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What Investors Missed in the Market This Week
The markets managed to climb their way to a higher close on Friday, but that was far from enough to offset one of the rare down weeks for stocks as tensions with North Korea escalated. In fact, the
The 3 Biggest Social Security Mistakes People Make
Social Security plays a vital role in every American's financial planning. It provides much-needed income in retirement that lasts the rest of your life, and it can also ensure that your spouse and
Boost Your Retirement Income with These 10 Tips
"Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome." -- George Washington, Farewell Address If you've spent
The Headwinds Were Too Strong for Macy's, Kohl's, and Blue Apron
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Mac Greer is joined by David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers and Ron Gross of Motley Fool Total Income to review the day's interesting market news.Shares
3 Catalysts That Could Push AMD Higher
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) have rocketed to 10-year highs after the company reported stellar second-quarter results that comfortably trumped Wall Street estimates. Not
Why Ubiquti Networks Spiked 20% Last Week (and Why It's Not Too Late to Buy)
Earlier this year, with Ubiquiti Networks (NASDAQ: UBNT) trading in the low $60s, I wrote that the company could finish the year higher despite a 100% gain in 2016. That outlook looked foolish for the
Google's Alleged New Content Strategy Could Take Aim at Snap Inc.
The online advertising world may be about to get just a little more competitive if a recent report by the Wall Street Journal proves true. WSJ said last week that Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ:
Hasbro Deal for Lions Gate Falls Through. Which Movie Studio Is Next?
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is 0-for-2 when it comes to buying big movie studios. Reuters recently revealed that the toy maker was in talks to buy Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE: LGF-A)(NYSE: LGF-B), but the
3 Reasons Why Glu Mobile Isn’t Done Growing Yet
Glu Mobile (NASDAQ: GLUU) recently reported mixed second-quarter results as it failed to match up to Wall Street's revenue expectations, but its shares are still rising on the promise of a brighter
Better Buy: American Outdoor Brands Corp vs. Anheuser Busch InBev NV (ADR)
Guns and beer -- a potentially dangerous combination in the real world. But how about in your investment portfolio?Today, we'll be taking a look at one of the world's largest beer makers -- Anheuser
How Fools Stack Up Picking the Long-Term Market Winners
In this segment from Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner is inspired by the annual letter he gets from Roger King of Tampa, Fla., a Foolish investor who writes in about the
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
Rule Breaker Psychology: Why It's So Hard to Hold on Through the Dips
In this Rule Breaker video, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner shifts the focus away from the numbers game to a mental one. Picking good investments is, after all, only one part of growing your
Under Armour Stock History: Everything Investors Need to Know
Kevin Plank founded the performance sports apparel company, Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA), on an idea that he had as a walk-on football player at the University of Maryland. The story goes that
Rule Breaker Psychology: When Markets Dip, Remember This
In this Rule Breaker segment, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner shifts the focus away from the numbers game to a mental one. Picking good investments is, after all, only one part of growing your
3 Pipeline Stocks to Buy with Dividends Yielding More than 4%
The pipeline sector has long been an excellent place for income investors because these companies often pay out a large percentage of their cash flow in dividends each year. Because of that, yields
AMC Entertainment's Fire Sale Has Begun
AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) isn't wasting any time shedding assets. At the beginning of August, the movie theater operator previewed an ugly quarter that ended up featuring a net loss of over $176
How to Plan for Retirement as a Small-Business Owner
We hear a lot about the importance of saving for retirement, and this applies whether you're a salaried employee or the owner of a small mom-and-pop store that's been in your family for years. Yet a
Why CyberArk Software Ltd. Stock Dropped 16.6% in July
Shares of CyberArk Software Ltd. (NASDAQ: CYBR) fell 16.6% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company announced disappointing second-quarter 2017 results.Nearly
1 in 5 Employees Is Missing Out on Free Money
Everyone loves free money, and most people do everything they can to get as much of it as possible. But there's one thing roughly 20% of people fail to do that could earn them tens of thousands of
How Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
Robots aren't as common in hospitals as waiting rooms are, but there are certainly a lot of robots out there now. You can thank Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) in large part. Over 4,100 of the
Better Buy: McDonald's vs. Coca-Cola
Unfavorable trends in the fast food and soda industries have put both McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) on defensive footing lately. The burger giant posted its second straight year of
These Are the Must-Read Takeaways From Avis Budget Group's Quarterly Report
It's a scary yet exciting time for car rental companies like Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ: CAR). Scary because major automakers are expanding smart-mobility projects that range from car-sharing to
3 Reasons Procter & Gamble Is a Better Dividend Stock Than Kimberly Clark
In a testament to the stability of their consumer products businesses, both Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) boast hefty dividend yields. Each payout also has a long enough
Why Facebook, Inc. Stock Popped 15% in July
Shares of Facebook Inc.(NASDAQ: FB) climbed 12.1% in the month of July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the social media giant announced strong second-quarter 2017