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Twitter, Inc. Earnings: What to Watch
Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) is set to report its second-quarter earnings on July 27, just one day after social-network juggernaut Facebook (NASDAQ: FB). Important questions loom ahead of the release: Will
Apple, Inc. Reportedly Exploring Electric Car Battery Technology
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) automotive strategy may be in disarray, but the company continues to march forward with assembling all the pieces it will eventually need if it ever decides to pull the trigger
3 Hidden Gems in the Energy Sector
The energy sector has had its ups and downs in recent years. However, despite the most recent downturn, worldwide demand for energy continues to rise, which should eventually take commodity prices up
Stericycle Inc: Buy the Dip?
While most waste management stocks were busy beating the S&P 500 last year, leading medical waste disposer Stericycle (NASDAQ: SRCL) fell from all-time highs to five-year lows. Why? Investors suddenly
3 Big Surprises From Netflix Inc.'s Quarterly Report
Even at a market capitalization of over $79 billion, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) can still shock Wall Street. The streaming video giant this week announced second-quarter numbers that were right in line
Why Himax Technologies, Inc. Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX), a Taiwanese maker of display driver ICs and timing controllers, has been a volatile investment over the past 12 months. The stock hit nearly $11 last September
Better Buy: McDonald’s Corporation vs. Burger King (RBI)
If this battle were just about which burger joint is more well-known worldwide, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) would be a runaway winner. The company's Golden Arches are one of the most recognizable logos on
G&K Acquisition Hits Cintas Earnings, but Organic Growth Remains Strong
Acquisitions are important events in the lives of companies, and they often involve accepting short-term pain in the hope of long-term gain. Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS) recently completed the acquisition of
3 Must-See Quotes From Netflix Inc.'s Excellent Q2
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) undoubtedly impressed investors this week. After the streaming video leader released its second-quarter earnings report, shares added to their already-remarkable 2017 rise and
Tesla Model 3 Launch Event: What to Expect
Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) most important vehicle launch ever is now just over a week away. On Friday, July 28, the electric-car maker will fully unveil its Model 3. Tesla expects the $35,000 vehicle to
Textron Rides Bell Helicopter and Arctic Cat to a Quarterly Win
Textron (NYSE: TXT) announced solid second-quarter 2017 results on Wednesday, punctuated by strength at Bell Helicopter, modest top-line growth thanks to a recent acquisition, and a reiteration of its
Rule Breaker Mailbag: Is Corporate Leadership Really as Important as the Fool Says?
In this segment from Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner attempts to answer a Foolish investor who is skeptical that the leadership ability and style of CEOs and executive
Why Nike, Inc. Stock Is Up 16% So Far This Year
In a volatile year for the sneaker giant, shares of Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) have climbed 16% through July 20, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock has gained recently thanks
Don't Try to Catch a Falling Apron
Less than three weeks after Blue Apron Holdings Inc. (NYSE: APRN) debuted on the public markets on June 29, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) stunned the meal-kit company's new investors by filing a patent
Qualcomm Inc. Gives an Update on Data Center Efforts
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the leading vendor of smartphone applications processors. Its premium chips for those devices face little competition from other component suppliers, meaning that unless a
What You Missed in Kinder Morgan Inc's Quarterly Report
Natural gas pipeline giant Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) surprised the market when it unveiled its new way forward along with reporting second-quarter results after the market closed on Wednesday. Given
3 Stocks That Look Just Like eBay in 1998
One of the early movers in the internet revolution, eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) lives on today as an example of a company that survived the dot-com bubble and thrived. Investors who bought in 1998 and
Cal-Maine Foods Scrambled by Low Egg Prices
Investors are walking on eggshells ahead of Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) earnings report next week. It's expected to give an indication of just how low the egg industry has fallen. With its stock at
Why Sears Soared Today and Best Buy, Lowe's, and Home Depot Fell
Shares of Sears Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLD) were surging today after the retailer made a deal with Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) to sell Alexa-enabled appliances including the Kenmore brand on Amazon. As
3 Stocks the Smartest Investors Are Buying Right Now
Investing wisely can lead investors down a number of paths in today's market. There are value plays, growth plays, and stocks that are downright misunderstood by the market. We asked some of the
Why Expedia Inc. Stock Soared 32% So Far in 2017
Travel-booking platform Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) gained 32% through the first half of 2017, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The rally sent shares to new all-time highs amid
Rogers Communications Inc.'s Wireless Division Continues to Shine
Rogers Communications' (NYSE: RCI) wireless division continued to do the bulk of the heavy lifting by once again supplying most of the company's top- and bottom-line growth. That helped offset mixed
Better Buy: Himax Technologies, Inc. vs. NVIDIA
Investors looking to profit in the semiconductor space have certainly been in the right place recently. The sector has been on fire and has risen over 53% in the last year, as tracked by the PHLX
Soft Pricing Undercuts Market-Share Gains at C.H. Robinson Worldwide
A familiar theme characterized C.H. Robinson Worldwide's (NASDAQ: CHRW) second-quarter 2017 results, released Wednesday after the closing bell. Revenue rose appreciably, but other key metrics
Will IBM Ever Be a Great Dividend Stock Again? 1 Analyst Thinks So
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one