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What's the Difference Between Financial Instability and Getting Hit by a Hurricane?
On this Motley Fool Answers episode, Robert Brokamp is on his own to interview Rachel Schneider, a senior VP at the Center for Financial Services Innovation, and professor Jonathan Morduch, who....
How Americans Are Tricking and Trapping Themselves Into Better Money Behaviors
On this Motley Fool Answers episode, Robert Brokamp is on his own to interview Rachel Schneider, a senior VP at the Center for Financial Services Innovation, and professor Jonathan Morduch, who....
Here's How Consumers With Student Debt Struggle During the Holidays -- and What They Can Do About It
The holidays can be an expensive time for all of us. But apparently, the season is even more challenging for those still struggling to pay off their student loans.In a recent study by Student Loan....
Here's How Berkshire Hathaway Crushed It in 2017
We're not at the end of 2017 quite yet, but it's safe to say that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B) has had a solid year. Warren Buffett's investment vehicle made a number of splashy,....
How Wage Stagnation Has Turned $400 Surprises Into Financial Crises
On this Motley Fool Answers episode, Robert Brokamp is on his own to interview Rachel Schneider, a senior VP at the Center for Financial Services Innovation, and professor Jonathan Morduch, who....
Apple Inc.'s 2018 iPad Pro Is Going to Get This Huge Upgrade
According to a new report from Chinese website MyDrivers (via MacRumors), the processor that will power Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) next-generation iPad Pro tablets, dubbed the A11X Bionic, will....
You May Be Shocked at How Volatile Household Income Can Be
On this Motley Fool Answers episode, Robert Brokamp is on his own to interview Rachel Schneider, a senior VP at the Center for Financial Services Innovation, and professor Jonathan Morduch, who....
How To Invest in Teavana Stock
Only a few years ago Teavana was flying so high that it looked like it might become the Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) of tea.Back in 2012, the chain had 300 mall-based stores and was growing awareness....
Discounting Only Takes TJX Companies So Far in Q3 2017
Shares of the off-price retailer TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) initially declined after third quarter results for its current fiscal year failed to live up to investor hopes. This has been a tough....
Qualcomm Keeps Dancing With NXP Semiconductors
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) has updated its tender offer for all shares of NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) again. The number of shares committed to Qualcomm's $110 all-cash offer per NXP share saw a....
Why Shares of Foot Locker Jumped Today
Shares of footwear retailer Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) soared on Friday following a third-quarter report that wasn't as bad as feared. While comparable sales slumped, the company beat expectations and....
2 Reasons to Buy Intel Stock
Shares of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) shot up to a 52-week high after the company easily crushed estimates with a terrific third-quarter report in late October. Though Chipzilla's challenges in its....
Why Twitter, Inc. Stock Popped 22.2% in October
Shares of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) jumped 19.5% in October, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the budding social media giant announced encouraging progress in its....
Ask a Fool: Why Did General Electric Cut Its Dividend, and Are My Other Dividend Stocks Safe?
General Electric (NYSE: GE) cut its dividend in half in order to save money. The company hasn't been making enough money to cover its dividend recently, and the cut will save GE more than $4....
Why Abercrombie & Fitch Stock Exploded Higher Today
Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) were looking dapper today as the preppy clothier jumped on a strong earnings report. Same-store sales rose 4% in the quarter, leading to significantly....
Ask a Fool: Recessions, Corrections, and Crashes -- What's the Difference?
These three terms are often incorrectly used interchangeably, but in fact, they have different meanings.A recession is an economic term that refers to a general slowdown in economic activity,....
Splunk Inc. (SPLK) Q3 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK)Q3 2018 Earnings Conference CallNov. 16, 2017, 4:30 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Why Ross Stores, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of clothing retailer Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) jumped as much as 26.6% on Friday, but the stock is up 9.1% at the time of this writing.Bullish sentiment from the Street toward Ross follows....
Why Gap Inc Stock Jumped Today
Shares of Gap Inc (NYSE: GPS) were moving higher today, after the apparel chain posted better-than-expected results in its third-quarter earnings report and raised its guidance for the full year.....
Why NetEase Stock Jumped Today
Shares of NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) have jumped today, up by 14% as of 12:20 p.m. EST on continued momentum after the Chinese video game company posted third-quarter results earlier this week. There....
Why Shares of Luxoft Holding Inc. Jumped Today
Shares of IT service provider Luxoft Holding Inc. (NYSE: LXFT) rose sharply on Friday following the company's fiscal second-quarter report. Luxoft beat expectations for earnings and produced....
Nielsen Stock Upgraded: What You Need to Know
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Acquisitions Drive Growth at Post Holdings Inc
On Friday, before the market opened, Post Holdings Inc (NYSE: POST) reported a significant improvement in revenue and earnings during the fourth quarter. Acquisitions continue to drive growth for....
Why Shares of Hibbett Sports, Inc. Popped 27% Today
Shares of sporting goods retailer Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIBB) jumped as much as 26.6% in trading Friday after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and raised....
Here's What You Need to Know About Flexible Spending Accounts in 2018
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) offer workers a potentially sizable tax break. And while these accounts come with certain restrictions, in most cases, it pays to open one. Here are a couple of....