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Amazon Attacks GrubHub and Etsy Again
Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) constant expansion of its e-commerce ecosystem into adjacent markets often wreaks havoc on smaller players. We already saw this earlier this year when its acquisition of....
The E-Commerce Stock Everyone's Ignoring
E-commerce stocks are hot these days, and it's easy to see why.The online retail sector has grown by about 15% annually for the last several years, but still makes up less than 10% of total retail....
How Meritage Homes Corp. Is Improving 1 Metric, and It's Driving Profits Up
An important number for homebuilders is average home sales price, or ASP. One might think this number should go up over time. But when Meritage Homes Corp. (NYSE: MTH) reported third-quarter....
Climate Change Is Coming: How to Prepare Your Portfolio
The topic of climate change has become extremely politicized, despite the data clearly pointing to rising air and water temperatures and increased severe storm activity. As investors, something....
How CVS Health Can Beat Amazon.com
The Wall Street Journal reports that CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) -- the second largest pharmacy retailer and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) -- is offering more than $200 per share to acquire Aetna....
Is One of Detroit Automakers' Fears Finally Coming True?
Global automakers have long coveted China for its large consumer population and potential vehicle sales. Growth in China has been seen as growth for Detroit, and many executives hope that China....
Mattel Earnings: Sales Plummet and its Dividend Disappears
After enduring quarter after quarter of disappointing results, investors held out hope that toymaker Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) might finally begin to show signs that the turnaround it has long....
Microsoft's Cloud Business Just Hit a Huge Milestone
Just in case it wasn't clear by now, Satya Nadella was absolutely the best pick to become Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) CEO. While Nadella has backed off slightly from his "mobile-first, cloud-first"....
What to Watch When Activision Blizzard Reports Earnings
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) reports its third-quarter earnings on Thursday, Nov. 2, after the market close. Here's what investors should watch.IMAGE SOURCE: ACTIVISION BLIZZARDOn a GAAP....
Buffalo Wild Wings' Boneless Chicken Tuesday Bails Out Q3 2017
Shares of Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD) are up double digits as of this writing on third quarter results that exceeded low analyst expectations. It's a positive sign for the beleaguered....
Is the Closing of a "Star Wars" Game Studio a Warning Sign for Electronic Arts Investors?
Right in time for the Halloween season, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has delivered news that has given some shareholders a fright. The publisher announced on Oct. 17 that it would be closing....
Amazon.com, Inc. Management Talks Physical Stores, Prime Day, and Whole Foods
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is firing on all cylinders. The company's third-quarter earnings report blew investors away, sending shares soaring as much as 13.6% on Friday. But there's more to the....
Why Aaron's, Inc. Stock Slumped 10% Today
Shares of home-furnishings lessor Aaron's Inc. (NYSE: AAN) fell as much as 10% in early trading Friday, after the company reported third-quarter 2017 earnings that fell short of Wall Street....
Here's Why CVS Health Is Tumbling 6.8% Today
Shares in CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) were down 6.8% at 3:45 p.m. EDT, after The Wall Street Journal broke a story that the company may be offering to buy Aetna (NYSE: AET) for $66 billion or....
Amazon.com Takes Aim at Drug Prices
Goliath Internet retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) may have taken another step toward disrupting the pharmacy market. According to reports, Amazon has obtained pharmacy wholesale licenses in....
Why Amazon.com Shares Are Soaring Today
Shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) soared in Friday's trading session, boosted by a great third-quarter earnings report. The e-commerce and cloud computing giant crushed Wall Street's....
Dorman Disappoints as Growth Rates Slow
In recent years, extremely good conditions in the auto industry have helped create strong demand for high-quality auto parts. That's been good news for Dorman Products (NASDAQ: DORM), which....
Ask a Fool: Why Do Some Stocks Trade at Sky-High P/E Ratios?
It's true that the price-to-earnings ratio, or P/E, is probably the most commonly used valuation metric, but that doesn't mean that it's a good way to gauge an investment in all cases. Some solid....
Why J.C. Penney Stock Is Crashing Today
Shares of department store chain J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) tumbled on Friday after the company provided preliminary third-quarter results and dramatically cut its full-year earnings forecast. Shares....
Penn National Gaming Inc (PENN) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallOct. 26, 2017, 9:00 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Mattel Inc. Shares Slump 15% as Investors Head for the Door
Shares of Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a manufacturer and marketer of toy products with well-known brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price, are down 15% as of 12:15 p.m. EDT. Investors....
You're Still Not Appreciating Amazon Web Services Enough
It's no secret that Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Amazon Web Services (AWS) business is the shining star in terms of profitability, despite the fact that AWS comprises a small minority of revenue.....
Why Macy's Inc Stock Dropped Today
Shares of Macy's (NYSE: M) were diving today, in sympathy with J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) after that retailer gave weak guidance for its third and fourth quarters. Both department store stocks have....
5 Ways Amazon.com, Inc. Crushed Its 3rd Quarter
There was lots of uncertainty before Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) third-quarter earnings release Thursday. Since Amazon's third quarter has often been marked by big investments ahead of the holiday....
Here's How Amazon.com, Inc. Nailed the Third Quarter
On Thursday night, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported its third-quarter results. Sales soared while earnings and cash profits backed down, all landing well above the top end of management's....