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Google Glass Is Back. Here's Why It May Stick Around This Time.
Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google has officially brought back Google Glass after a pretty spectacular failure in the consumer space just two years ago. Apparently, people don't want
Extreme Networks Closed the Avaya Deal. Now What?
Networking equipment maker Extreme Networks (NASDAQ: EXTR) is almost done with its latest round of game-changing buyouts. The $100 million buyout of bankrupt rival Avaya's networking business closed
Micron Technology Inc. in 3 Charts
Even as the Nasdaq Composite is reaching fresh all-time highs, Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) stock's 138% rally over the past 12 months puts the Nasdaq's 25% rise to shame. These numbers certainly
3 Drone Companies to Invest in Today
Depending on whom you ask, drones went mainstream in 2015 -- or maybe it was 2013, or 2017. One thing is clear: Watching the local fireworks display this past July 4th, I counted no fewer than half a
Better Buy: The Walt Disney Company vs. Mattel
"Into each life some rain must fall."-- Henry Wadsworth LongfellowThis quote is true of life, and equally true for investors. At some point, even the best of companies face challenges that put the
1 Piece of Good News for Qualcomm, Inc.
Qualcomm's (NASDAQ: QCOM) chip business performed well last quarter; revenue grew modestly year-over-year as profitability surged. Unfortunately, that bit of good news was overshadowed by a disastrous
McDonald's Corp Earnings: What to Watch
Investors are optimistic about McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) earnings report, set to publish before the market opens on Tuesday, July 25. The stock has risen more than 20% so far this year to make the fast
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
3 Growth Stocks I'd Buy Right Now
There may be no better illustration of the power of compound growth than the long-term chart of a growth stock. Investors can likely list off the names of several of the best well-known examples
T-Mobile US Earnings Surge on 1.3 Million Subscriber Additions
T-Mobile US (NASDAQ: TMUS) reported second-quarter results on July 19. The No. 3 U.S. wireless carrier delivered strong revenue and profit growth fueled by what are likely to be industry-leading
Intel Is the Latest to Bail on Wearables
The nascent market for wearable technology has been brutal, and the latest company to throw in the towel is none other than chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). CNBC reports that Intel has shuttered its
Embraer Stock Is a Better Buy Than Boeing Stock Right Now
U.S. aerospace giant Boeing (NYSE: BA) has been one of the best-performing large-cap stocks of the past year. In fact, the stock has nearly doubled since bottoming out last February. Over the last
Apple, Inc. Reportedly Exploring Electric Car Battery Technology
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) automotive strategy may be in disarray, but the company continues to march forward with assembling all the pieces it will eventually need if it ever decides to pull the trigger
3 Hidden Gems in the Energy Sector
The energy sector has had its ups and downs in recent years. However, despite the most recent downturn, worldwide demand for energy continues to rise, which should eventually take commodity prices up
Why Himax Technologies, Inc. Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX), a Taiwanese maker of display driver ICs and timing controllers, has been a volatile investment over the past 12 months. The stock hit nearly $11 last September
Better Buy: McDonald’s Corporation vs. Burger King (RBI)
If this battle were just about which burger joint is more well-known worldwide, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) would be a runaway winner. The company's Golden Arches are one of the most recognizable logos on
Rule Breaker Mailbag: Is Corporate Leadership Really as Important as the Fool Says?
In this segment from Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner attempts to answer a Foolish investor who is skeptical that the leadership ability and style of CEOs and executive
Why Nike, Inc. Stock Is Up 16% So Far This Year
In a volatile year for the sneaker giant, shares of Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) have climbed 16% through July 20, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock has gained recently thanks
Qualcomm Inc. Gives an Update on Data Center Efforts
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the leading vendor of smartphone applications processors. Its premium chips for those devices face little competition from other component suppliers, meaning that unless a
Cal-Maine Foods Scrambled by Low Egg Prices
Investors are walking on eggshells ahead of Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) earnings report next week. It's expected to give an indication of just how low the egg industry has fallen. With its stock at
Why Sears Soared Today and Best Buy, Lowe's, and Home Depot Fell
Shares of Sears Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLD) were surging today after the retailer made a deal with Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) to sell Alexa-enabled appliances including the Kenmore brand on Amazon. As
Will IBM Ever Be a Great Dividend Stock Again? 1 Analyst Thinks So
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one
Intel Corporation Kills Off Its Wearable Devices Effort
Back in 2014, chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) reportedly dropped around $100 million on a company called Basis Science.In a press release announcing the completion of the acquisition, Intel called
3 Oil Stocks I'd Buy Right Now
Oil prices have been stubbornly weak all year. We can blame that on shale producers since the industry has hit the accelerator on drilling activities this year causing an output surge. While growing
The Biggest Risk Facing 21st Century Fox, Inc.
The way people consume entertainment has changed and it's going to continue to change.Cord cutting, or ditching a traditional cable subscription in favor of using streaming services, has been a slowly