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Donald Trump Loves Gold, and Not Just on His Real Estate
It isn't one of the talking points his communications office has addressed, and it hasn't been the subject of impromptu remarks at speaking engagements. Nonetheless, it's clear that Donald Trump
Why GW Pharmaceuticals Could Be a Gold Mine for Growth Investors
You've probably heard of the great California gold rush of the mid-19th century. Today, many are flocking to what has been called the "green rush" -- a major wave of money flowing into the marijuana
You Shouldn't Have Been Surprised by Harley-Davidson's Big Earnings Miss
Investors shouldn't have been surprised by Harley-Davidson's (NYSE: HOG) dismal second-quarter earnings report, though the sharp drop in its stock suggests they were. It was clear early on the maker
This Is the Best-Selling Product at Costco
Every year, news outlets report with varying degrees of shocked glee on the best-selling product at Costco (NASDAQ: COST).Even though the company does not break down its sales by individual products
How an IRA Could Help the Average American Save For Retirement
The majority of Americans are facing a significant financial shortfall when it comes to retirement savings. Even when you factor in Social Security as an income source, the average American family's
What Percent of Bank of America Does Warren Buffett Own?
Thanks to a savvy investment made by Warren Buffett several years ago, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) recently became the largest shareholder in Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). The
President Trump Has a Nuclear Option for Obamacare, and He's Not Afraid to Use It
Nearly nine months ago on Nov. 9, three things seemed to be almost certain: Donald Trump was to become the 45th President of the United States, Congress was going to stay under control of the
3 Oil & Gas Stocks for Ambitious Investors
The oil and gas industry has had its share of ups and downs throughout the years, including several recent down years in a row. That said, the sector still has the potential to fuel explosive returns
3 Reasons to File for Social Security on Time
Choosing when to file for Social Security is a key decision that will affect your finances for the rest of your life. Social Security gives you the right to claim retirement benefits once you reach
Is Working From Home for You?
Many of my friends who commute to an office each day view my work-from-home lifestyle with envy.Even my wife, whose office is less than a mile from our house, sometimes seems a tad jealous. Perhaps
What Investors Missed in the Market This Week
It was a wild week in the markets, with earnings season continuing to chug along in full force. Investors were also gifted with a solid jobs report for July: The U.S. created 209,000 new jobs last
Are You Selling Your Life Expectancy Short?
It's never easy to face our own mortality, which means you'd think a fair number of workers would be overestimating their retirement savings needs. But actually, a large number of folks are sentencing
3 Signs You Need to Adjust Your Retirement Plan
Though many working Americans don't put much thought, or much savings, into retirement, if you're the type who's been planning for the future, you may have reached a point where you've decided when
AMC Entertainment's Biggest Shareholder Faces Scrutiny. Should Investors Worry?
Major shareholders can have a significant impact on a company's business and stock price, especially if one controls a majority of votes. In the case of AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), that major
4 Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance
It's no secret that Americans tend to struggle with work-life balance. With companies demanding more out of employees, and smartphones making it all too easy to check in after-hours, a large
Pioneer Natural Resources Down 13% in 1 Day
Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) reported earnings this past week, and the market took to the news like a cat to water. In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Energy, Motley Fool analysts Sean
Tesla Speeds Ahead, While Teva Hits the Skids
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool One's Bill Mann discuss two very different companies with two wildly different places in the market today.As electric-car innovator
How Texas Roadhouse Is Thwarting the Weak Trends in Fast Casual
In this Market Foolery segment, host Mac Greer, David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers, and Ron Gross of Motley Fool Total Income find a happy story in a troubled segment of the restaurant
Shopify Shares Spike on Earnings
In this Market Foolery segment, host Mac Greer, David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers, and Ron Gross of Motley Fool Total Income pull back the curtain on a back-end e-commerce platform
Why Under Armour Got Battered Despite a Smaller-Than-Expected Loss
In this Market Foolery segment, host Mac Greer, David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers, and Ron Gross of Motley Fool Total Income discuss the situation of athletic apparel upstart, which had
You Still Can't Beat Apple -- but Oreos May Be in Trouble
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds' Bill Barker discuss the latest news from a quartet of well-known companies: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is just getting more
3 Earnings Reports That Made Waves Tuesday
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Mac Greer is joined by David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers and Ron Gross of Motley Fool Total Income to dig into the news from two companies most people
Emerge Energy Services Lags Behind Peers in Second Quarter
Just about everything that Emerge Energy Services (NYSE: EMES) has predicted concerning the frack-sand market has come true so far this year. Yet somehow, the company hasn't been able to turn those
Nabors Industries Earnings Stay in the Loss Column Yet Again This Quarter
When Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) didn't meet expectations in the first quarter, management let everyone know it wasn't satisfied with the results and pledged to do better. This past quarter, though
Activist Investors Are Now Shopping at Department Stores
U.S. department store chains have been reporting steady sales declines and a sharp erosion in profitability since the beginning of 2015. Even the best-run companies in the industry have been hurt by