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Sunlight to Electricity: What Makes a Solar Cell Work?
Solar energy now accounts for over 1% of the world's electricity each year, and the industry is growing at a rapid rate. Behind all of the solar installations are small pieces of silicon that turn....
3 Stocks to Watch Heading Into October
For various reasons, there will be several things to monitor in the weeks ahead for Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) as well as both Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and IBM (NYSE: IBM), the latter two of which will....
Is American Outdoor Brands Stock Too Cheap to Pass Up?
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOBC) shares plunged earlier this month after the company reported fiscal 2018 first-quarter results that showed a 37% decline in sales and a GAAP net loss of....
Why GMO Crops (Probably) Can't Compete for This $22 Billion Ingredient Opportunity
You may not realize it yet, but the bioeconomy is at a historic crossroads. The world's largest agricultural companies are on the cusp of developing genetically engineered crops capable of....
The 2 Safest High-Yield Dividend Stocks in Energy
Investing in a high-yield stock isn't worth it if the dividend winds up getting cut. The fat yield, in that case, was little more than an illusion. The energy industry has been plagued by this....
Activist Investor to SINA: Sell Weibo or Sell Yourself
American activist investors rarely try to influence Chinese companies, but U.S. hedge fund Aristeia Capital recently went against the grain by challenging SINA (NASDAQ: SINA), one of the oldest....
3 Top Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy
Chasing yield might be enticing, but it can also lead you right to the investing equivalent of quicksand. Stocks that offer high yields often do so because the underlying company is declining or....
3 Top Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Today
In a frothy market, increasing your holdings in dividend stocks is a smart way to fortify your portfolio for long-term wealth creation, however simply buying stocks that offer high-yield is a....
This Will Be a Major Test for Wells Fargo's CEO
The new CEO of Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) will face a major test next month that his predecessor struggled to pass last year. On Thursday, the Senate Banking Committee announced that Tim Sloan will....
Your 2017 Guide to Trusts
Providing for your family's financial needs is a key goal that most people have, but many of those who consider estate planning don't know that trusts can help them achieve their goals. Trusts are....
Why I Sold Apple
When I bought Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in early 2012, the stock was in the midst of a remarkable rise. Anticipation built that it would soon pay a dividend for the first time since 1995. Apple shares....
5 Steps to a Better Cover Letter
Not every job application asks for a cover letter, but in the cases where you need one, it can be the reason you do (or don't) get an interview.A cover letter is a chance to show personality and....
SpaceX Swipes Boeing's Military Space Shuttle Business
The scoreboard this month reads Boeing (NYSE: BA) -- 5: SpaceX -- 1.* So why is SpaceX grinning, and Boeing is groaning?On Sept. 7, Boeing's X-37B military "drone" space shuttle lifted off from....
12 Smart Retirement Moves You Can Make Right Now
"Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it the fullest, but not so fully that you run out of money." -- Jonathan Clements A top priority in retirement is not running....
3 Dividend Investing Tips That Could Earn You Thousands
For investors who purchased shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) back in 2012, the company's dividend was probably an afterthought. After all, the company was growing earnings like gangbusters, and it....
Social Security Benefits to Rise Following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
For tens of millions of Americans, their monthly Social Security check is a financial lifeline that they couldn't do without. Of the nearly 61.5 million people receiving Social Security each....
4 Reasons 401(k) Tax Reform Could Decimate the Middle Class
It's no secret, so let's just say it: We absolutely stink at saving money. Among developed countries, Americans have one of the lowest personal saving rates. According to the St. Louis Federal....
Some Companies Have Growth Stories -- and Some Don't
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Barker discuss where Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) sees its sales curve going, as well as its alleged talks with AMD....
Tech Stocks This Week: Apple's Pullback, Google's Hardware Bet, and More
Though it was a flat week for the S&P 500, tech stocks saw a bit more volatility as the heavily technology-weighted Nasdaq composite index pulled back about 0.4%. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) was....
3 Top Stocks With High Dividend Yields
Buying and holding solid high-yield dividend stocks is arguably the best way to predictably generate wealth over the long term. But finding the best dividend stocks our market has to offer is....
The Simple Reasons I Won't Buy Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. Stock
Despite the nearly 17% run-up following fiscal 2017's fourth-quarter earnings report, Ubiquiti (NASDAQ: UBNT) stock is still down 11% this year. But higher-than-expected revenue, earnings per....
3 Stocks That Could Soar More Than Netflix
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has generated jaw-dropping returns for early investors, with shares of the video-streaming giant climbing more than 15,000% from its initial public offering just 15 years....
2U: Valuation Concerns and Market Opportunities
2U Inc's (NASDAQ: TWOU) stock has rocketed up 80% so far in 2017. What should long-term investors make of the company's share price? In this concluding segment of our recent Industry Focus podcast....
2U’s Recipe for Revenue Growth
Continuing our discussion of education tech provider 2U Inc (NASDAQ: TWOU), our Motley Fool Industry Focus podcast hosts analyze the importance the organization places on its contracts with major....
What Sets 2U Apart From Competitors
In this segment of the Industry Focus: Consumer podcast, host Vincent Shen and Motley Fool contributor Asit Sharma dive into 2U Inc (NASDAQ: TWOU), a provider of online learning technology to some....