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5 Things Philip Morris Management Wants You to Know
Over the past couple of years, Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) has embraced a monumental change in its long-term philosophy. As cigarette smoking becomes less popular, Philip Morris has....
Here's How Carvana Will Reward Shareholders in a Tough Auto Market
Everybody loves a new vehicle, but few enjoy the buying process. It's that dislike for how much of the industry does business -- in Carvana Co.'s (NYSE: CVNA) case, the used-vehicle market --....
Queso May Be Chipotle's Last, Best Chance for a Comeback
This Tuesday may have been D-Day for Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG), or better yet, Q-Day for queso. After much anticipation, the burrito roller is finally making the cheesy dip....
How Safe Is McDonald's Dividend?
The restaurant industry has evolved dramatically over the past half-century, and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has worked hard to remain relevant in an ever-changing industry environment. Competing....
Are Mass Brewers Seeing a Craft Beer Blowback?
It was bound to happen sooner or later: The beer industry may have reached the tipping point with craft brewery acquisitions that means such deals will no longer have the same payoff for the major....
Better Buy: Pfizer Inc. vs. Bristol-Myers Squibb
You can call them "frenemies." Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) are friends when it comes to blockbuster blood thinner Eliquis. But the two big pharma companies are enemies....
Did Electric Vehicles Hit a Tipping Point Last Week?
Have electric cars finally hit a tipping point? Are they now inevitable? The last week has seen some very big electric-vehicle announcements from some very big auto-industry players, mostly around....
The Top Defense Stock to Buy in 2017
"North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States. They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen."-- President Donald Trump When the Commander in Chief of the....
Right and Wrong Business Reactions to Irma, Plus Some International Moves on Global Warming
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill, Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff Fischer, and Motley Fool Options and Pro Canada's Jim Gillies start with a quick delve into their expectations....
Bitcoins and iPhones and Queso -- Oh, My!
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Mac Greer is joined by Aaron Bush and David Kretzmann of Motley Fool Supernova and Rule Breakers to discuss three business stories that are rooted in investor....
Nike Earnings Preview: What Investors Need to Watch
After the market closes on Sept. 26, Nike (NYSE: NKE) will report its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2018, which ended at the end of May. For this earnings release, it will be important....
3 Stocks That Look Just Like Intel in 1971
Few businesses can rival the jaw-dropping shareholder value creation Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has achieved since its initial public offering in 1971. Had you invested $10,000 in Intel stock back then,....
Why Experiential Shopping Is the Next Frontier in Retail
Continuing our discussion of Nordstrom's (NYSE: JWN) new "Nordstrom Local" concept store, we dive into other examples of experiential shopping, some of which may surprise you. Who knew that....
3 Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades
Trading in and out of stocks may be exciting, but it's no way to build wealth. Buying shares of high-quality companies and holding on for the long haul is a far better alternative.We asked three....
What Investors Need to Know About Under Armour's Global Retail Footprint
For Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA), the international and direct-to-consumer businesses make up key growth opportunities for the sports apparel company.And during a 2015 investor day....
Proof That Apple Inc.'s Touch ID Is Dead
Ahead of the launch of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone X, the company's premium smartphone with an all-new full-face OLED display, The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) reported that Apple....
MGM Resorts International Making All the Right Moves in 2017
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has made a lot of transformative moves in 2017. It opened MGM National Harbor near Washington D.C., started paying a dividend for the first time, and....
Better Buy: Procter & Gamble Co. vs. Altria
If you're a fan of big, dividend-paying businesses with dominant market positions and strong earnings power, you've likely heard of both Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Altria (NYSE:....
3 Stocks That Look Just Like ExxonMobil in 1996
In the late 1990s, ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) made smart capital-allocation moves to buy back stock and acquire its peers, thus positioning itself to benefit from rising energy prices and growing....
Disruptor Alert: These 4 Companies Are Changing Video Games
The video game industry is constantly evolving. PC and console games are becoming more graphically advanced, digital distribution platforms are displacing brick-and-mortar players, and the number....
If You're Retired, Consider Buying These 3 Stocks
One thing many retirees want is an income stream that they can count on to get them through their golden years. While pensions, Social Security, and annuities are the usual go-to options for....
Here's a Realistic Timetable for Self-Driving Cars
There's an understandable excitement surrounding driverless cars. The autonomous vehicle market is forecast to become a $77 billion opportunity by 2035, creating new revenue streams for tech....
Better Buy: ConocoPhillips vs. ExxonMobil
Small companies are riskier; big companies are safer. At least, that's the conventional wisdom. But size isn't always enough. It certainly hasn't helped the largest publicly traded U.S. oil....
3 Dividend Stocks You'll Wish You'd Bought 10 Years From Now
Buying solid dividend stocks and holding them over the long term is arguably the best way patient investors can predictably generate wealth over the long term. But the task of identifying the....
The Mini-Monster Inside Every Starbucks' Earnings Report
It's still early in Starbucks' (NASDAQ: SBUX) CEO transition. About six months after founder Howard Schultz stepped down from the leadership role to become Executive Chairman, our Industry Focus:....