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5 Things You Didn't Know About Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has been a household name for more than a generation, ever since the company toppled Sears in the late 1980s to become the nation's largest retailer, and it hasn't
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
Monster Beverage Falls Flat Despite Record Sales
For companies that are considered the growth darlings of the stock market, higher revenue is not enough. Growth rates also have to remain strong, and energy-drink giant Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST)
Why PharMerica Stock Is Soaring Today
Following word that private equity firm KKR (NYSE: KKR) will acquire the company for $29.25 per share in cash (plus the assumption or repayment of debt), shares of PharMerica Corporation (NYSE: PMC)
DuPont's Next Big Idea Could Be Huge for Coca-Cola
Beverage giant Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has been criticized for what some call a lack of ambition when it comes to bottling innovation. Recently the internet's fury has descended on the brand for its
Is Hanesbrands Inc. Dividend Sustainable?
Paying a yield of 2.6%, investors seeking dividend stocks may find Hanesbrands (NYSE: HBI) an attractive option. The clothing company owns multiple brands including its namesake Hanes, Playtex, and
Can Rite Aid Stock Bounce Back After Last Month's 24% Drop?
No prescription seems to alleviate the pains that Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) investors are experiencing. Shares of the drugstore operator plunged 24% in July, continuing to tumble after its once pending
The 3 Best Buffett Stocks for Retirees
One way to increase your odds of picking winning stocks is to copy ideas from the masters. That's why we Fools regularly pore over SEC filings to see which stocks famous investors such as Warren
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Rebound Gains Steam
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) closed the books on its fiscal 2017 year this week. And while a sluggish industry kept the consumer-product giant from hitting the high end of its guidance, P&G still
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Has Held These 2 Stocks For Decades
Perhaps the ultimate buy-and-hold investor, Warren Buffett has kept a small selection of stocks in his Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B) for a long time. Make that a really long time, as
Better Buy: The Coca-Cola Co. vs. Verizon Communications Inc.
You could be forgiven for thinking this is an odd pairing. What's the point in comparing the stocks of a major communications company like Verizon (NYSE: VZ) with the world's leading provider of
Better Buy: The Procter & Gamble Company vs. Kimberly-Clark
Consumer staples stocks give investors the comfort of reliable customer demand for the products companies make, and Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) together command dozens
3 Stable Stocks for Conservative Investors
Some investors make risky bets, hoping to snag a piece of the next big thing. That strategy can lead to incredible returns, but it comes with stomach-churning ups and downs that'll keep you up at
The Procter & Gamble Company in 7 Charts
For decades, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) has created enormous wealth for its investors. But in recent years, the consumer goods titan has failed to keep pace with the overall market as its growth has
2 of the Best Dividend Stocks You Forgot About
If you flip on the television for stock-market news, you're likely to be bombarded by newsworthy developments from exciting stocks. Companies in Silicon Valley, massive financial institutions, and
A Foolish Take: American Soda Consumption Plunges to a 31-Year Low
Soda consumption in the United States fell to a 31-year low in 2016, according to Beverage-Digest. That decline can mainly be attributed to waning demand among health-conscious consumers.Here's how
1 Thing Procter & Gamble Co. Left Out of Its Proxy Fight Response
After receiving a direct challenge to its management team from an activist investor, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) fired back this week in a combative press release.In the return volley, the consumer
Chipotle Is Getting Smart About Menu Additions
For much of its history, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) bucked the traditional fast food psychology around menu additions. While its rivals tend to rotate items on their menus with limited time
3 Reasons Hampton Creek Wants to Start Selling Animal-Free Meat in 2018
It hasn't been a completely smooth ride for Silicon Valley unicorn Hampton Creek, which has been embroiled in several controversies concerning its plant-based, vegan mayonnaise brand, Just Mayo. But
Why Plug Power, Capital One Financial, and athenahealth Jumped Today
Friday was a down day for the stock market, but major benchmarks didn't slip too far from where they started the day. A drop in crude oil took prices back below $46 per barrel, igniting debate about
3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes
Finding market-beating stocks can be tough when the stock market is falling because, historically, the majority of stocks go in the same direction as the S&P 500. However, there are some stocks that
Better Buy: CVS Health Corporation vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Forget the difference in market caps. CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) are fierce rivals. The fact that Wal-Mart is valued nearly four times greater than CVS
Is P&G's Dividend Yield in Trouble?
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) has a commanding presence across the globe, with more than 20 billion-dollar brands that include favorites like Pampers diapers and Tide laundry detergent. P&G's dividend