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3 Healthcare Stocks I'll Hold Forever
Fund managers who need to look busy might hate to admit it, but doing nothing is usually the best course of action for most investors. That doesn't mean it's a good idea to look the other way when....
3 Reasons The Procter & Gamble Company Stock Could Rise
In a previous article, I laid out the bear case against Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG). Today, let's take a look at some ways the consumer-goods titan's stock could trend higher in the coming....
Wal-Mart Stores Boosts Full-Year Profit Forecast
Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) reported fiscal 2018 second-quarter results on Aug. 17. The retail colossus continues to enjoy strong growth in its e-commerce operations and improving performance in....
4 Opportunities Cisco Pessimists Need to Know About
Shares of Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) fell 4% on Aug. 17 after the networking-hardware giant reported mixed fourth-quarter numbers and soft guidance for the current quarter. Cisco's revenue fell 4%....
1 Way Intel Corp. Can Boost Desktop Processor Prices
Last quarter wasn't a great one for Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) desktop personal computer business -- at least relative to its notebook personal computer business.Revenue from the former dropped about....
Why Nike, Deere, and Matson Slumped Today
Friday was a tumultuous end to a tough week, as many investors focused on the ongoing political shakeup at the White House. Chief strategist Stephen Bannon left his role with the Trump....
Why Nike Inc. Stock Dropped Today
Shares of Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) fell as much as 5.7% in Friday's early trading, and stood down 4.6% as of 3:00 p.m. EDT after Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) announced significantly weaker-than-expected....
No, Millennials Are Not Killing Craft Beer
There might be a lot of things to cast aspersions on millennials about, but killing the beer industry doesn't seem to be one of them. Despite a recent Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) report blaming the....
3 Things You Need to Know About Marijuana Stock Scotts Miracle-Gro
You might think The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) would be a boring stock in a boring business. After all, lawn and garden care usually doesn't generate a lot of buzz among investors.....
ConocoPhillips Has Bought Back 29.4 Million Shares So Far in 2017. Should Investors Be Happy?
Last November ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) outlined its strategy to create value amid a volatile oil market, along with actions to accelerate its value proposition. Among those efforts was a plan to....
Chevron's Management Thinks It Can Accomplish 2 Conflicting Goals at the Same Time
Grow production or preserve capital? This is the question that haunts every oil and gas producer's management team. For years, they have always had to choose one or the other. Chevron's (NYSE:....
Is This Billionaire the Answer to Procter & Gamble's Sluggish Performance?
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) investors have had to wait years for the consumer products giant to execute on its turnaround. But as management hopes to make major progress going forward, one major
Report: The Apple Inc. Watch Is Set to Keep Growing
A report published on Aug. 18 by DIGITIMES says that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is on track to ship 4.5 million Apple Watch units during the fourth quarter of the year, with shipments for the entire year
Apple Inc.'s Brilliant Move
In about a month, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to release a trio of new iPhones as well as a brand-new version of its iOS operating system, known as iOS 11.One thing that's quite interesting about
Why Apple, Inc. Should Go Big With Its Original Shows
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is about to drop $1 billion on original content over the next year, The Wall Street Journal reported this week. The notable budget puts the tech giant alongside big Hollywood
ExxonMobil's Management Explains Why Investors Shouldn't Worry About Declining Production
Over the past few years, ExxonMobil's (NYSE: XOM) investors have started to get a little concerned with the company's oil and gas production. Or, more specifically, a lack of production growth. Exxon
3 Killer Specs to Expect From the Apple Inc. iPhone 9
In about a month's time, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) will likely unveil its next generation iPhone lineup, commonly referred to as the iPhone 7s, iPhone 7s Plus, and iPhone 8 for the premium OLED display
Why Coca-Cola Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) was one of the best-performing stocks of the 20th century. Led by its namesake soft drink, the beverage company stretched its distribution network around the world, making
3 Reasons The Procter & Gamble Company Stock Could Fall
For more than six decades, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) has delivered a steadily rising stream of income to its shareholders. In fact, the consumer-goods titan has increased its dividend for 61
Is Microsoft Still Working on a Surface Phone?
For a while there, it seemed inevitable that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) would release a smartphone bearing its Surface brand, affectionately and officially known as the Surface Phone. The software giant
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Your Golden Years
Dividend stocks are popular with investors at or near retirement since they pair above-average yields with a decent chance at capital appreciation. But which dividend payers make the best
How Under Armour, Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
A collapsing share price has sent Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) stock to its lowest level since 2009. That slump could make the sports apparel specialist an attractive long-term buy -- assuming
Is Himax Technologies Primed for a Comeback?
Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX) saw weak demand in the recently reported second quarter, but company guidance promises strong top-line growth in the third quarter. Can the chipmaker deliver? Let's
Apple's Original Content Budget Is Going Up
They may have different objectives, but tech giants are all jumping into Hollywood with open wallets. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been slowly working on original content for a couple of years now to
Has Rite Aid Stock Finally Bottomed Out?
There's an old adage among investors: Don't try to catch a falling knife.Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) stock has been a textbook example of a falling knife. Shares of the embattled pharmacy chain have plunged