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The Best Metrics for Analyzing Bank Stocks
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss bank metrics. The traditional valuation metric, the price-to-earnings ratio, may not be the best....
Here's What Could Propel Bank Stocks Higher
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss bank catalysts. Bank stocks have been some of the market's top performers over the past year or....
Highlights From Third-Quarter Bank Earnings
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss third-quarter bank earnings. They were quite strong across the board, with one big exception.A....
How Are the Big Banks Doing?
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss bank earnings. With one big exception, the big banks are looking very strong. Revenue and....
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Bitcoin Just Split Into 2 Separate Currencies... Again
As we look back on the first 10 months of 2017, one thing is very clear to investors: It's belonged to cryptocurrencies. Since the year began, the aggregate value of all cryptocurrencies combined....
3 High-Yield Stocks You Haven't Thought Of
With the stock market at all-time highs and interest rates still at all-time lows, high-yield stocks are more attractive than ever. Historically, dividends have made up a huge portion of total....
1 Big Upgrade That Could Come to Apple Inc.'s 2018 iPhones
Back on Sept. 5, DigiTimes said that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) had "booked up the production capacity" at lens module maker Largan Precision for "above 12-megapixel lens modules" in support of next....
Apple Inc. Planning to Ship 20 Million iPhone X Units This Year
Nikkei Asian Review, which has a good track record of reporting Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) supply chain related news, says Apple is planning to ship just 20 million iPhone X units this year -- just half....
Is Talking Salary a Good Idea?
It used to be that talking salary was considered taboo among colleagues, friends, and even family members to a certain extent. But apparently, the topic is no longer off the table -- especially....
Mattel Earnings: Sales Plummet and its Dividend Disappears
After enduring quarter after quarter of disappointing results, investors held out hope that toymaker Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) might finally begin to show signs that the turnaround it has long....
Should Retirees Own Foreign Stocks?
Retirees depend on their investments as a source of income, so it's not surprising that most are highly risk-averse. And because many perceive foreign stocks as being riskier than their U.S.....
How Much Extra Social Security Tax Will the Rich Pay in 2018?
Each month, nearly 61.6 million people receive a Social Security check. For many of these folks, especially the 42.1 million retired workers, it's a critical source of income that they simply....
2018 SIMPLE IRA Limits
SIMPLE IRAs are popular among small employers looking to give workers an easy way to save for retirement. Limits on SIMPLE IRA contributions are indexed to inflation, and similar indexing led to a....
Want a Million-Dollar 401(k)? Here’s How to Get It
The average American's 401(k) balance is $92,500, which is by no means enough to support a comfortable retirement. The most common answer given by 401(k) participants when asked "how much will you....
2017 Federal Income Tax: How Much Will You Owe?
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, folks, but with only two months remaining this year, it's time once again to begin thinking about your federal income tax liability for 2017.Let's face it,....
Better Buy: Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. vs. Kinder Morgan Inc.
Do you want an industry giant with a checkered past or a smaller company that's proven it is a slow and steady performer? That's the real question when you are comparing Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:....
Traditional IRA Contribution Limits in 2018
Every year, you're allowed to make contributions to an individual retirement account, and traditional IRAs are a great way to let your retirement savings grow without any taxes coming due until....
Microsoft's Cloud Business Just Hit a Huge Milestone
Just in case it wasn't clear by now, Satya Nadella was absolutely the best pick to become Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) CEO. While Nadella has backed off slightly from his "mobile-first, cloud-first"....
8 Metrics Capture Alphabet, Inc.'s Impressive Third Quarter
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), parent company of Google, impressed investors on Thursday. The company reported better-than-expected revenue and EPS while also demonstrating strength in....
What to Watch When Activision Blizzard Reports Earnings
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) reports its third-quarter earnings on Thursday, Nov. 2, after the market close. Here's what investors should watch.IMAGE SOURCE: ACTIVISION BLIZZARDOn a GAAP....
4 Ways for Introverts to Succeed at Sales
Being an introvert can be challenging when you're in a workplace environment, particularly one that involves a lot of group interaction. That's because introverts typically draw their energy from....
Buffalo Wild Wings' Boneless Chicken Tuesday Bails Out Q3 2017
Shares of Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD) are up double digits as of this writing on third quarter results that exceeded low analyst expectations. It's a positive sign for the beleaguered....
Alphabet Crushes Expectations on Mobile, YouTube Strength
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) released third-quarter 2017 results on Thursday after the market closed, demolishing investors' expectations with strong top- and bottom-line results.....
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated: One Eye on Earnings, One on the Pipeline
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) reported solid third-quarter earnings, with sales of its cystic fibrosis drugs up 34% year over year. Nevertheless, investors rightfully have one eye on the....
Oil and Gas Stock Roundup: Earnings Fueled a Volatile Week for Oil Stocks
Crude prices rallied this week on the growing anticipation that OPEC would extend its production reduction agreement through the end of 2018. That should help drain off more of the market's excess....