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3 International Stocks for Retirees
It's important to stick with what you know when it comes to investing. U.S retirees buying only U.S. stocks makes sense with that in mind. However, a whole world of international stocks awaits....
3 Takeaways From TripAdvisor Inc.'s Second-Quarter Report
TripAdvisor's (NASDAQ: TRIP) latest earnings report was highlighted by an uptick in growth as the online travel booking specialist attracted more shoppers to its platform -- particularly those....
4 Key Takeaways From Paycom Software's CEO
Paycom Software (NYSE: PAYC) can seemingly do no wrong, having recently reported the latest in a string of impressive quarterly results. With its history of outperformance, you'd think the....
How Much Does the Average American Pay for Healthcare?
The cost of healthcare has risen much faster than inflation alone can explain. Healthcare spending in 2007 came to $7,700 per person in the U.S., and by 2015 that number had risen 29% to $9,990....
Amazon May Have Had More Ad Revenue Than Twitter Last Year
Sir Martin Sorrell, chief executive of the world's largest ad group WPP, estimates Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) generated about $2.5 billion in ad revenue last year. To put that in perspective, Twitter....
2 Stocks That Turned $7,000 Into $700,000
It isn't easy to make piles of money on the stock exchange, but it isn't impossible, either. There are a great many examples of companies that either flew under the market's radar or plunged into....
3 Things Extreme Networks, Inc.'s Management Wants You To Know
Networking software and equipment maker Extreme Networks (NASDAQ: EXTR) reported fourth-quarter results earlier this month, and it was a stellar performance. Sales rose 28% year over year,....
Wal-Mart Proves Us Wrong With the Help of Jet.com and Marc Lore
When Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) announced its $3.3 billion acquisition of Jet.com in Aug. 2016, Vincent Shen and Motley Fool contributor Daniel Kline took a skeptical view of the deal on Industry Focus.....
Oil and Gas Stock Roundup: The Calm Before the Storm
The oil market was relatively calm this week, though it did spend the latter part bracing for the impact of Hurricane Harvey, which is bearing down on the Gulf Coast. In fact, the industry has....
Is the System Rigged Against Biosimilars?
If you think prescription drug costs are high now, imagine what costs would be without generic drugs. Roughly 25% of total prescription drug sales in 2016 were generics. But it's a different story....
3 States Where Obamacare Premiums May Rise More Than 50% in 2018
Despite President Trump having been in office for more than seven months now and Republicans retaining control of both houses of Congress, the Affordable Care Act, which is best known as....
Better Buy: Aqua America, Inc. vs. California Water Service Corp
Water utilities Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE: WTR) and California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT) both have impressive dividend histories. But with roughly similar businesses, Aqua America's dividend....
Amazon Is Going After Prime Subscribers in Europe With More Sports
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has expressed interest in investing in live sports rights for about a year, and it made a big splash when it won the streaming rights to Thursday Night Football in 2017. At....
What to Watch When Lululemon Athletica Reports Earnings
lululemon athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) is scheduled to report its second quarter earnings after the market close on Thursday, Aug. 31.The past year has been tough for the retail market, with many....
Sears Holdings Earnings: Don't Be Fooled by Management's Optimism
On Thursday, Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) released its second-quarter earnings report. At the top of the earnings release, management touted a "Significant Improvement in Net Loss and Adjusted....
Better Buy: Welltower Inc. vs. Universal Health Services, Inc.
America is getting older, and the demographic shift is driving up demand for healthcare facilities and services. This long-term trend should supply the nursing homes in Welltower Inc.'s (NYSE:....
Tech Stocks This Week: iPhone 8 Rumors, Samsung's Note Returns, and More
Smartphone news dominated tech headlines this week. Shortly after Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google announced its latest Android version, Samsung (NASDAQOTH: SSNLF) brought to life....
What Is Floyd Mayweather's Net Worth?
Floyd Mayweather is one of the world's richest professional athletes and has built an estimated net worth of roughly $450 million throughout his incredibly successful boxing career. The....
Why Verizon Investors Should Be Wary of Pricing Pressure
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has held up well in the face of intense competition from T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Sprint (NYSE: S).In its most recent quarter, the wireless giant saw its adjusted earnings....
3 Stocks the Smartest Investors Are Buying Right Now
Main Street investors shouldn't blindly follow professional investors into their latest stock picks. However, tracking Warren Buffett, Nelson Peltz, and Steven Cohen can be profit-friendly given....
Costco Wholesale Corporation in 6 Charts
As an investor, you'll be well served by identifying the major drivers of the businesses in which you invest. That way, you can spend your time following the metrics that matter most, and....
2 Pipeline Stocks That Turned $3,000 Into More Than $39,000
Pipeline companies can be excellent long-term investments. These entities generate relatively predictable cash flow because long-term, fee-based contracts back their assets, which gives them money....
3 Stocks That Could Make or Break Carl Icahn's Portfolio
Carl Icahn, the activist investor and recently resigned advisor to President Donald Trump, is known for high-profile investments such as Herbalife, which has received lots of attention over the....
3 Reasons Why Retirees Should Own Stocks
The stock market can certainly take investors on a wild ride. With the market's potential for huge up-and-down swings, retirees are often leery about keeping their money in stocks – when you're....
3 Important Numbers About JPMorgan Chase
Because JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is already the biggest bank in the country, it's not going to grow at the same rate as a smaller bank. Nevertheless, it's the type of bank that performs solidly....