The marijuana industry is expected to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the world this decade. Although estimates vary on Wall Street, legal weed sales are forecast to hit between $50 billion and $200 billion per year by 2030. For context, this would represent an appro
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) stock has had an epic run since its public debut in 2012. Shares have surged nearly 450%, driven by massive global additions to active subscribers and dominance in online advertising -- with Alphabet's Google making up the other half of the virtual duopoly
The price of a stock doesn't really tell you much about it. A stock trading at $1,000 per share could be a bargain, while one trading at $2 per share could be expensive. To properly determine if a stock is trading at an attractive price, investors have to weigh a number of metri
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) recently closed the books on another exceptional year. The global infrastructure operator grew its funds from operations (FFO) by 9% on a per-unit basis, fueled by a combination of acquisitions and organic growth. That allowed it t
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.
The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Contrarian Investor model based on the published strategy of David Dreman. This contrarian strategy finds the most unpopular mid- and large-cap stocks in the market and looks for improving fundamentals.
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A three-year experiment in selling generic consumables directly to consumers recently came to a quiet end. The online store Brandless stopped selling its private-label soaps, toothpaste, office supplies, home goods, and more, with the company's website explaining "the fiercely c
Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) stock dipped slightly after the Chinese tech giant posted its third-quarter earnings on Thursday. Its revenue rose 38% annually to 161.46 billion yuan ($23.19 billion), clearing estimates by 5.5 billion yuan. Its non-GAAP EPS surged 49% to 18.19 yuan per
Database-disruptor MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) has been one of the hottest stocks in the market over the past few years. Though MongoDB has only been a public company for a little over two years, early believers have made very hefty gains.
If you want to be prepared for retirement, you need savings to supplement your Social Security benefits. Social Security is designed to replace only about 40% of pre-retirement income, when you'll need at least 70% to 80% to maintain your quality of living. What you set aside yo