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Game On for Hasbro-Mattel Deal?
In this MarketFoolery podcast, host Chris Hill and analysts Jason Moser and Taylor Muckerman discuss this week's big acquisition speculation: Is Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) about to buy rival toymaker....
Did the Senate Just Create the Next Fiscal Cliff?
The Senate waded into the tax reform debate last week, adding its proposal to the House tax bill introduced at the beginning of November. Both proposals have seen fast and furious changes as....
Is Cameco Corporation a Buy?
Cameco Corporation (NYSE: CCJ) is focused on one thing: uranium. Uranium prices have been losing ground ever since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown in Japan. It's been a brutal....
TJX Companies Growth Pace Stalls in the Third Quarter
This week, TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) announced third-quarter results that were marked by a growth slowdown headed into the critical holiday shopping season. Yet the off-price retailer left its....
This Top Marijuana Stock Just Lost $1.6 Million -- and That's Fantastic News for Investors
Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQOTH: TWMJF) announced its fiscal 2018 second-quarter results before the market opened on Tuesday. And the company proved yet again why it ranks as the top Canadian....
3 Stocks You Can Safely Own Until 2030
Years come and go pretty fast. We're almost through 2017, but it seems like no time ago when everyone was celebrating the New Year. The end of the decade will be here soon. For that matter, so....
How Would the Senate Tax Bill Change Your 2018 Tax Bracket?
The United States Senate recently released its own version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and there were several key differences from the original version the House Ways and Means Committee....
Global Payments' Successful Two-Pronged Strategy
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is a payment processing company, meaning it processes credit, debit, and mobile payments at the point of sale or online for merchants and vendors. With a market....
Indian Motorcycle Gaining on Harley-Davidson Market Share
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) might not have anything to worry about yet from Indian Motorcycle, but those objects in its rearview mirror are getting closer than they appear. The big bike rival from....
Blue Apron Might Be Dying, But Meal Kits Aren't
Blue Apron's (NYSE: APRN) debut on the public market has gone from one disaster to the next. First, the company was forced to reduce its initial offering price from $15-$17 all the way to $10....
JetBlue Is Set to Profit From Airbus' Cabin Innovation
Earlier this week, Airbus (NASDAQOTH: EADSY) announced that it has begun final assembly of the first A321neo to feature an increased maximum takeoff weight and "Airbus Cabin-Flex" interior. The....
What to Expect From Welltower Inc. in 2018
Leading healthcare real estate investment trust Welltower (NYSE: HCN), along with most other REITs, has not performed particularly well in 2017. As of mid-November, the stock is up by just 2.2%,....
This Marijuana Stock Skyrocketed 49% Last Week, and There's a Good Reason Why
Within the U.S., few if any industries are growing at a faster and more consistent pace than marijuana -- and investors are taking notice.According to Marijuana Business Daily's most recent....
Theaters Won't Make as Much From "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
Many fans all over the world are extremely excited about the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi, starring Mark Hamill in his return to the role of Luke Skywalker.But perhaps no one is as excited as....
3 Red Flags From Juniper Networks, Inc’s Conference Call and Earnings Release
After the company reported a disappointing third quarter late last month, some might think the worst is behind Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR). One bad quarter should not make or break....
SeaWorld Entertainment's Earnings Are All Wet
Sometimes, when you've been down so long, any direction starts to look like up. That's apparently true in the case of SeaWorld Entertainment's (NYSE: SEAS) third quarter. Although revenue and....
Here's What You Need to Know About Intrexon's Third-Quarter 2017 Earnings
Shares of synthetic biology conglomerate Intrexon (NYSE: XON) were crushed following the release of third-quarter 2017 earnings last week. Although missing Wall Street's revenue expectations....
Here's What Costco Is Doing for Black Friday
While Costco (NASDAQ: COST) offers low prices to its members year round, it ramps things up for the holiday season. For 2017, the company kicked things off early by starting its sales on Nov. 1.....
3 Signs You Should Retire Abroad
Take a moment to imagine retirement and picture your perfect setting. Maybe you're dreaming of moving to Florida? Arizona, perhaps?How about Costa Rica?Retiring abroad is becoming a more popular....
3 Stocks for Retirees to Grow Their Nest Eggs
Retired investors have somewhat different priorities than younger ones. Instead of focusing on growth, retirees' investments need to preserve their capital and also generate reliable income.....
Is United States Steel Corporation a Buy?
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) is an iconic name in the global steel business. And recently results have started to pick up after a deep industry downturn. Does that make U.S. Steel a....
3 Top Bank Stocks to Buy in November
Rising interest rates are good news for bank net interest margin, and that could make banking stocks smart buys ahead of a rumored increase of the Federal Reserve's benchmark rate in December. So....
3 Reasons to Buy This Under-the-Radar Fintech Stock You’ve Probably Never Heard of
Elevate Credit (NYSE: ELVT) is the only publicly traded fintech stock focused solely on the subprime market. The company went public this spring at $6.50 per share, and makes unsecured loans to....
Surprisingly, Bank of the Internet’s Lower ROE Could Be Good News
In late October, Bank of the Internet (NASDAQ: BOFI) reported its third quarter earnings, and the results were solid.Continue readingSource: Fool.com
Better Buy: Costco Wholesale Corporation vs. Amazon.com
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) is the second largest retailer in the country, while Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is easily the world's dominant e-commerce platform. These facts ensure that many consumers will....