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Is ConocoPhillips Too Big to Grow?
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) has undergone a major transformation over the past few years that has repositioned it to thrive at lower oil prices. This year alone the company has jettisoned more than $16
3 Great Stocks for Low-Risk Investors
If you prefer to err on the side of caution when you invest then you probably want to keep your portfolio diversified and focused on dividend paying stocks. Diversification will help soften the blow
6 Metrics That Show Why Netflix Killed It This Quarter
When video-streaming pioneer Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported earnings, it blew past all its internal forecasts and analyst estimates alike, as the company produced record-setting growth in what
3 Growth Stocks for the Long Term
Time is one of the most valuable assets an investor has -- if used wisely, that is. With that in mind, here are three stocks for investors with time on their side. Read on to learn why our Foolish
UnitedHealth Group's Sales Surge Above $50 Billion, Despite Exiting Obamacare
UnitedHealth Group's (NYSE: UNH) decision to stop selling Obamacare plans this year hasn't dented its momentum. The nation's biggest health insurer reported sales of $50 billion in the second quarter
Why Visa Is "Bribing" Small Business Owners to Go Cashless
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill and Supernova and Rule Breakers' David Kretzmann ponder Visa's (NYSE: V) ongoing effort to supplant folding money. This latest
HBO Leads the Emmy Nominations (Again), but Netflix Is Coming On Strong
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill and Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger ponder the new paradigm for television; the creative freedom that
No Surprises in International Business Machines Corp.'s Earnings Report
IT powerhouse IBM (NYSE: IBM) reported second-quarter results on Tuesday night. Operations in the so-called strategic-imperatives category showed solid sales growth, led by mobility and cloud-computin
Snap Gets a Stern Smackdown From a Business School Professor
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Matt Argersinger, and Supernova and Rule Breakers' David Kretzmann discuss how experts view the
Prime Day Was Amazon's Best Day Ever, but Target and Wal-Mart Aren't Hurting
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Supernova and Rule Breakers' David Kretzmann dig into the
Can Cable Programmers Keep Raising Prices?
The price of cable has skyrocketed in recent years, leading many consumers to cut the cord. But don't blame the cable companies entirely. Programming costs at many pay-TV distributors have increased
3 Stocks Warren Buffett Can’t Buy, but You Can
Warren Buffett has the ability to buy almost any company he wants, but Berkshire Hathaway's balance sheet means that only big moves really impact the company -- leaving smaller companies behind. We
Why the Big Banks' Earnings Beats Earned Their Shares So Little Bounce
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser, and Matt Argersinger look at the muted reaction to bank earnings on Wall Street. Part of
3 Growth Stocks for Shrewd Investors
Investors who have been around the block once or twice know that outstanding growth stocks aren't always those with the most fanfare. With that in mind, we've unearthed a few stocks for shrewd
Why Best Buy Stock Is Up 31% So Far This Year
Shares of consumer electronics retailer Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) have surged 31% year to date, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock rose along with the market during the first
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stock indexes were mixed today, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) up slightly, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) losing ground.Data source: Yahoo! Finance.Bank stocks were weak
Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. Stock Plummets 27% After Earnings: Here's What's Happening
Shares of Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTS) are down more than 27% at 3:45 p.m. EDT on July 18, following the release of the company's second-quarter financial and operating results the before
Understanding Sony's Internet of Things Story in 10 Slides
Sony's (NYSE: SNE) turnaround effort seems to be proceeding successfully due to strong performance from its imaging, gaming, and music businesses, and it looks like the company's comeback momentum
Why Rite Aid, Novavax, and RH Jumped Today
Tuesday was a mixed day for the stock market, with major benchmarks moving in different directions. The Dow Jones Industrials lost ground due to a high-profile earnings miss from a major Wall Street
Why Harley-Davidson, Tile Shop Holdings, and Chipotle Mexican Grill Slumped Today
Markets were mixed on Tuesday, as positive moves for the Nasdaq Composite were offset by declines for the Dow Jones Industrials. Earnings were largely responsible for the Dow's pullback, as a
Chipotle Stock Drops on Renewed Food Safety Fears
Shares of fast-casual restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) slumped on Tuesday after the company was forced to close a restaurant in Sterling, Virginia, following multiple reports of
3 Growth Stocks for Aspiring Investors
Growth investors can be a hopeful bunch. Not content with simply reaping the long-term benefits of index-fund investing, we reach for market-beating returns -- with long-lasting staying power, if at
What to Watch for When General Motors Reports Earnings Next Week
Earnings season is about to roll into Detroit: General Motors (NYSE: GM) will report its second-quarter earnings result next Tuesday, July 25. Here's a look at what to expect.Analysts polled by
5 Top Agriculture ETFs
Agriculture feeds the world, and that makes it a big business worldwide. From growing crops to moving farm product to market, the agricultural industry plays a pivotal role in global commerce
3 Things Intel Corporation Wants You to Know About Its Xeon Scalable Processors
On July 11, chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) finally announced the general availability of its new Xeon Scalable Processors, which were formally known by the codename Skylake-SP. The company is