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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
7 Near-Monopolies That Are Perfectly Legal in America
Image source: Getty Images.True monopolies were outlawed in 1890 in the U.S. after Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act. This law was designed to protect consumers from large companies that
3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes
Finding market-beating stocks can be tough when the stock market is falling because, historically, the majority of stocks go in the same direction as the S&P 500. However, there are some stocks that
3 Growth Stocks I'd Buy Right Now
There may be no better illustration of the power of compound growth than the long-term chart of a growth stock. Investors can likely list off the names of several of the best well-known examples
A 48-Bagger the Lazy Way
A stock that increases to 10 times the price you originally paid is often referred to as a 10-bagger, a phrase coined by highly successful mutual fund manager Peter Lynch. Having a 10-bagger stock in
Better Buy: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. vs. Gilead Sciences
When it comes to the high-flying healthcare sector, there aren't many bargains to be had. President Trump's recent change of heart regarding the possibility of hard caps on high-priced prescription
3 Stocks Your Children Will Brag About Someday
I read my favorite Motley Fool article of all time before I ever started writing for the company. It was penned by our co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker, David Gardner. The Greatest Secret of All
T-Mobile US Earnings Surge on 1.3 Million Subscriber Additions
T-Mobile US (NASDAQ: TMUS) reported second-quarter results on July 19. The No. 3 U.S. wireless carrier delivered strong revenue and profit growth fueled by what are likely to be industry-leading
Intel Is the Latest to Bail on Wearables
The nascent market for wearable technology has been brutal, and the latest company to throw in the towel is none other than chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). CNBC reports that Intel has shuttered its
Embraer Stock Is a Better Buy Than Boeing Stock Right Now
U.S. aerospace giant Boeing (NYSE: BA) has been one of the best-performing large-cap stocks of the past year. In fact, the stock has nearly doubled since bottoming out last February. Over the last
Wynn Resorts Ltd.: The Bear Case From a Bull
I've been a big fan of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) for a long time, mainly because Steve Wynn always manages to build resorts that outperform their neighbors. And in recent years, the stock fell to a
Is Frontier Communications Stock a Buy?
Shares of Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) fell 28% in 2016 and another 66% in the first half of 2017. The regional telecom's financial results have been a mixed bag lately, and Frontier recently
2 Signs Electronic Arts' Best Days Are Ahead
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has had a heck of a run over the past half-decade. The video game maker's share price is up nearly tenfold since mid-2012, making it one of the market's best-performing
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