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Better Buy: Himax Technologies vs. Qualcomm
Chipmakers Himax (NASDAQ: HIMX) and Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) both experienced big price swings this year. Himax shares surged more than 70% on optimism about its growth potential in the augmented....
EV Range Anxiety May Be a Thing of the Past
When electric vehicles like General Motors' (NYSE: GM) Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf came on the scene about a decade ago, the biggest challenge for EVs was driving range. GM and others answered....
These 3 Dividend Stocks Pay Out Over $8 Billion Each Year
Dividend investors rely on the stocks they own to provide the portfolio income they need. Many companies have responded to the increasing appetite for strong dividends by boosting their payouts....
These 3 Dividend Stocks Pay Out Over $8 Billion Each Year
Dividend investors rely on the stocks they own to provide the portfolio income they need. Many companies have responded to the increasing appetite for strong dividends by boosting their payouts....
Why Energy Storage Will Be a Boon for Residential Solar Installers
Net metering was a key factor in driving the residential solar market to where it is today, but its days are likely numbered across the U.S. Utilities nationwide are having success at convincing....
Nike's Problems Aren't Going Away Anytime Soon
Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) has reigned over the sports world for more than a generation, but its grip on the crown is starting to weaken.First, it failed to make the best-selling sneaker in the country....
Amazon Admits Video Isn't Carrying Its Own Weight
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos is ordering a strategic revamp at Amazon Studios, its original video division. The e-commerce giant is cancelling shows like Season 2 of "Z: The Beginning....
Amazon Admits Video Isn't Carrying Its Own Weight
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos is ordering a strategic revamp at Amazon Studios, its original video division. The e-commerce giant is cancelling shows like Season 2 of "Z: The Beginning....
Amazon Admits Video Isn't Carrying Its Own Weight
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos is ordering a strategic revamp at Amazon Studios, its original video division. The e-commerce giant is cancelling shows like Season 2 of "Z: The Beginning....
3 Oil Stocks to Buy at the Bottom of the Cycle
While crude oil bottomed out early last year below $30 a barrel and is now in the low $50s, the market isn't in recovery mode just yet. As a result, investors still have the chance to buy oil....
3 Oil Stocks to Buy at the Bottom of the Cycle
While crude oil bottomed out early last year below $30 a barrel and is now in the low $50s, the market isn't in recovery mode just yet. As a result, investors still have the chance to buy oil....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....