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Bullish on Energy Transfer Partners LP? You'll Love These Stocks
Investors have good reason to be bullish on Energy Transfer Partners (NYSE: ETP) since several catalysts could send this beaten-down master limited partnership soaring. That said, there are just....
Twitter, Inc. Earnings: Looking for Signs of a Turnaround
It was June 11, 2015, when Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) announced Dick Costolo would step down as CEO and be replaced by Twitter chairman and co-founder Jack Dorsey. Initially serving as an interim CEO,....
Tech Giants Want in on Amazon.com Inc.'s Smart Speaker Success
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) undoubtedly has a first-mover advantage in the smart speaker category it created. After taking the world by surprise with the launch of Amazon Echo in 2014, the growing....
It's a Dystopia Out There for Old Media
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser focus on the media sector this week, and most of what they find is bad news for the incumbents. Blade....
Did Kinder Morgan Inc. Just Put Enterprise Products Partners' Latest Growth Project on Ice?
The Permian Basin in western Texas and southwest New Mexico holds a treasure trove of oil. However, along with that crude, producers are finding the basin to be a prolific source of natural gas.....
Why Magna International Joined BMW's Self-Driving Car Effort
Giant auto industry supplier Magna International (NYSE: MGA) has stepped into the self-driving fray. Magna said that it has signed on to an existing partnership led by BMW AG (NASDAQOTH: BAMXF),....
Dividend Yield or Dividend Growth, Which Is the Most Important?
Published October 11th, 2017
This is a guest contribution by Robert Kovacs. Robert Kovacs is the founder of uuptick.com, a premium stock analysis platform for retail investors. He is also an
Most Americans Set, Then Exceed, a Holiday Budget
Good intentions generally only matter when you actually follow through with action.For example, joining a gym or signing up for a library card only count for anything if you actually work out or....
Why Semiconductor Manufacturing Stocks Soared in September
Several makers of semiconductor manufacturing tools soared in September 2017, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Ichor Holdings (NASDAQ: ICHR) rose 17.1%, Semiconductor....
Capital Allocation: Buybacks, Dividends, and More
In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, host Michael Douglass and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel discuss the ways companies can choose to use their capital, including share buybacks,....
After Gaining 16% Early Last Week, This Marijuana Stock Quickly Kissed It All Goodbye
Few industries, if any, offer the type of growth that legal cannabis can bring to the table, which is a big reason why investors have flocked to marijuana stocks in droves. Many of the largest pot....
Danger Lurks for These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks
For income-seeking investors, high-yield dividend stocks are often a great solution. In addition to generating income, they often sport nice growth potential as well. However, sometimes a high....
3 Things to Consider Before Relocating for a Job
You've worked hard and developed your skills, and now you're being offered a great position at a company with a solid reputation. There's just one problem: That job is in another city, and it's....
2 Stocks that Turned $5,000 into $100,000
We in the U.S. are living through a period of sustained economic growth, but not all asset classes are created equal. Sure, a piece of real estate or a well-timed buy of corporate bonds might....
3 Great Income Stocks Whose Dividends Should Double
Income investors like dividend stocks because the combination of current income and growth potential offers an attractive risk-reward relationship. Yet even some companies that have amply....
3 Growth Stocks at Deep-Value Prices
Getting great returns in the stock market has two sides to the equation: the rate of growth and the valuation you pay for that growth. A company that grows 20% a year or more is great, but is it....
Better Buy: HCP, Inc. vs. Senior Housing Properties Trust
Healthcare, especially when it involves taking care of senior citizens, has the potential to be a rapidly growing industry for decades to come. As the baby boomer generation continues to retire,....
Now’s the Time to Buy These High Yield Stocks
Investing in dividend stocks might seem risky these days as rising interest rates drive income investors toward the relative safety of bonds. However, I believe that dividend stocks are still....
3 High-Yield Commodity Stocks
Commodity prices can fluctuate wildly, especially when supply and demand get out of whack. However, the higher risk associated with that volatility can often yield a higher reward. That certainly....
Over a Quarter of Seniors Say Retirement Is Worse Than They Expected
Most people probably imagine retirement as one of the happiest times of their lives. After working for decades on end, you finally get the chance to sleep in, travel the world, spend more time....
3 Reasons Why Pfizer Investors Will Win With a Consumer Business Sale or Spinoff
Nearly a year ago, reports surfaced that Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) was considering selling or spinning off its consumer healthcare business. But those were just reports. Nothing happened -- until now.On....
Where Will BofI Be in 5 Years?
BofI Holding (NASDAQ: BOFI), the online-only bank, has grown rapidly over the past several years. In fact, the bank's profits have nearly quadrupled in the past five years.While a strong history....
Why Financial-Advisor Fees Can Be Higher Than You Think
Everyone likes a bargain, but most people don't really know if the financial advice they seek is worth the price they pay. More than half of those who use financial advisors either thought the....
NVIDIA Takes a Big Step Forward in the Race to Self-Driving Cars
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) said on Tuesday that it has created a new in-car computer that's powerful enough to enable fully self-driving vehicles. It'll begin shipping next year.The chip giant unveiled....
5 Ways to Prepare for a Serious Medical Emergency
No one likes to think about ending up in the ER with a life-threatening condition. Unfortunately, this happens to people every day. A fall at work, an auto accident, a stroke, or a heart attack....