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iRobot Stock Jumps 6% on Q3 Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance
iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) reported strong third-quarter 2017 earnings after the market closed on Tuesday. The consumer robotics specialist, best known for its Roomba vacuum, posted revenue growth of....
7 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Credit Score
You probably know that a robust credit score will open financial doors for you and save you a lot of money, such as by qualifying you for the lowest interest rates when you borrow money for a....
Ouch! How Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Just Whiffed
Low expectations weren't enough for Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) to over deliver when it reported its third-quarter results on Tuesday. The company still somehow managed to fall short of expectations.....
Steve Wozniak Does Not Share Elon Musk's Dire View of AI
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak does not believe artificial intelligence (AI) presents a significant danger to the future of mankind.That's a very different view than the one shared repeatedly by....
What to Do When Your Coworkers Keep Asking for Money
The purpose of going to work is to earn a paycheck, so it's kind of ironic that in going to work, you're apt to encounter a number of expenses that cost you money, from commuting costs to....
Behind 3M's Shockingly Good Quarter
3M Co. (NYSE: MMM) isn't known as a growth company but it has spent the last few years investing in projects it hoped would pay off with greater sales in the long term. OLED technology,....
Hurricanes Cool Off Watsco's Growth -- for Now
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria have devastated several parts of the U.S., and their impact on businesses has become increasingly clear as earnings season has progressed over the past couple of....
2 Legitimate Social Security Worries, and 1 Reason Not to Be Concerned
While a strong case can be made that Medicare is America's most important social program, and there is a chance it could be a few decades from now, Social Security probably plays a more critical....
What Procter & Gamble Co. Has to Say About Its Growth Slowdown
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) investors are hoping that slow and steady wins the race. The consumer-products giant recently announced earnings results that included weaker sales growth. But....
Global Growth Drives a Quarterly Win for iRobot
iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) announced impressive third-quarter 2017 results on Tuesday after the market closed, highlighting sustained momentum for its core business in the United States and....
Can Netflix's Revenue Really Keep Up With Its Content Budget?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) gave investors a sneak peek of what's to come in 2018 when it released its third-quarter earnings last week. The streaming video company plans to spend between $7 billion....
Trivago Still Presses for Maximum Growth
The key to success in many industries is to grow as quickly as possible to stay ahead of the competition. For online travel company Trivago (NASDAQ: TRVG), the presence of large competitors has....
Under Activist Investor Pressure, Hudson's Bay Sells Lord & Taylor Flagship Store
Multinational retail giant Hudson's Bay (TSX: HBC) has experienced another round of upheaval in the past week. Last Friday, the company revealed that its CEO will step down at the end of the....
PACCAR Inc. Keeps Cruising, but the Market's Worried About Something
PACCAR Inc. (NASDAQ: PCAR) reported strong results for its third quarter on Oct. 24. Revenue increased 19% and net income was up 16%, with both numbers even coming in ahead of Wall Street analyst....
More Evidence That Apple's $1,150 iPhone X Will Sell Well -- if Apple Can Build Them
Ever since the unveiling, many have been balking at the $1,000 starting price tag for Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) forthcoming iPhone X. At a time when smartphone commoditization already has a firm grip....
2018 Estate Tax Rates
If you plan to leave assets to your loved ones after your death, then you at least need to consider the possibility that you'll owe federal estate tax. The so-called "death tax" is calculated....
This Marijuana Stock, With Its Eggs in 1 Basket, Popped 14% Last Week
When it comes to the markets' fastest growing industries, investors would have a hard time finding a group of stocks growing quicker than marijuana. According to a report from Marijuana Business....
Polaris Rides Higher on RZR Sales, Indian Motorcycle Strength
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced third-quarter 2017 results on Tuesday morning, highlighting significant improvements in sales of its RZR side-by-side vehicles, market-share gains for....
Most Americans Have Financial Regrets. Here's How to Move Past Yours.
We all make mistakes in life, and that includes money-related decisions. If you're bemoaning a specific aspect of your finances, you can take comfort in knowing you're nowhere near alone. A good....
What's Biogen's Big Risk?
Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB), one of the world's leading biopharma companies, generates billions of dollars in sales every quarter. But I'm increasingly concerned that headwinds facing its top-selling....
3 Stocks to Buy for the Next Generation
Cutting-edge technology could make ABB Ltd. (NYSE: ABB), Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN), and TransEnterix (NYSEMKT: TRXC) smart stocks for people to buy and hold for the long haul. Our Motley Fool....
1 Small-Cap Biotech Stock to Buy Right Now
Enzymes. You may not realize it, but they're pretty important to daily life. Your high-efficiency, phosphate-free laundry detergent that removes even the most stubborn stains in cold water? That's....
Better Buy: Johnson & Johnson vs. Pfizer
They're two of the oldest, largest, and most respected healthcare companies around. But one has made investors much happier than the other in recent years. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) stock....
3 Things to Watch When ConocoPhillips Reports Q3 Earnings
Oil and gas investors, hold your breath. Q3 2017 earnings in the energy sector are right around the corner, and one of the first companies to report is ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), the largest....
What Is Your Greatest Strength -- and How Has It Helped Your Career?
We all have things that set us apart from the pack, and knowing what those strengths are can help us advance our careers in different ways. It's an especially good idea to know how to play up your....