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These Are Some of Black Friday's Big Winners
These Are Some of Black Friday's Big Winners
With Thanksgiving leftovers likely finished and the initial holiday shopping rush behind us, early sales results paint a positive picture for retailers.From Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, more....
How Safe Is Wal-Mart (WMT) Dividend?
How Safe Is Wal-Mart (WMT) Dividend?
A steadily growing dividend is nice to have as part of any stock investment. But at the very least, income investors want to feel confident that their payout isn't at risk of being suspended or....
Cyber Monday Shows Wal-Mart Is Not Yet in Amazon's League
Cyber Monday Shows Wal-Mart Is Not Yet in Amazon's League
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has made major strides when it comes to becoming a serious digital player. By offering free shipping on eligible orders over $35 and allowing in-store pickup and return for....
A Strong Case for Buying Wal-Mart
A Strong Case for Buying Wal-Mart
As America undergoes a major retail shakeup, the winners will be the companies that can give companies what they want, when they want it, however they want it delivered.Doing that requires scale....
Wal-Mart and Target Are Finally Finding Their Way Against Amazon.com
Wal-Mart and Target Are Finally Finding Their Way Against Amazon.com
The easy narrative over the last decade has been that Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been eating Target (NYSE: TGT) and Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) lunch in retail. Consumers are spending more online,....
What to Expect From Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in 2018
What to Expect From Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in 2018
2017 has been a banner year for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT). The retail giant, which was considered a dinosaur not long ago, has seen its stock jump 40% this year, besting nearly every other....
Coca-Cola Needs to Lay Off the Booze and Buy This Instead
Coca-Cola Needs to Lay Off the Booze and Buy This Instead
It's been a tough run for Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) of late. The company has provided investors a 42% return, including dividends, over the past five years, versus the greater S&P's return of 87%.....
Here's Alibaba's Big Plan to Beat Wal-Mart in China
Here's Alibaba's Big Plan to Beat Wal-Mart in China
Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) has ambitious plans. Earlier this year, founder Jack Ma compared the company to sovereign nations by noting that the e-commerce giant's goal is to become the fifth largest....
4 Takeaways from Coca-Cola’s Investor Day
4 Takeaways from Coca-Cola’s Investor Day
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) recently held its first investor day since 2009. That's a long time compared with many other companies, which usually have an annual or biannual investor day. However, the....
Is Black Friday Still the Day Retailers Move From Loss to Profit?
Is Black Friday Still the Day Retailers Move From Loss to Profit?
While it's not the only meaning behind the name, one of the reasons Black Friday gained that nickname comes from the idea that the rush of shoppers moved retailers from a loss (the red) to a....
Coca-Cola Tweaks Its Financial Strategy
Coca-Cola Tweaks Its Financial Strategy
During Coca-Cola's (NYSE: KO) investor day conference last week, CFO Kathy Waller used the final speaking spot to tie various strategic threads together, describing changes in Coca-Cola's....
The Narrative Structure Coca-Cola Is Using to Dominate Beverage Markets
The Narrative Structure Coca-Cola Is Using to Dominate Beverage Markets
When you hold a global market position like The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO), with products in over 200 countries, it's imperative to learn to think small if you want to remain competitive. In the....
Coca-Cola Outlines New Priorities
Coca-Cola Outlines New Priorities
Last week, The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) held its first investor day conference in seven years. The forum gave CEO James Quincey an opportunity to discuss broad changes he's implemented since....
This Isn't Your Father's Wal-mart
This Isn't Your Father's Wal-mart
Wal-mart (NYSE: WMT) continues to defy expectations. In the recently reported third quarter, it posted EPS (excluding items) of $1 a share and revenue of $123.18 billion, topping analyst....
How Safe Is Procter & Gamble (PG) Dividend?
How Safe Is Procter & Gamble (PG) Dividend?
For a "boring" company, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) sure has an exciting dividend. At just over 3%, it yields a full percentage point above the broader market's yield. The consumer products....
Black Friday and Holiday Deals: Everything You Need to Know
Black Friday and Holiday Deals: Everything You Need to Know
Before you leave the Thanksgiving table or wake up early on Black Friday to hit the stores, it's important to have a plan. Both shopping days (as well as the weekend after and Cyber Monday) offer....
Wal-Mart Shares Bounce to a New High Thanks to Online Innovation
Wal-Mart Shares Bounce to a New High Thanks to Online Innovation
In this segment of Motley Fool Money, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Total Income's Ron Gross weigh in on Wal-Mart Stores' (NYSE: WMT)....
Which Mega-Retailer Has the Safer Dividend: Target or Wal-Mart?
Which Mega-Retailer Has the Safer Dividend: Target or Wal-Mart?
Both Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) and Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) had great quarters. Both mega-retailers had strong revenue results and profits, and they did better than most had expected in producing....
3 Great Income Stocks That Could Double Their Dividends
3 Great Income Stocks That Could Double Their Dividends
It can be tough to find reliable, high-paying stocks these days, as rising stock valuations have resulted in lower-than-average dividend yields throughout the market. However, just because a stock....
This Is How Wal-Mart Sees the Future
This Is How Wal-Mart Sees the Future
The rise of digital has been a bit like Godzilla doing indiscriminate damage simply by moving forward. Even when the monster means no harm, harm inevitably happens simply due to the size of the....
3 Top Soda Stocks to Consider Buying Now
3 Top Soda Stocks to Consider Buying Now
Believe it or not, the soda industry is fertile ground for investor profits right now. Consumers are rapidly shifting their tastes around colas and sparkling water, and that move is opening....
Everything's Going Right for Wal-Mart, but Challenges Remain
Everything's Going Right for Wal-Mart, but Challenges Remain
Shares of megaretailer Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) soared on Thursday, thanks to a third-quarter report that soundly beat expectations. Comparable sales in both the U.S. and international markets....
Why Wal-Mart Could Soon Split Its Stock Again
Why Wal-Mart Could Soon Split Its Stock Again
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) is suddenly a market darling. Shares of the retail giant have surged more than 31% this year, and have been flying higher since October when the company said it would return....
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Delivers 50% E-Commerce Growth
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Delivers 50% E-Commerce Growth
Don't tell Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) that retail's dead.The discount behemoth reported strong third-quarter results, including accelerating growth in its stores and surging e-commerce....
Nelson Peltz May or May Not Have a Board Seat at P&G, but His Influence Is Already Evident
Nelson Peltz May or May Not Have a Board Seat at P&G, but His Influence Is Already Evident
Yesterday, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) revealed that activist investor Nelson Peltz has jumped ahead in a proxy vote recount to determine whether his firm Trian Partners can obtain a seat on....