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3 Things That Could Knock Down Apple Inc. Stock
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has had a great run year to date, with shares surging about 38% in that time.The company's stock has handily outperformed both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the....
3 Bogus Reasons for Why the Multiplex Is Dying
It was a dreadful weekend for exhibitors. The top 12 movies grossed $49.8 million in domestic ticket sales, the first time that multiplex operators haven't topped $50 million since the fall of....
3 Stocks That Could Make or Break Bill Ackman's Portfolio
Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is one of the most closely followed activist investors in the world, known for his hands-on investment style. Ackman has made some investments in recent years, such....
5 Crucial Takeaways From Deere & Company's Earnings
The strong run-up in the stock price of Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) was rudely interrupted by the negative reaction to the recent third-quarter earnings report. Why did the market react like....
What's Different at Whole Foods Starting Now?
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has closed its acquisition of Whole Foods and the online retailer plans immediate changes for the upscale supermarket, including lowering prices on some items. That's good....
3 Stocks That Are Up 125% or More in 2017
Your company would have to do something seriously wrong to not do well in this market. Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 are up about 10% so far this year, so they should....
Why Long-Term Investors Should Prefer Nucor Corporation over United States Steel Corporation
The steel industry is a deeply cyclical sector. The last downturn was particularly difficult, as it was both deep and long. It also provided the perfect backdrop for why U.S. steel industry giant....
The Sneaky Way Profitable Canadian Marijuana Stocks Are Suppressing Shareholder Value
Marijuana stocks could appropriately be described as the greatest thing since sliced bread for investors. With few exceptions, marijuana stocks have been trending decisively higher over the....
Why Is Caterpillar Soaring in 2017?
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) investors have enjoyed watching their stock appreciate nearly 24% in 2017 and 38% in the past year, so perhaps now it's time to take a step backward and look at just....
If You Love Intuitive Surgical, You Should Check Out This Small-Cap Growth Stock
Few companies have done more to change healthcare over the past 20 years than Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG). The company singlehandily brought robotic surgery to the masses and in the process....
What Actually Happens When the Fed Raises Rates?
There's a lot of confusion surrounding the Fed and what it does. According to a recent Wallet Hub survey, 16% of people think that the Fed is in charge of maintaining consumers' credit scores, 22%....
7 Things You Didn't Know About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
Oil and natural gas drilling services provider Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) currently offers investors a robust dividend yield of around 6.4%. It backs that up with a 44-year streak of....
Gander Mountain's Bankruptcy Continues to Shoot Down Sporting Goods Industry
The bankruptcy of one of the biggest sporting goods chains was bound to have an impact on the industry, but the repercussions from Gander Mountain's collapse continue to be felt and Cabela's....
3 Things Investors Missed in Activision Blizzard Inc.'s Quarterly Report
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) shares shot up to a new high following blockbuster second-quarter operating results. Among the highlights were a surprising 4% sales boost as the video-game....
3 Trends Working Against Chipotle Mexican Grill
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) hit four-year lows last week, and it's easy to wonder if the worst is behind the out-of-favor burrito roller. The stock has plunged nearly 60% since....
12 Facts the Social Security Administration Wants You to Know
When it comes to the nation's most important social programs for seniors, Social Security is arguably at the top of the list. The guaranteed monthly income it provides to eligible retirees will....
Better Buy: Axon Enterprise Inc vs. American Outdoor Brands Corp
On the face of it, these two companies share a ton of similarities. Formerly known as TASER International and Smith & Wesson, respectively, Axon (NASDAQ: AAXN) and American Outdoor Brands....
In Your 60s? 3 Stocks You Might Want to Buy
For many Americans, reaching their 60s is often the point where they transition out of the labor force and into retirement. It means putting that alarm clock to bed for good and putting your feet....
How Well do You Know Warren Buffett's New Financial Stock?
A glance at any portfolio from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B) from any era proves that the man loves financial companies. As ever, these days some of Berkshire's....
Home Mortgage Rate Comparison: How Your Credit Score Affects Your APR
This probably comes as little surprise to most folks, but America pretty much runs on credit. According to newly released data from the Federal Reserve, aggregate credit card debt in the U.S. now....
What Siemens Earnings Mean to General Electric Company Investors
It's been a difficult year for General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) investors as they have watched their stock decline 22% year to date while the S&P 500 is up by more than 8%. The decline is....
Here's How Job-Hopping Might Cost You
Gone are the days when workers would get hired straight out of college, work their way up the ladder, and retire after 40 years of service to the same company. These days, job-hopping is....
The 3 Reasons Amazon, Tesla, and Netflix Have Crushed the Market -- Take 2
My Foolish colleague Jeremy Bowman recently wrote a great article on three reasons for the amazing performance of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) stocks. It....
Better Buy: Aqua America, Inc. vs. Connecticut Water Service
Water stocks offer income investors respectable dividends and steady growth. That's because most water utilities operate within regulated markets, where investments in water distribution....
3 Stocks Billionaires Are Buying Now
Knowing when it's time to buy stocks has made Warren Buffett, George Soros, and Steven A. Cohen billions of dollars, so tracking their investment activity can be a savvy move. Each of these....