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Despite the incredible bull market run we've had in the 10 years since "the lost decade" ended, stocks don't always go up. Indeed, as that lost decade reminds us, they can go down and stay down for years, particularly if they start from a place of stretched valuations and very h

Pershing Square Capital, run by famed investor Bill Ackman, is cashing in on some enviable unrealized gains.

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

Sherwin-Williams is expected to declare a 19% quarterly dividend increase while Humana may boost its dividend by 9%, according to IHS Markit, a data analytics firm.

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

When you've spent the majority of your adult life working, you may be eager to retire as soon as possible. Maybe you have a long bucket list of activities you can't wait to enjoy, or perhaps you're just ready to sit back and enjoy a life of leisure.

Canopy Growth (NYSE: CGC) rolled the dice when it struck a deal last year to acquire U.S.-based cannabis operator Acreage Holdings (OTC: ACRGF). The Canadian cannabis producer paid $300 million up front for the right to buy Acreage with a total potential price tag of $3.4 billio

What happened As an A.O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) user, you may thank the company as much as you want for providing you precious hot showers in this bitter-cold winter. But as a shareholder? Not so much, given the stock's cold start to the year. 

What happened As an A.O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) user, you may thank the company as much as you want for providing you precious hot showers in this bitter-cold winter. But as a shareholder? Not so much, given the stock's cold start to the year. 

Like many investors, I have a watch list of stocks: a running list of companies that require more due diligence before investing. Recently making the jump from the watch list to my portfolio is discount retailer Five Below (NASDAQ: FIVE). It was a decision a long time in the mak

Yum China (NYSE: YUMC) -- sole licensee of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell in China from former parent Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) -- finished 2019 with solid results. The quarterly update was partially eclipsed by the now infamous, and as of yet vaccineless, novel coronavirus. The di

Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) faces both a bright and uncertain future. Founded by Daniel Ek in 2006, the Sweden-based music streaming service has grown to 271 million users in 79 markets across the world. The user base, proprietary content, and partnerships have helped to bring Spotify

What happened Shares of NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV) dipped 11.7% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . The government software company's stock sank after the company published fourth quarter earnings results that came in below the market's expectations

In a world of big-thinking tech CEOs, Elon Musk thinks bigger than most.

One of the aspects I've been trying to improve as an investor this year is not letting valuation or fundamentals get in the way of buying truly disruptive stocks. Sometimes the market's biggest winners seem incredibly expensive, but when growth kicks in they can generate market-

Xilinx (NASDAQ: XLNX) was flying high on the 5G (fifth-generation) wireless wave a year ago as the rollout of 5G networks in markets like South Korea and China gave Xilinx's top and bottom lines a nice shot in the arm.

What happened Shares of Phreesia (NYSE: PHR) gained 16.4% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . The healthcare software stock gained ground following an announcement that a health services network is integrating the company's service. 

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