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Polaris Industries Raises Guidance Despite a Tough Market
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced slightly better-than-expected second-quarter 2017 results on Thursday morning, thanks to broad-based improvements across the business, even with continued
3 Hottest Biotech Stocks of 2017 -- Are They Still Buys Now?
Biotechnology's top performing stocks this year have already given investors envy-inspiring returns, but there's reason to believe that Calithera Biosciences (NASDAQ: CALA), Aurinia Pharmaceuticals
Better Buy: Square, Inc. vs. PayPal
Traditional payment systems are doing just fine, but disruption is in the air. A new paradigm is beginning to gain momentum, as evidenced by the two companies taking the old guard by storm -- Square
Twitter, Inc. Earnings: What to Watch
Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) is set to report its second-quarter earnings on July 27, just one day after social-network juggernaut Facebook (NASDAQ: FB). Important questions loom ahead of the release: Will
Apple, Inc. Reportedly Exploring Electric Car Battery Technology
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) automotive strategy may be in disarray, but the company continues to march forward with assembling all the pieces it will eventually need if it ever decides to pull the trigger
3 Hidden Gems in the Energy Sector
The energy sector has had its ups and downs in recent years. However, despite the most recent downturn, worldwide demand for energy continues to rise, which should eventually take commodity prices up
Stericycle Inc: Buy the Dip?
While most waste management stocks were busy beating the S&P 500 last year, leading medical waste disposer Stericycle (NASDAQ: SRCL) fell from all-time highs to five-year lows. Why? Investors suddenly
3 Big Surprises From Netflix Inc.'s Quarterly Report
Even at a market capitalization of over $79 billion, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) can still shock Wall Street. The streaming video giant this week announced second-quarter numbers that were right in line
Under Armour Is Turning to a Rapper to Make It Cool
Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) has excelled at getting its gear on the playing field thanks to technical innovations and partnerships with high-profile college teams, as well as an upcoming
Rule Breaker Mailbag: Are Historic Market P/E Ratios Still a Good Gauge of Market Frothiness?
In this segment from Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner gives some thought to what his questioner views as a natural outgrowth of the idea that "winners keep winning." We can
NCR Investors Cash Out on Sales Weakness
Cash registers are fading into history, but NCR (NYSE: NCR) has found ways to move its business forward by expanding its reach beyond making the equipment that cashiers use to make sales to their
Rule Breaker Mailbag: Is It Better to Pay Down Student Loans Faster or Invest More?
In this segment from Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner addresses a problem he's heard many times before, but one that always bears revisiting. Which is the wiser use of a
Rule Breaker Mailbag: How Can You Really Tell the Winners From the Losers?
In this segment from Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner tackles an interesting question: How can you tell winning stock picks from losers? Fools know that it's not so simple
Why Himax Technologies, Inc. Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX), a Taiwanese maker of display driver ICs and timing controllers, has been a volatile investment over the past 12 months. The stock hit nearly $11 last September
Manhattan Associates Stock Falls as Its Outlook Worsens
Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) provides supply chain management tools that help its customers manage their operations more effectively, and the company boasts an impressive list of well-known
Better Buy: McDonald’s Corporation vs. Burger King (RBI)
If this battle were just about which burger joint is more well-known worldwide, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) would be a runaway winner. The company's Golden Arches are one of the most recognizable logos on
athenahealth, Inc. Revenue Growth Accelerated in Second Quarter
Once upon a time, athenahealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHN) could do no wrong in the eyes of investors. The provider of cloud-based healthcare applications routinely announced year-over-year sales growth of
G&K Acquisition Hits Cintas Earnings, but Organic Growth Remains Strong
Acquisitions are important events in the lives of companies, and they often involve accepting short-term pain in the hope of long-term gain. Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS) recently completed the acquisition of
3 Must-See Quotes From Netflix Inc.'s Excellent Q2
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) undoubtedly impressed investors this week. After the streaming video leader released its second-quarter earnings report, shares added to their already-remarkable 2017 rise and
Tesla Model 3 Launch Event: What to Expect
Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) most important vehicle launch ever is now just over a week away. On Friday, July 28, the electric-car maker will fully unveil its Model 3. Tesla expects the $35,000 vehicle to
Textron Rides Bell Helicopter and Arctic Cat to a Quarterly Win
Textron (NYSE: TXT) announced solid second-quarter 2017 results on Wednesday, punctuated by strength at Bell Helicopter, modest top-line growth thanks to a recent acquisition, and a reiteration of its
Rule Breaker Mailbag: Is it Better to Invest More Frequently, or Invest Larger Amounts?
In this segment from Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner digs into the question of how much money a person ought to have at hand each time they add to their portfolio. The fee
Rule Breaker Mailbag: Is Corporate Leadership Really as Important as the Fool Says?
In this segment from Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner attempts to answer a Foolish investor who is skeptical that the leadership ability and style of CEOs and executive
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Thursday was a quiet day for stocks, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) closing with small losses.Data source: Yahoo! Finance.Biotechs had another
Career Warfare: Understanding and Surviving the 3 Types of Meetings
In his colorful memoir Career Warfare, former John Hancock Financial Company CEO David D'Alessandro offers advice to those who work in hierarchical organizations and seek to scale the corporate