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A Foolish Take: Millennials Do Most of Their Holiday Shopping Online
It's a commonly held belief that younger people do more shopping online than in brick-and-mortar stores. Deloitte's 2017 Holiday Retail Survey confirms that trend, noting that millennials do most....
Why This Apple Inc. iPhone Rumor Probably Isn't True
An analyst with Jeffries & Co. recently published, by way of Barron's, some predictions about Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) 2018, 2019, and even 2020 iPhone lineups. I don't intend to go over those....
A Foolish Take: Farmland Is Really Expensive Right Now
Asset prices are high almost across the board right now.Stocks are trading at the third-highest valuation ever, behind only 1929 and 1999. Interest rates are low, which means bond prices are....
Why Time, Inc. Shares Popped Today
Shares of Time, Inc. (NYSE: TIME) have popped today, up by 9% as of 11:15 a.m. EST, following the company's announcement that it would be acquired by Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP). The deal had....
Why Qudian Inc. Stock Bounced 19% Higher This Morning
Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD) finally hit bottom last week -- or so investors can hope, as they gaze happily upon the near 19% stock price bounce (still up 14.7% as of 11:15 a.m. EST) that the Chinese....
4 Signs Momo's High Growth Days are Over
Shares of Momo (NASDAQ: MOMO) have fallen nearly 30% over the past three months, mainly due to a third-quarter earnings report in August that indicated that the company's breakneck growth was....
Better Buy: Qualcomm Inc vs. Texas Instruments
Chipmakers Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) and Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) went down two very different paths in 2017. Qualcomm took investors on a roller-coaster ride, starting the year in the high....
Is Macau Going to Chase Away VIP Gamblers Again?
The leaders of China seem intent on undermining Macau's renewed success. After sending their country's sole legal gambling destination into an economic near-death spiral three years ago -- a dive....
Are Verizon and AT&T Dividend Yield Plays or Yield Traps?
If you're an income-focused investor, no doubt Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) have popped up on your radar. While the broader S&P 500 has a dividend yield of 1.9% and....
Lowe's Stock Upgraded: What You Need to Know
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Ship Finance International Limited (SFL) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Ship Finance International Limited (NYSE: SFL)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallNov. 2, 2017, 10:00 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Can Square Keep Going After Last Week's 11% Pop?
A new app feature is sending shares of Square (NYSE: SQ) to all-time highs. The high-tech transactions enabler soared 10.6% last week after giving users the ability to buy and sell bitcoin within....
HP (HPQ) Q4 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.HP (NYSE: HPQ) Q4 2017 Earnings Conference CallNov. 21, 2017 5:30 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
The Top 10 Stocks Owned by Hedge Funds
Hedge funds have some of the most closely watched stock portfolios, as investors are eager to see what stocks billionaires think are the best to own. WalletHub recently published a report that....
3 Top Natural Gas Stocks to Buy Now
This past year was a downer for the natural gas market. After peaking at the end of 2016, the price of natural gas steadily declined, going from $3.30 per MMBtu in January to $2.88 by October.....
Can Vipshop Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 17% Drop?
It's been easy come, easy go for Vipshop Holdings (NYSE: VIPS) shareholders. The same stock that shot higher two weeks ago on strong online shopping trends in China gave it all away last week....
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Too Unsafe
A hefty dividend is only as good as a company's ability to pay it. Some high yields blink amber. CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL), GameStop (NYSE: GME), and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) currently....
The 6 Biggest Risks to Bitcoin
Image source: Getty Images.Historically speaking, few, if any, asset classes have outperformed the stock market over the long term. Including dividend reinvestment and inflation, the stock market....
Better Buy: Eli Lilly and Co. vs. Merck & Co., Inc.
These big pharma stocks have something for everyone. Income investors love the dividends Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE: LLY) and Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) pay each quarter, while dreams of....
What Will the Average American Pay for Obamacare in 2018?
Big changes are in store for consumers who are planning to purchase an Obamacare (officially the Affordable Care Act, or ACA) plan in 2018. Though the enrollment period is ongoing and remains the....
Deal-Making in the Cannabis Industry Hits an All-Time High: What It Means for Marijuana Stocks
If it seems like there's been a spurt of deals and potential deals going on in the cannabis industry lately, it's because that's exactly what's happening.Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQOTH:....
3 Great Stocks You Can Buy and Hold Forever
What's the greatest advantage an individual investor has? Time. You don't have to be as concerned about day-to-day stock fluctuations or occasional disappointments and setbacks. Buying and holding....
Lowe's (LOW) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallNov. 21, 2017 9:00 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
The 2 Marijuana Stocks That Turned a Profit in Their Most Recent Quarter
In case you haven't noticed, the marijuana industry has many investors seeing green. The average pot stock valued in excess of $200 million in market cap has seen its share price double or triple....
Here's What Apple Inc. Needs to Deliver With the iPhone SE 2
Taiwanese publication Economic Daily News (via MacRumors) says that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) intends to refresh its low-cost, small-screen iPhone, known as the iPhone SE, during the first half of....