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Read This Before Applying for a Big Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus
Source: Getty ImagesSome credit card sign-up bonuses can bring in a big chunk of extra cash if you take advantage of them in a responsible way, sticking to your budget and keeping your spending in....
Allegheny Technologies Stock Upgraded: Here's What You Need to Know
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Here's Why Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Is Surging Today
Shares of Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDRA), a clinical-stage biotech advancing novel therapies for skin-related diseases, are getting a bump after the company presented trial results at....
A Foolish Take: U.S. Financial History in 1 Chart
The chart that best captures the ups and downs in the financial history of the United States doesn't track economic growth or unemployment. It instead tracks annual bank failures.Almost every....
Better Buy: Realty Income Corporation vs. Simon Property Group
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) is the largest real estate investment trust, or REIT, specializing in net-leased freestanding retail properties. Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) is not only....
How Harley-Davidson Killing Off the Dyna Is Part of Its Plan to Win Over Younger Riders
The changing demographics of motorcycle riders is causing Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) to rethink its motorcycles. Harley is launching 13 new models as part of an ambitious product-development....
Here's Why Allergan Stock Might Be an Incredible Bargain After Dropping 9.9% in August
Despite a stronger-than-expected second quarter earnings report, Allergan's (NYSE: AGN) two month long rally came to an abrupt halt in August with the stock losing 9.9% of its value, according to....
4 Things Franco-Nevada Management Wants You to Know
Many investors get nervous about the prospect of having to deal with mining operations and their inherent uncertainties. For them, companies like Franco-Nevada (NYSE: FNV) that focus on royalty....
3 Stocks That Could Put Intel's Returns to Shame
Investors in Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) have enjoyed market-drubbing returns for decades, although at various times, the chipmaker's stock has stumbled from a combination of competitive pressures,....
Cracker Barrel Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Wednesday
It will be a quiet week on the earnings front, but one name worth watching is Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL). The unique concept that combines a restaurant specializing in southern comfort foods....
Is TransCanada Corporation a Buy?
TransCanada (NYSE: TRP) has been a steady performer for investors over the years. Since 2000, for example, it has delivered 14% average annual returns for investors, thanks in part to delivering....
Why HubSpot Inc. Could Be a Gold Mine for Growth Investors
When is the last time you saw a blog post that captured your interest and then went searching for more about the company behind the blog? If your answer was "recently," then you aren't alone.....
Why Biogen Stock Raced Higher In August
Biotech titan Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) saw its shares rise by 8.73% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. This healthy march northward was sparked by an encouraging....
Surprise! Silver Stocks May Be the Biggest Beneficiaries of Gold's Recent Rally
Ready or not, here comes the gold market in full rally mode. Since the beginning of the year, spot gold prices have jumped by nearly 16%, and they're higher by better than 18% since touching a....
Starbucks Puts Its High-End Strategy to the Test
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) wants to change the coffee scene in the United States once again.The chain, which introduced European-style coffee houses to the U.S., now has plans to create a whole new....
Why Iconix Brand Group Inc. Stock Lost 16% in August
Consumer-brand specialist Iconix Brand Group (NASDAQ: ICON) stock sank 16% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.ICON data by YChartsContinue readingSource: Fool.com
3 Simple Ways to Fix Your Finances Today
Image source: Getty Images.An all-too-common financial problem for many Americans is credit card debt. Similarly concerning is that most people don't have a solid savings plan in place to deal....
What to Do When You Get Laid Off
In some ways, getting laid off can be worse than getting fired. Few people are truly surprised when they lose their job for poor performance, but a layoff can happen to a good worker with no....
Could Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Be a Millionaire Maker Stock?
Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) -- which produces power amplifiers, front-end modules, and RF chips for a wide variety of markets -- rallied more than 1,200% over the past decade. This means....
8 Ways to Transform Your Home on a Budget
Most people who own homes will agree that there's always room for some sort of improvement. The problem, however, is that sprucing up a home costs money -- something most of us don't have in an....
How Safe Is ExxonMobil's Dividend?
The energy sector has been under substantial pressure over the past couple of years, but integrated oil giant ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) has held up far better than many smaller players that focus....
4 Reasons to Buy Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Stock and Never Sell
Before starting, a confession is in order: Over the seven years that I've been a shareholder of Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), there was a time that I actually sold some of the stock. My....
2 Marijuana Stocks Growing Annual Sales by More Than 200%
While no industry is perfect, if you've purchased marijuana stocks at some point over the past year, you're probably seeing green right now. Of the 14 largest marijuana stocks by market cap, the....
2 Scenarios Where Claiming Social Security at 62 Is a Really Bad Idea
According to the latest monthly data release from the Social Security Administration (SSA), just over 42 million retired workers were receiving a benefits check from the SSA. Out of these more....
Why Baker Hughes, a GE Company, Dropped 5% in August
Shares of oil-services company Baker Hughes, a GE Company (NYSE: BHGE) fell 5% in August, the first full month since the company's official takeover by General Electric (NYSE: GE). While that....