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These 3 Stocks Have Lost Over 50% in 2017
Wall Street has been riding high on record performance for major market benchmarks, extending the eight-year-old bull market in 2017. Not every stock has participated in the overall rally, however
Some Days, the Business World Is Full of Surprises
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Mac Greer is joined by Motley Fool Total Income's Ron Gross and Million Dollar Portfolio's Matt Argersinger to discuss several notable items and what they mean for
Disney World Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better
There was a lot of hype and conjecture heading into Disney's (NYSE: DIS) theme-parks presentation on Saturday afternoon during its D23 fan expo. The House of Mouse found a way to exceed expectations.
Why I Just Bought Rite Aid Stock
Shares of Rite Aid Corp. (NYSE: RAD) have been hammered since its merger with Walgreen Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) fell apart. The stock plummeted 26% on June 29 when the news broke, and has
How Much Money Would You Have If You'd Bought $10,000 of Amazon Stock In 1997?
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) in his garage in 1994 as an online bookstore, during the early days of online shopping. I remember ordering my first college textbooks on Amazon in 2000
3 Top Small-Cap Technology Stocks to Buy Now
Technology stocks have been some of the best performers this year, but despite the run-up in share prices, there are still good stocks to buy, particularly among smaller companies. For
Hollywood Isn't Going to Stop Hating on Netflix Anytime Soon
In what has become an annual event, a group of theater owners have banded together against streaming pioneer Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) and are refusing to show one of the company's original
Mapping the Obstacles Ahead for Harley-Davidson
In this Market Foolery segment, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds' Bill Barker discuss the future of America's iconic motorcycle company -- and it doesn't look strong. As the recent analyst report
Starbucks' Move Addresses Growing Barista Discontent
Generally considered a good place to work that treats employees well, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has faced recent backlash from some of its baristas over staffing levels in stores. Though employee
What Investors Missed in the Market This Week
There was quite a bit going on in the markets this week, with retail in the spotlight -- though not for a good reason. According to the government, sales at retailers nationwide dropped 0.2% in June
Amazon Prime Day: Consumers Win, Investors Really Win
The day after Thanksgiving is often referred to as "Black Friday" in the US, based on the inaccurate notion that retail stores operate unprofitably all year, finally turning a profit due to the
It's Not a Great Time to Be a Great American Brand
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds' Bill Barker parse some of the more interesting news items of the day from the business world: An analyst report let the air out
Activision Blizzard's "Overwatch" Gives Gamers Everything They Love
In a year where the first-person shooter genre saw several big releases, Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) Overwatch stood out, receiving over 100 "Game of the Year" awards for 2016.Overwatch does
These 3 Companies Earned $99 Million From Unused Gift Cards Last Year
Companies like to sell gift cards, but they love it when those gift cards aren't used.Together, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG), Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), and Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS) collected
3 Value Stocks for Audacious Investors
The stock market as measured by the S&P 500 Index currently trades at about 26 times earnings, one of the highest multiples since the early 2000s. Investors who want to dip their toes into value bets
Amazon Wants to Set Up Your Smart Home
People are willing to pay a lot for in-home tech support. Last year, Best Buy's (NYSE: BBY) services segment, which includes the Geek Squad, generated over $2 billion in revenue for the company
Is Now the Time to Buy Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock?
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) stock is down almost 15% since management updated its guidance last month for the second quarter of 2017. It was close to the same guidance management gave in late
Forget Costco Wholesale Corp: Here Are 3 Better Dividend Stocks
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has one of the more attractive business models in the retail industry. Its subscription setup powers unbeatably low prices that keep customer traffic flowing. And because most of
3 Stocks That Feel Like Priceline in 1999
Priceline (NASDAQ: PCLN) has been one of the best stocks on the market since 1999, but it's also defined a new category in travel. Before 2000, booking a hotel room or airfare online was uncommon and
Disney World's Big Announcements: a Betting Guide
Disney (NYSE: DIS) is hosting its D23 fan expo this weekend, and theme park buffs already know that the big presentation will take place on Saturday afternoon when Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman
3 History-Making Stocks
Most companies just aim to compete, profit, and win -- a very few totally change the game. Social media giant Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) has altered how nearly 2 billion people spend their idle time
Better Buy: Starbucks vs. Ulta Beauty Inc.
By delivering a consistently positive shopping experience for their customers, both Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) have managed to continue growing despite a recent slowdown
Can Queso Dip Save Chipotle?
As a general rule, when a large restaurant chain makes changes to its menu, there's little discernible impact on the bottom line. But importantly, there are exceptions to this rule.It's for this
Better Buy: eBay Inc vs. Overstock.com, Inc.
I live on a busy street right outside of Milwaukee. If you look out the window at mid-day, you'd be shocked at just how many packages are being delivered -- daily! -- by Amazon.com. While the company
Why Whole Foods Market, Inc. Stock Has Gained 36% This Year
After years of disappointing results, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: WFM) shares finally rebounded this year, first on interest from activist investors, and then later, when the company agreed to