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Tax Reform Takes a Bite Out of Biotech Stocks
Healthcare companies will largely benefit from tax reform that lowers the statutory business tax rate to 20% from 35%, but those in research-intensive sectors such as biotechnology could end up....
Should You Believe This iPhone Rumor?
Next year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to launch a relatively low-cost iPhone with a 6.1-inch full-face display similar to the one found on today's premium iPhone X, but with a key catch:....
What to Expect From Baidu, Inc. in 2018
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) is often called the "Google of China" since it controls about 80% of the country's online search market. But its expanding ecosystem also includes various portal sites, cloud....
Duluth Holdings Keeps Moving Forward
Duluth Holdings (NASDAQ: DLTH), a purveyor of clothing and accessories primarily used by tradespeople, released its fiscal third-quarter results on Thursday, Dec. 7. Management said that....
A Guide to 6 Standard Home Loans
Owning a home is part of the American dream, but the path to living in your own home isn't simple or easy. The median home value in the U.S. was recently around $200,000, which means a lot of....
The Real Reason Why Aluminum Stock Alcoa Corp Slumped 13.1% in November
Alcoa Corp's (NYSE: AA) last major press release was in October, when it announced its third-quarter numbers. Yet, shares of the world's largest manufacturer of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum....
Ask a Fool: Is Brick-and-Mortar Retail Doomed?
Through the first three quarters of 2017, there have been 22 major retail bankruptcies, including high-profile names like hhgregg, Toys R Us, and True Religion. However, all but a select few have....
This Marijuana Stock Just Struck a Deal With a Major Online Pharmacy in Canada
The marijuana industry is truly growing like a weed, and it has investors willing to chase the green rush counting their blessings. Over the trailing year, more marijuana stocks with a market cap....
Better Buy: Raytheon Company vs. Honeywell
Raytheon and Honeywell are two well-run industrial titans worthy of consideration for any long-term portfolio. But both stocks have also enjoyed a considerable run-up in recent years, and neither....
3 Top Bank Stocks to Buy in December
Bank stocks have been on a tear this month because of potential earnings tailwinds tied to deregulation, tax reform, and rising interest rates. Despite the recent run-up, there's likely still more....
3 Top Freight and Logistics Stocks to Buy Now
It's time to load up on freight and logistics stocks as they quietly rev up a future growth engine: e-commerce. As part of the transportation sector, freight and logistics companies facilitate....
Broadcom Ltd (AVGO) Q4 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Broadcom Ltd (NASDAQ: AVGO) Q4 2017 Earnings Conference CallDec. 6, 2017 5:00 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Hecla Mining Company Stock Tanked 20.8% in November: Here's What You Should Do Now
You'd expect a silver mining stock to move in line with silver prices, but that's not always the case. So while shares of Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE) were flat last month, pretty much like silver,....
Apple Inc.'s Upcoming 6.1-Inch iPhone Might Not Support This Big Feature
When Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X smartphones earlier this year, one of the features that the company highlighted during its product launch keynote was....
A Game-Changing Breakthrough Could Be Coming for Hemophilia Patients
Patients diagnosed with hemophilia B suffer a lifetime of treatment, but that could change based on recently reported data from an early stage trial Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Spark Therapeutics....
Why Middleby Rose 10% in November
After a disappointing year, stock in commercial cooking and processing equipment company The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) rose 10% in November. The reason? On the third-quarter results....
15 Cryptocurrencies With Billion-Dollar Market Caps
Though they may have begun the year as a taboo investment, cryptocurrencies as a whole have taken center stage and captured the attention of investors worldwide. With more than 1,300 virtual....
Why the Dogs of the Dow Look Doomed for 2017
The Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI) have had an incredibly strong 2017, with gains of 22% pushing the average above the 24,000 mark recently. That's been good news for many investors, but....
A Strong Quarter for Broadcom, Thanks to the iPhone
Semiconductor supplier Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) reported its fiscal fourth-quarter results after the market closed on Dec. 6. Revenue grew across all segments, with the wireless segment producing....
3 Benefits to Negotiate Instead of a Raise
Though many of us work hard because we enjoy what we do and want to be good at it, let's face it: Money is often the primary motivating factor that drives our performance. So being told that you....
Immunomedics' Data Is Good News for Seattle Genetics, Too
Seattle Genetics' (NASDAQ: SGEN) deal to license Immunomedics' (NASDAQ: IMMU) sacituzumab govitecan, a breast cancer drug, was shelved earlier this year when activist investor venBio Select....
1 Top Silver Stock to Buy Now
Silver often plays second fiddle to gold when it comes to precious metals. That makes some sense since silver is a much cheaper metal -- its price is just not as captivating. However, like gold,....
Losing Sleep Over Your Portfolio? Consider These Stocks
As investors know, risk can't be avoided entirely. However, there are a number of stocks that offer growth potential without the wild fluctuations. Two that immediately come to mind are design....
Tax Reform Could Drive REIT Shares Higher
Despite the stock market's strong performance in 2017, real estate investments broadly haven't had a great year. There are several reasons for this, including rising interest rates and....
5 Medicare Moves You'll Really Regret
As I write this, open enrollment season for Medicare is in full swing – which means that hordes of retirees are in the middle of making expensive mistakes regarding their Medicare plans. For....