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Mutually Assured Destruction Might Benefit Microsoft Stock

The U.S.-China trade war's first victim is the technology sector, but Microsoft's dominant presence may give MSFT stock a reprieve.

Here’s Why You Want to Own AT&T Stock as the Markets Get Worse

AT&T is not very exciting. But this may be a virtue right now, as the markets get bearish. AT&T offers a juicy dividend and has a set of stable businesses.

With Facebook Stock at $183, Zuckerberg Survives Shareholder Meeting Challenges

FB stock has suffered some turbulence recently and one of the reasons may be CEO Mark Zuckerberg's unprecedented control.

Avoid This Dividend Stock Mistake

In today's Digest, we pick back up with our special essay series from our CEO, Brian Hunt. In the series, Brian has been discussing the wealth-building…

A Market Warning Signal

The market is sending warning signals. Here's what it's saying, and when it's likely to happen Investors are always looking for clues as to what's…

What Is a SEP IRA and How Does It Work?

Whether you’re a freelancer, consultant or small business owner, the Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Arrangement (SEP IRA) can help you and your employees save…

What ARE Tariffs (And Why Could They Spell the End of the Bull Market)?

Tariffs aren't good for the economy, and so long as they stick around, the stock market will struggle for gains.

New Mexican Tariffs Could Majorly Disrupt Ford Stock — And All of U.S. Auto

Ford stock could face delays in its recovery due to the Mexican tariffs and investors should probably wait to buy until effects become known.

With This Merger Likely to Drag on, Sprint Stock Is Way Too Speculative

Sprint appears to be at the end game for its proposed merger with T-Mobile. While there are some positive signs from the FTC, the Justice Department looks far from certain. And if a deal does not happen, Sprint will be in a tough spot.

Buy These Cryptocurrency Stocks to Play This Latest Bitcoin Surge

Not long ago, bitcoin seemed doomed. But hey, the market can move on a dime. And for this year, it has in a big way. Here’s a look at how to play it.

An Investment No-Brainer

A massive demographic shift meets a cash-gushing investment vehicle Today, let's talk about the biggest no-brainer investment idea of the next 30 years. It's a…

Ranking the Top 10 Stock Buybacks of Last Year

The top ten stock buybacks by S&P 500 companies in 2018 totaled $252 billion. Here are the best stocks to buy of the bunch.

The Inverted Yield Curve Should Make Investors Pivot, Not Panic

The inverted yield curve, along with the long expansion cycle, increases the chance of a recession, but investors can still find opportunity.

Friday Is an Important Moment for CBD Investors

A key FDA hearing on Friday could clarify CBD regulation and begin to bring progress ... and more CBD gains I'm sure it was a…

Crude Oil Prices Could Rally, But the Long-Term Outlook Is Bleak

Russia's supply problems, combined with global instability, could mean a hike in crude oil prices, but long-term the outlook is bad.

The China Trade War Is Unhealthy

The trade war is based on a lie, that trade deficits matter, and on fear that trade is war by other means

Havens for Trade War Worries

Need your money to work for you but concerned about China? Neil George has two sectors for new dollars today As soon as "investing" came…

Cisco Stock Has the Defenses to Survive the Trade War

Although the U.S.-China trade war promises volatility for most tech firms, Cisco stock has enough depth in its fundamentals to weather the storm.

The 3 Scariest Risks to Consider Before Jumping on NIO Stock

Last September, Nio came public. But the experience has not been a good one for investors. The company has mostly stumbled, as seen with its latest earnings report. But the problems are probably not temporary.