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Is Harris Corporation Stock a Hidden Gem of the Defense Industry? 1 Analyst Thinks So
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....
A Foolish Take: How Productive Are U.S. Department Stores?
The past decade was brutal for American department stores, which were besieged by superstores, off-price retailers, fast-fashion retailers, and e-commerce giants.Investors usually measure a....
Gilead Sciences to Buy Kite Pharma for $11.9 Billion: Is It Enough to Move the Needle?
Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD), prompted by its falling sales of its hepatitis C drugs over the past year, has finally pulled the trigger on a much-anticipated buyout: On Monday, it offered to....
How Steve Wynn Wrestled Back Control of Wynn Resorts
When MGM Resorts acquired Mirage from Steve Wynn in 2000 during a hostile takeover, he lost control of the Las Vegas gaming giant he had spent over a decade building. It wouldn't be long after....
Forget Kinder Morgan, Inc.: These 2 Stocks Are Better High-Yield Buys
Oil and natural gas midstream giant Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: KMI) just announced plans for a 60% dividend increase in 2018. That increase is to be followed by 25% increases in 2019 and 2020. That....
Why Shares of IXYS Corp. Are Surging Today
Shares of semiconductor provider IXYS Corp. (NASDAQ: IXYS) soared on Monday after circuit protection company Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) announced that it was acquiring the company in a cash and....
Apple's Most Powerful Weapon
Later this year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to launch not just two, but three new flagship smartphones. Two are believed to be enhanced versions of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus smartphones....
How Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Makes Most of Its Money
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE: BIP) owns assets that are critical to support the flow of energy, water, goods, people, and data. It does this by operating toll roads, power lines,....
3 Reasons to Applaud Gilead Sciences' Acquisition of Kite Pharma
Finally.Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) announced on Monday that it was acquiring Kite Pharma (NASDAQ: KITE) for $11.9 billion. Investors had long waited for the big biotech to make a deal. One....
Here's How Broadcom Ltd. Hopes to Grow Its Wireless Business
This year, chip giant Broadcom's (NASDAQ: AVGO) wireless chip business, which depends heavily on sales of chips to premium smartphone customers like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), is set to be the star of....
3 Things That Could Knock Down Apple Inc. Stock
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has had a great run year to date, with shares surging about 38% in that time.The company's stock has handily outperformed both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the....
3 Bogus Reasons for Why the Multiplex Is Dying
It was a dreadful weekend for exhibitors. The top 12 movies grossed $49.8 million in domestic ticket sales, the first time that multiplex operators haven't topped $50 million since the fall of....
3 Stocks That Could Make or Break Bill Ackman's Portfolio
Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is one of the most closely followed activist investors in the world, known for his hands-on investment style. Ackman has made some investments in recent years, such....
5 Crucial Takeaways From Deere & Company's Earnings
The strong run-up in the stock price of Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) was rudely interrupted by the negative reaction to the recent third-quarter earnings report. Why did the market react like....
What's Different at Whole Foods Starting Now?
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has closed its acquisition of Whole Foods and the online retailer plans immediate changes for the upscale supermarket, including lowering prices on some items. That's good....
3 Stocks That Are Up 125% or More in 2017
Your company would have to do something seriously wrong to not do well in this market. Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 are up about 10% so far this year, so they should....
Why Long-Term Investors Should Prefer Nucor Corporation over United States Steel Corporation
The steel industry is a deeply cyclical sector. The last downturn was particularly difficult, as it was both deep and long. It also provided the perfect backdrop for why U.S. steel industry giant....
The Sneaky Way Profitable Canadian Marijuana Stocks Are Suppressing Shareholder Value
Marijuana stocks could appropriately be described as the greatest thing since sliced bread for investors. With few exceptions, marijuana stocks have been trending decisively higher over the....
Why Is Caterpillar Soaring in 2017?
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) investors have enjoyed watching their stock appreciate nearly 24% in 2017 and 38% in the past year, so perhaps now it's time to take a step backward and look at just....
If You Love Intuitive Surgical, You Should Check Out This Small-Cap Growth Stock
Few companies have done more to change healthcare over the past 20 years than Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG). The company singlehandily brought robotic surgery to the masses and in the process....
What Actually Happens When the Fed Raises Rates?
There's a lot of confusion surrounding the Fed and what it does. According to a recent Wallet Hub survey, 16% of people think that the Fed is in charge of maintaining consumers' credit scores, 22%....
7 Things You Didn't Know About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
Oil and natural gas drilling services provider Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) currently offers investors a robust dividend yield of around 6.4%. It backs that up with a 44-year streak of....
Gander Mountain's Bankruptcy Continues to Shoot Down Sporting Goods Industry
The bankruptcy of one of the biggest sporting goods chains was bound to have an impact on the industry, but the repercussions from Gander Mountain's collapse continue to be felt and Cabela's....
3 Things Investors Missed in Activision Blizzard Inc.'s Quarterly Report
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) shares shot up to a new high following blockbuster second-quarter operating results. Among the highlights were a surprising 4% sales boost as the video-game....
3 Trends Working Against Chipotle Mexican Grill
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) hit four-year lows last week, and it's easy to wonder if the worst is behind the out-of-favor burrito roller. The stock has plunged nearly 60% since....