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Activist Investor Increases His Bet on This High-Yield Stock
One special situation to watch is CenturyLink's (NYSE: CTL) upcoming merger with Level 3 Communications (NYSE: LVLT). As I've previously written, the merger could transform the fortunes of both....
Better Buy: Twilio Inc vs. Vonage Holdings
Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) is a divisive stock. The bulls believe that demand for its cloud messaging services will rise as developers outsource more communication features, while the bears believe that....
5 Low-Risk, Big-Dividend Internet of Things Stocks to Buy
There's no shortage of promising pure-play Internet of Things (IoT) stocks -- some of which will live up to their potential, and others that are bound to leave shareholders high and dry. That's....
3 High-Yield Stocks on Sale
Owning companies with durable businesses that pay high dividends can be a great way for investors to make money in the market long term. And sometimes there are great values among high-yield....
3 International Stocks for Retirees
It's important to stick with what you know when it comes to investing. U.S retirees buying only U.S. stocks makes sense with that in mind. However, a whole world of international stocks awaits....
Why Verizon Investors Should Be Wary of Pricing Pressure
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has held up well in the face of intense competition from T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Sprint (NYSE: S).In its most recent quarter, the wireless giant saw its adjusted earnings....
Can Verizon's Network Handle Unlimited Data?
After blowing away expectations with its second-quarter earnings report, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) showed the strength of its brand and network are still well intact. Given the option between unlimited....
Ask a Fool: What Are Some Great Stocks for My IRA?
The main idea with IRA investing is that you want stocks that will grow steadily over the years, so you can take advantage of the tax-free compounding power of retirement accounts. Stocks with a....
Splunk Has Exceeded Guidance for 11 Straight Quarters
Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK) released impressive fiscal second-quarter 2018 results on Aug. 24 after the market closed, highlighting hundreds of new customers across various disparate industries.....
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Conservative Investors
High-yield dividend stocks tend to be particularly risky types of investing vehicles that aren't well-suited for conservative individuals. Even so, there are a handful of rare gems that do, in....
T-Mobile CEO John Legere Goes After Verizon, Again
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) CEO John Legere loves tweaking Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and does so frequently on social media. He has relentlessly used his popular Twitter account (4.46 million followers) to....
4 Things Frontier Communications' CEO Wants Shareholders To Know
Frontier Communication (NASDAQ: FTR) finished another quarter where it saw its subscriber count fall. That has become normal operating procedure for the company since it spent $10.54 billion....
Zayo Group Reports Bookings Success
Zayo Group (NYSE: ZAYO) announced fiscal fourth-quarter 2017 results on Monday after the market closed, highlighting favorable bookings trends and largely reiterating forward guidance.Let's take a....
5 Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 5%
Imagine having a portfolio of stocks that consistently paid dividend yields of more than 5%. That kind of return trounces what most bonds are paying now. And a 5% or greater yield represents over....
Better Buy: Charter Communications Inc. vs. Netflix Inc.
Both Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) have posted stellar gains in 2017. The stocks have gained roughly 35% year to date. Charter investors have enjoyed a 54% gain....
3 High-Yield Stocks to Own in a Market Crash
Although the broader markets are currently trading at historic highs and investor sentiment remains strong, there is always the possibility of an unforeseen correction that sends valuations....
3 Stocks You Can Safely Own Until 2030
A lot can happen to a company in 13 years. It's notoriously difficult (many would say impossible) to predict a company's path more than a few quarters out. Things happen: scandals, accidents,....
3 Dividend Stocks I'd Buy Right Now
There's nothing more exciting on planet Earth than dividend stocks.OK, I know that's laying it on thick. There are plenty of more exciting things. Still, though, dividend stocks are pretty....
How to Invest in Sports
In 2011, fans of the Green Bay Packers were offered the chance to buy shares in their favorite professional sports team. This was the first time Packers "stock" had been opened to investment in 15....
The 2 Best Wireless Stocks To Buy in 2017
Big wireless, or more clearly biggest wireless, has a problem.AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) used to market their more-expensive services on the fact that they offered better networks. That's
How Verizon Communications Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
You already know Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) is a huge cash machine. The all-American telecommunications company generated $2.4 billion in free cash flow and $45 billion in EBITDA profits over
What's Up With Globalstar Inc.?
Globalstar (NYSEMKT: GSAT) recently reported second-quarter results: GAAP earnings sunk deep into the red due to the satellite communications specialist's skyrocketing share prices. Nice problem to
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Retirees
Are you at or near retirement? Then you're likely hunting for dividend stocks as a way to combine steady income with a chance at market-beating stock price appreciation.We asked Motley Fool investors
3 Value Stocks for Conservative Investors
Investors who aren't looking to take a lot of risk and still want some of the upside the stock market presents may have a hard time finding value in the companies that make the news everyday. But
How Vanguard High Dividend Yield Protects Against Payout Risk
Dividend investors like stocks that pay high yields, and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM) is designed specifically to appeal to investors who want to maximize the income they get