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A large number of workers save for retirement through their employers’ 401(k) plans. But what happens when you leave your job and go elsewhere? Though you may have the option to keep your money where it is, many employees who leave their jobs prefer to move their savings as well. If you cash out your 401(k) and put it into a regular savings or brokerage account, however, you’ll lose out on the tax benefits of a 401(k) and face early-withdrawal penalties if you’re not yet 59-1/2.

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Kicking off the start of “defense earnings” week, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) reported its fiscal first-quarter 2017 earnings results on Tuesday — and the news was not great.

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Three weeks ago, we reported that Fitch had put together a list of 8 retailers who were likely next in line to file for bankruptcy. The rating agency speculated that distressed legacy “bricks and mortar” outlets such as 99 Cents Only, rue 21, Gymboree and True Religion would follow what has already been a historic surge in retailers filing for Chapter 11 protection and/or shuttering stores. The Fitch list is below:

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Investing in solid dividend stocks is arguably the most effective way to generate market-beating returns over the long term. But those returns can be even more lucrative for investors with the foresight to buy not just dividend stocks that have outperformed in the past but also companies that are positioned to deliver years of outsized gains going forward.

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The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and other research calls on Wednesday include American Water, Baker Hughes, Chipotle, Cree, Electronic Arts, SAP, Snap and AK Steel.