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Will Caterpillar Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
Heavy-equipment manufacturer Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has been one of the greatest success stories in the Dow Jones Industrials in 2017. After enduring a painful multiyear cyclical downturn that....
Will Boeing Split Its Stock in 2018?
Demand for commercial airliners has never been higher, and Boeing (NYSE: BA) has claimed its fair share of orders from airlines and other purchasers flush with cash from the industry's success.....
Airbus and Boeing Snag Huge Aircraft Deals in Dubai
The 2017 Dubai Airshow was supposed to be a relatively quiet affair. In the run-up to the air show, there was speculation about Emirates placing a repeat order for several dozen Airbus (NASDAQOTH:....
Boeing Has 2 Chances to Beat Lockheed
Prices on Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) F-35 uber-fighter just keep coming down. At the same time, though, Boeing (NYSE: BA) is mounting a furious fight to convince fighter jet shoppers to....
2 Stocks With Strong Double-Digit Dividend Growth
Sometimes, dividend investors' focus on stocks with meaningful dividend yields can distract them from promising under-the-radar opportunities for income growth. Case in point: Both Visa (NYSE: V)....
Can Caterpillar's Stock Continue to Soar?
The nearly 48% increase in Caterpillar Inc.'s (NYSE: CAT) stock price over the past year has taken the stock up to heady-looking valuations that can only be justified if the company keeps raising....
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Wins a Huge Victory in Dubai
Last week, in the lead-up to the biennial Dubai Airshow, rumors circulated that Middle Eastern airline giant Emirates was closing in on a repeat order for Airbus' (NASDAQOTH: EADSY) A380 jumbo....
The Average American Has This Many Credit Cards
There are many benefits to using credit cards that make them an appealing alternative to cash. Not only do credit cards offer built-in protection on your purchases, but most offer rewards that....
Boeing's Order Activity Is Heating Up Again
After a strong start to 2017, Boeing (NYSE: BA) saw a distinct slowdown in order activity beginning around midyear. Indeed, after capturing 381 firm orders in the first half of the year, Boeing....
Will SpaceX Earn a Profit in 2017?
How profitable is Elon Musk's privately owned space launch venture SpaceX? That's actually a very good question -- but it's not very easy to answer.Once upon a time, SpaceX boasted right on its....
Spirit AeroSystems Plots Growth Beyond Its Boeing Roots
Aircraft-component manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR), in the doldrums just a few years ago, has rewarded investors who stayed with the company and had faith it could boost profitability.....
Visa's Very Real Catalyst for Growth
In what has surely become a familiar story for shareholders, Visa Inc (NYSE: V) once again reported a stellar quarter late last month. Looking over the company's numbers from its fiscal....
Why 3M Company Stock Surged Higher in October
Shares of 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) popped 9.7% in October, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company reported a surprisingly a good third quarter. The....
Caterpillar Inc. Stock Surged 8.9% in October: Here's What You Should Do
October proved to be yet another bumper month for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Shares of the construction-and-mining equipment giant jumped 8.9%, extending their year-to-date gains to nearly 47%....
Will Boeing Build an Electric Airplane?
It has been less than a month since aerospace giant Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced plans to purchase tiny, cutting-edge aerospace company Aurora Flight Sciences for an undisclosed sum. Today, we....
Why Is Nobody Talking About Oshkosh Corporation Stock?
Want excitement? Then let me tell you about Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK). The company -- based, as its name implies, in Oshkosh, Wis. -- manufactures all kinds of specialty trucks, including....
5 Things Boeing Co.'s Management Wants You to Know
Last Wednesday, Boeing (NYSE: BA) delivered another solid quarterly earnings report. Most importantly, the company's run of strong cash flow continued, allowing it to return even more cash to its....
3 Stocks That Put eBay's Returns to Shame
One of the stock market's most successful companies over the past 10 years, eBay has gone on to reward investors with market-beating returns. The opportunity for eBay's sales to continue growing....
What Pushed 3M Shares to a New Record
In this Market Foolery podcast segment, host Chris Hill is joined by Motley Fool investor at large Tim Hanson to discuss 3M's (NYSE: MMM) excellent third-quarter earnings beat. The stock is up....
Why Caterpillar's Q3 Earnings Beat Was Just the Start of the Good News
In this Market Foolery podcast segment, host Chris Hill is joined by Motley Fool investor at large Tim Hanson to talk about construction equipment stalwart Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), which turned in....
Boeing Has a Secret Weapon for Competing With the Airbus A321
When Boeing (NYSE: BA) launched the 737 MAX 10 earlier this year, many aerospace pundits panned it as a poor man's Airbus (NASDAQOTH: EADSY) A321. Nevertheless, the 737 MAX 10 won hundreds of....
Visa Inc. Wages War on Cash
The world is moving steadily away from cash and toward digital forms of payment.Visa (NYSE: V), however, would like to accelerate this trend. The largest credit card processor is offering....
Why 2 Dow Stocks Shot Higher Tuesday
In this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill is joined by Motley Fool investor at large Tim Hansen to talk about construction equipment stalwart Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) -- which turned in a....
Boeing Co. Earnings: Another Quarter of Strong Cash Flow
On Wednesday morning, Boeing (NYSE: BA) continued its run of strong performance, posting a solid profit, despite absorbing another charge related to its KC-46 military tanker development program.....
3M (MMM) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.3M (NYSE: MMM)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallOct. 24, 2017, 9:00 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com