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With “SPACs,” Now You Can Invest In Companies Before They Go Public
Stocks

With “SPACs,” Now You Can Invest In Companies Before They Go Public

January 15, 2021

This alternative to an IPO called a SPAC enables small investors to invest early in an electric-truck maker, a space tourism business and more…and a lot more opportunities are on the way.

Stocks Benefit From Cancer-Test Breakthroughs
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Stocks Benefit From Cancer-Test Breakthroughs

Brian Weinstein, CFA | January 15, 2021

Genetic blood testing is a $6 billion market destined to grow to $50 billion.

Toxic Stocks: These Beaten-Down Companies May Never Recover
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Toxic Stocks: These Beaten-Down Companies May Never Recover

December 21, 2020

Some major companies will never fully recover from the pandemic plunge, making them “toxic stocks” that should be shunned.

You Can Buy Fractions of a Stock as a Gift
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You Can Buy Fractions of a Stock as a Gift

Kimberly Foss, CFP | December 21, 2020

More than half-a-dozen brokerages let you buy slices of a stock for as little as a few dollars per share.

Don’t Miss These Hidden Opportunities in Foreign Stocks
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Don’t Miss These Hidden Opportunities in Foreign Stocks

Richard ­Clattenburg, CFA | November 23, 2020

Attractive foreign stocks include companies that are helping parts of the world deal with the pandemic, defense spending, low interest rates and more.

Coronavirus Puts Focus on Health-Testing Stocks
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Coronavirus Puts Focus on Health-Testing Stocks

November 23, 2020

These companies test for current or past coronavirus or for other diseases that can be detected from home tests.

2020 Trends That Will Drive Stocks for Years
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2020 Trends That Will Drive Stocks for Years

Alex Ely | November 5, 2020

The stocks this fund manager hunts for are tapping into consumer trends that have gotten a boost from the upheaval in consumer behavior and spending.

These Attractive Stocks Boldly Raise Dividends Even Now
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These Attractive Stocks Boldly Raise Dividends Even Now

David L. ­Bahnsen, CFP | October 7, 2020

Choosing companies that boost payouts despite today’s challenges is a great strategy for the rocky environment that investors face.

Out-of-this-world Stocks
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Out-of-this-world Stocks

Andrew Chanin | October 7, 2020

Spending on space ventures is expected to triple to $1.1 trillion by 2040, providing big opportunities for long-term stock investors.

As Stock Buybacks Dry Up, Here Are Winners, Losers
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As Stock Buybacks Dry Up, Here Are Winners, Losers

Steven DeSanctis, CFA | September 25, 2020

This year’s financial meltdown has put a spotlight on how damaging the wrong kind of buyback can be.

Tech Stocks for a New Era
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Tech Stocks for a New Era

Alan Tu | September 15, 2020

As the world adapts to COVID-19, here are stocks that stand to benefit from the shifts in business, consumer and social behavior

Companies You Can Trust for Safe Dividends
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Companies You Can Trust for Safe Dividends

Charles B. Carlson, CFA | August 14, 2020

At a time when the dividends of many previously reliable companies are in danger, here are some stocks with rock-solid dividends.

Videogame Stock Growth
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Videogame Stock Growth

Neil Macker | June 30, 2020

Several trends are driving growth in the videogame industry. Here are some of the most attractive stocks that benefit.

A Fund That Invests in Companies That Disrupt…Transform…and Innovate
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A Fund That Invests in Companies That Disrupt…Transform…and Innovate

Matthew J. Moberg | June 29, 2020

Stocks of companies that will reinvent how their industries operate and transform the lives of their customers are a good investment opportunity.

10 Great Stocks for Under $10
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10 Great Stocks for Under $10

Hilary Kramer | May 26, 2020

: Rich opportunities in low-priced stocks range from a beer giant and a smartphone pioneer to a global meat exporter and a gold miner.