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Will GameStop Corp. Show Signs of a Turnaround This Week?
GameStop (NYSE: GME) doesn't have many fans on Wall Street these days. The specialty retailer's stock is down by almost a third in the past 12 months. And despite a massive 7% dividend yield,....
This Stock Could Be the Tesla of Healthcare
Some farsighted (or just plain lucky) investors bought shares of Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) early on. They took a huge risk, but that risk paid off. Tesla stock is up nearly 1,400% since the....
PayPal's Plans to Monetize Venmo Are on Schedule
PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL) investors had plenty of reasons to cheer when the company recently reported its second quarter earnings.Revenue for the payment platform increased 18% year over....
Don't Have Enough Saved for Retirement? Consider Retiring Abroad
Most Americans are behind on their savings. The median amount the average American family has saved for retirement is just $5,000, according to a recent report from the Economic Policy Institute.....
Oversatuation Is the Story Now, But Premium Is the Future for Starbucks
In recent weeks a number of stories have appeared questioning whether Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has reached a saturation point in the United States.Those concerns come after BMO Capital Markets....
Oversaturation Is the Story Now, But Premium Is the Future for Starbucks
In recent weeks a number of stories have appeared questioning whether Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has reached a saturation point in the United States.Those concerns come after BMO Capital Markets....
What Are the Required Minimum Distribution Percentages
Required minimum distributions, or RMDs, are mandatory minimum withdrawals that must be taken from certain tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts, including traditional IRAs, 401(k) plans, and....
Can JD.com Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 12% Drop?
The recent sell-off at JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) continues. Shares of China's largest e-commerce company by revenue fell 11.8% last week, moving lower every single trading day after kicking off the week....
Facebook Inc Is Gunning for YouTube, not TV
When social media giant Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) announced it would debut a hub for original video content, much ink was spilled that the company was preparing for an all-out assault on television.....
2 Big Concerns Coming Out of Priceline's Q2 Earnings Report
Despite beating Wall Street expectations, online travel agency The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN) stock fell over 7% after announcing Q2 numbers. Much of the blame has been pinned on a weaker than....
Are You Invested in Either of Warren Buffett's Top Two Dividend Stocks?
Like most of the investing world, Warren Buffett thrives on dividends. The veteran financier and leading light of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) receives plenty of them; in the....
A Record Number of Americans Have Tried Marijuana, New Survey Shows
Marijuana: it was once a taboo topic, but is no longer.According to a newly released study from national pollster Gallup, more Americans than ever have tried marijuana.Gallup has been sporadically....
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks dipped for the second straight week last week, yet both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) remain solidly higher so far this year.^DJI....
How Sturm, Ruger & Company Makes Most of Its Money
Of course Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) makes virtually all of its money selling guns. What you might be surprised to learn is just what kinds of firearms have allowed it to grow into the largest....
3 Stocks You Can Safely Own Until 2030
A lot can happen to a company in 13 years. It's notoriously difficult (many would say impossible) to predict a company's path more than a few quarters out. Things happen: scandals, accidents,....
2 Ways That Zynga Is Losing to the Competition
Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA) recently delivered its first profitable quarter in nearly five years, and shares of the company are up roughly 40% year-to-date. After trying to find its footing in the mobile....
Which Chains Have Eclipse Deals and Promotions?
If looking for a spot to watch the eclipse makes you hungry, then a number of chains have special deals or promotions for the extremely rare total solar eclipse that will occur on August 21,....
Is a Phased Retirement Right for You?
When most of us think about retirement, we imagine a time in our lives when we get to hand in our resignation letters, pack up our desks, and go from working 40 or more hours per week to having....
Can Vipshop Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 13% Drop?
Vipshop Holdings (NYSE: VIPS) hit fresh recent lows last week, taking a hit after posting disappointing quarterly results. A pair of Wall Street firms would go on to downgrade the Chinese online....
Are You Missing Out on the Hot Tech IPO of This Summer?
One of the most recognized names in modern real estate, online broker Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN), launched its IPO last month.On its first day of trading, the company's stock popped by 45% over its IPO....
Snap Stock Just Had Its Best Week Ever
Every dog stock has its day, and sometimes its week. Shares of Snap, Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) soared 19.4% last week, moving higher after a pair of bullish analyst moves and a report that its Snapchat....
The Worst Summer Jobs We've Ever Had
When we think of summer, we often imagine days spent lounging on the beach, swimming at the neighbor's pool, or hanging out at the local ice cream joint. But for some people, summer isn't an....
I Built an Artificial-Intelligence System for Investing -- and It Showed How Smart Warren Buffett Is
I was curious. The idea of driverless cars has been, and still is, fascinating to me. And so is the technology that makes driverless cars possible -- artificial intelligence (AI). Like many, I....
3 Reasons Obamacare Premiums Are Set to Skyrocket in 2018
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is more affably known as Obamacare, is arguably the hallmark legislation of former President Barack Obama. While it's been controversial since its passage, and....
5 Smart Things You Can Do With $1,000 Right Now
It's not every day that $1,000 falls in your lap, but if you're looking at a bonus, commission, or even a generous gift, it pays to use that money wisely. Here are some of the best things you can....