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5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Pfizer Inc.
Many people can name one of Pfizer's (NYSE: PFE) products. From over-the-counter products such as Advil and Robitussin to powerful prescription drugs such as Eliquis and Ibrance, Pfizer makes some of
Can Blue Apron Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 11% Drop?
Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) has a new and formidable competitor, and that's been enough to turn an already broken IPO into one of this year's worst performers among market debutantes. Shares of the
The 5 Top China ETFs
China is the most populous nation on Earth, and its rising economy over the past 20 years has given what many still consider to be an emerging market an impressive growth trajectory for many of its
Can Chipotle Stock Bounce Back From Last Week's 13% Drop?
When it rains, it pours for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) shareholders, and the past few days have been a deluge. The burrito roller's stock took a 12.8% hit last week, following a double dose of
Down 70% Since 2015, Can Buckle Inc Win Back Investors With Special Dividends?
U.S. apparel chain Buckle (NYSE: BKE) has seen declining revenue and profits as its mall-based stores struggle with shifting consumer preferences. Yet the company is still profitable and offers a
How to Give Constructive Criticism as a Boss
If you only tell people what they're doing wrong, then at some point, they'll probably start tuning out everything you say.Being a boss is not about acting like a drill sergeant or a no-nonsense
Bullish on Amazon.com? You'll Love These 3 Stocks
Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) 40% rally over the past 12 months made it a Wall Street darling, as its marketplace crushed brick-and-mortar retailers and AWS (Amazon Web Services) dominated the cloud
3 Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits
This article was updated on July 19, 2017.Tens of millions of Americans rely on their Social Security benefits, and many are in a position in which they can't really afford to lose their monthly
The Maximum Social Security Benefit for 2017 -- and Beyond
This article was updated on July 19, 2017.Social Security does an excellent job of replacing a substantial portion of American workers' pre-retirement income, and they all want as much as they can get
Avoiding Stocks Might Cost You $3.3 Million
When it comes to investing, risk and reward tend to go hand in hand. And while it's natural to fear the stock market, keeping your money in safer investments could really stunt your savings' growth.
Microsoft: An Excellent Quarter From This Explosive Tech Giant
Published by Nick McCullum on July 23rd, 2017
Microsoft’s recent fourth quarter earnings release was far superior to the company’s third quarter results, which were announced on Thursday, April
Forget Netflix, Buy These 4 Dividend Growth Stocks Instead
Published by Bob Ciura on July 23rd, 2017
Netflix (NFLX) stock rose 10% after the company’s July 17th earnings report, as the Internet streaming service added more than 5 million subscribers
Mondelez International Has a Game Plan for Attracting Healthy Snackers
The biggest challenge snack food companies like Mondelez International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) face is the growing awareness many consumers have about what's in the food they eat and their desire to eat in a
Who's Ready for a 23% Cut to Their Social Security Benefits?
For many Americans, Social Security is nothing short of indispensable. The Social Security Administration finds that 61% of retired workers currently receiving benefits counts on their check to
General Motors' New Chevy Bolt Ads Take Aim at Tesla
General Motors (NYSE: GM) just lifted the curtain on its new marketing campaign for the electric Chevrolet Bolt EV -- and viewed from a certain perspective, it's hilarious (in a good way).What's the
Here's the Single Most Important Reason More States Will Legalize Marijuana
You don't have to be Nostradamus to successfully predict that more states will legalize marijuana -- whether for medicinal use only or for recreational use. A bandwagon effect seems quite likely
3 Stocks Under $5 That Could Make You Rich
Stocks with share prices under $5 are rarely worth owning. On the rare occasion, however, small-cap healthcare stocks can be glaring exceptions to this general rule.Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX), Geron Corp
Apple Investors Shouldn't Worry About iPhone 8 Delays
Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) surged in the first few months of 2017, as sales of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus beat expectations and as hype for the next-generation iPhone 8 began to build.However
10 Reasons You Might Need a Retirement Planner
A retirement planner can help you navigate the world of saving and investing for retirement and can also provide services such as insurance and estate-planning advice. But do you really need one, or
Why Big Oil Can’t Make the Renewable Energy Transition
Big oil companies are starting to consider what the world will look like after the reign of petroleum is over. For example, Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS-A) recently announced it will invest $1 billion
Have a Low Credit Score? Here's How Much Extra It Could Cost You
It's pretty safe to say that America runs on credit. According to the Federal Reserve, the aggregate amount of credit card debt recently surpassed $1 trillion, joining the ranks of auto loans and
Can You Guess the World's Largest Gold Jewelry Market? (Hint: It Isn't The United States)
The consensus stateside may be that diamonds are a girl's best friend, but that's not the case in the world's largest gold market -- China. The World Gold Council reported world jewelry demand was up
Will a Ken Makeover Boost Mattel's Sales?
Industry leading toy company Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) recently announced that Ken, the longtime on-again/off-again boyfriend of its flagship Barbie, would be getting a much-needed makeover in a move
Warren Buffett on America
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett's thoughts about the future of our country can be summed up in four words he said in January 2017: "Never bet against America."
3 Beaten-Up Biotechs Bouncing Back in 2017 (Hint: One Is a Marijuana Stock)
Not every stock that falls on tough times is worth buying in portfolios, but sometimes, catalysts can spark shareholder-friendly rallies, and in those situations, it can make sense. For example