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Why ASML Holding Rose 10.4% in July
Shares of ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML) rose 10.4% in July, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The Dutch semiconductor equipment maker benefited not only from a general recovery in....
Why Sirius XM Holdings Stock Rose 12% in July
Shares of Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) jumped 12.2% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, in part because of the satellite radio and streaming music....
A New Bill Could Make Health Savings Accounts More Accessible to Older Workers
Millions of seniors struggle to pay for healthcare during retirement, which is why saving for future medical expenses in a health savings account often makes sense. A health savings account, or....
3 Lung Cancer Stocks That Could Soar in September
Get ready for some market-moving presentations at the World Conference on Lung Cancer this September. Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN), and AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) are scheduled to....
Where Will Chesapeake Energy Be in 1 Year?
Chesapeake Energy's (NYSE: CHK) stock price is down more than 90% over the past five years. One of the main reasons for that is volatile commodity prices, notably weak natural gas prices -- that....
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....
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....
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....
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....