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Priceless: Mastercard Winning Deals With Its Differentiating Services
While Mastercard's stock price has soared this year, shares actually fell the day after Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA) reported its second quarter earnings. Long-term investors know to concentrate on
3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 50 Years
The world will change a lot in the next 50 years. But there will be companies that survive those decades, and investors who buy and hold could make a lot of money.We asked three of our investors for
WageWorks Inc. Delivers 37% Revenue Growth
WageWorks (NYSE: WAGE) reported second-quarter results on Aug. 1. The benefit administrator delivered a sharp increase in sales and profits, driven by robust demand across its product lines.MetricQ2
What to Watch When Cognizant Reports Q2 Results
Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH), a provider of information technology consulting and business services, impressed investors earlier this year with a strong first quarter earnings report
Ecolab Quietly Delivers With Second-Quarter 2017 Earnings
Water, hygiene, and energy technology and services leader Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) announced second-quarter 2017 earnings that didn't disappoint. Then again, judging by the immediate reaction of Mr. Market
3 Dividend Stocks to Hold Forever
Most companies on the stock market pay a dividend, but only the very best are worth buying and holding forever. A good dividend stock should offer a compelling yield, plus the opportunity for dividend
Automatic Data Processing Expects a Return to Bookings Growth in 2018
Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: ADP) reported fiscal fourth-quarter financial results on July 27. 2017 was a challenging year for the leading provider of human capital management solutions, but
Higher Prices and Volumes Drove Republic Services, Inc. to Its Best Quarter in 8 Years
Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) once again benefited from its ability to collect greater volumes even as it pushes through higher prices. Those dual fuels propelled revenue up 7.5% in the second quarter
3 Reasons Visa Just Delivered A Great Quarter ... Again
Right now, little seems to be able to slow down the world's largest payments network. A new CEO comes in and immediately faces a series of questions and concerns? No problem. The company must
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: Profit Up 15%, Debt Still High
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU) said its second-quarter operating profit rose 15% to 1.87 billion euros ($2.19 billion) on improved margins in North America and strong results for its luxury
MasterCard Keeps Delivering Record Results
For a long time, many have seen MasterCard (NYSE: MA) merely as the also-ran to Visa, its chief competitor in the credit card space. Yet MasterCard has been working hard to get the better of its
3 Stocks You Can Safely Own No Matter What the Market Does
It's been a while since we have seen a draw down in the broader market -- 272 days since the last 5% decline as of Wednesday, to be precise. This kind of market can lull some investors to sleep
Losing Sleep Over Your Portfolio? Consider These 3 Stocks
For some, it's a lumpy mattress that causes tossing and turning through the night. Others, however, suffer from sleepless nights because of their portfolios. There are a variety of reasons your
Visa Inc. Profits Soar on International Growth
Visa (NYSE: V) reported fiscal third-quarter results on July 20. The digital payments giant continues to grow its revenue and earnings at a rapid rate, driven by its robust international expansion. Me
4 Stocks to Keep You Invested After Retirement
For many Americans, retirement represents the finish line. The point at which they can put their feet up, throw their alarm clock out, and not have a care in the world. But for many, this dream
3 Stocks You Don't Have to Babysit
If you choose the right stocks, you can sit back and let the companies do all the work while you pay more attention to other things like living your life. But you have to be picky -- selecting stocks
The Three Best Stocks in Fintech
Fintech, short for financial technology, is the practice of incorporating new and innovative technologies to better perform traditional financial services. Fintech applications include everything from
First Data's $750 Million Attempt to Jumpstart Growth
First Data Corp (NYSE: FDC) is struggling. In the fiercely competitive payment processing arena, rife with disruptive upstarts like Square Inc and deep-pocketed innovators like PayPal Holdings Inc
This Week in Solar
Earnings season starts next week in the solar industry, with First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) kicking things off on Thursday. There are beginning to be some positive signs for the industry, and First Solar
Moody's Reports Stronger Revenue and Lifts Full-Year Guidance
Two quarters into the year, Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) continues to benefit from robust global debt issuance, which has boosted revenue in its credit ratings arm, Moody's Investors Service (MIS)
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 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Both Bull and Bear Markets
If you depend on income from your investments, you want stocks that will keep the dividends coming regardless of what's going on with the broader market. Ideally, those stocks should also withstand
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
3 Ways to Earn a Promotion
For many a worker, a promotion can be the key toward a better life. In most cases getting bumped up to a new job means more money, more perks, and, of course, more responsibility.Earning that step up
I Still Can't Believe Visa Inc. Spent Over $7 Billion on Share Buybacks
The market capitalization of a great many companies on the stock exchange doesn't total $7 billion. That's a large pile of money. Yet it was that net amount (to be technical, it was $7.06 billion)