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2 Signs That J.C. Penney's Management Needs Help
In a rapidly changing retail world, J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) runs the risk of slipping into irrelevance. The chain has made some moves to adapt its business the current market, but its....
Forget Gold: Your Money Is Better Off in These 3 Stocks
In general, investing in gold is supposed to be a great way to hedge against uncertainty, since precious metals often go up in value when the market falls. Many investors also buy gold because....
Is McDonald's Corp. a Buy?
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has tried to return to its roots and double down on the fast food at value prices that have fueled its success. That, along with its All-Day Breakfast menu, has led the....
It's Not All Fun and Games at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
For more than a year, Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) bucked the trend that's seeing fewer and fewer people eating out. The trend, however, has finally caught up: Comparable-store sales went....
Best Index Funds for 2018
If you're an investor who doesn't want to focus on individual stocks, but you also don't want to pay high investment fees, index funds are the smart way to go. However, with so many index funds to....
How Much Income Tax Will I Pay if I Make $50,000?
Tax season is just around the corner, and as 2017 draws to a close, it's important to start thinking about your taxes. To figure out whether you should expect a sizable refund or will owe money to....
These Are the Best Places to Work in 2018
Deciding where to work, at least for most people, involves more than just the size of the paycheck involved. Quality of life, work/life balance, and many other factors weigh in when it comes time....
Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV) Q3 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE: VEEV)Q3 2018 Earnings Conference CallDec. 5, 2017, 4:30 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Oxford Industries, Inc. (OXM) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Oxford Industries, Inc. (NYSE: OXM)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallDec. 5, 2017, 4:30 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
BofI Holding: A Closer Look at This Online-Only Bank
Industry Focus: Financials edition host Michael Douglass and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel take a look at online-only bank BofI Holding (NASDAQ: BOFI), starting with an overview of the....
Toll Brothers Inc. (TOL) Q4 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL)Q4 2017 Earnings Conference CallDec 5, 2017, 11:00 AM. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
This Famous Value Investor Is Betting on an AMC Entertainment Turnaround
In its recent 13F filing, Baupost Group revealed it bought shares of beleaguered movie theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) in the third quarter. This is notable because Baupost is run by....
3 Growth Stocks With Virtual Monopolies
Monopolies can be bad. Having a single company control every aspect of an entire industry is likely to lead to higher consumer prices, slower innovation, and anticompetitive behavior.Lucky for us,....
Apple Inc.'s $259 iPad: What You Need to Know
On Dec. 1, DigiTimes published a report in which it says Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), the world's largest vendor of tablet computers by unit sales, is thinking about releasing a new, low-cost iPad in the....
Why YY Inc. Stock Popped 14.2% in November
Shares of YY Inc. (NASDAQ: YY) climbed 14.2% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the Chinese live-streaming platform announced strong quarterly results.YY....
The 3 Stocks on the MFM Team's Radar This Week
In this segment of Motley Fool Money podcast, host Chris Hill asks Million Dollar Portfolio's Matt Argersinger, David Kretzmann of Motley Fool Rule Breakers and Supernova, and Total Income's Ron....
What Buffalo Wild Wings' and Chipotle's Latest News Say About the Restaurant Industry
In this segment of the Motley Fool Money podcast, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Matt Argersinger, David Kretzmann of Motley Fool Rule Breakers and Supernova, and Total Income's Ron....
Why Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. Stock Dropped 11.4% in November
Shares of Synchronoss Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCR) fell 11.4% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after a notable analyst reiteration.More specifically,....
Mindbody's 3 Biggest Growth Opportunities
Since its IPO in June 2015, Mindbody (NASDAQ: MB) stock has risen more than 150%. While some investors may think they've missed the boat, this platform provider for the wellness industry still has....
Why Check Point Software Technologies Stock Dropped 11.4% in November
Shares of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) fell 11.4% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the cybersecurity specialist posted....
Why Did the Market Treat Ulta Beauty Like an Ugly Duckling Friday?
In this segment of the Motley Fool Money podcast, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Matt Argersinger, David Kretzmann of Motley Fool Rule Breakers and Supernova, and Total Income's Ron....
Will Nike Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
Investors have seen Nike (NYSE: NKE) bounce back somewhat in 2017, recovering from a terrible performance for the athletic footwear and apparel specialist in 2016. With the rising threat of....
Retail's Tale of the Tape So Far: Happy Holidays
In this segment of the Motley Fool Money podcast, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Matt Argersinger, David Kretzmann of Motley Fool Rule Breakers and Supernova, and Total Income's Ron....
RH Overcomes Hurricanes, Sees Earnings Soar
Nothing is more impressive than a successful turnaround, and investors in RH (NYSE: RH) have hoped that the home furnishings retailer would be able to generate a nice comeback after a terrible....
Is Blue Apron's New CEO Focusing on the Right Things?
Investors seem optimistic that a new CEO can improve the fortunes of Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN).The meal-delivery company announced on Nov. 30 that co-founder Matt Salzberg was stepping down as CEO,....