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This Acquisition Could Make Merck a Scorching-Hot Buy
Merck (NYSE: MRK) is one of the top healthcare companies in the world. Last year it reported close to $50 billion in revenue, and its stock pays a solid dividend that yields 3% per year. The only
Why Crypto Prices Plummeted Today
After a few days of recovery, cryptocurrency markets have collapsed again on Wednesday, with many major cryptocurrencies falling double digits. More liquidations seem to be in store for big
Is It Time to Load up on Beaten-Down Growth Stocks (Like Tesla)?
It's been a challenging year for investors, with the S&P 500 index down more than 22%. In such an environment, growth investors inevitably may ask whether it's time to start loading up on some
These 3 Nasdaq Stocks Are a Steal Today
With the Nasdaq Composite down 29% year to date, investors in some of the world's top stocks have had little to cheer about in 2022. But for investors with a long-term perspective, this bear market
With Stock Splits Underway, These 2 Beaten-Down Stocks Are Buys Now
Stock splits are all the rage these days, with several prominent companies resorting to this move over the past few months. Unsurprisingly, splits haven't been enough to rescue some of these
He Said She Said
The January Sixth Select Committee Chair, Bernie Thomson (Mississippi Democrat), and its Vice Chair, Liz Chaney, (Wyoming Republican) produced, directed, and staged the most riveting televised
3 Stocks Smart Investors Are Buying Right Now
It's been a challenging year for investing, with assumptions made in January now needing reassessment in the middle of the year. Few could have predicted a war in Europe, ongoing COVID-19-related
Stimulus Checks For California Residents: Families To Get Up To $1,050
California’s Golden State stimulus program has provided relief to millions of residents over the past two years. The state is now set to send more stimulus checks to its residents. Gov. Gavin
This Big-Time Passive-Income Producer Has the Wind at Its Back
Clearway Energy (NYSE: CWEN)(NYSE: CWEN.A) is becoming an excellent stock for those seeking to generate some passive income. The company owns a growing portfolio of clean power generating assets
Got $10,000? Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks Yielding More Than 4%
If you have $10,000 you can afford to invest, you should consider buying some high-yielding dividend stocks. They can generate recurring cash flow for you and potentially make up for losses
Investing $100,000 in These Top Dividend Stocks Could Generate $3,300 in Passive Income
Buying shares of quality dividend stocks can add tangible returns to your portfolio every year. In fact, 84% of the S&P 500's total return since 1960 came from reinvesting dividends and compound
2 Reasons to Buy Nvidia and 1 Reason to Sell
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) investors are having a rough 2022 as the once-high-flying chipmaker has shed more than 42% of its stock value so far despite maintaining its impressive growth streak this year.
The Best Stocks Check These 3 Boxes on the Balance Sheet
Investment research can be quite exciting when you're watching visionary founders present about their companies or witnessing firsthand the magic of new innovative products. But when it comes to
These 2 Real Estate Stocks Pay for Themselves
Dividends can't be faked, and they can't be retroactively changed, making them a very tangible return on your investment. It's why so many investors focus on dividend income, since dividend-paying
This Stock Just Hiked Its Dividend 25%. Should You Buy?
If history is any indication, the best thing you can do with your cash is buy dividend stocks. Study after study reinforces the idea that dividend stocks outperform others by a wide margin.
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Pinterest Is Shooting Itself in the Foot With Its CEO Change
Shares of image-based social media company Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) have fallen more than 75% in the past year, as slowing user signups, a reversal of the trends that accelerated its growth early in
Fifth Third Bank Employees, Customers Provide More Than 8.4 Million Meals for Those in Need
Fifth Third Bank’s “Feeding Our Communities” initiative, held each year in May, this year provided more than 8.4 million meals to fight hunger across its footprint. The total far exceeded the 5.3
Wells Fargo Foundation Aims to Grow Diverse Housing Developers with $40 Million Donation
The roughly $175 billion U.S. housing development market is known for high barriers to entry — and today, real estate developers of color make up less than five percent of the industry. To help
2 Easy Ways to Set Retirement Savings Goals
Setting the right retirement savings goals is important to achieving financial security in your later years. Unfortunately, far too many people haven't figured out how much money they'll need to
Tech Sell-Off: 2 Growth Stocks to Buy and 1 to Sell
Investing during a down stock market can be challenging, especially when the selling pressure has been as indiscriminate as it has been in 2022. Almost every market sector has felt the pain, which
This Is Warren Buffett's Favorite REIT. Should You Buy It?
Warren Buffett is famous for his attraction to certain economic sectors. Insurance is one, banks and financial services another, and he's also more than dipped his toes into the energy and
Buying These 2 Stocks Is a Good Way to Hedge Against a Market Crash
It's not surprising that in times of turmoil, investors transition away from high-flying tech stocks to the safety of consumer staples stocks. These are the companies that sell the products people
If You Invested $10,000 in Robinhood in 2021, This Is How Much You Would Have Today
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD), the online brokerage that popularized commission-free stock and crypto trades, went public at $38 per share on July 29, 2021. Its shares opened at its IPO price
3 Top Stocks to Buy During the Sell-Off
There are probably many investors that have only entered the stock market in recent years. While they may have experienced the unique, and brief, bear market caused by the pandemic in 2020, the S&P
Should Tesla Be Concerned About Polestar?
Shares of premium electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar Automotive Holding (NASDAQ: PSNY) debuted on the Nasdaq on Friday via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The