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How to Invest in E-Commerce
E-commerce has forever changed the way consumers shop. Here's how investors can best capitalize on this macro trend.
Near a 3-Year Low, Is Skyworks Solutions a Buy?
If this chipmaker is empowering the wireless revolution, why is its stock getting hammered?
Where Will Mastercard Be in 5 Years?
Find out why this credit-card network company has a business model and a competitive advantage that can stand the test of time.
Better Buy: Square vs. PayPal
These companies are increasingly going after one another's core markets.
Could Square Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
Does Square have a sustainable competitive advantage, or is it just another company offering a commoditized service in a crowded field?
Could The Home Depot Be a Millionaire Maker Stock?
The giant home-improvement retailer's shares outperformed the broader stock market in the past, but not this year. Can investors expect Home Depot to lead their portfolios to out-sized gains in the future?
The Best FinTech Stock to Buy in 2019
Customers are loving what this small-cap, founder-led, SaaS company offers. It's time investors show it some appreciation as well.
Is HP Inc. a Buy?
This stodgy hardware company has five straight quarters of 20%-plus earnings growth while sporting a P/E ratio much lower than the market's average.
Better Buy: PayPal Holdings vs. Mastercard
Both PayPal and Mastercard are riding macro trends such as the war on cash and mobile payments technology. But which makes for a better investment today?
Better Buy: Mastercard vs. American Express
Both of these are seen by most as just different credit card companies, even though they have two different business models. Which makes for a better investment now?
The 1 Stock You've Been Overlooking for Your IRA
This fintech leader still has a long runway of growth ahead of it while holding a competitive advantage over would-be rivals -- exactly the type of stock you should want compounding in a retirement account.
Why Data Breaches Should Scare You, and How to Protect Yourself
Data breaches are occurring so often that U.S. consumers are beginning to shrug them off. This economic-crimes detective thinks that's a mistake.
Why The World's Largest Payment-Processing Company Is a Buy
The combination of these two industry giants created a payments powerhouse.
3 Top Fintech Stocks to Buy Now
Recent market volatility might have tripped up these companies, but there is still plenty of upside left for patient investors.
Where Will Home Depot Be in 5 Years?
The home-improvement retailer's shares are down year to date, but can the company's initiatives deliver market-beating returns in the years ahead?
How Square Successfully Serves Substantial Sellers
The small businesses that Square helped get up and running are now growing up, and that is good news for shareholders. Here's how Square is selling to larger merchants than ever before.
3 Reasons This Small-Cap SaaS Stock Is a Buy
Large enterprise clients are finding value in this company's software services, as it eliminates the need for cumbersome tasks previously performed by manual labor. It's time for investors to realize the value of this high-growing tech company, too.
3 Reasons Visa Inc. Is a Buy
The payments network's full fiscal-year results provided more evidence that the company is perfectly poised to capitalize in overseas markets.
Mastercard's Services Fuel Another Strong Quarter
The company juices growth with value-added services for clients that increase revenue and deepen its customer relationships.
Global Payments Gets SaaS-y With Another Strategic Software Acquisition
Ho-hum: another quarter of beating expectations, raising guidance, and a smart acquisition for Global Payments.