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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

Apr 1, 2015 by Sean Williams

Why Smart Money Loves This Dow Stock

Dow stocks are mainstay investments for smart money investors because of their healthy dividends, low volatility, and strong cash flow. But not all 30 Dow components are created equally. There's one Dow stock that smart money loves most of all.

Apr 1, 2015 by Sean Williams

Could Exact Sciences Corporation Really Be Worth $3 Billion?

Sometimes Wall Street analysts throw out some quirky price target estimates. Is one firm's price target of $34 per share, or $3 billion, one such fantastical claim, or could Exact Sciences actually hit this lofty target?

Mar 31, 2015 by Sean Williams

Why Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. Shares Cratered

Raptor Pharmaceuticals shares nosedive after the company announces a substantial cash raise. Find out why Raptor likely made this move, and whether this dip is your opportunity to buy.

Mar 31, 2015 by Sean Williams

3 Cheap Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Right Now

If you're on the lookout for cheap dividend stocks, you'll want to know these three names.

Mar 30, 2015 by Sean Williams

3 Triple-Digit Stocks With Upside Potential of At Least 40%

Just because these three companies trade north of $100 doesn't mean they're necessarily overvalued. Here are three triple-digit stocks with significant upside potential.

Mar 29, 2015 by Sean Williams

Will Marijuana Be Covered by Your Insurance Plan?

Support for marijuana is rapidly gaining steam, but could this changing tide of public opinion sway your insurer to eventually cover marijuana for medical purposes? The answer is more complicated than you might think.

Mar 29, 2015 by Sean Williams

When it Comes to Life Insurance, This is the Company Consumers Trust Most

Statistics show 30% of U.S. households have no life insurance and another 50% are underinsured. But picking a life insurance company is no easy task with 850 to choose from. Based on a recent survey, this company stands out from the crowd as America's favorite life insurer.

Mar 29, 2015 by Sean Williams

Based on This Study, an Alzheimer's Disease Cure Could Be Around the Corner

Alzheimer's drugs have generally fared poorly in clinical trials, but researchers in Australia may have uncovered a groundbreaking and non-invasive method of treating and/or curing this disease.

Mar 28, 2015 by Sean Williams

Out of 12 Big Pharma Stocks, This is the 1 You Can Confidently Hold for the Next 10 Years

Big Pharma stocks often have deep product pipelines, substantial cash flow, and healthy dividends, but they are far from created equal. With patent expirations taking their toll, this would appear to be the one Big Pharma stock you can trust over the next decade.

Mar 28, 2015 by Sean Williams

Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile or Sprint: Can You Guess Which is America's Favorite Wireless Brand?

The big four wireless companies maintain the lion's share of more than 350 million wireless subscribers in the U.S.; but that doesn't mean they're created equally. According to a recent research study, one wireless provider is better than the rest at inspiring brand loyalty. Can you guess which wireless provider is America's favorite?

Mar 28, 2015 by Sean Williams

The 5 Biggest Obstacles Facing Medical Marijuana

Marijuana's current momentum is undeniable, but medical marijuana's expansion could eventually be slowed or halted due to these five huge obstacles.

Feb 15, 2017 by Sean Williams

Why Millions of Obamacare Enrollees Are Cutting the IRS a Check This Year

Obamacare may have helped millions of previously uninsured Americans get insurance, but it could also be stinging their pocketbooks come tax time if they made this critical mistake.

Mar 26, 2015 by Sean Williams

Why Kite Pharma Inc. Shares Were Clobbered

Kite Pharma shares take a beating after the company reports its fourth-quarter earnings results. Find out if this dip is a buying opportunity or a warning to keep your distance.

Mar 26, 2015 by Sean Williams

Why 1 Wall Street Firm Believes Twitter Inc. Might Be a "Tweet" Bit Overdone

Wall Street to Twitter: #Downgrade. Find out why one Wall Street firm believes Twitter shares are fairly valued.

Mar 26, 2015 by Sean Williams

3 Things You Need to Know About XOMA Corp.

Thinking of investing in this high risk, high reward biotech stock? Here are three things you need to know first.

Mar 26, 2015 by Sean Williams

3 Cheap Growth Stocks You Can Buy Right Now

These three growth stocks are cheap now, but they might not stay cheap for much longer.

Mar 25, 2015 by Sean Williams

3 Value Stocks Near 52-Week Lows Worth Buying

These three stocks might have been pummeled recently, but they could rebound in a big way.

Mar 24, 2015 by Sean Williams

3 Cheap Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Right Now

These may be three cheap dividend stocks now, but they may not stay that way for much longer.

Mar 22, 2015 by Sean Williams

When It Comes Time to Fly, This Is the Airline Americans Prefer Most

Flying is an experience that few people enjoy. However, this airline is soaring above its peers by driving the best brand loyalty within the airline industry.

Mar 22, 2015 by Sean Williams

5 Stunning Comments From President Obama Regarding the Potential Legalization of Marijuana

What does the future hold for marijuana? While that's tough to answer, any changing Congressional views are likely to wind up on the desk of President Obama. Here's are five of the President's most important comments from a recent interview that should help consumers decipher where he stands on the topic of legalizing marijuana.

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