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A Foolish Take: The 2 Ways to Found a Company
When you think about America's most iconic companies, you can separate their founders into two categories.There are those who actually founded companies, like Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook and Jeff
A Foolish Take: Google, Amazon, and Apple Still Aren't Winning This Market
According to research firm eMarketer, 168.1 million people in the U.S. will use an internet-connected TV this year, representing 10.1% growth from 2016. Nearly half of those users (81.2 million) will
Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook Talks Market Share Gains
On Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) most recent earnings conference call, analyst Brian White observed that the overall smartphone market has seen a slowdown to a "low single digit percentage" -- down
3 Stocks That Look Just Like Starbucks in 1992
Few companies have experienced the kind of growth Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has over the past 25 years, and fewer still can proliferate so much to the point where it seems like the coffeeshop is on
3 Things That Would Make the iPhone 7s Great
In about a month, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to launch no fewer than three flagship iPhone models. Two of the three are expected to be, in effect, the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus -- that is
Intel Corporation Kills Microsoft Corporation HoloLens Chip
Technology website AnandTech spotted that Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) issued a product-change notification on Aug. 7, announcing that the Atom x5-Z8100P system-on-a-chip (SoC) used in Microsoft's (NASDAQ:
3 Reasons Netflix Stock Isn't Losing Half Its Value
Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) took a small step back last week, and Jack Hough of Barron's thinks this could be just the beginning. This weekend's Barron's cover story (subscription required) poses
Rumored Apple Inc. Supplier Talks 3D Sensing
It's anticipated that Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) upcoming premium iPhone with OLED display will include a new 3D sensing feature. This 3D sensing technology is expected to, at the very least, be a key
4 Things I Learned From Lions Gate's Earnings Report
Ask investors a year ago if they thought Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE: LGF-A)(NYSE: LGF-B) could thrive financially without having the Hunger Games franchise act as a tailwind, and you'd probably
How Caterpillar Makes Its Money
Analyzing how Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) makes money is a useful exercise for investors because it sheds light on what investors need to know before buying the stock right now. In a nutshell, the
Disney World's Big Makeover Faces Growing Pains
Two longtime Disney World attractions closed forever on Sunday. The Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Ellen's Energy Adventure at Epcot shut down at the end of the operating day
Apple Inc.'s iPhone 8 Has China-Based Smartphone Vendors Scared
One of the reasons I enjoy following Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) supplier stocks is that such companies, particularly those with high exposure to Apple, can often provide valuable insights into Apple's
Why This Apple Inc. iPhone 8 Rumor Seems Wrong
Noted leaker Benjamin Geskin recently tweeted that Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) upcoming iPhone 8 will come in a color called "Blush Gold." Moreover, he said the bar code reads: "Blush Gold 64GB / 128GB" --
This Video Game Company Is Celebrating Take-Two’s “Red Dead Redemption 2” Delay
Take-Two Interactive's (NASDAQ: TTWO) competitors received some welcome news when Take-Two announced it was delaying the release for Red Dead Redemption 2 to spring 2018. While the top video game
Why Has 2017 Been a Horrible Year So Far for Biotech Acquisitions?
How many big biotech acquisitions can you name that have occurred so far in 2017?Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) spent $30 billion to buy Swiss biotech Actelion. That's one. Then there's... well
Can Netflix Afford to Lose Disney?
Just a few months after Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) exclusive streaming deal with Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) began, it's coming to an end. Disney announced its plan to end its relationship with Netflix in
Will Dunkin Brands' Name Change Help or Hurt?
America might run on Dunkin', as the doughnut shop's ad campaign suggests, but just because Dunkin Brands (NASDAQ: DNKN) generates most of its revenues from beverage sales doesn't mean it's a good
2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
If you're looking for income from your investments, dividend stocks represent a stellar option for your money. Not only do they provide income streams, but both their dividend payments and principal
Why I Love Fitbit
Wall Street hates it, and so do short-sellers, but I love Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) stock at current levels. At just over $6 a share, not only is the stock cheap compared to its historical levels -- the
3 Catalysts That Could Push AMD Higher
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) have rocketed to 10-year highs after the company reported stellar second-quarter results that comfortably trumped Wall Street estimates. Not
How Fools Stack Up Picking the Long-Term Market Winners
In this segment from Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner is inspired by the annual letter he gets from Roger King of Tampa, Fla., a Foolish investor who writes in about the
Under Armour Stock History: Everything Investors Need to Know
Kevin Plank founded the performance sports apparel company, Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA), on an idea that he had as a walk-on football player at the University of Maryland. The story goes that
Better Buy: McDonald's vs. Coca-Cola
Unfavorable trends in the fast food and soda industries have put both McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) on defensive footing lately. The burger giant posted its second straight year of
3 Reasons Procter & Gamble Is a Better Dividend Stock Than Kimberly Clark
In a testament to the stability of their consumer products businesses, both Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) boast hefty dividend yields. Each payout also has a long enough
How Safe Is Coca-Cola's Dividend?
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has given its customers thirst-quenching beverages for more than a century now, with its namesake cola paving the way toward creating a much larger empire that now includes