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Over Its 111-Year History, This Approval Marks a First for the FDA
Since the passage of the Pure Food and Drugs Act back in 1906, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been the regulatory agency that's stood between drug developers and pharmacy shelves.....
3 Stable Stocks for Conservative Investors
Not every stock investor wants to swing for the fences. In fact, plenty of shareholders just want to own dominant businesses that crank out predictable returns in good times and bad.Which stocks....
This Just In: Kraft Heinz Stock Upgraded
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....
3 Stocks That Look Just Like Coca-Cola in 1988
In recent years, Coca Cola's (NYSE: KO) stock performance has been steady, though not as explosive as it was in the late 1980s and early '90s. We asked three Fool investors which stocks are poised....
Why Tyson Foods, Inc. Stock Jumped 11.3% in September
Shares of Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE: TSN) rose 11.3% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the food company increased its financial guidance and reduced its....
Constellation Brands Earnings: Booming Beer Sales Drive Another Growth Upgrade
The broader alcoholic beverage industry is enduring weak growth lately, but investors have still pushed Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) stock higher this year on hopes that its premium beer,....
The Most Important Dividend Stock Chart You'll Ever See
Investing well can be hard. Everyone who tries his or her hand at it wants to do well. Unfortunately, too many of us do poorly for a litany of reasons, including trading too often or chasing yield....
What Does the Future Hold for Tiffany & Co.?
Tiffany & Company (NYSE: TIF) has a 180 year history as a luxury brand, and the stock has jumped 30% in the last year.In this episode of Industry Focus, Vincent Shen is joined by Asit Sharma....
McCormick & Company Is Determined to Expand
"Acquisitions are contributing approximately one-third of our sales growth.Since the beginning of 2015, we have completed seven acquisitions, which are driving sales in both our consumer and....
PepsiCo Earnings: Beverages Dip, but Snacks Rise
But for its largest segment, North America Beverages (NAB), PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) would have been able to claim a fairly impressive quarter when it released its fiscal third-quarter 2017....
Better Buy: Coca-Cola vs. Anheuser-Busch InBev
The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) and Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) are two of the biggest beverage companies in the world, holding sway over shelf space in grocery and liquor stores around the....
PepsiCo, Inc. Q3 2017 Earnings: Shares Fall On Reduced Outlook
Pepsi Q3 2017 earnings were released before opening bell this morning. The soft drink and snack maker reported $1.48 per share in adjusted earnings on $16.24 billion in sales. Analysts had been....
Coca-Cola Is Trying Really Hard to Not Be a Soda Company
As soda sales continue to fall in the United States, Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) wants consumers to view it as more than just a soft drink company. New CEO James Quincey refers to his company as a "total....
Too Late for Boston Beer Buy Out?
Considering the tireless advocacy Boston Beer (NYSE: SAM) founder and chairman Jim Koch has done on behalf of craft beer, a buyout of the brewer, which has arguably been the face of the industry....
Once Again, the Market Likes What McCormick Is Cooking
In this segment of the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Aaron Bush of Supernova and Rule Breakers check in on....
These 3 Stocks Are Up 500% in Just 5 Years
The bull market in stocks has been going strong for almost nine years now, and hundreds of stocks have posted impressive gains. Even with a rising market, some stocks stand out as big winners.....
After Queso Backlash, Chipotle Could Learn a Thing from General Mills and Trix
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) stepped in goop once again when it introduced its new queso across the country earlier this month.Image source: Chipotle.Fans had long clamored for the....
Kraft Heinz Has the Right Recipe for Growth
Large-cap food stocks are not known for their growth, but the top line performance for some of the biggest food companies has been disappointing. Consumers increasingly demand natural foods, and....
Constellation Brands Earnings: What to Watch
The stakes couldn't be higher heading into Constellation Brands' (NYSE: STZ) earnings release on Thursday, Oct. 5. After all, the alcoholic beverage giant's stock recently set a new high and is....
General Mills Takes Another Hit, and It's Not Just Cereal That's to Blame
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff Fischer discuss the....
Why Leveraged Oil Stocks are Bad Investments
This week's Industry Focus episodes are all about looking back on our mistakes and learning from them, and what better mistake to look back on than recommending a soon-to-be bankrupt company?In....
Better Buy: Starbucks Corporation vs. Coca-Cola
Few stocks have created more wealth for their long-term investors than Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). The coffee king and soda giant excel at turning caffeine into cash,....
Does Philip Morris International Really Want a Smoke-Free World?
For decades, Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) served smokers across the globe, first as the international division of its former corporate parent and more recently as an independent company.....
McCormick Boosts Guidance Following RB Foods Acquisition
McCormick (NYSE: MKC) has cashed in on rising demand for spices and flavorings for foods, and a successful corporate strategy has made the company a leader in its niche. Consumers buy McCormick's....
Philip Morris International Makes $1 Billion Investment in Smoking Alternatives
Twenty years ago, cigarette maker Liggett Group upended the tobacco world when it broke ranks with the rest of the industry and agreed to settle a lawsuit with 22 states, becoming the first....