Economic development is a competitive field, but some political leaders want to pull up the welcome mat in Florida. A bill in the Legislature would kill Enterprise Florida, the public-private
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Dear Mr. Berko: Here’s a list of eight infrastructure stocks that my stockbroker recommended because she believes that President Donald Trump will be spending trillions on much-needed infrastructure improvements. Please
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Dear Mr. Berko: I’m a 71-year-old widow. I’m seeking safe, high income, and I can afford some modest risk. My husband passed away in 2009, and I’ve done a fairly
If You Invest in Stocks, or Want to, Here’s Some Great News
Competition among online brokers is heating up, and investors are the big winners. Major online brokerage TD Ameritrade (NASDAQ:AMTD) announced that it would follow rivals Fidelity and Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW)
Why Long-Term Investors Should Prefer Dividends Over Buybacks
The benefits of dividends go far beyond simply the cash in your hand. Dividends and buybacks are both presented as ways that companies can reward their long-term shareholders for the
Palm Beach International Boat Show Returns for its 32nd Year
By Martin Lenkowsky This month’s Palm Beach International Boat Show 2017 will add a prestigious international flavor, says Andrew Doole, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Show Management,
5 Impossible Things Facebook Has Achieved Since Going Public
A look back at the social media king’s first five years on the stock market. Feb. 1, 2017, marked five years since Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) filed its initial public offering. The