dividend ETFs for Investors
Published on October 16th, 2017
This is a guest contribution by Harrisson Dawson.
When it comes to buying stocks that pay dividends, many people will just look at the current list of dividend
1 Reason to Be Hopeful About Intel Corp.'s Tiger Lake Processors
One thing that has been truly frustrating about the delays that Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has faced in bringing its 10nm technology into mass production has been the stagnation in the company's....
Apple Inc.'s iPhone X Is Still Insanely Hard to Manufacture
On Oct. 27, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to begin taking pre-orders for its highest-end iPhone, the iPhone X. A week later -- on Nov. 3 -- the first iPhone X models are expected to begin....
Procter & Gamble Co. Earnings: What to Watch on Friday
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) will announce its fiscal first-quarter results before the market opens on Friday, Oct. 20. Here's what investors will be looking for in the consumer goods giant's....
The First Cryptocurrency Dividend in History Just Fell Flat on Its Face
Historically, the stock market has been the greatest creator of wealth. Inclusive of dividend reinvestment, stocks tend to return an average of 7% annually, which works out to an expectation of....
3 Things to Watch When Barrick Gold Reports Q3 Earnings
An industry leader in gold mining, Barrick Gold (NYSE: ABX) is expected to report its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 25. Interested as investors may be in the details, digging through a miner's....
Here's What Could Push Philip Morris Earnings Higher
Investors in Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) have been increasingly optimistic lately. With the success of its alternatives to traditional cigarettes and the pause in the rise in the value....
How to Make Enemies in Solar Energy
In the battle over solar tariffs proposed by bankrupt manufacturers Suniva and SolarWorld, nearly every solar company has come out against tariffs. One that's breaking ranks is First Solar....
Which Coffee Chain Has the Highest Customer Loyalty?
Americans visit coffee shops more than they do any other type of restaurant, according to data from Foursquare. The data-gathering company analyzed foot traffic to determine that overall traffic....
4 Tips for Managing Remote Employees
Back when I worked for an online marketing company, I was tasked with managing a content team. And though I started out with only a couple of employees under me, within half a year's time, I found....
Where Are Snapchat's Teen Users Coming From?
Snapchat's biggest strength is its highly engaged young user base. Snap (NYSE: SNAP) says its users under 25 spend an average of over 40 minutes per day using Snapchat. While Snap doesn't break....
Bank of America Corporation Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript (BAC)
Image source: The Motley Fool.Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallOct. 13, 2017, 8:30 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Here's What a 2% COLA in 2018 Would Mean for the Average Social Security Beneficiary
As of August, more than 42 million retired workers were receiving a monthly stipend from the Social Security Administration (SSA). A majority of these retirees (62%) rely on their monthly paycheck....
Is Wal-Mart Stores Inc. a Buy?
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) treated the internet as a sideline for a very long time. That changed in August 2016, when the retailer bought Jet.com for $3.3 billion.That was a very risky deal. The....
Is Nike Inc. a Buy?
The sports apparel industry is just the latest retailing niche to be disrupted as consumers shift their spending to online specialists. That move stopped Under Armour's (NYSE: UAA) (NYSE: UA)....
3 Marijuana Stocks That Like to Live Life Dangerously
In case you haven't noticed, marijuana stocks are absolutely on fire. Many of the largest pot stocks by market cap have seen their valuations double, triple, or perhaps head even higher over the....
Looking Ahead to Honeywell International Earnings
It's been a good year so far for Honeywell International (NYSE: HON). The stock is up nearly 24% year to date, and management has raised the bottom end of its full-year earnings guidance range in....
How Is General Motors Racing Ahead of Its Rivals in China?
General Motors (NYSE: GM) recent run of strong sales in China continued last month as it recorded its highest September sales result ever. In July, GM's sales jumped 6.3% year over year as key....
3 Things to Look For When Newmont Mining Reports Q3 Earnings
An industry leader in gold mining, Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE: NEM), is expected to report its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 25. Interested as investors may be, digging through a miner's earnings....
60% of Credit Card Accounts Carry a Balance. Here's Why That Isn't Necessarily a Bad Thing.
It's generally a bad thing to carry a balance on a credit card. The typical credit card charges an interest rate of about 15% per year on balances, with some rising as high as 29% when penalty....
Inside Apple Inc.'s iPhone X Compromise
According to The Korea Herald, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is working on a brand-new iPhone that has support for a digital pen. The new phone, the publication says, could start shipping to customers as....
Nokia Kills its VR Camera Efforts
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) recently announced the discontinuation of Ozo, the high-end spherical VR camera that it launched just two years ago. The 360-degree camera was equipped with eight cameras,....