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Why Clorox Co. Stock Gained 10% So Far in 2017
Clorox (NYSE: CLX) stock gained 10% through the first half of 2017, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The rally sent shares to new all-time highs by late June.Continue
Ask a Fool: What Numbers Should I Pay Attention to in Earnings Reports?
We're about a week into 2017's second-quarter earnings season, so if you own stocks, many of them have probably already reported, or are going to within the next few weeks.Although each company's
Micron Technology Inc. in 3 Charts
Even as the Nasdaq Composite is reaching fresh all-time highs, Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) stock's 138% rally over the past 12 months puts the Nasdaq's 25% rise to shame. These numbers certainly
I Still Can't Believe Facebook, Inc. Spent $1 Billion on Instagram
As a manager, you know you've struck gold when a past buyout is increasingly referred to as one of the greatest acquisitions of all time.Fortunately for Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) and its shareholders, the
Mobile Mini Makes the Most Out of Tough Conditions
Mobile Mini (NASDAQ: MINI) has had to deal with plenty of adversity in the industries it serves, and that has taken its toll on the company's own business prospects. Although its storage solutions
Snap Investors Are Angry. Does CEO Evan Spiegel Care?
It's been a rough month so far for Snap (NYSE: SNAP). Shares have lost 16% of their value month-to-date, with most of those losses being driven by a pair of Street analyst downgrades last week
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB CV’s Continues Expanding
The aptly named Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB CV (NYSE: ASR), or ASUR, which is the major operator of airports in southeastern Mexico, is in the process of spreading its wings further across
Lower Prices Alone Won't Help Retailers Fight Amazon
Retailers remain heavily concerned that the low prices offered by Wal-Mart as well as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and other digital retailers hurt their business, according to a new research report. The
3 Drone Companies to Invest in Today
Depending on whom you ask, drones went mainstream in 2015 -- or maybe it was 2013, or 2017. One thing is clear: Watching the local fireworks display this past July 4th, I counted no fewer than half a
Better Buy: The Walt Disney Company vs. Mattel
"Into each life some rain must fall."-- Henry Wadsworth LongfellowThis quote is true of life, and equally true for investors. At some point, even the best of companies face challenges that put the
Better Buy: Cameco Corporation vs. NexGen Energy
Uranium miners like industry giant Cameco Corp (NYSE: CCJ) continue to struggle with low prices for the nuclear fuel. There are positive developments still taking place in the uranium market, but
Skechers Picks Up the Pace
Skechers (NYSE: SKX) is lacing up early this earnings season, and Thursday afternoon's report is shaping up to be a mixed bag. The footwear maker saw net sales in its second quarter climb 16.9% to
Omnicom Group Inc. Stays on Track
Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) announced slightly better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, as the impacts of recent agency dispositions and the foreign exchange headwinds were partially
AMD Has a Lot to Prove Next Week
Fresh off the reveal of its EPYC server processors, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) will be under the microscope on July 25 when it reports its second-quarter results. It will take time for EPYC
1 Piece of Good News for Qualcomm, Inc.
Qualcomm's (NASDAQ: QCOM) chip business performed well last quarter; revenue grew modestly year-over-year as profitability surged. Unfortunately, that bit of good news was overshadowed by a disastrous
After 5 Consecutive Quarterly Profits, This Marijuana Stock Turned in a Surprising Q4 Loss
The marijuana industry is on fire, and marijuana stocks certainly tell the tale. In many instances, the largest marijuana stocks (those with market caps in excess of $200 million) have vaulted higher
These 3 Dividend Aristocrats Are Ridiculously Cheap
The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index is made up of the 51 S&P 500 components that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years, which makes them excellent investments for people
3 Hidden Gems in Warren Buffett's Portfolio
There are dozens of stocks in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) portfolio, but most of the attention goes to the major holdings, like Apple, Coca-Cola, and Wells Fargo. However, some of
McDonald's Corp Earnings: What to Watch
Investors are optimistic about McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) earnings report, set to publish before the market opens on Tuesday, July 25. The stock has risen more than 20% so far this year to make the fast
Warren Buffett's Net Worth Would Be $100 Billion Right Now if Not for This
When it comes to investment gurus, Warren Buffett often finds himself at the top of the pecking order -- and for good reason. After having less than $10,000 in the bank in the mid-1950s, Buffett today
Sears' Deal With Amazon.com Isn't Going to Save the Company
Sears Holdings Corporation's (NASDAQ: SHLD) deal to sell its Kenmore appliances on Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) gives it a huge new distribution partner. The company noted the significance of the
Here's Why The Best Is Yet to Come for TerraForm Power, Inc.
Shares of TerraForm Power Inc (NASDAQ: TERP) have finally stabilized after Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) agreed to buy a majority stake in the company and become its sponsor. SunEdison
How to Deal With a Much Younger Boss
Though age and experience don't necessarily go hand in hand, it's often the case that folks who work their way to the top are older, seasoned employees. At the same time, these days, it's not uncommon
2 Stocks You Can Keep Forever
While traders buy and sell all the time, investors buy and hold. And hold for a very long time, often following Warren Buffett's advice that his favorite holding period is "forever." Finding stocks
Upcoming IPOs in 2017
Initial public offerings (IPOs) are making a comeback in 2017 as markets head higher, fueling investors' willingness to take a chance on new listings. Timing is on the side of new issuers, given that