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General Electric (NYSE: GE) has been in the news the last few years, but normally not for good reasons. General Motors (NYSE: GM) has made headlines lately as well, but again not for great reasons. Looking at these two U.S. industrial and manufacturing icons, is there one that s

One thing most retirees want is an income stream that will last through their golden years. Some will get all they need from a pension plan. Others, however, need to supplement their retirement income with additional sources. Among their options is to own a portfolio of dividen

Stocks jumped last week as strong earnings reports and job market data offset concerns about the spread of the coronavirus in China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) each gained over 3% to bounce back into positive territ

As the 2020s begin, a new era is dawning for the restaurant industry. Mobile ordering, ghost kitchens (an operation with no dining room, set up for delivery only), and the delivery wars are creating a new dynamic for businesses to navigate, and not all players are adapting with

Phillips 66 Partners (NYSE: PSXP) has increased its cash distribution every quarter since its initial public offering in 2013, boosting it 25 times overall. Last year, the master limited partnership (MLP) grew its payout by 11%. That helped push its yield up to its current leve

What happened Continuing the upward momentum they experienced through 2019, shares of Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leader in fuel cell solutions, popped more than 22% in the first month of 2020, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. 

Preparing for retirement is hard, and for most Americans, the money they get from Social Security will be critically necessary to help them make ends meet. The typical retired worker has to get by on just over $1,500 a month from Social Security, and while that's better than not

The 2010s marked America's first full decade without a recession since the Great Depression. That's an impressive growth spurt, but it also suggests that investors should count on an increased chance of a recession in the next few years.

Last year was a challenging year to go public. More than a third of the 2019 debutantes closed out the year below their IPO prices, including many of the more prolific companies. Some companies like WeWork didn't even get a chance to hit the market, stumbling on the way to the s

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During 2018, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) returned to strong growth following a couple of bumpy years. Comparable sales rose 4%, total revenue increased 8.7%, and adjusted EPS jumped 33% on a full-year basis.

With the positive direction of the U.S. economy, growth and profit expectations will continue to trend higher as evidenced by the positive earnings results we have witnessed thus far. Here are this week’s stocks to keep an eye on

By Jeff Miller:

The market expects Anterix (ATEX) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended December 2019. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor th

The market expects ReWalk Robotics (RWLK) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended December 2019. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful

Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when Newell Brands (NWL) reports results for the quarter ended December 2019. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that coul

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.