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Why Iron Mountain Is a Dividend Investor’s Dream
There are a few factors that make the "ideal" dividend stock. A high yield is the obvious one, but dividend safety and long-term growth potential are important, as well. One dividend stock that checks
The Rich Get Richer: How Hedge Funds Are Making Millions Tearing an Energy Giant Apart
It's easy to pick sides when a hedge fund takes a position in a stock. Sometimes they want to oust terrible management, making them heroes to the retail investors who wish they had the same power. In
Hyster-Yale Gets a Big Bottom-Line Lift
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (NYSE: HY) has taken what many would see as a boring business and turned it into a moneymaker. Forklifts might not be sexy, but they're essential for supply-chain
3 Tips for Women Negotiating a Raise
Asking for a raise can be a daunting prospect for any employee. But women face unique challenges when it comes to requesting more money. Although women ask for raises as frequently as men, they're
ONEOK Inc.'s Earnings Creep Up on Higher Volumes and Fees
ONEOK (NYSE: OKE) has been busy over the past few months. It closed the acquisition of its master limited partnership, shored up the balance sheet, secured several new growth projects, and
Ecolab Quietly Delivers With Second-Quarter 2017 Earnings
Water, hygiene, and energy technology and services leader Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) announced second-quarter 2017 earnings that didn't disappoint. Then again, judging by the immediate reaction of Mr. Market
RPX Squeezes More Profit From Sluggish Sales
Patent litigation has reached alarming levels, stifling innovation and deterring entrepreneurs from entering key fields. RPX (NASDAQ: RPXC) has sought to solve that problem by providing risk
What to Expect When Apache Corporation Reports Q2 2017 Earnings
Brace yourselves: Oil and gas exploration and production company Apache Corporation (NYSE: APA) is predicting lower results for the second quarter of 2017. We'll see just how much lower when it
Apache Corporation's Most Brilliant Moves in 2017 So Far
My top stock in the oil industry right now, Apache Corporation (NYSE: APA), is set to report second-quarter 2017 earnings on Aug. 3, and it's predicted to underperform its first-quarter results as its
How to Get the Most From Your Employee Stock Purchase Plan
If you're fortunate enough to work for a company that offers an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), then take note, because you have a wealth of opportunity in front of you.An ESPP is a benefit used
Report: T-Mobile Now Has the Best Wireless Network
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has built its business on charging more for its wireless service because it offers the best network.That's a claim that has generally been proven by third-party research including
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
The summer earnings season rolled merrily on last week, sprinkling plenty of fresh dividend raises onto the market.As ever with such periods, there were a copious amount of increases to choose from
3 Stocks That Feel Like Netflix in 2002
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been one of the best-performing stocks in the public markets over the last 15 years. Anyone smart enough to buy shares at the company's IPO and hold until today would be
FireEye Has Sustained Profitability in Its Sights
FireEye Inc. (NASDAQ: FEYE) announced strong second-quarter 2017 results on Tuesday after the market closed, with the cybersecurity specialist beating expectations on nearly every metric and
Merck's Keytruda Plays Catch-Up to Bristol-Myers' Opdivo
Merck & Co (NYSE: MRK) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) are engaged in a battle of sorts. The two won FDA approval for new non-small cell lung cancer therapies in 2015 that work similarly, and
Qualcomm's Buyout of NXP Semiconductors Doesn't Look Too Solid Anymore
It's time for another review of Qualcomm's (NASDAQ: QCOM) tender offer for all shares of NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI). A month ago, the number of shares committed to Qualcomm's $110 all-cash
Chipotle History: Everything Investors Need to Know
Founded in 1993, Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) created the fast casual restaurant category. While the company has had tremendous growth serving customers great-tasting burritos made specifically to order, it's
Here's Why the Best Is Yet to Come for Exact Sciences
Millions of Americans forego getting tested for colon cancer; however, a new colon cancer test from Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) is changing that, and as a result, patients are catching their cancer
Facebook Shouldn't Make Video Chatting Hardware
Maybe this is actually the device we heard about last week. Speculation had emerged that Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) was preparing to launch a smart speaker, joining a growing list of tech giants looking to
VIPs Drive Growth at Wynn Resorts
The growth engine is in high gear at Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN), and financial results are starting to show fruit after years of construction. Macau, once again, drove the company's growth and
Under Armour Inc. Stock Down 10% After Earnings: Here's Why
Shares of Under Armour Inc. (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) fell 10.7% and 8.8% respectively on Aug. 1, following the release of the company's second-quarter financial results. That leaves Under Armour shares
Here's Why Tractor Supply Company Shareholders Are Smiling
In this Market Foolery segment, host Mac Greer, David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers, and Matt Argersinger of Million Dollar Portfolio, discuss the solid results from the home improvement
PayPal Beats Expectations Again -- As It Has Every Quarter
In this Market Foolery segment, host Mac Greer is joined by David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers, and Matt Argersinger of Million Dollar Portfolio, to talk PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL). Pretty much
Is Anything Going Right for Buffalo Wild Wings?
In this Market Foolery segment, host Mac Greer, David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers, and Matt Argersinger of Million Dollar Portfolio consider the unappetizing numbers from Buffalo Wild
Why Sabre Corp. Stock Dropped Today
Shares of Sabre Corp. (NASDAQ: SABR) declined 10.5% on Tuesday after the travel technology company announced reasonably solid second-quarter 2017 results, but followed with disappointing guidance.