News
![Why Advanced Micro Devices, Office Depot, and Iconix Brand Group Slumped Today](/assets/news/news11-1ebbf8540812dc8f080ecfeb67ce19c492651a7c439bd800cec2630c3a04a840.png)
Why Advanced Micro Devices, Office Depot, and Iconix Brand Group Slumped Today
Wall Street took a downward turn Monday as federal tax reform during this session of Congress began to look more uncertain than ever. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials both fell about....
![3 Spooky-Profitable Stocks for Billions in Halloween Spending](/assets/news/news19-14feaf1b3ac689101974b5354f2ab8bb5cb2e7cb49a06b120b8491e9ebba31f4.png)
3 Spooky-Profitable Stocks for Billions in Halloween Spending
Halloween has its roots in ancient festivals, but in the modern era, it's about big business. How big? Try over $9 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). That's up from around....
![Amazon and Wal-Mart Battle for the Last Mile](/assets/news/news9-b4ba75b613b80e3d047ded18f34335e7f81348578b67aee3f1469440916c031e.png)
Amazon and Wal-Mart Battle for the Last Mile
One of the things that vaulted Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) to the lead in e-commerce was an early focus on delivery. The company offered free shipping to customers who exceeded certain....
![4 Things Kroger Co Management Wants You to Know](/assets/news/news19-14feaf1b3ac689101974b5354f2ab8bb5cb2e7cb49a06b120b8491e9ebba31f4.png)
4 Things Kroger Co Management Wants You to Know
This year, the entire grocery industry has been under pressure due to ongoing price wars, the invasion of foreign discounters, and Amazon's bold acquisition of Whole Foods. Given this industry....
![3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes](/assets/news/news17-d49b9ce9c87babddea210274f0f8d00a1cf706146ef6382020cc7ece83b76f6c.png)
3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes
It's a cold, hard truth that stock market crashes happen. And while true long-term investors shouldn't pay market movements any heed, the fact of the matter is, even the most tough-minded investor....
![30,000 Businesses Now Use Facebook, Inc.'s Workplace](/assets/news/news17-d49b9ce9c87babddea210274f0f8d00a1cf706146ef6382020cc7ece83b76f6c.png)
30,000 Businesses Now Use Facebook, Inc.'s Workplace
It's now been one year since Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB) official launch of its platform for workplace collaboration. With Facebook often viewed as a place of distraction -- not productivity -- some....
![3 Reasons Why a CVS Health-Aetna Merger Makes Sense -- and 2 Reasons Why It Doesn't](/assets/news/news12-a6c8e663da6f66e4f8b76885d84b91bc276bfd92fd8727e9ade1f1d9f4df9b67.png)
3 Reasons Why a CVS Health-Aetna Merger Makes Sense -- and 2 Reasons Why It Doesn't
Three years ago, what was then CVS Caremark announced it was changing its name to CVS Health (NYSE: CVS). A key reason given for the name change by CVS Health was "to reflect its broader....
![3 Stocks That Put Wal-Mart's Returns to Shame](/assets/news/news8-29d1d55c755b03e328399113b5bdd004223f995e95194ba5ee80af9da39a41e3.png)
3 Stocks That Put Wal-Mart's Returns to Shame
In many respects, Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has helped redefine its industry. When Walmart went public some 47 years ago, its "megastores" were a unique concept. Today, the Costcos of the world can....
![McKesson Fights Back With Strong Earnings, Revenue Gains](/assets/news/news19-14feaf1b3ac689101974b5354f2ab8bb5cb2e7cb49a06b120b8491e9ebba31f4.png)
McKesson Fights Back With Strong Earnings, Revenue Gains
The drug distribution business has gotten fierce recently, with new competitive threats adding to pressure from lawmakers and consumer advocates about the high cost of prescription drugs. McKesson....
![Why GNC Shares Got Crushed Today](/assets/news/news5-af8c677c86bb4b693f58afef33877e6f798ff0d7e2b4fa69b6e89960549b5ee6.png)
Why GNC Shares Got Crushed Today
Shares of GNC Holdings (NYSE: GNC) have gotten crushed today, down by 11% as of 11:30 a.m. EDT, after the company reported third-quarter earnings. The supplement retailer missed analyst....
![Express Scripts (ESRX) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript](/assets/news/news18-f135f6c168ef56d2b112890081403b0a310104acfadbf4a8f72634bd390e98ac.png)
Express Scripts (ESRX) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallOct. 25, 2017, 8:30 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
![How to Invest in E-Commerce Stocks](/assets/news/news9-b4ba75b613b80e3d047ded18f34335e7f81348578b67aee3f1469440916c031e.png)
How to Invest in E-Commerce Stocks
Many investors prefer stocks that do business in high-growth industries. After all, it's much easier for a company to grow if its sector is expanding by leaps and bounds.As far as favorable....
![Costco's Business Today in 3 Charts](/assets/news/news10-be520e400538f920c1970757e43cd0aa35625c1095be243829bb7a152346bd95.png)
Costco's Business Today in 3 Charts
It's not easy being a brick-and-mortar retailer today. There are just too many shops competing over a shrinking pool of customer traffic, and this imbalance is forcing many businesses to cut....
![Kroger Selling Its Convenience Stores? What It Means for Investors](/assets/news/news13-125fa69a38b6955d740c18f7e750c42a3317f6873eded3044187d2ece3aa0ac7.png)
Kroger Selling Its Convenience Stores? What It Means for Investors
At a recent investor day, Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced it was exploring a potential sale of its convenience store business. You might not have known Kroger was in this business, but in its long....
![Why PetMed Express Inc Is Soaring Today](/assets/news/news2-a19c21d90ec8043c932052617f43da76ea8e48ecd096318e237ea24d69a5c8b8.png)
Why PetMed Express Inc Is Soaring Today
Investors in PetMed Express (NASDAQ: PETS) are off to a great start for the week. Shares of the pet pharmacy company jumped 23% as of 10:45 a.m. EDT on Monday in response to an upbeat earnings....
![JD.com, Tencent, and Wal-Mart Join Forces Against Alibaba](/assets/news/news18-f135f6c168ef56d2b112890081403b0a310104acfadbf4a8f72634bd390e98ac.png)
JD.com, Tencent, and Wal-Mart Join Forces Against Alibaba
JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), China's second largest business-to-consumer e-commerce marketplace after Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) Tmall, recently enlisted the help of Tencent (NASDAQOTH: TCEHY) and Wal-Mart....
![3 Stocks That Could Put Alibaba's Returns to Shame](/assets/news/news4-fce0efe65d8ba787508ef718c0a20bed51e468dbc656c188c43e13f15b4a4f53.png)
3 Stocks That Could Put Alibaba's Returns to Shame
It's rather easy to see why Alibaba Group's (NYSE: BABA) has doubled so far in 2017. The company owns 11% of China's massive $5 trillion retail market, and that is only expected to grow as....
![3 Stocks to Buy and Hold for 100 Years](/assets/news/news19-14feaf1b3ac689101974b5354f2ab8bb5cb2e7cb49a06b120b8491e9ebba31f4.png)
3 Stocks to Buy and Hold for 100 Years
Companies that are able to survive for a century or more require certain special attributes. After all, they have to weather not only changing consumer tastes over time but also the ups and downs....
![Were Whole Foods' Price Cuts Just an Amazon.com Gimmick?](/assets/news/news10-be520e400538f920c1970757e43cd0aa35625c1095be243829bb7a152346bd95.png)
Were Whole Foods' Price Cuts Just an Amazon.com Gimmick?
While Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) purchase of Whole Foods Market looks like it was a picture-perfect wedding, it appears that the price cuts enacted almost immediately after the marriage was....
![Why Rite Aid, Hudbay Minerals, and NovoCure Jumped Today](/assets/news/news2-a19c21d90ec8043c932052617f43da76ea8e48ecd096318e237ea24d69a5c8b8.png)
Why Rite Aid, Hudbay Minerals, and NovoCure Jumped Today
Stocks started the week on a positive note Monday as several major benchmarks pushed further into record territory. The Dow Jones Industrials continued their march toward 23,000, and investors....
![Stock Offerings, Buybacks, Shorts, and Another Inexplicable Name Change](/assets/news/news10-be520e400538f920c1970757e43cd0aa35625c1095be243829bb7a152346bd95.png)
Stock Offerings, Buybacks, Shorts, and Another Inexplicable Name Change
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Asset Management's Bill Barker review the most interesting tidbits from the business world today: Delta (NYSE: DAL) beat on earnings....
![These Are the Stores Losing Traffic to Whole Foods](/assets/news/news12-a6c8e663da6f66e4f8b76885d84b91bc276bfd92fd8727e9ade1f1d9f4df9b67.png)
These Are the Stores Losing Traffic to Whole Foods
On Aug. 28, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) officially took possession of Whole Foods Market. Then it planted its flag by immediately slashing prices on consumer staples such as bananas, avocados,....
![Why Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Stock Popped Today](/assets/news/news4-fce0efe65d8ba787508ef718c0a20bed51e468dbc656c188c43e13f15b4a4f53.png)
Why Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) climbed 4.5% on Tuesday after the retail giant announced encouraging progress on its strategic initiatives, preliminary guidance for the coming fiscal....
![3 Stocks to Own in a Stock Market Crash](/assets/news/news7-ff65ae96e2a4b99929975e34f30f51b3393455f312fc86852d9fc8020c5054eb.png)
3 Stocks to Own in a Stock Market Crash
With the stock market recently hitting fresh record highs, many investors are worried about a correction or even a full-blown stock market crash. Fortunately, not all stocks react to difficult....
![Wal-Mart Aims for Amazon's Achilles Heel](/assets/news/news15-207f60e93f55a63563671c62b1e07d0bc426e50a03c286a608f29c8138f4f1de.png)
Wal-Mart Aims for Amazon's Achilles Heel
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has done a lot of things exceptionally well over its 22-year history. The company's whopping market value and constant growth are testaments to its strategy of customer....