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Global Payments' Active Approach to Growth
While many of today's best fintech companies garner their fair share of press, a precious few are still under most investors' radars. Take Global Payments Inc (NYSE: GPN), for instance. This payment
Visa's Latest Big Bets in Fintech
When extolling the virtues of long term, buy-and-hold investing, it's hard to think of a better example than Visa Inc. (NYSE: V). Since going public in March 2008, Visa's shares have returned well
Why Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Stock Jumped 16.1% in July
Shares of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP) climbed 16.9% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the HR management software and services specialist announced
Ask a Fool: How Can I Evaluate Fast-Growing Stocks?
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is perhaps the most commonly used metric to evaluate stocks, but it isn't always useful, especially in the cases of rapidly growing companies. For example, shares
What’s New in BDC Land: Golub Capital, Ares Capital and Monroe Capital Corp.
It's earnings season for a little-followed niche of the financial market: business development companies. From billion-dollar giants like Golub Capital BDC (NASDAQ: GBDC) and Ares Capital (NASDAQ:
Priceless: Mastercard Winning Deals With Its Differentiating Services
While Mastercard's stock price has soared this year, shares actually fell the day after Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA) reported its second quarter earnings. Long-term investors know to concentrate on
Organic Growth Pushes Stericycle Inc's Revenue Higher
Stericycle (NASDAQ: SRCL) continues to slowly turn things around, once again delivering a small revenue increase, though weaker margins pushed earnings back once again. That said, the bigger story
3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 50 Years
The world will change a lot in the next 50 years. But there will be companies that survive those decades, and investors who buy and hold could make a lot of money.We asked three of our investors for
WageWorks Inc. Delivers 37% Revenue Growth
WageWorks (NYSE: WAGE) reported second-quarter results on Aug. 1. The benefit administrator delivered a sharp increase in sales and profits, driven by robust demand across its product lines.MetricQ2
What to Watch When Cognizant Reports Q2 Results
Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH), a provider of information technology consulting and business services, impressed investors earlier this year with a strong first quarter earnings report
Why Iron Mountain Is a Dividend Investor’s Dream
There are a few factors that make the "ideal" dividend stock. A high yield is the obvious one, but dividend safety and long-term growth potential are important, as well. One dividend stock that checks
Ecolab Quietly Delivers With Second-Quarter 2017 Earnings
Water, hygiene, and energy technology and services leader Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) announced second-quarter 2017 earnings that didn't disappoint. Then again, judging by the immediate reaction of Mr. Market
3 Top Dividend Stocks in Packaging
The global packaging industry is forecast to grow at a compounded annual growth rate, or CAGR, of 3.5% through 2020 -- a decent hurdle for ambitious packaging corporations setting their annual revenue
Robert Half International's Leading Indicators Suggest Growth
Leading staffing company Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI) delivered a solid set of results in its latest earnings report, and its numbers imply a relative improvement in the U.S. employment
3 Dividend Stocks to Hold Forever
Most companies on the stock market pay a dividend, but only the very best are worth buying and holding forever. A good dividend stock should offer a compelling yield, plus the opportunity for dividend
Automatic Data Processing Expects a Return to Bookings Growth in 2018
Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: ADP) reported fiscal fourth-quarter financial results on July 27. 2017 was a challenging year for the leading provider of human capital management solutions, but
Rollins, Inc. Enjoys Broad-Based Growth
Rollins (NYSE: ROL) reported second-quarter financial results on July 26. The parent company of Orkin and other pest-management businesses posted its 45th consecutive quarter of improved revenue and
Higher Prices and Volumes Drove Republic Services, Inc. to Its Best Quarter in 8 Years
Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) once again benefited from its ability to collect greater volumes even as it pushes through higher prices. Those dual fuels propelled revenue up 7.5% in the second quarter
3 Reasons Visa Just Delivered A Great Quarter ... Again
Right now, little seems to be able to slow down the world's largest payments network. A new CEO comes in and immediately faces a series of questions and concerns? No problem. The company must
MasterCard Keeps Delivering Record Results
For a long time, many have seen MasterCard (NYSE: MA) merely as the also-ran to Visa, its chief competitor in the credit card space. Yet MasterCard has been working hard to get the better of its
3 Stocks You Can Safely Own No Matter What the Market Does
It's been a while since we have seen a draw down in the broader market -- 272 days since the last 5% decline as of Wednesday, to be precise. This kind of market can lull some investors to sleep
Losing Sleep Over Your Portfolio? Consider These 3 Stocks
For some, it's a lumpy mattress that causes tossing and turning through the night. Others, however, suffer from sleepless nights because of their portfolios. There are a variety of reasons your
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
4 Stocks to Keep You Invested After Retirement
For many Americans, retirement represents the finish line. The point at which they can put their feet up, throw their alarm clock out, and not have a care in the world. But for many, this dream
3 Stocks You Don't Have to Babysit
If you choose the right stocks, you can sit back and let the companies do all the work while you pay more attention to other things like living your life. But you have to be picky -- selecting stocks