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3 Dividend Stocks Perfect for Retirees
Most retirees want a few simple things from their stock portfolio. Topping that list is above-average dividend income and low-risk growth. That enables a retiree to collect a steadily growing....
Why Lam Research Rose 11.1% in July
Semiconductor equipment market Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) saw its stock rise 11.1% in July, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Shares surged on renewed optimism that the....
What's Procter & Gamble Doing Right? Essentially, Everything.
Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) closed the book on a fiscal year to be proud of Tuesday, delivering a fourth-quarter report that showed progress across the board. It beat....
Why Under Armour Keeps Tripping Over Its Own Shoelaces
Athletic apparel specialist Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) lost less money than it expected to in the second quarter, and that was the closest thing to good news in the report it published....
For P&G and Trex, the Outlooks Are Bright
To succeed in the marketplace, the first thing you need is a good product. Or, better still, many good products. But that is far from all you need. Consider three well-known companies that....
How to Read Beyond Meat's Earnings Report
Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) will report earnings after the close on Monday, which means by the time you're reading this, the numbers will be out there. But how can individual investors respond to....
The 10 Biggest Gold Mining Stocks
People have sought after gold for millennia, as the yellow metal has played vital roles as a store of value and a foundation for sovereign coinage as well as in jewelry. Because of the constant....
Better Buy: Exxon Mobil vs. BP
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and BP (NYSE: BP) are two of the world's largest integrated oil majors. Exxon stock offers investors a yield of around 4.6%, while BP provides income seekers a much more....
1 Stat Shows Coal-Fired Power Plants Have Passed the Point of No Return
The spring months weren't good for America's shrinking fleet of coal-fired power plants. The facilities generated just 60,000 gigawatt-hours of electricity in April (20% of the nation's total....
5 Top Blue Chip Stocks to Buy Now
In investing, everyone wants big rewards with low risk. Blue chip stocks seek to offer that powerful combination through the companies that have established themselves as the leaders of some of....
These 2 Companies Reap Rewards From Underpinning Retailer Loyalty Programs
If you've paid any attention to companies in the retail space in recent years, whether they're selling leggings, lattes, or living room furniture, you'll have heard analysts talk about their....
A Beginner's Guide to Income Investing
Income investing is a wealth-building strategy that involves assembling a portfolio of assets that generate dependable cash payouts. For most investors, that means putting together a collection....
TripAdvisor Earnings: What to Watch
Investors in TripAdvisor (NASDAQ: TRIP) haven't found much to celebrate in the company's last few earnings reports. While the world's largest online travel site is setting records for user....
A Recap of Second-Quarter Bank Earnings and More
We've now heard the latest results from most of the major U.S. banks, so in this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, host Jason Moser and Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel, CFP, break down....
How to Reap the Rewards Rewards, and How to Read Beyond Meat's Report
In the world of investing, it seems like nearly everyone is trying to spot the next trend. Two big ones in business right now -- high-quality customer loyalty programs, and high-quality fake....
The Concerning Number in Aphria's Fourth-Quarter Report
Over the past year, we've seen a pretty big, but important, shift in the marijuana industry. No longer are promises good enough for investors to send cannabis stocks higher. Nowadays, with Canada....
The Concerning Number in Aphria's 4th-Quarter Report
Over the past year, we've seen a pretty big, but important, shift in the marijuana industry. No longer are promises good enough for investors to send cannabis stocks higher. Nowadays, with Canada....
Here's Why Beyond Meat Rose 22.3% in July
Shares of Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) gained over 22% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock claimed an all-time high of $239 per share in....
Does Starbucks Want to Become a Tech Company?
Is Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) a restaurant company? Or is it more of a branded consumer staple? Maybe it's an "experiential" stock?As it turns out, Starbucks is all of those things...yet management....
Why RPM International Soared 11% in July
Shares of coatings and sealants company RPM International (NYSE: RPM) rose 11% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. There's little doubt over the catalyst for the....
Workers Are Struggling to Negotiate Salary -- but That Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Negotiate Elsewhere
The amount of money you earn at your job can dictate how satisfied you are not only with the role, but in life in general. That's why it always pays to negotiate salary with your employer when....
Better Buy: Baker Hughes vs. Schlumberger
Shares of energy services companies like Baker Hughes, a GE Company (NYSE: BHGE) and Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) have been in a general downtrend ever since oil prices peaked in mid-2014. With oil....
Better Buy: Seagate Technology vs. Micron
Seagate (NASDAQ: STX) and Micron (NASDAQ: MU) both provide key components for PCs and other devices. Seagate is the world's second largest maker of traditional HDDs (hard disk drives), and Micron....
Will This Asteroid Heading Toward Vertex Pharmaceuticals Make Impact?
On July 25, an asteroid around the size of a dozen loaded container ships came within 45,000 miles of your head and you didn't even know it. If it had arrived 40 minutes earlier, the giant space....
Is Google Right About Data Caps?
Cloud gaming is starting to look like the future of video games. While console leaders like Sony and Microsoft are not ditching their beefy hardware just yet, both are pivoting in a way that....