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What Investors Missed in the Market This Week
It was a wild week in the markets, with earnings season continuing to chug along in full force. Investors were also gifted with a solid jobs report for July: The U.S. created 209,000 new jobs last
Are You Selling Your Life Expectancy Short?
It's never easy to face our own mortality, which means you'd think a fair number of workers would be overestimating their retirement savings needs. But actually, a large number of folks are sentencing
3 Signs You Need to Adjust Your Retirement Plan
Though many working Americans don't put much thought, or much savings, into retirement, if you're the type who's been planning for the future, you may have reached a point where you've decided when
AMC Entertainment's Biggest Shareholder Faces Scrutiny. Should Investors Worry?
Major shareholders can have a significant impact on a company's business and stock price, especially if one controls a majority of votes. In the case of AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), that major
4 Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance
It's no secret that Americans tend to struggle with work-life balance. With companies demanding more out of employees, and smartphones making it all too easy to check in after-hours, a large
Pioneer Natural Resources Down 13% in 1 Day
Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) reported earnings this past week, and the market took to the news like a cat to water. In this week's episode of Industry Focus: Energy, Motley Fool analysts Sean
Tesla Speeds Ahead, While Teva Hits the Skids
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool One's Bill Mann discuss two very different companies with two wildly different places in the market today.As electric-car innovator
How Texas Roadhouse Is Thwarting the Weak Trends in Fast Casual
In this Market Foolery segment, host Mac Greer, David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers, and Ron Gross of Motley Fool Total Income find a happy story in a troubled segment of the restaurant
Shopify Shares Spike on Earnings
In this Market Foolery segment, host Mac Greer, David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers, and Ron Gross of Motley Fool Total Income pull back the curtain on a back-end e-commerce platform
Why Under Armour Got Battered Despite a Smaller-Than-Expected Loss
In this Market Foolery segment, host Mac Greer, David Kretzmann of Supernova and Rule Breakers, and Ron Gross of Motley Fool Total Income discuss the situation of athletic apparel upstart, which had
You Still Can't Beat Apple -- but Oreos May Be in Trouble
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds' Bill Barker discuss the latest news from a quartet of well-known companies: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is just getting more
3 Earnings Reports That Made Waves Tuesday
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 dig into the news from two companies most people
Emerge Energy Services Lags Behind Peers in Second Quarter
Just about everything that Emerge Energy Services (NYSE: EMES) has predicted concerning the frack-sand market has come true so far this year. Yet somehow, the company hasn't been able to turn those
Nabors Industries Earnings Stay in the Loss Column Yet Again This Quarter
When Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) didn't meet expectations in the first quarter, management let everyone know it wasn't satisfied with the results and pledged to do better. This past quarter, though
Activist Investors Are Now Shopping at Department Stores
U.S. department store chains have been reporting steady sales declines and a sharp erosion in profitability since the beginning of 2015. Even the best-run companies in the industry have been hurt by
Here's How Under Armour Inc. Plans to Reignite Profitable Growth
Under Armour Inc. (NYSE: UA)(NYSE: UAA) reported second-quarter earnings on Aug. 1, surprising investors -- and not in a good way -- with a $12 million loss on sales of $1.09 billion, a 9% increase
4 Annuity Rules You Should Know by Heart
Some people shy away from annuities because compared to other investment options, they can be complicated and difficult to understand. But if you're looking to secure additional income in retirement
Does Netflix's Long-Term Potential Justify Its Stock Price?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) management recently wrote in a shareholder letter:We anticipate negative [free cash flow] to accompany our rapid growth for many years.As with many high-growth companies
Discover's Financial Dilemma
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) reported its second quarter earnings recently and, once again, the results were a bit of a mixed bag. Bulls on the stock can point to the 9% year-over-year
Target Shows Some Promise in a Competitive Retail Environment
Target (NYSE: TGT) is one of the biggest retailers in the U.S., but that doesn't mean it's immune to the rapid growth of Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN). Target has reported several consecutive quarters of
Sears Surrenders to Amazon With Kenmore Appliance Deal
As recently as 2003, Kenmore -- a private brand owned by Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) -- held a 27% share of the U.S. appliance market. However, with customer traffic and sales in a long-term
Amazon.com Stock Slides on Lower Profitability
Profitability finally seemed to be turning a corner at Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) in 2016, following years of low margin. However, Amazon's recent second-quarter earnings report dashed bulls' hopes of
Michael Kors Tries to Get Back on Track With Jimmy Choo Deal
Not too long ago, Michael Kors (NYSE: KORS) was one of the hottest fashion brands in the United States. However, Michael Kors has fallen on hard times recently, as its over-reliance on discounting
How to Overcome a Gap on Your Resume
You polished up your resume, updated your skills, and finally managed to land an interview that, if all goes well, will lead to your next job. There's just one thing you're worried about: that glaring
Marijuana Stock Investors Have to Like This Recently Approved Amendment in the Senate
When it comes to outperforming industries, few, if any, can hold a candle to the legal-weed industry. Over the trailing 12 months, the average marijuana stock with a market cap in excess of $200