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Energy: 3 Homebuilder Stocks to Give Your Portfolio Good Foundations May 03, 2018

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Available housing inventory in the U.S. is at historical lows and homebuilders are faced with high costs and labor shortages. Three stocks stand out above the rest for their focus on two important markets – millennials and retirees.

Healthcare: Here’s What You Should Know About Mutual Funds, Index Funds, and ETFs May 02, 2018

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Explaining the pros and cons so you can decide if they're right for you.

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CG: Finally! Sprint and T-Mobile Announce $26 Billion Deal May 01, 2018

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After several false starts and failed negotiations, the No. 3 and 4 wireless carriers officially unveiled their plans to merge over the weekend. The new T-Mobile will be a much stronger challenger to AT&T and Verizon, but the biggest priority right now is to win over regulators.

Financials: Yield Traps: When Dividends Sound Too Good To Be True Apr 30, 2018

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All things being equal, higher dividend yields are better. However, many dividend stocks’ high yields are signs of trouble. In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, host Michael Douglass and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel discuss what a yield trap is, how to detect one, and a few examples of stocks that have characteristics of yield traps.

Tech: Facebook is Back on Track Apr 27, 2018

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Facebook shareholders can breath a big sigh of relief! The company posted solid earnings that had the market forgetting all about the company's data issues. And Twitter posted its second GAAP profitable quarter, but Wall Street wasn't as thrilled.

Energy: Can Alaska Air Group Rebound From Its Fall From Grace Apr 26, 2018

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This week a Virgin America plane took its last flight under the Virgin umbrella. With the unification of the two brands complete, and a rocky 2017 behind them, can the airline operator start to right the ship in 2018?

Healthcare: GW Pharma Poised for First FDA Marijuana Approval Apr 25, 2018

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Promo: GW Pharmaceuticals scores a big thumbs up from a panel of FDA experts for its marijuana-based drug. Plus, Biogen pays a $1 billion dollars for expanded access to Ionis’ novel pipeline.

CG: Expand Your Investing Universe With Stock Screeners Apr 24, 2018

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Whether you’re a first-time stock buyer or seasoned Fool with years of experience in the market, stock screens can be a powerful tool of discovery for any investor. We cover the basics of creating a stock screen, what metrics to employ, where to run them, and how to handle the end results. Free your mind, Fool!

Financials: A Trio of Financial Sector Headlines Apr 23, 2018

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Here’s a roundup of the past week’s news from Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and SunTrust.

Tech: 3 Small Tech Stocks To Watch Apr 23, 2018

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Looking for some new stocks for your watch list? We talk about why we're excited about Paylocity, Hubspot, and AppFolio.