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Strong Growth and Weak Guidance for Fortinet
Cybersecurity company Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) reported its third-quarter results after the market closed on Oct. 26. Both revenue and profits surged, driven by strong double-digit growth in....
3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes
It's a cold, hard truth that stock market crashes happen. And while true long-term investors shouldn't pay market movements any heed, the fact of the matter is, even the most tough-minded investor....
Did the Equifax Hack Expose You to Tax Fraud?
If you were among the millions of Americans whose information was stolen in the Equifax data breach, you'll need to protect yourself come tax time next year. Tax return fraud is a perennial....
What to Expect From GoPro's Q3 Results
GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) investors are hoping the company will cement its comeback when it releases its fiscal third-quarter results on Nov. 1. The company has seen improving demand for its products....
Why Twitter's Little Bird and Buffalo Wild Wings Both Took Flight
In this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and David Kretzmann of Motley Fool Rule Breakers and SuperNova consider three unusually good earnings results. Beleaguered social-media giant....
Only 1 Big-Bank Stock Reported Lower Revenue Last Quarter
All things considered, the third quarter was good to the bank industry, with revenue and earnings climbing at most of the nation's biggest banks in the three months ended Sept. 30. But there was....
4 Career Moves to Make in Your 30s
By the time your 30s roll around, you've probably put in your fair share of time in the workforce. And now that you're well past the days of entry-level work -- and earnings -- it pays to take....
Is One of Detroit Automakers' Fears Finally Coming True?
Global automakers have long coveted China for its large consumer population and potential vehicle sales. Growth in China has been seen as growth for Detroit, and many executives hope that China....
Which Bank Stocks Are Good Buys Now?
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss bank stocks. The banking industry has been one of the market's top performers over the past year....
How to Find Bank Stocks With Wide Moats
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss banks and their moats. The banking industry is doing quite well, but that doesn't mean all bank....
9 Important Things to Discuss with HR Before Accepting a New Job
At one time, many people had the mindset that jobs were hard to come by, so they should take whatever was offered to them, with no questions asked. Today, people are becoming choosier about their....
The Best Metrics for Analyzing Bank Stocks
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss bank metrics. The traditional valuation metric, the price-to-earnings ratio, may not be the best....
Here's What Could Propel Bank Stocks Higher
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss bank catalysts. Bank stocks have been some of the market's top performers over the past year or....
Highlights From Third-Quarter Bank Earnings
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss third-quarter bank earnings. They were quite strong across the board, with one big exception.A....
How Are the Big Banks Doing?
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss bank earnings. With one big exception, the big banks are looking very strong. Revenue and....
Bitcoin Just Split Into 2 Separate Currencies... Again
As we look back on the first 10 months of 2017, one thing is very clear to investors: It's belonged to cryptocurrencies. Since the year began, the aggregate value of all cryptocurrencies combined....
3 High-Yield Stocks You Haven't Thought Of
With the stock market at all-time highs and interest rates still at all-time lows, high-yield stocks are more attractive than ever. Historically, dividends have made up a huge portion of total....
1 Big Upgrade That Could Come to Apple Inc.'s 2018 iPhones
Back on Sept. 5, DigiTimes said that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) had "booked up the production capacity" at lens module maker Largan Precision for "above 12-megapixel lens modules" in support of next....
Apple Inc. Planning to Ship 20 Million iPhone X Units This Year
Nikkei Asian Review, which has a good track record of reporting Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) supply chain related news, says Apple is planning to ship just 20 million iPhone X units this year -- just half....
Is Talking Salary a Good Idea?
It used to be that talking salary was considered taboo among colleagues, friends, and even family members to a certain extent. But apparently, the topic is no longer off the table -- especially....
Dividend Aristocrats in Focus Parts 25 & 26: Becton Dickinson & C.R. Bard
Published by Bob Ciura on October 28th, 2017
Every year, we review each of the 51 Dividend Aristocrats, a group of companies in the S&P 500 Index, with 25+ consecutive years of dividend
Dividend Aristocrats in Focus Parts 25 & 26: Becton Dickinson & C.R. Bard
Published by Bob Ciura on October 28th, 2017
Every year, we review each of the 51 Dividend Aristocrats, a group of companies in the S&P 500 Index, with 25+ consecutive years of dividend
Mattel Earnings: Sales Plummet and its Dividend Disappears
After enduring quarter after quarter of disappointing results, investors held out hope that toymaker Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) might finally begin to show signs that the turnaround it has long....
Should Retirees Own Foreign Stocks?
Retirees depend on their investments as a source of income, so it's not surprising that most are highly risk-averse. And because many perceive foreign stocks as being riskier than their U.S.....
How Much Extra Social Security Tax Will the Rich Pay in 2018?
Each month, nearly 61.6 million people receive a Social Security check. For many of these folks, especially the 42.1 million retired workers, it's a critical source of income that they simply....