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Lower Prices Alone Won't Help Retailers Fight Amazon
Retailers remain heavily concerned that the low prices offered by Wal-Mart as well as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and other digital retailers hurt their business, according to a new research report. The
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3 Drone Companies to Invest in Today
Depending on whom you ask, drones went mainstream in 2015 -- or maybe it was 2013, or 2017. One thing is clear: Watching the local fireworks display this past July 4th, I counted no fewer than half a
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Better Buy: The Walt Disney Company vs. Mattel
"Into each life some rain must fall."-- Henry Wadsworth LongfellowThis quote is true of life, and equally true for investors. At some point, even the best of companies face challenges that put the
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Better Buy: Cameco Corporation vs. NexGen Energy
Uranium miners like industry giant Cameco Corp (NYSE: CCJ) continue to struggle with low prices for the nuclear fuel. There are positive developments still taking place in the uranium market, but
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Skechers Picks Up the Pace
Skechers (NYSE: SKX) is lacing up early this earnings season, and Thursday afternoon's report is shaping up to be a mixed bag. The footwear maker saw net sales in its second quarter climb 16.9% to
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Omnicom Group Inc. Stays on Track
Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) announced slightly better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, as the impacts of recent agency dispositions and the foreign exchange headwinds were partially
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AMD Has a Lot to Prove Next Week
Fresh off the reveal of its EPYC server processors, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) will be under the microscope on July 25 when it reports its second-quarter results. It will take time for EPYC
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1 Piece of Good News for Qualcomm, Inc.
Qualcomm's (NASDAQ: QCOM) chip business performed well last quarter; revenue grew modestly year-over-year as profitability surged. Unfortunately, that bit of good news was overshadowed by a disastrous
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After 5 Consecutive Quarterly Profits, This Marijuana Stock Turned in a Surprising Q4 Loss
The marijuana industry is on fire, and marijuana stocks certainly tell the tale. In many instances, the largest marijuana stocks (those with market caps in excess of $200 million) have vaulted higher
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These 3 Dividend Aristocrats Are Ridiculously Cheap
The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index is made up of the 51 S&P 500 components that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years, which makes them excellent investments for people
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3 Hidden Gems in Warren Buffett's Portfolio
There are dozens of stocks in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) portfolio, but most of the attention goes to the major holdings, like Apple, Coca-Cola, and Wells Fargo. However, some of
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McDonald's Corp Earnings: What to Watch
Investors are optimistic about McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) earnings report, set to publish before the market opens on Tuesday, July 25. The stock has risen more than 20% so far this year to make the fast
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Warren Buffett's Net Worth Would Be $100 Billion Right Now if Not for This
When it comes to investment gurus, Warren Buffett often finds himself at the top of the pecking order -- and for good reason. After having less than $10,000 in the bank in the mid-1950s, Buffett today
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Sears' Deal With Amazon.com Isn't Going to Save the Company
Sears Holdings Corporation's (NASDAQ: SHLD) deal to sell its Kenmore appliances on Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) gives it a huge new distribution partner. The company noted the significance of the
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TSLA Shares Rise Despite Bearish Analyst Note As New Model 3 Pics Appear
TSLA shares rose today following a somewhat bearish analyst initiation. The EV maker’s stock will probably rise and fall based on what’s happening with the Model 3 for some time to come, so it....
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Here's Why The Best Is Yet to Come for TerraForm Power, Inc.
Shares of TerraForm Power Inc (NASDAQ: TERP) have finally stabilized after Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) agreed to buy a majority stake in the company and become its sponsor. SunEdison
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How to Deal With a Much Younger Boss
Though age and experience don't necessarily go hand in hand, it's often the case that folks who work their way to the top are older, seasoned employees. At the same time, these days, it's not uncommon
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2 Stocks You Can Keep Forever
While traders buy and sell all the time, investors buy and hold. And hold for a very long time, often following Warren Buffett's advice that his favorite holding period is "forever." Finding stocks
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Upcoming IPOs in 2017
Initial public offerings (IPOs) are making a comeback in 2017 as markets head higher, fueling investors' willingness to take a chance on new listings. Timing is on the side of new issuers, given that
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7 Near-Monopolies That Are Perfectly Legal in America
Image source: Getty Images.True monopolies were outlawed in 1890 in the U.S. after Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act. This law was designed to protect consumers from large companies that
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3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes
Finding market-beating stocks can be tough when the stock market is falling because, historically, the majority of stocks go in the same direction as the S&P 500. However, there are some stocks that
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3 Growth Stocks I'd Buy Right Now
There may be no better illustration of the power of compound growth than the long-term chart of a growth stock. Investors can likely list off the names of several of the best well-known examples
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A 48-Bagger the Lazy Way
A stock that increases to 10 times the price you originally paid is often referred to as a 10-bagger, a phrase coined by highly successful mutual fund manager Peter Lynch. Having a 10-bagger stock in
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Better Buy: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. vs. Gilead Sciences
When it comes to the high-flying healthcare sector, there aren't many bargains to be had. President Trump's recent change of heart regarding the possibility of hard caps on high-priced prescription
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3 Stocks Your Children Will Brag About Someday
I read my favorite Motley Fool article of all time before I ever started writing for the company. It was penned by our co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker, David Gardner. The Greatest Secret of All