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How to Buy Stocks as Gifts -- and My Two Top Recommendations
Tis' the season for family, fruit cake, and scrambling to find gifts. For those of you still looking for gifts ideas for your children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, why not stocks?Stocks....
Is 5G the Key to CenturyLink's Turnaround?
When many people think of CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL), they think of an old-school regional U.S. telephone company. As landlines and low-bandwidth copper internet are going the way of the dinosaur,....
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) Q2 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX)Q2 2018 Earnings Conference CallDec. 21, 2017, 9:30 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
5 Surprising Numbers From Costco's Earnings Report
It's fair to say that worries over a growth slowdown at Costco (NASDAQ: COST) were overblown. The warehouse retailer last week announced healthy earnings results for its fiscal first quarter that....
Best Buy: Alphabet, Facebook, or Amazon
Our digital lives are dominated by a handful of companies. Among the most dominant are Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), and Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN).All three....
Analyst Picks: 3 Bank Stocks to Buy in 2018
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....
Guess Which Beer Is No Longer a Top 3 Brand in the U.S.
When it rains, it pours, the old saying goes, but unfortunately for the U.S.' biggest brewers, beer drinkers aren't pouring as many of their pints as they once did. Instead, they've turned to....
CarMax Sees Slowing Growth in Used-Car Sales
CarMax (NYSE: KMX) has done a good job of profiting from the rise in demand for used cars in recent years, and its approach to the market gives its customers an ability to choose from a wide....
3 Things Costco Management Wants You To Know
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) kicked off its fiscal year with some very solid results. The warehouse club saw net sales jump 13.3% to $31.12 billion in Q1 2018, up from $27.47 billion during the first....
Better Stock: The Walt Disney Company (DIS) vs. Mattel (MAT)
While the world around us is constantly changing, some things will always remain the same. One of those things is this: we love being entertained. Two companies that are at the forefront of this....
These 3 Big-Name Energy Stocks Could Rebound 13% or More in 2018
This past year has been a bit of a head-scratcher for energy investors. While oil prices lost their footing earlier this summer and fell into the low $40s, crude quickly recovered into the upper....
Why McDonald's Is the Best Buy in the Fast-Food Sector
If you're seeking exposure to the fast-food industry, you'll find no shortage of variety on the market. You could purchase a large, diversified company like Yum! Brands (owner of KFC, Taco Bell,....
Why Analog Devices' Growth Can Hit a Higher Gear
Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) turned in a stellar fourth-quarter report on Nov. 21 that comfortably beat Wall Street's expectations, but investors weren't impressed. Despite reporting growth across....
In Your 60s? 3 Stocks You Might Want to Buy
At age 60, most people can still expect over 20 years of life ahead of them, and 40 more years is not unheard of. That's wonderful from the perspective of being able to enjoy your golden years....
The Best Tobacco Stocks of 2017
A year makes a big difference in the tobacco industry, as the cigarette companies that are focused on international markets outperformed domestic players in 2017. Last year, it was the reverse.....
United Airlines' Hawaii Growth Could Lead to More Pain Down the Road
On Wednesday, No. 3 U.S. airline United Continental (NYSE: UAL) significantly expanded its presence in the Hawaiian market. It will operate as many as 11 extra daily roundtrips from the mainland....
Will Southwest Airlines Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) stands out from its airline peers because of its consistent profitability. Even at times when other players in the industry were going through bankruptcy filings and....
Here's Why Apple Will Be the Most Valuable Brand for Years to Come
Analysts are seemingly forever worried that this time, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is going to miss sales projections on the iPhone, only to discover when it reports that it has handily beat them. The....
Better Buy: Ford Motor Company vs. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Investors on the hunt for value have lately been poking through the automakers. Quite a few auto stocks have lagged the market over the last few years, as investors concerned about technological....
Why 2017 Was a Year to Remember for Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Stocks of companies with solid business models and products that meet needs tend to perform well over the long run. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG) is a good example. The robotic surgical....
3 Stocks That Could Put Alibaba's Returns to Shame
Coming out of the Great Recession, investors looking to score shares of fast-growing Chinese companies were often left scarred. Accusations -- true or not-- of malfeasance could make a stock drop....
iPhone X Skeptics May Be Underestimating Demand
Two months ago, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) began taking pre-orders for the iPhone X. iPhone fans immediately rushed to get in line (figuratively) for the greatest iPhone yet, driving lead times to as....
Better Buy: Toyota Motor Corporation vs. General Motors
General Motors'(NYSE: GM) stock has a lot going for it: GM is selling huge numbers of high-profit trucks and SUVs today, and it has emerged as a leader in the key technologies (self-driving,....
Will Facebook Start Paying a Dividend in 2018?
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) has been a leader in the social-media world. The company's namesake site rose to notoriety at a transformative time for the tech industry, as mobile devices made it easier....
3 High-Yield Stocks to Hold Forever
Buying and holding high-quality dividend stocks is arguably the best way to predictably generate wealth over the long term. And the longer you hold, the more pronounced your gains will become with....