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10 Stocks Hedge Fund Billionaires Are Buying
We recently learned what stocks hedge funds have been buying, selling, and holding, thanks to their third-quarter 13-F filings. Personal finance website WalletHub recently released a report that....
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks ticked lower last week but remained near record highs, with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) having gained over 15% so far in....
Why Target Got Beat Up After Its Earnings Report
In this segment of MarketFoolery, host Mac Greer is joined by David Kretzmann and Aaron Bush of Motley Fool Rule Breakers and Supernova to discuss Target (NYSE: TGT), which got no love from Wall....
Global Automakers Finally See the Big Picture
Two decades ago, major automakers such as Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and General Motors (NYSE: GM) clearly couldn't see the forest for the trees. Their vision was so nearsighted that all the....
Is a Costco Membership Worth It for Black Friday Alone?
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) may be your least expensive option when it comes to shopping. In fact, two recent studies show that across a range of basic items and household essentials, Costco offers....
Here's How Warren Buffett's Stock Portfolio Has Changed Over the Past 2 Years
Warren Buffett has famously said in regard to Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) stock portfolio that "our favorite holding period is forever." Buffett's ideal stock is one that he....
A Great Quarter for Home Depot, an "Eh" Day for Its Shareholders
In this segment of the MarketFoolery podcast, host Mac Greer is joined by Motley Fool Director of Small-Cap Strategy Bill Mann and Matt Argersinger of Million Dollar Portfolio to discuss the....
Why You Can’t Invest in Flipkart Yet
Indian online retailer Flipkart has quickly mustered a valuation tallying into the billions and has drawn comparisons to competitors like Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). In a year where e-tailer stocks....
Here's the Real Reason Take-Two Interactive Continues to Perform
One way to better understand a company's strategy is to look at management's incentives embedded in the company's compensation agreement with its CEO. Typically, companies pay a base salary to the....
Ross Stores, Inc. Surges to New Highs With Another Earnings Beat
Last Tuesday, off-price giant TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) reported a rare sales miss for the third quarter. Management blamed unfavorable weather and the impact of several hurricanes -- as well as....
3 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks You Can Keep Forever
With the market at all-time highs, it's tempting to sell some stocks and lock in profits. But unless you need the cash, it's often smarter to hold your winners for decades instead of quarters.....
The Good News and the Bad News In Target’s Q3 2017 Report
Shares of big-box store Target (NYSE: TGT) dropped nearly 10% on the day this week that it reported its third quarter of 2017. It was a good progress report, but investors were disappointed with....
3 Dividend Stocks for in-the-Know Investors
Dividend stocks are every retiree's best friend. By owning a small portion of a company, you get paid every quarter for doing nothing! All you have to do is continue to hold your shares. There are....
Is This the Easiest Way to Beat the Stock Market?
As an investor, you're always looking for a way to outperform the overall stock market. If not, why even attempt active investing? You can pick your choice of indexed funds, passively take what....
Electronic Arts Drops $455 Million on Respawn Entertainment
Top video game company Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) recently announced the acquisition of game development studio Respawn Entertainment, the maker of the popular Titanfall franchise, which EA has....
Wal-Mart's Overnight Boost From Huge E-Commerce Growth
In this Market Foolery podcast, Chris Hill and Bill Barker from Motley Fool Asset Management discuss how retail behemoth Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) managed to pop a whopping 8% on its third-quarter....
Amazon Has Bad News for Cord-Cutters
If there's one business strategy that defines Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), it's the company's well-known penchant to sacrifice profit in the relentless pursuit of market share. CEO Jeff Bezos has....
Best Buy: Coca-Cola, McDonald's, or Verizon?
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) each reported lower revenue through the first nine months of 2017. Yet investors have had dramatically different responses to....
A Close Look at Starbucks Corporation's Double-Digit Dividend Increase
Last December, I wrote that Starbucks' (NASDAQ: SBUX) dividend could double in four years. After announcing its most recent annual dividend increase earlier this month, the coffee giant is on....
3 Heirloom Stocks to Hold Forever
Buying and holding high-quality stocks is the best way to predictably generate wealth over the long term. But truly life-changing returns are reserved for investors who recognize great businesses....
Another Good Day for the Disruptors
In this Market Foolery podcast, host Mac Greer is joined by David Kretzmann and Aaron Bush of Motley Fool Rule Breakers and Supernova to discuss a trio of interesting stories from Wall Street:....
Off-Price Retail Is Turning Into a Bad Bet
For years, off-price chains were the "sweet spot" in retail as discount brands put up steadily growing comparable sales as they opened new stores. As department stores floundered, analysts said....
5 Things Home Depot Wants You to Know
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) executives were thrilled with the third-quarter performance they recently announced, and not just because natural disasters pushed sales growth to its highest rate in years.....
3 Value Stocks for Retirement
Investing in stocks during retirement might sound risky at first. However, you can minimize that risk by focusing on the highest-quality stocks selling at a discount to their true long-term....
4 Scams to Avoid While You Do Your Holiday Shopping
During the holiday shopping season, there are so many good deals that sometimes it's hard to know what's too good to be true. When actual retailers have legitimate 50% off sales, that makes it....