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How to Invest in KFC Stock
KFC is a major force in the fast food industry. Its 21,000 worldwide locations put the chain, best known for its fried-chicken buckets, in the same league as industry giant McDonald's (NYSE: MCD)....
Read This Before You Harvest Your Tax Losses
Stock markets have risen dramatically in 2017, extending the bull market into a ninth straight year. Yet those who have diversified investment portfolios often own at least one or two stocks that....
Dividend Aristocrats in Focus Part 51: Wal-Mart
Published by Bob Ciura on November 27th, 2017
The Dividend Aristocrats are a select group of 51 companies in the S&P 500 Index, with 25+ consecutive years of dividend increases.
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A Cryptocurrency Primer: Is Bitcoin a Good Investment?
In the realm of economics, there are plenty of terms that might confuse the layperson, but most of us probably know what the word "money" means. "Cryptocurrency," by contrast, can be baffling.....
A Cryptocurrency Primer: What Does It Take to Keep Bitcoin Going?
In the realm of economics, there are plenty of terms that might confuse the layperson, but most of us probably know what the word "money" means. "Cryptocurrency," by contrast, can be baffling.....
A Cryptocurrency Primer: What Use Is Bitcoin?
In the realm of economics, there are plenty of terms that might confuse the layperson, but most of us probably know what the word "money" means. "Cryptocurrency," by contrast, can be baffling.....
A Cryptocurrency Primer: Why Does Bitcoin Have Value?
In the realm of economics, there are plenty of terms that might confuse the layperson, but most of us probably know what the word "money" means. "Cryptocurrency," by contrast, can be baffling.....
What Are Cryptocurrencies: A Brief History of Bitcoin
In the realm of economics, there are plenty of terms that might confuse the layperson, but most of us probably know what the word "money" means. "Cryptocurrency," by contrast, can be baffling.....
What Are the Best Ways to Get International Exposure in Your Portfolio?
In this Answers, Answers segment the Motley Fool Answers podcast, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer a Twitter question from someone looking for a good way to diversify into foreign....
3 Growth Stocks That Could Put Shopify's Returns to Shame
Chances are you've heard of Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), the platform that's helping small and medium-sized businesses participate in the surging market for e-commerce. Its early lead in this industry....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks opened the week on a mixed note. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) posted a small gain, while the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) lost a point.Data source: Yahoo! Finance.The....
How Safe is CenturyLink’s Dividend?
Contrary to many investors' expectations, CenturyLink's (NYSE: CTL) stock has been pummeled recently, even after completing its transformative acquisition of Level 3 Communications. With its heavy....
Alphabet Needs to Take a Page From Amazon's Playbook
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG)may be wasting tens of billions in shareholder capital.Alphabet spends massive amounts of money on its "other bets" -- essentially, moonshot technology....
Why Square, Western Digital, and Weatherford International Slumped Today
Monday was the first regular day that investors in the stock market have seen in a while, with post-holiday trading reflecting a solid Thanksgiving weekend from the retail sector balanced by....
Why Stitch Fix, Sierra Wireless, and Roku Jumped Today
Wall Street returned to more normal conditions after a long Thanksgiving weekend, but the stock market largely remained in the same mode it has enjoyed for months. Volatility was generally absent.....
Why Roku, Inc. Stock Jumped Monday
Shares of Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) jumped as much as 21% on Monday; the stock closed the trading day up about 18%. Roku's sharp rise extends its wildly bullish run since it reported its....
Why Quidel Corporation Is Sinking
After the company announced that it is being sued by one of its customers, shares of Quidel Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEL), a maker of diagnostic testing equipment, fell 10% as of 3:45 p.m. EST on....
Why Stitch Fix, Inc. Stock Climbed Today
Shares of Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX) were gaining again today after enthusiasm continued to build for the recent IPO. The personalized online shopping service has gained over each of the last....
Deere & Company (DE) Q4 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) Q4 2017 Earnings Conference CallNov. 22, 2017 10:00 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
3 Safe Stocks to Buy Right Now
There are two overarching reasons to be concerned about the stock market right now: Stock valuations are alarmingly high, yet volatility is eerily low. When this has been the case in the past,....
Why Sierra Wireless, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Sierra Wireless Inc. (NASDAQ: SWIR) were up 11.2% as of 3 p.m. EST Monday, after the Internet of Things pure play received an upgrade from Raymond James analyst Steven Li.More....
Biogen Inc. Buys Its Way Out of Competition
Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) is following the old saying, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em" for its multibillion drug Tecfidera or, more accurately, "If you might not be able to beat 'em later, license....
Here’s Why Square Is Down 14% Today
Payment processing company Square (NYSE: SQ) received an analyst downgrade, which sent the stock plunging. As of 2:30 p.m. on Monday, the day of the downgrade, Square had fallen by roughly 14%.....
Why Square Shares Plunged Today
Shares of mobile payment processor Square (NYSE: SQ) have been on quite a run this year, having more than tripled year to date as the company continues to execute well and post solid earnings....
Why Amazon's Purchase of Whole Foods Was Brilliant
Americans are buying more and more of their groceries and household necessities online. And thanks to its acquisition of Whole Foods Market, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is perfectly positioned to....