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Global Payments' Successful Two-Pronged Strategy
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is a payment processing company, meaning it processes credit, debit, and mobile payments at the point of sale or online for merchants and vendors. With a market....
Indian Motorcycle Gaining on Harley-Davidson Market Share
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) might not have anything to worry about yet from Indian Motorcycle, but those objects in its rearview mirror are getting closer than they appear. The big bike rival from....
Blue Apron Might Be Dying, But Meal Kits Aren't
Blue Apron's (NYSE: APRN) debut on the public market has gone from one disaster to the next. First, the company was forced to reduce its initial offering price from $15-$17 all the way to $10....
JetBlue Is Set to Profit From Airbus' Cabin Innovation
Earlier this week, Airbus (NASDAQOTH: EADSY) announced that it has begun final assembly of the first A321neo to feature an increased maximum takeoff weight and "Airbus Cabin-Flex" interior. The....
What to Expect From Welltower Inc. in 2018
Leading healthcare real estate investment trust Welltower (NYSE: HCN), along with most other REITs, has not performed particularly well in 2017. As of mid-November, the stock is up by just 2.2%,....
This Marijuana Stock Skyrocketed 49% Last Week, and There's a Good Reason Why
Within the U.S., few if any industries are growing at a faster and more consistent pace than marijuana -- and investors are taking notice.According to Marijuana Business Daily's most recent....
Theaters Won't Make as Much From "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
Many fans all over the world are extremely excited about the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi, starring Mark Hamill in his return to the role of Luke Skywalker.But perhaps no one is as excited as....
3 Red Flags From Juniper Networks, Inc’s Conference Call and Earnings Release
After the company reported a disappointing third quarter late last month, some might think the worst is behind Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR). One bad quarter should not make or break....
SeaWorld Entertainment's Earnings Are All Wet
Sometimes, when you've been down so long, any direction starts to look like up. That's apparently true in the case of SeaWorld Entertainment's (NYSE: SEAS) third quarter. Although revenue and....
Here's What You Need to Know About Intrexon's Third-Quarter 2017 Earnings
Shares of synthetic biology conglomerate Intrexon (NYSE: XON) were crushed following the release of third-quarter 2017 earnings last week. Although missing Wall Street's revenue expectations....
Here's What Costco Is Doing for Black Friday
While Costco (NASDAQ: COST) offers low prices to its members year round, it ramps things up for the holiday season. For 2017, the company kicked things off early by starting its sales on Nov. 1.....
3 Stocks for Retirees to Grow Their Nest Eggs
Retired investors have somewhat different priorities than younger ones. Instead of focusing on growth, retirees' investments need to preserve their capital and also generate reliable income.....
3 Signs You Should Retire Abroad
Take a moment to imagine retirement and picture your perfect setting. Maybe you're dreaming of moving to Florida? Arizona, perhaps?How about Costa Rica?Retiring abroad is becoming a more popular....
Is United States Steel Corporation a Buy?
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) is an iconic name in the global steel business. And recently results have started to pick up after a deep industry downturn. Does that make U.S. Steel a....
3 Top Bank Stocks to Buy in November
Rising interest rates are good news for bank net interest margin, and that could make banking stocks smart buys ahead of a rumored increase of the Federal Reserve's benchmark rate in December. So....
3 Reasons to Buy This Under-the-Radar Fintech Stock You’ve Probably Never Heard of
Elevate Credit (NYSE: ELVT) is the only publicly traded fintech stock focused solely on the subprime market. The company went public this spring at $6.50 per share, and makes unsecured loans to....
Surprisingly, Bank of the Internet’s Lower ROE Could Be Good News
In late October, Bank of the Internet (NASDAQ: BOFI) reported its third quarter earnings, and the results were solid.Continue readingSource: Fool.com
Better Buy: Costco Wholesale Corporation vs. Amazon.com
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) is the second largest retailer in the country, while Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is easily the world's dominant e-commerce platform. These facts ensure that many consumers will....
Is Wheaton Precious Metals a Buy?
Barrick Gold (NYSE: ABX) and SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) dig gold and silver out of the ground and sell it. They are miners. Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) sells these precious metals,....
5 Things Altria Management Wants You to Know
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) has done an amazing job of dealing with the long-term decline in the popularity of cigarette smoking without letting it have adverse impacts on its revenue and profits.In....
Hasbro Wants to Transform Mattel
Toymaker Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) has been struggling for some time due to rising competition, children's changing play habits, and declining demand for its flagship Barbie brand. Its loss of the....
Most Shoppers Racked Up Holiday Debt Last Year -- and Will Make the Same Mistake Again This Year
Despite the fact that American shoppers tend to map out their purchases well before the holiday season kicks into full gear, most consumers still will wind up with a pile of debt by the time....
Spirit Airlines Continues Targeting Southwest Airlines for Growth
For the first several years after its IPO, it seemed like Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) could do no wrong. The company's industry-leading cost structure and focus on maximizing ancillary revenue....
I'm Afraid Warren Buffett Is Ignoring This Major Disruptive Force
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B) is one of my favorite companies, and a stock that I have generally expected to own for decades. Under the stewardship of Warren Buffett and his....
Here's What Warren Buffett Is Buying and Selling
The third quarter was relatively quiet for Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) in terms of the company's stock portfolio. Other than the well-publicized Bank of....