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In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Energy, host Nick Sciple and Motley Fool analyst Jason Hall dig into the solar inverter industry, especially the two companies that make up the majority of

India's nervous and with good reason. The country's GDP has grown on the back of information and technology services, yet India still imports the majority of the hardware used in computing devices

An emergency fund is one of the basic pillars of financial security. When you have a stash of cash set aside to cover unexpected expenses, you can avoid costly problems like racking up credit card

In its third-quarter 2019 earnings results released on Friday, Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) proved that its recent organic revenue growth in the mid-single digits is no fluke. The consumer-staples

When investors think about buying shares in a steel company, the first thing to acknowledge is the cyclical nature of the business, and accordingly, how the stocks themselves will reflect those

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) gained a new ally today, and it came from a most unexpected source. On the eve of the company's third-quarter financial report, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

At first glance, International Business Machines' (NYSE: IBM) third-quarter results looked disappointing, featuring declining revenue and shrinking earnings per share. But as has often been the case

The second quarter was an uncharacteristic one for PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL). The mobile payment provider delivered a solid quarter but lowered its full-year forecast, which spooked some fainthearted

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced four price increases for its service within the 58 months from April 2014 to January 2019. Combined with continued subscriber growth, the price increases have led to

Biotech stocks are known for rapid price movements, and on Oct. 28, Mirati Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRTX) will probably boost the industry's reputation for volatility. That's because the company will

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is far from a sleepy utility stock. The clean-energy-focused company has consistently generated market-crushing returns. Add in its above-average dividend, and it has been

Investors haven't been sure what to make of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) in 2019, and that confusion shows up in returns that have swung between modest losses and slight gains for the stock compared with

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is going to see some tough quarters ahead -- that much is certain. But for now, let's take a look at how this longtime growth stock performed in its most recent quarter -- and

Investors are optimistic heading into Winnebago's (NYSE: WGO) fourth-quarter earnings report. The leading recreational vehicle manufacturer is sure to announce its first annual sales decline in

The drama continues at eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY). Late last month, the company's CEO, Devin Wenig, stepped down, apparently over a disagreement with the board of directors regarding the disposition of

Major benchmarks edged higher last week to mark a second-straight increase for both the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI). The two indexes are up by

Bear markets can be gut-wrenching. Watching your investments plummet in value and seeing your hard-earned money evaporate into thin air is not pleasant, to say the least.

However, a select few

It's been a while since investors in General Electric (NYSE: GE) could argue that their company has the potential to report one of the better sets of numbers in the industrial sector in the upcoming

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) can't seem to catch a break. Shares of the company behind the leading premium streaming video platform slumped nearly 3% for the week, despite initially moving sharply higher

Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) already offers investors a well-above-average dividend. At its current yield of 6.1%, it's nearly triple the level of the average stock in the S&P 500. However, as good as that

While the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China has been challenging for many companies, iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) has arguably been among the hardest-hit technology stocks. After hitting

The gig economy is here to stay. Thanks to technology platforms from companies like Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR), independent workers can find freelance work -- referred to as gigs -- easier than ever. 

 The

After the media and enterprise IT industries, technology is probably upending the financial industry the most these days. New technologies are taking inefficiencies out of many financial processes

In what will hopefully be a recurring theme in the current earnings season, Honeywell International's (NYSE: HON) latest quarterly results helped dispel the worst fears of investors, even as it's

More than a month ago, General Motors' (NYSE: GM) unionized workforce walked off the job, after their four-year contract expired and United Auto Workers officials found the company's contract offer