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How Make Your First Billion by Riding the Tech Backlash
Inc Magazine - Geoffrey James
Unless you've been under a rock for the past year, you know that the high-tech bloom is off the proverbial rose. Hardly a day goes by that companies like Facebook, Amazon or Google aren't tagged with abuses
Investing
How this business analyst built herself a dividend portfolio and retired early
The Globe and Mail - Larry MacDonald
These days, many investors are building portfolios of dividend stocks in hopes of becoming financially independent well before age 65. Susan Brunner has been there, done that. She began investing during
Roth IRA
How to Set Up a Backdoor Roth IRA
NerdWallet
You may think a high income will shut you out of Roth IRA eligibility, but there’s another way in: a backdoor Roth IRA. And it can save you thousands …
Investing
The Yield Curve Just Inverted. That’s Not as Scary as You Think.
Barron's - Alexandra Scaggs
Text size A key recession indicator has started to flash red for the first time since 2007. Is that as scary as it sounds? The back story. The gap …
African-American News
What Black Investors Need to Know about Opportunity Zones
blackenterprise.com - Jeffrey McKinney
Black investors have historically invested in land to build wealth. Real estate is generally seen as a solid investment because property values …
Investing
Searching for Stocks With an ‘Economic Moat’
Barron's - Evie Liu
Text size High-quality stocks—those with higher profitability, lower debt, and other fundamental strengths—failed to protect investors during the …
Investing
Checking Out Free-Cash-Flow Cow Nike Before Earnings
Seeking Alpha - Valuentum
Image Source: Nike By Callum Turcan As a leader in the global apparel business and home some of the best-known brands in the world, Nike Inc (NKE) …
Stock Markets
Levi Strauss worth $6.5bn in stock market return
bbc.co.uk
Levi Strauss will be worth about $6.5bn (£5bn) when the denim-maker rejoins the stock market after 34 years away.
Stock Markets
How Well Can Your Portfolio Handle A Market Crash?
Forbes - Simon Moore
First off, if you’re reading this in concern that a crash is around the corner, then perhaps worry less. Market crashes garner a great deal of attention, but much like shark attacks, they are rare and
Jim Cramer
Why Jim Cramer Believes Canopy Could be the Next Amazon
TheStreet - Katherine Ross
Jim Cramer thinks that Canopy Growth (CGC) could be the next Amazon (AMZN) . "I think that Canopy could be the next Amazon because they've got the …
Investing
Stocks are poised for an 18% hit, warns economist who nailed last financial crisis
MarketWatch - By MarketWatch
MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE Gary Shilling has a knack for predicting turns in the economy. The former chief economist for Merrill Lynch did it in 1960. And …
Business
Why Investing In Things Producing Things Produces Financial Freedom
Forbes - Chris Reining
Years ago a co-worker casually mentioned to me the only reason she showed up for work was that all her friends were there. I asked, “So what happens when you retire?” It caused some nervous laughter and
Investing
Don’t be fooled by ‘economic bliss’ — here are 5 moves to make right now as a bull-market hangover looms large
MarketWatch - By Shawn Langlois
Investors still appear to be clinging to the idea that the Goldilocks economy and the bull market is alive and well, with profit growth not too hot …
Business Strategy
In a World Dominated by Amazon, Costco Is Thriving. They Do It By Focusing on 2 Simple Things
Inc Magazine - Justin Bariso
A lot has changed in the world of retail over the past few decades. While legacy retailers like Sears and Toys R Us have gone bankrupt and been left for dead, Walmart is desperately fighting to hold off
ETFs
What is an ETF?
investing.com - By: Jilly Pretzel
ETF stands for exchange-traded fund. This means that ETFs traded on a major stock exchange like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or the NASDAQ, …
Investing
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley Turn Bullish on Europe
Bloomberg - Marcus Bensasson
Want the lowdown on European markets? In your inbox before the open, every day. Sign up here. Europe’s economy hasn’t given investors much cheer over …
Startups
To get big faster, younger unicorns start buying startups sooner
TechCrunch - Jason Rowley
In the name of getting big quick, it seems like some of the most valuable private tech companies are turning to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a way to accelerate business growth. So-called “unicorns”—privately-held
Investing
There's No End in Sight for America's Disruption of the Oil Market
The Motley Fool - Matthew DiLallo
Rapidly expanding oil output from U.S. shale plays is making a major impact on the global oil market. OPEC usually sets the tone for the oil market as …
eSports
E-Sports Ad Sales to Grow 25% This Year, Analyst Says
Fortune - Lisa Marie Segarra
The competitive video gaming industry’s ad business is thriving. U.S. online ad revenue for e-sports, including sponsorships, is expected to grow 25% …
Investing
This Secure 8.4% Yield CEF From Pimco Is Still A Bargain: The Dynamic Credit And Mortgage Income Fund
Seeking Alpha - Rida Morwa
Co-produced with Beyond Saving and PendragonY for High Dividend Opportunities. Introduction For income investors, the fixed income space can be one of …
Stock Markets
Here Are Jim Cramer's Rules for Spotting a Stock Market Bottom
TheStreet - Jim Cramer
Jim Cramer has unveiled his "Five Ways to Spot a Market Bottom" in his latest private call with members of his Action Alerts PLUS club for …
Amazon
Report: Amazon testing new program that connects outside investors with startups that use AWS
geekwire.com - Taylor Soper
Amazon wants to connect startups using its cloud computing platform with deep-pocketed investors, according to a new report from CNBC. The Seattle …
Investing
These red flags will tell you when it’s time to sell the stock rally: Bank of America Merrill Lynch
MarketWatch - By Barbara Kollmeyer
It has been a slow grind higher for stocks this week, but who’s complaining? The Nasdaq is set for a 3% gain on the week, besting the Dow and S&P 500, …
Investing
Opinion: Warren Buffett’s best investing idea is by far the simplest to understand
MarketWatch - By Mitch Tuchman
There are hundreds of great books on investing and untold websites and blogs. Many are worthwhile reads, many are not, and many are risky schemes, at …
Business Strategy
Amazon and Google Are Currently Racing to Invest in This Industry (and It's Not Technology)
Inc Magazine - Tommy Mello
Here's the deal: Amazon and Google are two powerhouses that almost always get it right. These guys clearly know their stuff. So when Amazon and Google suddenly pour a ton of time and money into a new you
Science
Getting fit in middle age as beneficial as starting early – study
The Guardian - Nicola Davis
Getting active in midlife could be as good for you as starting young when it comes to reducing the risk of an early death, researchers have suggested. But experts say the study, which looked at people’s
Investing
Genuine Parts Company: An Undervalued Dividend King
Seeking Alpha - Yanni Lodato
Source: Google Images Genuine Parts Company (GPC) remains an often overlooked powerhouse in the automotive parts space. With over 90 years of …
Drinking
Collecting Rare Whisky Will Make You Rich, According To New Luxury Asset Report
dmarge.com - Mike Huynh
Did you see this coming? You should have. The latest wealth report from Knight Frank’s Luxury Investment Index has revealed that rare whisky is now …
Norway
Norway sovereign wealth fund, world's biggest, to dump oil and gas
thelocal.no - AFP
While the decision is based solely on financial considerations and not on the environment, a divestment -- even partial -- by an investor worth more …