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Walmart Has Struck a Chord With Online Grocery Sales in China
Don't look now, but Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is crushing the online grocery market in China. Walmart's net sales in the People's Republic of China for the third quarter of 2017 increased 4%, and....
Why Himax Technologies, Inc. Popped 34% in November
Shares of Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) jumped 34.6% in November, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the fabless semiconductor manufacturer reported....
Nokia Stock Is Down, but Worth Considering
Beleaguered European tech giant Nokia (NYSE: NOK) is getting beaten up again after the third quarter 2017 report showed revenues in its telecom business declined. The company has its fair share of....
What to Expect From Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP in 2018
This past year has been an excellent one for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP). The company crushed the market's return, fueled in large part by a needle-moving acquisition, which....
KMG Chemicals (KMG) Q1 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.KMG Chemicals (NYSE: KMG) Q1 2018 Earnings Conference CallDec. 11, 2017 5:00 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Why 2017 Was a Year to Forget for Core Laboratories N.V.
By most measures, oil-field services specialist Core Labs (NYSE: CLB) had an unimpressive 2017 campaign. Outside of a 2% dividend yield, the company didn't return much value to shareholders. In....
Better Buy: Microsoft vs. Oracle
With their respective transitions to the cloud, analytics, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) in full swing, both Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) have been powering a profitable....
GE Cutting 12,000 Jobs as Renewables and Energy Storage Upend Fossil Fuels
When an electric energy pioneer like General Electric (NYSE: GE) reconfigures its entire energy business, investors should take note. That's exactly what happened last week when GE Power announced....
3 Apple Supplier Stocks to Watch
Each year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) introduces new iPhones. Those new iPhones generally include significant upgrades to existing functionality as well all-new functionality. Apple doesn't operate in a....
Will 2018 Be Square, Inc.'s Best Year Yet?
One of this year's biggest winners is Square (NYSE: SQ). The transactions field leveler has nearly tripled in 2017, up 181% through Monday's close. Despite its spectacular run this year, Square....
Do You Have Credit Card Debt? The Fed’s Rate Hike Could Cost You
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce an interest rate hike on Wednesday, and the consensus is calling for a 25-basis-point increase. While many types of consumer interest rates, such....
1 Big Reason Netflix Will Be Fine Without Disney
Earlier this year, Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) announced it's pulling its films from Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) when its contract expires in 2019. And Disney isn't the only company pulling its....
15 Dividends That Have Grown for 10 Straight Years (or More)
Image source: Getty Images.One of the many benefits of owning stocks is the chance to receive small chunks of a company's profit in the form of regular checks. We're talking about dividends, of....
Intel Reportedly Prepping Ice Lake for First Half of 2019 Launch
A little while back, noted tech leaker "chrisdar" indicated that chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) was planning yet another generation of products built using a derivative of its 14-nanometer chip....
Here's How Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP Crushed It in 2017
Specialty hydrocarbon and fuels manufacturer Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP (NASDAQ: CLMT) had a pretty special 2017. That's especially true considering the circumstances surrounding....
Will Your Social Media Presence Cost You Your Next Job?
Social media helps countless adults keep up with their friends and share personal updates with the world. It's becoming so critical to our collective functionality that the average user now spends....
Here's My Top Stock to Buy in December
December is a busy time of year. The holidays mean lots of shopping and travel. The cold weather means lots of warm clothes and firing up your home's heating system. So you'd probably think that....
3 Top Healthcare Stocks to Buy in December
If you're looking to put some healthcare stocks in your portfolio this holiday season, then it could be a very good time to consider Welltower Inc (NYSE: HCN), Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN),....
Home Depot Stock Beats Apple in This Key Investor Metric
On the surface, Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) have nothing in common. One's a high-flying technology company that redefined communications with its smartphones, and the other is a....
The Simple Reason I Won't Buy Cameco Corporation Stock
Shares of leading uranium miner Cameco (NYSE: CCJ) hit rock bottom at the end of October following the announcement of its third-quarter 2017 earnings. The new 52-week low was driven by what....
This Chinese Chatbot Company Could Win Big
Investors all over the world have been discovering Chinese stocks this year, and why not? The leading Chinese tech companies, Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, and JD.com have all been on incredible runs.....
3 Top Utility Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
Utility stocks are a powerful way to boost your dividend income. Thanks to the defensive nature of their business and highly regulated revenue, utilities can generate stable cash flow and offer....
Will Howard Schultz's Biggest Failure Hurt Starbucks Investors?
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) hasn't done many things wrong in its nearly 50-year existence. Founded by three academics in 1971 who learned the coffee business from Alfred Peet of Peet's Coffee and....
3 Signs You Need a Bigger Emergency Fund
With a new year approaching, now's the perfect time to start getting a better handle on your finances. And one crucial aspect you mustn't ignore is your emergency fund.Simply put, no matter what....
How Much Is Uber Worth Right Now?
Uber is the student who comes in late and goofs off, but still manages to get an A in the class. The ride-sharing company seemed to take off without much effort when it was founded in 2009 after....