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Who doesn't want more income out of their investments? That's particularly true in a low-interest-rate environment.

While cutting-edge technologies such as gene-editing and cancer immunology tend to get a lot of attention in the biotech world, one of the most lucrative niches in this area comes from treating a relatively common condition. Diabetes is quickly becoming one of the most prevalent

It's easy to buy and hold a stock during a bull market, but it's much tougher to stick with that mantra when the dreaded bear bites. However, investors who ignore the noise and stay invested often net higher returns than those who try to time the market.

Everyone seems to hate oil companies today, which is one reason why many of them offer dividends with big, fat yields. The problem is that there are very real reasons to be worried about energy stocks, with bankruptcies picking up, particularly in the onshore U.S. oil space. Bu

IBM's (NYSE: IBM) immediate future offers both promise and uncertainty. As the company seeks to integrate Red Hat into its operations and further transition into a cloud company, CEO Ginni Rometty announced she will depart her post in April. The stock has not fared well under

Investor enthusiasm is bubbling heading into the fourth-quarter earnings report by Boston Beer (NYSE: SAM). There are some good reasons for optimism, considering the alcoholic-beverage specialist is riding a wave of consumer demand for hard seltzers and teas. Its hit brands in t

From $350 billion a couple of years ago, to $1.1 trillion (or more) 20 years from now, investment bank Morgan Stanley believes that the space economy could more than triple in size by 2040. But what exactly is this space economy -- and how do you invest in it?

For years, travel stocks were some of the best bets on the market.

There's never a bad time to buy top dividend stocks for your retirement portfolio. But when a short-term setback sends a good company's share price downward -- and its dividend yield upward -- that can turn a good long-term buy into a great long-term buy. 

Last year was both the best of times and the worst of times for Plains All American Pipeline (NYSE: PAA). The oil pipeline MLP delivered significantly higher earnings than expected in 2019 due to the strength of its market-sensitive supply and logistics (S&L) segment, which

Nobody likes paying more tax than they have to, and tax credits are one of the most effective ways Americans can reduce their tax liability and boost their tax refunds. In fact, Americans use tax credits to save billions of dollars on their taxes every year.

Today, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) and Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) have a common problem: Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL). Since 2014, Delta has built up a global hub in Seattle, gaining market share in Alaska Airlines' home city and threatening its ability to compete for corporate t

The amount of Social Security benefits you're entitled to is usually based on your work record. This can be a problem if you don't have very high earnings or don't work. But most people know they can claim on their spouse's work record to earn a higher income if their own benefi

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) posted fiscal second-quarter results in line with guidance, which means revenue dropped 4% year over year. In addition, management forecasted revenue to decline again during the next quarter. Yet it increased the dividend because it believes this neg

I've been placing more restaurant delivery orders through Uber (NYSE: UBER) lately, and it's at this point where I may as well dab my lips with my napkin and congratulate the ridesharing giant for a nudge done well. Let's start at the beginning, with Uber's first promotional cou

When Walmart (NYSE: WMT) spent $3.3 billion to acquire Jet.com in 2016, it was a sign that the retail giant was getting serious about e-commerce.

Having sufficient income in retirement is critical, yet many people worry that they won't have enough. Only 71% of retirees expect their savings and income to last until the end of their life, while a mere 42% of pre-retirees expect theirs to, per a 2019 report by the Alliance

Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ: MRVL) looked like a top pick to benefit from the rollout of fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks this year, but investment banking firm Cowen believes the chipmaker is going to disappoint. Cowen recently slapped Marvell stock with a double d

The likelihood of Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) getting acquired just got a whole lot better. Although this small financial institution probably isn't on your radar, acquisitions can result in a nice bump to the stock price, presenting a hidden opportunity.

Unlike loans, apartment leases, and many other contracts, credit card agreements aren't that difficult to break. You can decide to cancel a credit card at any time and for any reason, and the credit card company has that same right.