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How Safe Is AT&T's Dividend?
The telecom industry has been among the most generous sectors of the market in terms of sharing profits with shareholders through dividends, and industry giant AT&T (NYSE: T) is no exception. For a
Chipotle’s Biggest Problem Isn’t What You Think It Is
What would you say Chipotle Mexican Grill's (NYSE: CMG) biggest problem is?Most people would probably answer that it's the burrito maker's unfortunate string of food-safety incidents that have cropped
2 Hot Stocks to Buy in August
With the S&P 500 up 9% year to date and up 74% over the past five years, it's fair to say that the stock market has had a good run recently. While this is great for the value of investors' holdings
2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
If you're looking for income from your investments, dividend stocks represent a stellar option for your money. Not only do they provide income streams, but both their dividend payments and principal
Can J.C. Penney Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 28% Drop?
J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) is getting closer to having its stock price mirror its moniker. Shares of the struggling department store chain plummeted 28% last week after posting another problematic
The Most Impressive Number From Square's Second Quarter
Shareholders in Square Inc (NYSE: SQ) have been taken for quite the ride this year. Since the calendar turned, shares are up an amazing 89% and over the past year, the stock price has increased an
Twenty-First Century Fox Earnings: Cable Performance Offsets Film Weakness in the Fourth Quarter
Twenty-First Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOX)(NASDAQ: FOXA) reported fourth-quarter and full-year results after the market closed on Aug. 9. The following table provides a comparison between key
What Will the Average Americans' Social Security Benefit Be in 2020?
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), via its June 2017 monthly statistical snapshot, nearly 61.5 million beneficiaries were receiving a monthly stipend from the program, a majority
Buy Gold, Says the Chairman of World's Largest Hedge Fund
Ray Dalio is the founder, chairman, and chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates. It's the world's largest hedge fund, with $150 billion in assets under management.This is a guy who knows a
Why I Love Fitbit
Wall Street hates it, and so do short-sellers, but I love Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) stock at current levels. At just over $6 a share, not only is the stock cheap compared to its historical levels -- the
5 Steps to Take Before Shopping for Your First Home
When you're considering buying your first home, you're probably full of excitement about achieving the American dream. Unfortunately, this dream could turn into a nightmare if you haven't made sure
3 Marijuana Stocks That Could Make You the Most Money in the 2nd Half of 2017
For investors who enjoyed the huge run of marijuana stocks last year, the first half of 2017 probably hasn't been as exciting. Several of the largest marijuana stocks haven't performed all that great
How to Invest in Artificial Intelligence
There's a lot of potential for investors in the artificial intelligence (AI) market. A myriad of companies -- like NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL)
5 Figures That Define the Middle Class
The middle class is often thought of as the backbone of the American economy -- and decades ago it was. Today, however, the American middle class has become a shadow of what it once was. A number of
Warren Buffett's $100 Billion Problem
Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) second-quarter earnings report revealed that the company's cash stockpile has grown to nearly $100 billion, virtually all of which is located in the
Movie Theater Stocks: Due for a Turnaround or Dead in the Water?
So far, 2017 hasn't been a very good year for movie theater investors. With the all-important summer blockbuster season winding down, moviegoers simply haven't found a compelling reason to venture
Not Counting on Having Social Security? Here Are Three Money Moves You Should Make
Whether you are just entering the workforce or nearing retirement age, planning for the future is critical. -- Ron Lewis Mr. Lewis was right about how critical planning is when it comes to your future
Why I Love Axon Enterprise
There aren't a lot of companies on the market that have the top market share in a rapidly growing business where public policy trends are working in their favor, and that has a high-margin product to
3 Must See Graphs That Tell TrueCar's True Story
If a picture or graph is worth a thousand words, then one of the most fulfilling earnings presentations you can look through is that of TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUE), a leading digital automotive
Most Americans Aren't Prepared for Another Recession
Though our economy has seen its share of recessions, one of the most damaging downturns in history was none other than the fairly recent Great Recession that lasted from 2007 to 2009. During that
How Aqua America, Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
Aqua America (NYSE: WTR) is one of the largest publicly traded water utilities on the market. The water stock is up 14% in 2017 and has a history of delivering returns to shareholders over the long
13 Reverse-Mortgage Misunderstandings That Could Cost You
"In surveys, many borrowers say reverse mortgages have improved their lives and provided money they needed for retirement." -- Charles Duhigg A reverse mortgage can indeed be a big boon in retirement
These are the Best States for Healthcare -- How Does Your State Rank?
Where can Americans get the best healthcare?Financial website WalletHub set out to answer this question by evaluating each U.S. state and the District of Columbia in three areas: cost, access, and
Here's Why the Best Is Yet to Come for Amazon.com, Inc.
When you look at Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) as an investment opportunity, the stock often sends mixed messages. Amazon shares don't know how to stop rising, but the e-tailer's earnings are flimsy at
How Many Credit Cards Does the Average Person Have?
Did you ever wonder how many credit cards the average American has? The short answer is that the average American has 2.6 credit cards, but this doesn't tell the full story. Here's a closer look at