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How American Express Company Makes Most of Its Money
Credit card giant American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) is unique in the sense that it makes money from both the credit card side of the business, which includes things like interest income and annual
After Disappointing Earnings, Is Danaher Corporation Still Worth Investing In?
Danaher Corporation's (NYSE: DHR) second-quarter results were almost an investing trivia question: Which company beat earnings expectations and raised full-year guidance, but still managed to
2 Apple Inc. Supplier Stocks to Watch
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to report its financial results on Aug. 1. Since Apple's business is highly dependent on the sales performance of the iPhone, and given the persistent (and credible)
Hasbro Posts Strong Earnings, but the Market Sends Shares Tumbling 9.4%
Toymaker Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) reported strong second-quarter 2017 results before the market opened on Monday. Revenue grew 10.6% and adjusted earnings per share increased 26.8% from the year-ago
3 Incredibly Cheap High-Yield Dividend Stocks
With the market hitting the highs it has lately, any company that is selling for any kind of discount these days should probably be viewed with a certain bit of skepticism. After all, if there is so
3 Top Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy
It's not hard to see the appeal of stocks that already offer big dividend yields, but investing in companies that are primed to significantly grow their payouts over time can be even more rewarding.
Corning Looks to Sustain Its Momentum
Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) is set to announce second-quarter 2017 results this Wednesday, July 26, 2017. With shares trading at a 10-year high after climbing more than 30% year to date as of
Apple Reportedly Developing Its Own OLED Technology
There are many examples of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) transitioning away from Samsung wherever possible in its supply chain. That's far easier said than done, since Samsung is such a huge player in
Apple, Inc. Earnings: What to Watch
Next week, tech giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) will report its third-quarter financial results. The quarter is taking place more than halfway through Apple's flagship iPhone cycle and will test Apple's
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for July
Regardless of sector, there are a number of stocks that reward shareholders with outstanding dividends along with growth opportunities. We asked a few Foolish investors for some top stocks to buy in
Visa Inc. Profits Soar on International Growth
Visa (NYSE: V) reported fiscal third-quarter results on July 20. The digital payments giant continues to grow its revenue and earnings at a rapid rate, driven by its robust international expansion. Me
3 Things to Watch When Apple Inc. Reports Earnings
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to report its fiscal third-quarter financial results on August 1, after market close. I don't expect this earnings report to be particularly interesting from the
Why Microsoft Corporation Shareholders Have Nothing to Worry About
Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) rallied 30% over the past 12 months, beating the NASDAQ's 25% gain and silencing the naysayers who believed that its heyday had passed. But with the stock near
Why IBM Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
IBM (NYSE: IBM) shares recently dropped to a 52-week low after the company posted a mixed second quarter earnings report. Its revenue fell 5% annually to $19.29 billion, which missed estimates by $160
Here's Why Intel Corporation Built This Controversial Product
On May 30, microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) announced its Core X series of processors and the accompanying X299 platform for high-end desktop personal computers.The lineup consists of two
Why Microsoft Stock Is Up 18% This Year So Far
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares have gained nearly 18% since the beginning of this year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company beats analysts' earnings
A Foolish Take: American Soda Consumption Plunges to a 31-Year Low
Soda consumption in the United States fell to a 31-year low in 2016, according to Beverage-Digest. That decline can mainly be attributed to waning demand among health-conscious consumers.Here's how
3 Things You Should Know About Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS) is a well-known vendor of audio chips. Its largest customer is Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which made up 78% of the company's revenue in its most recent quarter (no doubt driven
Why PayPal Holdings Is Up 48% This Year
Shares of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) have climbed 48% this year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company beat analysts' estimates for its first quarter and
Better Buy: The Home Depot, Inc. vs. Target
The retail industry has been a great big puddle of uncertainty lately. E-commerce juggernaut Amazon.com, Inc. has numerous traditional retailers trembling in their boots. Still, many believe that the
Forget International Business Machines Corp.: These 3 Stocks Are Better Buys
IBM (NYSE: IBM) reported its second-quarter earnings on July 18, and the results were unimpressive. Revenue fell 5% year over year to $19.29 billion, marking its 21st straight quarter of annual
Frontier Communications Stock: Will It Get Worse?
Brutal doesn't begin to describe the past year for Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) shareholders. Nothing has gone right, and the market has noticed, giving Frontier one of the most heavily
McDonald's Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
The world's largest burger chain is earning its Golden Arches these days. Shares of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) have moved higher every single month in 2017, rising 28% year to date. The stock hit a new
3 Things Skyworks Solutions Inc. Had to Say About Apple Inc.
Although Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) has done a good job broadening its customer base beyond Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), the fact is that Apple continues to be the wireless chip supplier's largest
Better Buy: Johnson & Johnson vs. AbbVie
It's been a neck-and-neck race between Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) stocks so far in 2017. The two healthcare stocks are up by nearly identical levels year to date. And that's