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Sean Williams

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Sean Williams is a data-driven Motley Fool contributing analyst who's been investing for 26 years and has penned north of 15,000 articles. You'll find him at the intersection of politics and investing tackling macroeconomic topics of interest (Social Security and Donald Trump's economic/tax policies), analyzing which stocks billionaire investors (e.g., Warren Buffett) are buying and selling, and digging into how the world's most-influential businesses and trends -- everything from the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) to the next stock split -- are changing Wall Street. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego.

Recent Articles by Sean Williams

Sep 27, 2018 by Sean Williams

What Is a Short Squeeze, and How Can It Affect Your Investments?

The stock market is a two-way street, and stocks are just as likely to fall as rise. Find out what some investors do to take advantage of this, and what risks might be involved, including the dreaded short squeeze.

Jun 18, 2015 by Sean Williams

The Reason Behind TG Therapeutics Inc.'s Soaring Stock Price

TG Therapeutics is off to the races after updating phase 2 results for one of its leading compounds. Find out what the buzz is all about, and whether you should be buying into it.

Jun 17, 2015 by Sean Williams

The Reason Behind Juno Therapeutics Inc.'s Tumble

The reason for Juno Therapeutics' tumble may not be obvious, but it's also probably not a huge concern.

Jun 14, 2015 by Sean Williams

Chalk Up Another Possible Clinical Benefit for Marijuana

Did marijuana just add to its growing list of diseases and disorders that it could potentially treat? You be the judge.

Jun 14, 2015 by Sean Williams

7 Traits That Separate Self-Made Millionaires From Everyone Else

The number of millionaire households in the U.S. crossed the 10 million threshold for the first time ever in 2014. Find out what seven traits these millionaires possess that a majority of Americans don't.

Jun 13, 2015 by Sean Williams

Social Security Fraud: The Mind-Numbing Reason the SSA Is Being Cheated Out of Billions

It shouldn't come as a surprise that the Social Security Administration is fighting fraud on a regular basis. However, the method by which the SSA is being defrauded is borderline embarrassing.

Jun 13, 2015 by Sean Williams, Dan Caplinger, and Jordan Wathen

3 Double-Digit Dividend Yields in Danger of Being Cut

A double-digit dividend yield can be alluring to investors, but it can also be dangerous if it's not sustainable. According to three of our top analysts, these three high-yield dividend stocks could be headed for a cut.

Jun 13, 2015 by Sean Williams

Can You Trust Your Local Hospital? The Answer May Depend on Where You Live

A study released this past week shows that some of our nation's hospitals are charging patients significantly more than the actual cost of treatment.

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Sep 27, 2018 by Sean Williams

Stock Market Basics: 7 Concepts and Terms All Investors Should Know

The stock market is a fantastic creator of wealth over the long run, but far too few Americans understand key stock market basics. Today we'll cover seven concepts and terms that all investors should know.

Jun 13, 2015 by Sean Williams

Colorado May Not Get to Keep Its Marijuana Money After All

In a surprising twist few people may have realized, Colorado's taxable marijuana revenue may be going right back where it came from!

Mar 7, 2017 by Sean Williams, Dan Caplinger, and Todd Campbell

3 Things Beginning Investors Should Know About the Healthcare Sector

According to our analysts, before investing your hard-earned money in the healthcare sector you should understand these three things.

Jun 13, 2015 by Sean Williams

56% of Americans May Fall Short In Retirement Because of This

Planning and saving for retirement is supposed to be the hard part, but forget to sort out this aspect of your retirement savings plan and you could be kissing a lot of your hard-earned money goodbye!

Jun 12, 2015 by Sean Williams

Why Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. Shares Were Throttled

Agios Pharmaceuticals reports positive data on three of its experimental compounds at the EHA meeting in Vienna, and yet shares are tumbling. Find out what data point has investors spooked and whether you should really be worried.

Jun 12, 2015 by Sean Williams

Financial Statement Analysis: 3 Metrics All Healthcare Investors Need to Know

When analyzing the financial statements of healthcare stocks, investors are going to want to make sure they pay close attention to these three metrics.

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Oct 5, 2018 by Sean Williams

Who Really Offers the Best Identity Theft Protection?

Data breaches and identity theft attacks only seem to be growing more prevalent. Find out which company really offers the best identity theft protection, and whether these services are truly right for you.

Jun 10, 2015 by Sean Williams

Is Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Really Worth $5?

Chip-maker AMD is really struggling with the slowdown in PC sales, but one Wall Street firm believes its shares could more than double in value!

Jun 8, 2015 by Sean Williams

POZEN Inc. Stock is Skyrocketing -- Here's Why

POZEN shares ascend to the heavens after it announces an acquisition. Normally the acquired company is the one that soars, but there's a big catch to this acquisition that POZEN shareholders are going to like.

Jun 7, 2015 by Sean Williams

Warren Buffett's 3 Secrets to Success

Warren Buffett is a straight-shooting investor, but sometimes his greatest secrets to success get overlooked.

Jun 7, 2015 by Sean Williams

This Marijuana Clause May Be a Precedent for Other States to Follow

Vying to become the 24th state to legalize medical marijuana, Louisiana's latest proposal comes with a clause that other states may be clamoring to adopt.

Jun 7, 2015 by Sean Williams

Problems With Obamacare That Could Prove Difficult to Fix

Enrollment in Obamacare may be surpassing estimates from the HHS, but there are deep-rooted problems with Obamacare that could wind up being a lot tougher to solve than many people realize.

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