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Do These Things to Stand Out at Work
A really great boss notices the employee who comes in every day and does a dependably good job while never causing drama. In reality, though, being a reliable performer who rarely stands out may....
Why Data Will Decide Which Companies Are Here in 100 Years
One thing investors look for when they buy a stock is whether the company in question has an effective economic moat. This refers to the ability of a company to maintain its competitive advantage,....
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
A fresh breeze is blowing in the higher-dividend world, with activity picking up notably in recent weeks. Last week was another good one for income investors, with a clutch of notable stock market....
Why Exelixis Wouldn't Be a Warren Buffett Stock
Warren Buffett is without question one of the greatest investors of all time. His track record at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) (and even before Berkshire) proves it. Exelixis....
3 Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now
The S&P 500 is within spitting distance of its all-time high, but that doesn't mean every stock is overpriced. In fact, we asked a team of investors to highlight a stock that they think is....
Even Americans With Good Credit Are Struggling With Debt
It's no secret that countless Americans are burdened by credit card debt. The typical household, in fact, owes $5,700 in outstanding charges, with Americans in their 30s, 40s, and 50s owing....
The 5 Most (and 5 Least) Valuable College Majors
Graduating is one thing, but what your degree is in has a huge impact on your chances to get a job. Image source: Getty Images.A college degree can open up the path to a better life. In many cases....
Himax and Qualcomm Team Up to Tap the 3D Sensing Opportunity
There's been a lot of hype about Himax Technologies' (NASDAQ: HIMX) expertise in 3D sensing, which is used to power augmented reality (AR) applications. The chipmaker claims that it is getting a....
FedEx Corporation: Q1 Earnings Plunge After a Cyberattack
Three months ago, package delivery giant FedEx (NYSE: FDX) posted excellent fourth-quarter results, soaring well past analysts' expectations. At the time, FedEx's management was very optimistic....
The Best Dividend Stock in Amusement Parks
Amusement parks provide family-friendly fun to millions of people around the world every year. That much you know. But what you may not be aware of is that some theme park companies can also make....
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning: A Primer for Investors
Keeping up with technology trends can be exhausting and confusing. Many times, the terms used to describe technology investing opportunities aren't always defined and can leave investors with more....
Morgan Stanley Thinks Whole Foods Customers Will Double by 2020
The early numbers are out on Amazon.com, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AMZN) takeover of Whole Foods, and they are certainly promising.Amazon sold $500,000 worth of Whole Foods items on its website in the first....
2 Reasons Marvell Technology Could Keep Getting Better
Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ: MRVL) is showing no signs of slowing down. Shares of the chipmaker jumped more than 7% after it reported its latest results in late August, topping Wall Street....
Apple's Next iPad Pro Might Launch Later Than You Think
At Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) annual developers conference in June, the company released a pair of new premium tablets. The first was an iPad Pro with a 10.5-inch display, and the second was an iPad....
Time to Get Greedy With CalAmp Corp. Stock
Shares of CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ: CAMP) have climbed nearly 40% so far in 2017, so it might be tempting to take profits and put them to work elsewhere. But ahead of the machine-to-machine....
Everything You Should Know About Insurance, Healthcare Coverage, and Medicare
In this week's financials edition of Industry Focus, guest analyst Kristine Harjes and longtime Motley Fool contributor and personal-finance expert Dan Caplinger talk about the basics of....
Adobe Systems Beats Expectations (Again) on Cloud Strength
Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: ADBE) announced better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter 2017 results on Tuesday after the market closed, punctuated by healthy cash flow and another company....
Will AT&T Sell its Latin American Pay TV Business?
AT&T (NYSE: T) is mulling over the potential sale of its pay TV business in Latin America, according to a Reuters report citing "people familiar with the matter." The unit provides satellite....
AMD vs. NVIDIA: Here’s How the GPU War Is Playing Out
The battle for GPU (graphics processing unit) supremacy between Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) is getting more intense with each passing quarter. AMD entered 2017....
The GOP's Latest Strategy to Dismantle Obamacare Unveiled -- Here's What You Need to Know
Senate Republicans have presented yet another plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, widely known as Obamacare, and this time around, their proposal shifts the responsibility of....
Square Is Growing Faster Than It Can Reinvest in the Business
At the beginning of this year, Square (NYSE: SQ) CFO Sarah Friar told analysts they should expect relatively modest EBITDA margin expansion in the mid-single digits of percentage points over the....
Space Mergers and Streaming Stars
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Stock Advisor Canada's Taylor Muckerman dig into defense giant Northrop Grumman's (NYSE: NOC) bid for rocket and satellite specialist Orbital....
Under the Covers of Nike's High-Growth Direct-to-Consumer Business
Sneaker and sport apparel manufacturer, Nike (NYSE: NKE), grew its direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel eight times faster than its wholesale business last year. While this channel only generated $9.1....
Best Buy Sees More Growth Ahead
Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) is no longer in turnaround mode. The company's successful transformation over the past five years has righted the ship, and now CEO Hubert Joly....
When Will Chevron Corporation Split Its Stock Again?
Chevron's (NYSE: CVX) stock has been red-hot over the past year, surging 18.5%, which has outperformed the S&P 500's 17% return over that time frame. The stock currently trades for more than....