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1 Reason Apple’s 2018 iPhone Might Be Controversial
When Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) had to decide on the source for the cellular modems that would go in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus smartphones it unveiled last year, it picked two companies: Qualcomm....
Basic Economy Is a Bust for United Continental (So Far)
Five years ago, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) introduced the concept of no-frills "basic economy" fares in the U.S. market. These fares carry a lower price tag but come with additional restrictions.....
First Retail, Now Amazon Is Undermining... Restaurants?
Weak same store sales in July have analysts questioning whether the tepid recovery in restaurants is over. After rising slightly in May and June, it appeared the industry was finally regaining its....
Don't Wait to Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks
The current bull market is one of the longest in history. The extended duration certainly makes it difficult to find slam-dunk buying opportunities at bargain prices, which is supported by the....
How Safe Is Ecolab's Dividend?
Water, hygiene, and energy technology company Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) has easily beaten the returns of the S&P 500 in the last decade. The scoreboard shows total returns of 254% and 108%,....
3 Value Stocks for Retirement
When it comes to choosing stocks for a retirement portfolios, now's not the time to get creative with fanciful stock ideas. You want investments that are more grounded. That doesn't mean you....
Are Dollar Stores Falling Victim to Grocery Store Competition?
The knives are out in the grocery sector as major chains begin what may be a prolonged pricing battle. Is some of the conflict already spilling over into the dollar store business? Using Dollar....
As Grocery Competition Intensifies, Should You Buy Costco Stock?
Join our Industry Focus: Consumer Goods cast as they discuss the recent sell-off in grocery stocks and the buying opportunity that could present for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST). Competition....
3 Top Driverless Car Stocks to Buy Now
The autonomous driving market is poised to grow to $77 billion by 2035, and automakers and tech companies alike are already expanding quickly into this market through semi-autonomous....
3 Reasons to Buy Allergan plc Stock Right Now
Allergan (NYSE: AGN) is one of the most underappreciated big pharma stocks on the market right now. That's the thought that occurred to me as I listened to Brent Saunders, Allergan's CEO, speak at....
2 Stocks that Pay You Each Month
For an income investor, there are few things better than receiving a dividend every quarter from a reliably profitable company. One of those rarities is owning a company that actually distributes....
Why a New Wave of Stock Splits Could Be on the Horizon
Throughout most of the stock market's history, stock splits played a vital role in helping companies control share prices. Recently, though, many companies have stopped doing stock splits even....
Is Amicus Therapeutics Stock Still a Strong Buy?
According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, shares of rare-disease drugmaker Amicus Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FOLD) rose by 6.6% last month. Although the company did provide a bevy of....
4 Key Metrics for Weibo Investors to Focus On
With shares up roughly 150% year to date, Weibo (NASDAQ: WB) ranks among the year's best-performing tech stocks -- and it's one that growth-focused investors will likely want to keep an eye on.....
In Your 40s? You Might Want to Buy This Stock
If you're a 40-year-old investor, you're probably not planning on retiring for another 20 years or more. While that may be bit of a downer for those looking forward to the freedom that retirement....
The Long-Term Trend That Makes Netflix an Awesome Buy
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has become a clear alternative for cable.Instead of spending big money each month for a traditional pay-television package, people can cut the cord, and pay for the....
Why I Hate Frontier Communications Corp.
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) made a huge bet at exactly the wrong time and now it has little hope for a turnaround.In April 2016, the cable, internet, and telephone company spent $10.54....
Organic Food Companies: Should You Invest In the Growing Health Trend?
I used to be one of the biggest fans of organic food companies here at The Motley Fool. For the past seven years I've spent over half of my time living and working on an organic coffee farm in....
Why Exelixis, Inc. Could Be a Gold Mine for Growth Investors
Exelixis (NASDAQ: EXEL) was one of the top biotech stocks of 2016. It's also one of the best biotech stocks so far this year. However, Exelixis shares have pulled back in recent days, primarily....
2 Dividend Stocks You Can Buy and Hold Forever
If you'd like to park your money in stocks and monitor them as little as possible, you need to choose them extra carefully. There's no guarantee that even today's most successful companies won't....
3 Stocks With Starbucks-Like Return Potential
Can we all admit that Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has an incredible competitive advantage that few other businesses can replicate? There aren't many other companies that can say they sell an....
Why Ford's Hot Ranger Raptor Is Likely Coming to the U.S.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is gearing up to launch a new pickup model that is sure to get the attention of Ford truck fans all over the world: It's the first-ever high-performance Raptor version....
Phillips 66 Is Tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. What’s the Impact?
Hurricane Harvey caused catastrophic amounts of damage to Texas and Louisiana, and at the end of last week, the Department of Energy authorized an emergency release of 500,000 barrels of oil to....
Does Teva's Terrible Tumble Make Its Stock a Buy?
Disappointing financial results, a dividend cut, and reduced guidance have caused Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE: TEVA) shares to lose half their value in the past month. Can a restructuring....
Is a Med-Tech Marriage in Mazor Robotics' Future?
Medtronic's (NYSE: MDT) salespeople have been generating leads for Mazor Robotics' (NASDAQ: MZOR) robotic surgery system since last year, and recently, the two companies agreed to let Medtronic....