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3 Stocks for Retirees to Grow Their Nest Eggs
Retired investors have somewhat different priorities than younger ones. Instead of focusing on growth, retirees' investments need to preserve their capital and also generate reliable income.....
Why Are There So Many Robo-Advisories?
Robo-advisories have surged in popularity, thanks to their lower fees and ease of investing. From the standpoint of big banks and brokerages, why is getting into the robo-advisory business a smart....
What Is a Robo-Advisor?
In this clip, Michael Douglass and Matt Frankel discuss Wells Fargo's (NYSE: WFC) entry into the robo-advisory business, and why robo-advisories have become so popular in recent years. They also....
Robo-Advisors: What They Mean for Investors and Financial Advisors
In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, host Michael Douglass and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel discuss Wells Fargo's (NYSE: WFC) recently announced "robo-advisory" platform. They also....
In Case You Missed It, Bitcoin Has Now Crashed 3 Times in the Past 5 Months
If we as investors looks back 10, 20, 50, or even 100 years, we'd have a hard time finding an asset with a more consistent long-term return than stocks. Every single commodity, and even....
1 Stock I'm Never Selling
Need proof that buying and holding stocks over the long term is the best way to build wealth in the stock market? Just look at the success of long-term investors such as Warren Buffett, T. Rowe....
Lithium, Kobalt, Nickel und Kupfer - die wichtigsten Rohstoffe für Elektroautos werden knapp
Der Elektromobilität gehört die Zukunft – darin sind sich fast alle einig. Aber bis Tesla und Co. eine gewichtige Rolle am Automarkt spielen können, wird nach Ansicht von Goldman Sachs mehr Zeit
3 Bullish Takeaways From Aflac's Latest Quarter
Aflac Inc (NYSE: AFL) is clearly not the most exciting stock in today's bull market. The supplemental-insurance provider certainly doesn't share the gaudy year-to-date return numbers of some big....
JPMorgan Chase Acquires WePay: What Investors Need to Know
In October, America's largest bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), made a massive acquisition in the financial technology space when it paid an undisclosed sum to acquire WePay. WePay....
3 Top Warren Buffett Stocks to Consider Buying Now
The stock market is close to its all-time high, and it is increasingly difficult to find attractively valued businesses to invest in. Even in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) stock....
5 Top Diversified REIT Stocks to Consider Buying Now
A diversified REIT is a real estate investment trust whose portfolio contains more than one type of property or other real estate assets. For example, a diversified REIT might invest in office....
Is Goldman Sachs' Stock Worth a Look?
Buying any stocks right now is a brave move, given the rally in the market since this time last year. But if you're going to do so, then it's important to keep valuation and recent performance in....
Here’s Why Citigroup Stock Is Riskier Than Other Banks
Citigroup (NYSE: C) has done a lot over the past decade to streamline its operations and reduce risk, but it's still one of the riskiest banks you can invest in. One place this shows up is in....
Why Are Bank Stocks in Retreat?
If you're an investor in bank stocks, you'd be excused for wondering why they've been in retreat, with the KBW Bank Index closing down the past five days in a row. What's behind the decline? It's....
Wells Fargo Stock Seems Cheap, But Is It?
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has been the focus of a lot of unpleasant attention this year after regulators announced in September 2016 that thousands of its employees spent years opening millions of....
Here's How Higher Interest Rates Help Bank of America
For bank investors right now, there are few things more important than the direction of interest rates. The higher rates climb, the more money banks will make.Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) serves as....
Why Higher Interest Rates Are Good for Bank Stocks
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates in both of the last two Decembers, and it seems prepared to do so again next month. There's a 97% chance of that happening, in fact, according to the....
3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy in November
With the stock market at record highs, it can be difficult to find attractive stocks to buy. However, there are some in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) closely followed stock....
Here's Why Bank of America's Stock Is Up So Much This Year
What's the best-performing big bank stock so far in 2017? The answer is: Bank of America (NYSE: BAC).Shares of the nation's second-biggest bank by assets are up 21% since the beginning of the....
What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean to You?
The Federal Reserve and other key central banks have begun a rate-hike cycle. Here's what it means for you as a consumer and as a borrower, as well as what higher interest rates mean for bank....
Chubb Corporation Stock Upgraded: 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....
American Express Is Getting Serious About Its High-End Credit Cards
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has been known as the leader in high-end credit card products for many years now, and recent news indicates a renewed effort from the company to maintain that....
Discover Financial's Unenviable, Undeniable, and Unbelievable Problem
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) recently reported its third-quarter earnings, and investors heard a familiar story: The company is seeing higher revenue, solid loan portfolio growth -- and....
Big Banks Show Major P2P Payment Growth
Peer-to-peer (P2P) payments are the act of one person electronically sending money to another person through a platform. While most people still use cash or write checks, there is no denying that....
My 3 Largest Stock Holdings, and Why I Love Each One
Many financial writers, myself included, write about dozens of stocks on a regular basis. While I believe in every recommendation I make, there's no possible way that I could own every single one....