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Why Did Wells Fargo's Revenue Fall in Q3?
When Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) reported earnings on Friday, it served as a reminder of how deeply the bank's performance has been ravaged by last year's revelations that thousands of its employees....
Who Are Restaurant Brands International's Biggest Shareholders?
The list of a company's largest shareholders can say a lot about the company. If you check the list of shareholders of Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR), you'll notice 3G Funds is the....
What's the Ideal Age to Begin Taking Social Security Benefits?
Social Security is arguably the most important social program for the 42 million-plus retirees that are currently receiving a monthly stipend. A majority of these retired workers -- 62%, to be....
Can Divorce Destroy Your Retirement?
If you're getting a divorce, you probably don't spend a lot of time thinking about how it will impact your retirement -- but it's a valid concern. A study by the Insured Retirement Institute found....
Why Hostess Brands, 3D Systems, and PG&E Slumped Today
Friday was a good day for the stock market, and major market benchmarks posted modest gains to finish a positive week at record levels. The U.S. economy continued its positive momentum, with the....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today?
The stock market climbed on Friday to finish the week on a positive note, with both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending marginally higher.Below the surface of an otherwise....
Why HP, ArcelorMittal, and Sohu.com Jumped Today
The stock market posted solid gains on Friday, finishing the week on a positive note as major market benchmarks reached unprecedented heights. Market participants largely focused on the success of....
PepsiCo Competed Against Itself Last Quarter
PepsiCo's (NYSE: PEP) shareholders know well the company's mission to transition its beverage portfolio to one that's less reliant on sweetened carbonated beverages and more attuned to current....
Why Antares Pharma Inc Plummeted Today
Shares of Antares Pharma (NASDAQ: ATRS) are down 38% at 2:36 p.m. EDT after the company said -- in not so many words -- that it expects the Food and Drug Administration to reject the marketing....
Wells Fargo’s 3rd-Quarter Earnings Show Continued Strain From Sales Scandal
It was yet another difficult quarter for Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), which reported earnings on Friday for the three months ended September 30. The bank earned $0.84 per share in the third quarter,....
Citigroup Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript (C)
Image source: The Motley Fool.Citigroup (NYSE: C)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallOct. 12, 2017, 10:00 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
3 Questions You're Afraid to Ask Disney
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) isn't at its best these days. The stock has fallen for three consecutive months, and it's coming off of another quarter with revenue and earnings going the wrong way.....
1 Way Bank of the Ozarks Breaks the Rules
Over the past five years, Bank of the Ozarks (NASDAQ: OZRK) has grown incredibly fast. It's done so by financing large commercial real estate projects in virtually every major metropolitan area in....
Why Sohu.com, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ: SOHU) were up 14.6% as of 1:30 p.m. EDT Friday after its Sogou.com subsidiary filed its F-1 registration statement with the U.S. SEC related to its impending....
Bank of America’s 3Q Earnings: The Most Important Number
When Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) reported third-quarter earnings on Friday, it was easy to get caught up in a recitation of the typical earnings-related metrics -- things like revenue and earnings....
Qudian IPO: What Investors Need to Know
Brother, can you spare a yuan?Qudian certainly can. The Chinese micro-lending specialist is about to hit the U.S. stock market following an IPO early next week. Millions of Chinese consumers and....
Why Sonus Networks, Inc. Stock Jumped on Friday
Shares of network communications and network security company Sonus (NASDAQ: SONS) rose as much as 12.3% on Friday after the company released preliminary results for its third quarter. The stock....
What's Sending Shares of Hostess Brands 10% Lower Today?
Shares of everyone's favorite cream-filled cakes, Hostess Brands (NASDAQ: TWNK), the second-largest producer of sweet baked goods in the United States, are down 10% Friday morning. This came a day....
Ask a Fool: Should I Buy an Annuity for Retirement Income?
An annuity may seem like a great idea for a worry-free retirement. After all, you give a company some money, and you get a stream of guaranteed income for the rest of your life, starting either....
Ask a Fool: What Stocks Should Investors in Their 50s Buy?
As you get older, your investing priorities change. Instead of focusing on long-term growth, your aim should shift to preserving your nest egg and creating an income stream that can help cover....
It's Official! Here's How Much Your Social Security Benefits Are Set to Rise in 2018
Social Security is arguably the most important social program for seniors. Each month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) divvies out more than 61 million stipends to eligible beneficiaries,....
How Do Stock Splits Affect Dividends?
When a company splits its stock, the number of outstanding shares owned by investors increases. For example, if you own 50 shares in a company that completes a 2-for-1 split, you'll be issued 50....
Why First Solar’s Tariff Windfall May Not Be as Big as You Think
There's a general view in the market that First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) is going to be the biggest winner among the solar companies if the Trump Administration puts tariffs on solar imports.....
These 6 Stocks Make Up 58% of the First-Ever Marijuana ETFs Holdings
Growth in the marijuana industry has been incredible over the past few years, and investors are really beginning to take notice. Over the trailing one-year period, more marijuana stocks than not....
United Technologies Earnings: What to Expect
United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX) reports its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 24, and there's a lot for investors in the company and the industrial sector at large to focus on. Here are....