3M files Chief Business and Country Officers Michael Vale for ‘inappropriate personal conduct’

3M Co. MMM, -0.51% said Monday it has fired Michael Vale, group president and chief business and country officer, for cause. The dismissal is due to “inappropriate personal conduct and violation of company policy, unrelated to the company’s operations and financial performance,” the company said in a brief statement. The diversified industrial company and maker …

H&R Block’s and TurboTax parent Intuit’s stocks lower ahead of government report on proposal to let people file taxes directly to IRS for free

The stocks of H&R Block Inc. HRB, +1.23% and TurboTax parent Intuit Inc. INTU, +0.64% fell premarket Monday, ahead of the release this week of a government report on a proposal to let the IRS allow people prepare and file their taxes electronically and for free — directly with the agency. The report comes after last …

7 Growth Stocks That Could Double Your Money in 2023

While the recent slow activity in the major indices clouds the narrative, you can still enjoy opportunities for growth stocks that could double your money. To be sure, you must be willing to accept some risks. However, if the circumstances hit just right, these ideas can help get your portfolio on the right track quickly. …

7 Red-Flag Stocks That You Need to Avoid Like the Plague

Under the remarkable bull market cycle that materialized soon after the spring doldrums of 2020, the idea of red-flag stocks to avoid like the plague would have seemed a distant and ridiculous concept. However, amid geopolitical flashpoints, stubbornly high inflation, and a banking sector crisis, it’s never been more important to cut losses. As ChatGPT …

7 Very Undervalued Penny Stocks to Buy in May 2023

When it comes to very undervalued penny stocks to buy in May, investors have many choices. Run a stock screener, and you’ll find hundreds of stocks, whether on major U.S. exchanges, or in the over-the-counter (OTC) market, that trade at either a low earnings multiple, or a discount to tangible book value. However, there are a …

Dump These 7 Stocks Fast Before They Tank Your Portfolio

While no one invests in the capital markets to lose money, you can suffer the same result if you don’t heed the warnings of stocks to dump fast before they tank your portfolio. True, this topic generates discomfort and usually anger. However, discipline represents a key attribute to lever when faced with volatility. According to …

3 Bargain Dividend Stocks to Boost Your Passive Income

In good times and bad, investors want the best dividend stocks for passive income. However, it’s more than just Googling the top dividend names or biggest yields. In fact, there are a lot of considerations that should go into picking out bargain dividend stocks to boost your passive income. Passive income translates to “hands-off.” While this …