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Facebook's Latest Move Is Great News for Grubhub
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) has become a master at controlling users' eyeballs, but the social giant is now aiming for another part of the body -- the stomach.Last week, the company launched a new food....
What Procter & Gamble Should Take Away From Its Brawl With Nelson Peltz
One of the costliest proxy battles ever, between activist investor Nelson Peltz and Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE: PG), ended with Peltz losing the right to a board seat by roughly one-third of....
Here's Why Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. Jumped Today
In response to upbeat results released from a phase 2 clinical trial, shares of Corbus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CRBP), a clinical-stage biotech focused on inflammatory and fibrotic diseases,....
Unilever plc Earnings: Slower Growth Despite a Rebound in Emerging Markets
The consumer products industry is still trying to break out of its global funk. Unilever (NYSE: UL) this week announced flat sales volume as the company faced pressure from rivals and major....
3 Top Consumer and Retail Stocks to Put on Your Radar
Restaurants, big box stores, and other retail chains have struggled in the past few years, but there are still a few stocks in the sector that have managed to stand out from the competition.It's....
Here's Why Earthstone Energy Inc Stock Is Slumping Today
Shares of Earthstone Energy (NYSE: ESTE) slumped on Thursday, falling 14% as of 11:28 a.m. EDT, following an operations update and the announcement of a dilutive equity offering.Last night....
U.S. Bancorp's Third-Quarter Earnings -- A Big Bank That's in a Class by Itself
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) is the fifth-largest U.S.-based commercial bank by assets, and is widely considered to be one of the best-run banks in the nation. In fact, the company is one of Warren....
Cellular Connectivity Might Actually Be Driving Apple Watch Sales
The headline feature of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Apple Watch Series 3 is cellular connectivity, which can be used to make phone calls from the device, stream music, and generally just makes Apple....
The Incredible Shrinking Blue Apron
The pink slips are flying at Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN). The leading meal-kit provider announced that it had eliminated 6% of its workforce on Wednesday, cutting 320 employees loose in an effort to....
3 Things to Look Out for When 3M Co Reports Earnings
Given that 3M Co (NYSE: MMM) and its fellow multi-industrial company Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) trade at a premium compared to earnings multiples in the last decade (see below) there....
Kinder Morgan Inc. Delivers a Yawner of a Quarter, but That's a Good Thing
After having unveiled its plan to ramp up cash returns to investors last quarter, there didn't appear to be any catalysts left for Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) this quarter. That view proved to be....
These 3 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Have Massive Yields
Dividend investors want the best of both worlds: a lot of current income plus the potential for growth over the long haul. It's important to pick dividend stocks that have a track record of....
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
Welcome to earnings season -- a popular time for many companies to announce dividend raises concurrent with their latest quarterly results.Over the past month or so, more than a few stocks have....
3 Stocks That Could Put eBay's Returns to Shame
When it comes to e-commerce, eBay has undoubtedly been surpassed by Amazon.com. But eBay's original approach to the dynamics of the markets explains why: By creating a marketplace for goods to be....
Can NVIDIA Strike Gold in Drones?
Slowly but surely, drones are on their way to gaining mainstream adoption, thanks to their applications in a variety of fields. From delivering goods to taking aerial photos and videos, drones are....
Dividend Aristocrats in Focus Part 16: Target Corporation
Published by Bob Ciura on October 19th, 2017
Every year, we publish a review of each of the Dividend Aristocrats. The Aristocrats are a group of companies in the S&P 500 Index, with 25+
Dividend Aristocrats in Focus Part 16: Target Corporation
Published by Bob Ciura on October 19th, 2017
Every year, we publish a review of each of the Dividend Aristocrats. The Aristocrats are a group of companies in the S&P 500 Index, with 25+
1 Reason to Be Optimistic About Bank of America Stock
At the 2013 economic conference in Davos, Switzerland, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan analogized the bank's predicament to a mountain climbing competition in which the bank was....
Why Can't Philip Morris International Catch a Break?
The tobacco industry is in the midst of a major transformation, and Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) has led the surge away from traditional cigarettes toward reduced-risk products like its....
Your Complete Guide to Open Enrollment at Work
One major advantage of working as a full-time, salaried employee is gaining access to a host of workplace benefits. At the same time, sorting through those benefits can be pretty confusing,....
Apple, Inc.'s Project Titan Continues to Evolve
Earlier this week, Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) self-driving car prototype was again spotted on public roads in California. However, there were some notable changes this time around: Apple has....
2 Sneaky Dividend Stocks for Savvy Investors
When investors look for dividend stocks, many search for yields above 3%. And that's a fine strategy but it leaves out many companies with bright futures, and solid dividends, that can build on....
The Reality All Bitcoin and Ethereum Investors Need to Come to Terms With
Historically, there have been few if any assets that have trumped the stock market in terms of average returns. Inclusive of dividend reinvestment, the stock market has generated 7% returns over....
NVIDIA's Market Cap Is Over $100 Billion. Now What?
It's hard to believe that just a few years ago, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) was teetering around small- to mid-cap status. The chip specialist now has a market capitalization that classifies it as a....
The Massive Untapped U.S. Solar Market
Residential and utility-scale solar have both become big markets in the U.S. Utilities know they can find many developers willing to build projects and provide low-cost electricity through power....