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Here's How Netflix Will Become the Next Disney
When streaming pioneer Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) acquired Millarworld in August, many believed the creator behind such blockbusters as The Avengers, Captain America: Civil War, and Logan would....
This Is What Holiday Shoppers Worry About Most
More than twice as many Americans find themselves "stressed and frustrated" this holiday season than those who say they are "relaxed" or "happy." In addition, 40% of shoppers said that their....
3 Stocks for Retirees to Grow Their Nest Egg
Despite the common myth, retirees should not get out of stocks altogether. Stocks are an essential component of a well-allocated investment portfolio, regardless of age.Having said that, when....
Better Buy: Nike, Inc. vs. Under Armour
If you're a sportswear company not named Adidas (NASDAQOTH: ADDYY), you probably haven't been doing very well lately. Both Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) have been....
A Big Shift Is Underway Among Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and Ripple
What an incredible year it's been for the cryptocurrency market and investors! All cryptocurrencies combined started the year with an aggregate market cap of $17.7 billion, but they're now (as of....
2 Reasons to Consider Best Buy Stock
There's no comeback story in retail quite like Best Buy's (NYSE: BBY). The stock has surged by more than a factor of five since bottoming out at the beginning of 2013. The consumer-electronics....
The Dow's 3 Most Pathetic Dividend Stocks
All 30 stocks in the Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI) pay a dividend, and most of those companies have done a good job of rewarding shareholders through their regular dividend payments.....
Here’s How HCP Inc. Crushed It In 2017
Real estate was one of the worst-performing sectors of 2017, and healthcare REIT HCP (NYSE: HCP) was no exception. While the S&P 500 is up by more than 19% for the year, HCP is down by 8.7%.....
Las Vegas Strip News: Steve Wynn Acquires Another Big Plot of Land
Steve Wynn is arguably the most important figure in the history of the Las Vegas Strip, developing the Mirage, Treasure Island, Bellagio, and Wynn Las Vegas. This week, we found out that his days....
5 More Sneaky Ways Marketers Trick You Into Overspending for the Holidays
In this episode of Motley Fool Answers, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp are back with more warnings about the mind games that advertisers and retailers play on us -- and they play with extra....
3 Stocks That Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now
With the stock market at record levels, finding cheap stocks has taken on new layers of difficulty. It has also become increasingly important.To help our readers identify investments that offer....
Better Buy: Illumina, Inc. vs. Thermo Fisher Scientific
It's been a really good year for Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO). The medical and laboratory instrument maker's stock is up nearly 36% so far in 2017, nearly double the increase for the....
3 Top Oil Stocks to Buy in December
Here's something crazy to consider. In 2017, the average price per barrel of Brent crude oil -- the international benchmark price -- is up more than 15%. At the same time, though, the oil and gas....
Dollar General Dreams Big With 2,000-Store Growth Plan
A dollar and a dream might buy you a lottery ticket to riches, but Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is taking a different path to financial glory. The deep discount retailer unveiled a 2,000 store growth....
Delta Air Lines, Inc. Follows Rivals and Raises Its Unit Revenue Guidance
A bizarre peak-season price war led to somewhat disappointing earnings results for the four largest U.S. airlines last quarter. However, the fourth quarter is shaping up to be much better.Earlier this
What to Expect From AbbVie Inc. in 2018
In the words of the legendary James Brown, I feel good.Early this year, I bought a position in AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV). The big pharma stock is on track for 2017 to be its best year ever. And I'm....
How Safe Is T. Rowe Price (TROW) Dividend?
T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ: TROW) is one of Wall Street's largest asset-management companies with approximately $991 billion of total assets under management. Its record of long-term dividend growth....
Adobe Systems (Still) Has Its Head in the Clouds
Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: ADBE) announced another stronger-than-expected quarter on Thursday after the market closed, setting fresh company records for both revenue and earnings on the....
Target Just Got Serious About E-commerce
Target (NYSE: TGT) is making a big bet on e-commerce.The big-box chain said it would acquire Shipt -- an online grocery marketplace known for same-day delivery -- for $550 million. The move is....
Is Ford's Fusion Factory Moving to China?
Will Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) build the next-generation Fusion sedan in China?That possibility was raised by a surprising report on Wednesday. Ford responded with a carefully parsed Ford....
The Genius Marketing of Apple's Advanced Manufacturing Fund
We already knew Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) marketing department was good, but not this good. The Mac maker is known for making consumers feel like they need a new product before they ever even knew....
How the 10 Top-Yielding Nasdaq Dividend Stocks Can Boost Your Portfolio
Income investors like the steady payouts and growth potential that dividend stocks provide, but the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index hasn't historically been the first place that such investors have....
2 Stocks That Turned $5,000 into $200,000
It's hard to get excited about a stock when it's down in the dumps. Oftentimes when a company's share price falls to hardly a-pulse level, there are good reasons for the fall. It can be hard to....
Why 2017 Was a Year to Remember for International Business Machines Corp.
At the end of 2016, I expected IBM (NYSE: IBM) to have another quietly transitional year in 2017. Big Blue had some big growth drivers up its sleeves, but these game-changers often take a while to....
Here's How eBay Inc. Crushed It in 2017
This has been a good year for e-commerce marketplace eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY). Its shareholders spent nearly all of 2017 enjoying significant gains over the broader market. And the stock is outpacing....