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For Proof That Apple Is Still the King, Just Check Out Its Gross Profit Margin
In this Market Foolery segment, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds' Bill Barker dig into the numbers from Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Q3.The cyclical nature of its revenue can make it tough to measure
Here's Why The Best Is Yet to Come for The Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) had a strong first half 2017 despite negative headwind in its ESPN business.The company reported $3.05 in earnings per share (EPS) for the six-month period, up from $3.04 a
Are These the First Signs of a Turnaround at Target Corporation?
Like many retailers, Target (NYSE: TGT) has struggled with lower store traffic and weak comparable sales in the past few years. Shareholders are eagerly awaiting a turnaround, and the first hints of
3 Things You Should Watch For in CVS Health's Q2 Update
A rebuilding year.That's how CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) CEO Larry Merlo has referenced 2017 in the past. The rebuilding is needed because the large pharmacy services company lost two major contracts in
Why You Should Cut Your Apron Strings With Blue Apron
Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) still hasn't recovered from the shock-and-awe havoc Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) wreaked upon it by announcing it was buying Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) for $13.7 billion
Priceless: Mastercard Winning Deals With Its Differentiating Services
While Mastercard's stock price has soared this year, shares actually fell the day after Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA) reported its second quarter earnings. Long-term investors know to concentrate on
Budweiser Taps Into Local Trend With New Beer Label Design
Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) recently unveiled a creative way to confront beer drinker preference for locally brewed suds: it is producing limited-time-only labels for its Budweiser brand that
Why Oil Price Gains Won't Stick
After hitting a 52-week low in late June, oil prices have rebounded significantly, with Brent crude prices recently reaching $5 per barrel and WTI near $50 a barrel. Oil traders finally seem to be
Disney Earnings Preview: Tough Comparables on the Docket for Tuesday
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is slated to report its third-quarter results for fiscal 2017 after the market closes on Tuesday, August 8.The entertainment giant is facing a high comparables bar, so
2 Critical Takeaways From 3D Systems' Q2 Earnings Call
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) reported second-quarter 2017 results last Wednesday, Aug. 2. The 3D printing company's year-over-year revenue inched up about 1%, loss per share widened, and
The Top Stock You Should Consider for Your IRA
If you don't have an individual retirement account (IRA), get one. They provide a great option for accumulating retirement savings on a tax-deferred basis. And with a Roth IRA, you won't have to pay
The 3 Reasons Amazon, Tesla, and Netflix Have Crushed The Market
Every investor wants market-crushing returns, but they're not always easy to find.Looking back at the stock market in recent past may offer some clues for the next ten-bagger stock. During that time
Mobile Viewing Is an Opportunity for Netflix
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is back atop the leaderboard of revenue-generating apps in a combined count from the iOS and Google Play stores, according to apps measurement company App Annie. This means
The Real Story Behind Apache Corporation's Disappointing Q2 2017 Earnings
It's never fun when you do what you say you're going to do and get criticized anyway. That's probably how John Christmann III, CEO of oil and gas industry player Apache Corporation (NYSE: APA), feels
Apple Is Firing on All Cylinders
Against the backdrop of an impending product upgrade cycle, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported financial results that surprised investors, and the stock hit record highs in after-hours trading. Many
10 Reasons Cancer Drugs Usually Cost $100,000 or More a Year
If you've picked up a prescription from your local pharmacy recently, you probably don't need me to tell you that prescription drug prices have handily outpaced wage growth and the rate of inflation
Surprise! The "Real" Tesla Model 3 Doesn't Cost $35,000
Late last month, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) handed over the first 30 Model 3 sedans to employee-customers at a very public launch event. Now, the electric vehicle pioneer faces the grueling task of ramping
3 Dividend Stocks for Shrewd Investors
Dividend-paying stocks offer the best of both worlds: regular and recurring income, plus the opportunity for capital gains over time. Historical studies show that, over long periods of time, investors
Shale Drillers Continue to Cut Spending but It's Not Entirely Due to Oil's Sting
Shale drillers are noticeably tapping the brakes on their activities in light of weaker-than-expected oil prices this year. This past week, several more U.S. oil and gas producers unveiled spending
Donald Trump Loves Gold, and Not Just on His Real Estate
It isn't one of the talking points his communications office has addressed, and it hasn't been the subject of impromptu remarks at speaking engagements. Nonetheless, it's clear that Donald Trump
You Shouldn't Have Been Surprised by Harley-Davidson's Big Earnings Miss
Investors shouldn't have been surprised by Harley-Davidson's (NYSE: HOG) dismal second-quarter earnings report, though the sharp drop in its stock suggests they were. It was clear early on the maker
This Is the Best-Selling Product at Costco
Every year, news outlets report with varying degrees of shocked glee on the best-selling product at Costco (NASDAQ: COST).Even though the company does not break down its sales by individual products
What Percent of Bank of America Does Warren Buffett Own?
Thanks to a savvy investment made by Warren Buffett several years ago, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) recently became the largest shareholder in Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). The
What Investors Missed in the Market This Week
It was a wild week in the markets, with earnings season continuing to chug along in full force. Investors were also gifted with a solid jobs report for July: The U.S. created 209,000 new jobs last
Why Under Armour Got Battered Despite a Smaller-Than-Expected Loss
In this Market Foolery segment, host Mac Greer, David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers, and Ron Gross of Motley Fool Total Income discuss the situation of athletic apparel upstart, which had