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Has GM Stock Run Out of Upside?
Last Tuesday, General Motors (NYSE: GM) posted another strong quarterly profit. While GM's profit fell significantly on a year-over-year basis -- even excluding charges related to the sale of its....
3 Things the Average American Should Know About Social Security
Countless workers pay into Social Security and hope to collect benefits once it's their turn to retire. But unfortunately, most Americans are relatively clueless when it comes to understanding the....
Total SA Q3 Earnings Suggest It's Not Done Making Deals
Total (NYSE: TOT) has kept itself busy lately. On top of plans to cut costs and improve overall profitability, management has pursued several deals that will significantly boost production and....
Penn National Gaming's Slow and Steady Growth Plans Are Paying Off
The regional gambling market continues its slow and steady growth, pushing results for Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) higher along the way. Each of the company's regional operating....
Amazon and Wal-Mart Battle for the Last Mile
One of the things that vaulted Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) to the lead in e-commerce was an early focus on delivery. The company offered free shipping to customers who exceeded certain....
3 Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for 25 Years
We asked three of the Motley Fool's top contributing investors to profile a growth stock that's on track to be a winner over the next quarter-century. Read on to see why they think Shopify (NYSE:....
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Indexes pushed deeper into record territory last week as earnings season hit its peak. Strong third-quarter profits from the tech sector helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500....
5 Key IRS Tax Changes for 2018 -- and Why They Might Not Even Matter
The IRS recently released a number of tax changes for 2018. We now know next year's tax brackets, standard deductions, retirement contribution limits, and several other key figures.However, with....
Improving Refining Market Gives a Boost to Valero Energy's Bottom Line
There has been considerable concern about companies with lots of assets in the Houston area following the flooding wrought by Hurricane Harvey. But based on Valero Energy's (NYSE: VLO) most recent....
Turning 50? Here Are 3 Things You Must Do Now
Turning 50 is a big deal -- and not just because you've lived for half a century. Many people hit the peak of their careers around the age 50, having maximized their earnings and established....
5 Companies That Are Hiring This Holiday Season
Image source: Getty Images.The holidays are right around the corner, and with that comes a once-a-year hiring spree across retail and related industries.Some companies make close to half of their....
Diamond Hill Investment Group Declares $7 Special Dividend
Diamond Hill Investment Group (NASDAQ: DHIL) reported third-quarter results on Oct. 26. The investment manager's advisory fees are growing along with its clients' assets, allowing it to pay out a....
Can The New York Times Parlay Its Digital Success Into Long-term Growth?
It's no secret that coverage of the Trump administration has been a boon to shareholders of The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT).On this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, our team looks....
Sizing Up Blue Apron's Post-IPO Track Record
In this segment from Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, the cast revisits their coverage of Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN). Before the IPO, they identified certain red flags that have ultimately taken....
Plan on Social Security at 62? Here's Why You Ought to Wait Even a Few Years Longer
Social Security provides valuable retirement income in retirement, but you might be surprised by how little you're going to get if you claim early at age 62. If you want to get the most out of....
With Billions of Dollars on the Line, the Bids for Amazon's HQ2 Are in
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) received over 200 bids from competing cities and metropolitan areas that hope to become the home of the company's second headquarters, a.k.a. "Amazon HQ2".In this segment....
What to Expect From Symantec's Q2 Results
It has been a remarkable year for Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) so far. The cybersecurity giant has benefited from a spike in cyberattacks, which has helped it land more clients for its end-to-end....
Should You Claim Social Security at 64?
There are many debates over what constitutes the best age to file for Social Security. Now when we think about taking benefits, we're generally looking at an eight-year window beginning at age 62....
GoPro's HERO6 Launches on Time. Why Investors Should Care
High-end action-camera company GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) has had a difficult couple of years with declining revenue, a glut of inventory on retail shelves, and a sloppy product transition to the HERO5.....
One-Third of Americans Fear They'll Never Repay Their Student Loans
If you've been following the news, you're no doubt aware that the country is deep in the throes of a student debt crisis. Americans collectively owe upward of $1.4 trillion in loans, many of which....
How Universal Display Corporation Is Stacking the Deck Against the Competition
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. If you can beat them, however, make sure they know it, and then convert them to customers.That's basically become the growth strategy for Universal Display....
Why I Will Never Buy Palo Alto Networks Stock
Granted, "never" is a very long time, but Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) is so far away from meeting, let alone exceeding, the criteria of a fundamentals-focused investor such as myself I can't....
3 Creepy Investment Scams
There aren't many things creepier than an investment that starts out sounding safe and full of opportunity, but ends up leaving the investor in a state of financial shock.Sadly, that's what....
Even Good News Is Bad News for MoviePass Stock
MoviePass is a hit, but it's not been enough to save the shares of majority stakeholder Helios and Matheson (NASDAQ: HMNY) these days. Helios and Matheson took another big hit last week, and that....
How to Avoid Having Social Media Ruin Your Career
Post the wrong thing on social media and you can lose your job. It may seem unfair, but some companies view their employees as an extension of their brand, and you don't have to do something....