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7 Metrics Show How Apple, Inc.'s Services Business Is on Fire
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) better-than-expected third quarter took investors by surprise earlier this week. After the report, the stock hit a new all-time high. The quarter benefited from broad-based
Johnson & Johnson's 3 Biggest Sources of Growth Over the Next 10 Years
Healthcare conglomerate Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a staple in the portfolios of conservative long-term investors and seniors alike.For decades, J&J, as the company is more commonly known, has
Celgene vs. Gilead Sciences: Who Reported Better Earnings?
Celgene Corp. (NASDAQ: CELG) and Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) reported second-quarter earnings that were better than industry-watchers' forecasts, but these two giants' circumstances are very
3 Things Intel Corp. Earnings Told Us About Its Memory Business
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) announced a decision to double-down on its non-volatile memory business about two years ago. The company said it would be converting its logic chip manufacturing facility in
A Conversation With John Allison, the CEO Who Led BB&T Through the Financial Crisis
There are a handful of banks in the United States that have separated themselves from the competition over the past decade. One of them is BB&T (NYSE: BBT), a $221 billion bank based in Winston-Salem
OpenText Finishes Its Fiscal Year With Solid Gains
Enterprises across the world are looking to take advantage of the benefits of cloud computing, but they need help to implement information technology strategies that will work best for their
My Favorite Dividend Stocks in the Financial Sector
Published on August 4th, 2017
This is a guest contribution from Josh Wilson, a Millennial who’s working to grow his portfolio, save for the future, and become a thought leader in the personal
How Important Is Trading Revenue to JPMorgan Chase?
With second-quarter bank earnings in the rear-view mirror, it's time for investors to start looking ahead to October, when they will report third-quarter earnings.This is especially true for those who
MRC Global Inc. Sales Continue Rising, but It Breaks Even Once Again
The recovery in the oil and gas market continued taking hold in the second quarter despite a dip in crude prices. That rebound drove MRC Global's (NYSE: MRC) sales higher, though its earnings still
Fitbit Desperately Needs Its Smartwatch to Be a Hit
Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) reported second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, and investors cheered the results, sending shares up 15%. The company isn't quite out of the woods yet, but it's making some undeniable
How Intel Corporation Can Revive Desktop Chip Sales
Last quarter, Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) Client Computing Group (CCG), which mainly relies on sales of chips into personal computers, was the star of the show. It delivered 12% year-over-year revenue
Better Buy: Microsoft Corporation vs. International Business Machine Corp.
Most non-investing folks would have a hard time telling you exactly how IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) make their money. The former used to make huge computers, and the latter makes
AstraZeneca plc: Buy the Dip?
AstraZeneca plc (NYSE: AZN) stock tumbled after the company announced the failure of an important clinical trial recently. Although the shares have recovered somewhat, the stock is still off by about
Polaris Industries Just Hit a New Milestone, And It's Not a Good One
Warren Buffett famously said, "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently."It might not be in a matter of minutes that
3 Things Apple Inc. Earnings Revealed About the iPad
Last quarter, Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) long-suffering iPad business did something magical: It returned to growth after what seemed like an endless streak of both unit and revenue declines.Unit growth
This Apple Inc. iPhone 8 Leak Looks Ridiculously Impressive
On social media, known leaker Ice Universe leaked what appear to be some tidbits about the A11 Fusion processor that is slated to power Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone models slated for launch this
McDonald's Is Testing Chicken Fingers Again
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has struggled to create a chicken finger that equals the popularity of its beloved McNuggets. That's not for lack of trying, as its Chicken Select Tenders were a permanent menu
Intel Corporation's Core X Chips Are Still Sold Out
On May 30, microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) announced its Core X series of high-end desktop personal computer processors. The first of the Skylake-X-based Core X chips -- the hex-core Core
Understanding Altaba: Why Its Holdings Are Discounted by 30%
If you are new to Altaba Inc. (NASDAQ: AABA), don't be put off; everyone is new to Altaba. The company is what was left over after Yahoo! sold its core business to Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)
Poor Customer Service Can Sink Wireless Carriers
When it cones to delivering a product people like, Verizon (NYSE: VZ), AT&T (NYSE: T), and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) have done a surprisingly good job of keeping people happy, according to a new report
Finally, Apple, Inc.'s Growth Isn't Just About the iPhone
On Tuesday afternoon, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported solid third-quarter results that handily beat analysts' expectations. Revenue clocked in at $45.4 billion, near the top of Apple's guidance range
Apple's R&D Investment Hits New High as Percentage of Sales
Relative to many of its tech giant peers, Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) research and development spending is actually quite conservative, both in absolute dollars as well as when measured as a percentage of
Intel Corp. Makes a Disappointing Decision
Back in January, microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) launched its seventh-generation Core processor family, formerly code-named Kaby Lake, for the mainstream desktop personal computer market.
3 Growth Stocks for In-the-Know Investors
Facebook. Alphabet. Starbucks. There are plenty of instantly recognizable, big-name companies that have strong growth prospects ahead, but sometimes it pays to wander off the beaten path. Many of the
Apple CEO Tim Cook Expertly Dodged Question on "Big, Beautiful Plants"
In general, it can sometimes be hard to know what President Trump is talking about. But when he makes off-the-cuff comments that have implications for investors, we're forced to try to decipher our