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Better Buy: Netflix, Inc. vs. Amazon
Over the last two decades, these companies have come to gradually dominate their respective markets. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is the worldwide leader in e-commerce, while Netflix, Inc.....
In Pursuit of Growth, Nike Is Playing Offense to Win Over Consumers
Today's consumers have high expectations, and companies like Nike (NYSE: NKE) are looking for ways to better serve and attract them.As part of those efforts, Nike has unveiled its "consumer direct....
Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson's Brewing Brawl Gets Real
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) took direct aim at Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) last year when it won FDA approval for Inflectra, a biosimilar to Johnson & Johnson's multi-billion dollar per year....
McDonald's Corporation Earnings: Mark Your Calendar
Shares of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) have been on a tear recently, rising about 39% in the past 12 months and 24% in the past six. After such a bullish run, investors have high expectations going into....
IBM's Blockchain Efforts Are Gaining Momentum
Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin may eventually crash and burn, but the underlying blockchain technology looks like it's here to stay. Exactly how transformative blockchain turns out to be is up in....
This Self-Driving Car Leader Has Intel Inside
When most tech investors think of the technology that's powering driverless vehicle platforms, they think of NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA). There's good reason for that, as its powerful graphics....
This Year's iPhone Promotions Are Good News for Telecom Investors
Wireless carriers were extremely aggressive last year when Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) released the new iPhone. Soon after Apple announced the iPhone 7, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) started offering....
Why Google Acquiring HTC Would Make More Sense Than Googorola
If at first you don't succeed, make another acquisition?The Taiwan Stock Exchange has announced that shares of beleaguered Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC will halt trading tomorrow, Sept. 21,....
MGM Resorts Wants to Double Down on East Coast Gaming Market
MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) is betting big on East Coast gaming with a recent buyout of the half of Borgata it didn't own in Atlantic City, a resort near Washington D.C., and another under....
Amazon and Kohl's Just Got Even Closer
Earlier this month, Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) investors were encouraged by the department store chain's intriguing new partnership to sell smart-home products made by Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN). But the....
Analyst: Tesla, Inc. Stock Could Fall 36%
Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) took a hit on Tuesday, falling about 3% after an analyst at Jefferies initiated coverage of the electric-car maker with an underperform rating, or a rating....
Why I Sold These 2 Stocks in September
It's been one heck of an eight-year bull market. Many professional investors, such as Oaktree's Howard Marks, are cautioning that the market has gotten ahead of itself and that stocks are overpriced
The 3 Stocks on the MFM Team's Radar
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill asks Supernova and Million Dollar Portfolio's Matt Argersinger, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Motley Fool Pro and Options'....
Watch Out, Kroger Co, Amazon.com, Inc. And Whole Foods Are Coming
The clamor about the Amazon and Whole Foods tie-up has quieted down now that the transaction has closed, but the story continues as analysts look at how the two will complement each other. It may....
Is Nestle Taking Aim at Starbucks' Territory?
It's hard to imagine any company being a real threat to a chain as dominant as Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), but the restaurant industry is a fickle space. In this segment from the Motley Fool Money....
Amazon.com Reportedly Working on Smart Glasses
As the augmented reality (AR) market prepares to catch a second wind thanks to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), another tech titan may be preparing to jump in: Amazon.com (NASDAQ:....
Is This Beaten-Down 5.5% Yielder Now a Buy?
Before the oil market downturn, Plains All American Pipeline (NYSE: PAA) was a high-powered growth stock. Over the five-year period from 2009 to 2014, the oil pipeline company delivered a nearly....
Should You Buy Rite Aid Stock Now That the Walgreens Deal Is Done?
Like the series finale of a long-running TV drama, the final act in the deal between Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) and Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) had one last plot twist.The U.S.....
Why Oracle Shareholders Had a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Matt Argersinger, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff Fischer drill....
Why This Mine Is Critical to Franco-Nevada's Future
The mining industry presents substantial risks to the companies that operate in it. Though some mines have much greater payoffs in production than expected, other sites that look extremely....
Alnylam Notches a Game-Changing RNAi Win
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALNY) is researching therapies that can treat genetic diseases by interfering with gene expression. Though Alnylam has yet to validate its approach with a....
Lots More Help Wanted: Target Will Add 100,000 Seasonal Workers
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Supernova and Million Dollar Portfolio's Matt Argersinger, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff....
The Most Interesting Things About Apple's Reveal Last Week
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio and Supernova's Matt Argersinger, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff....
How Does Holly Energy Partners' High-Yield Partnership Hold Up to Enterprise Products Partners?
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: HEP) has a roughly 7.3% distribution yield. That's higher than that of many of its peers, including industry giant Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD),....
Following in Fitbit's Footsteps, Apple Shares Fall on Lackluster Apple Watch Series 3 Reviews
Yesterday was Fitbit's turn for shares to fall on lukewarm reviews of its all-important Ionic smartwatch. Today, it's Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) turn. The stock was down by 2% around 12:40 p.m. EDT....