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Is NRG Energy a Buy?
In 2017 NRG Energy's (NYSE: NRG) leadership took a look at the company and decided that changes needed to be made. The energy company's three key priorities were reducing costs, slimming down the....
Sirius XM Stock Has a Lot to Prove This Week
There's a lot riding on Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) as it heads into its latest financial update this week. The satellite radio provider will serve up its second-quarter results on Tuesday....
Will Washington Prime Group Cut Its Dividend?
Washington Prime Group (NYSE: WPG) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates 108 shopping centers in the United States. On paper, Washington Prime is set to deliver an....
3 Healthcare Stocks With Rising Expectations
Healthcare investors who began 2019 with fear and trepidation can rest a little easier thanks to second-quarter earnings reports from GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:....
General Dynamics' Results Show 2018 Megamerger Is Paying Off
General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), for a few years now the underachiever of the defense sector, delivered a solid beat and raise in the recently completed second quarter. And while it could still take....
Sturm, Ruger Won't Offer Many Surprises in Q2
It's quite likely when Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) reports second-quarter earnings later this week, investors will see sales and profits falling from the year-ago period, although the comparisons....
Pfizer Closes in on a Major Spinoff
Big pharma titan Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) is on a roll. Since swapping out former CEO Ian Read for the more forward-thinking Albert Bourla earlier this year, the company has advanced a proposed joint....
Yeti Facing Slowest Growth of the Year in Q2
Investors sold off shares of Yeti (NYSE: YETI) following its first-quarter earnings report, on the expectation the next quarter would be more lackluster since it had pulled forward a bunch of....
Las Vegas Sands Keeps an Eye on Japan
When a company gets to be the size of Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS), there isn't a lot that can jostle its operations. In the second quarter, Macao and Las Vegas were steady, and we saw steady....
Better Social Media Stock: Twitter or Snap?
Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) and Snap (NYSE: SNAP) are often considered social media underdogs struggling in the shadow of Facebook (NASDAQ: FB). After all, both platforms reach just a fraction of the....
Altria Can Still Overcome Muted Expectations in Q2
The market seems to be taking a wait-and-see approach to Altria (NYSE: MO) as it heads into earnings next week. The stock is down 14% over the past year, compared with a better than 5% gain for....
Harley-Davidson Sales, Earnings Fall, but Tariff Outlook Gives Hope
To no one's surprise, Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) reported yet another quarter of falling sales, with those in the U.S. falling more sharply than analysts had anticipated. But earnings beat....
The FDA Just Showed Its Hand on CBD -- Is It Time for Investors to Fold?
Few industries are expected to offer growth potential that's as impressive as the cannabis industry over the next decade. But contained within the pot industry is a niche trend that's growing....
Here's Why the July Federal Reserve Meeting Could Be a Major Stock Market Event
The Federal Reserve's policy-making Federal Open Markets Committee, or FOMC, is set to conduct its two-day meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 and 31, with the latest interest rate decision....
Lockheed Martin Doubles Down on Cold Fusion
Five years ago, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) promised to change the world forever. In an announcement of blockbuster importance but laconic terseness, the world's biggest pure-play defense....
Investing in Cannabis Stocks? Here Are 13 Things You Need to Know
Though there are literally thousands of stocks for investors to choose from, it's a group of a few dozen in the budding marijuana industry that are garnering a lot of buzz. And it's not hard to....
"Mortal Kombat 11" Shows AT&T Is a Serious Player in Gaming
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment launched Mortal Kombat 11 in April -- the unit's biggest video game release since it became part of AT&T (NYSE: T). Most of the attention and analysis....
These Mistakes Could Slash Your Social Security Benefits for Life
Senior living costs continue rising, and as such, many retirees rely heavily on Social Security for help keeping up. In fact, Social Security pays the average recipient today $1,461 a month --....
3 Top Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Right Now
Most investors shy away from small-cap stocks because they believe that they are risky. That's a shame, because small businesses tend to have more opportunities for growth ahead and can deliver....
3 Things to Look For in Pfizer's Q2 Earnings Update
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) beat Wall Street analysts' revenue and earnings estimates when it reported its first-quarter results in April. The company's biopharmaceuticals segment took center stage,....
Happiness and Confidence Are Tied to Money, Data Shows
Of the various factors that contribute to our general well-being, money is a big one. In fact, 92% of Americans claim nothing makes them happier or more confident than when their finances are in....
Where Will Boeing Be in 5 Years?
If you can look past the 737 MAX debacle, Boeing (NYSE: BA) has midterm prospects that appear to be very good. Unfortunately, the grounding of the aircraft has overshadowed a year of otherwise....
3 Brand-Name Dividend Stocks on the Verge of Greatness
Dividend stocks may not have the flash that growth stocks bring to the table, but over the long run it's really difficult to beat the steady return potential of an income stock.Dividend stocks....
What's Behind Snap's Turnaround
In today's episode of MarketFoolery, host Chris Hill chats with Motley Fool analyst Abi Malin about some business news. Shares of Snap (NYSE: SNAP) popped 16% as the social media company lost....
Is It Smooth Sailing Ahead for Royal Caribbean?
Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) has been steadily expanding its fleet and adding new features to existing ones. The company has also revamped its Coco Cay private island to make it more appealing to....