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$245 Million Poured Into Canopy Growth by Big Beer Maker: What It Means for Marijuana Stocks
Cannabis-infused beer? That's exactly what Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) has in mind. The S&P 500 member, known for its Corona beer and other alcohol brands, announced that it's investing....
Amazon and Wal-Mart Battle for the Last Mile
One of the things that vaulted Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) to the lead in e-commerce was an early focus on delivery. The company offered free shipping to customers who exceeded certain....
Philip Morris Bets on Heated Tobacco to Keep Things Rolling
Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) released results from its third quarter of 2017 to mixed reviews. While the stock is up double digits on the year, headwinds for the business put a pause on....
4 Things Kroger Co Management Wants You to Know
This year, the entire grocery industry has been under pressure due to ongoing price wars, the invasion of foreign discounters, and Amazon's bold acquisition of Whole Foods. Given this industry....
3 Stocks to Help Millennials Reach Their Goals
Millennials are just like every other generation: They eventually want to retire. And just like everyone else, they'll need focus, discipline, and savvy stock-picking to meet that goal. For....
3 Hedge-Fund Stocks to Buy and Forget About
Investment ideas are everywhere these days. But one of the best places to search for quality investment ideas is the ownership filings made by hedge funds. These organizations exist for one reason....
3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes
It's a cold, hard truth that stock market crashes happen. And while true long-term investors shouldn't pay market movements any heed, the fact of the matter is, even the most tough-minded investor....
30,000 Businesses Now Use Facebook, Inc.'s Workplace
It's now been one year since Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB) official launch of its platform for workplace collaboration. With Facebook often viewed as a place of distraction -- not productivity -- some....
3 Reasons Why a CVS Health-Aetna Merger Makes Sense -- and 2 Reasons Why It Doesn't
Three years ago, what was then CVS Caremark announced it was changing its name to CVS Health (NYSE: CVS). A key reason given for the name change by CVS Health was "to reflect its broader....
Altria Keeps Making More From Less
For more than half a century, cigarette smoking has been on the decline, forcing companies like Altria Group (NYSE: MO) to adapt to changing conditions. Despite attacks on multiple fronts, Altria....
Anheuser-Busch InBev Swallows U.S. Weakness to Deliver a Mixed Quarter
It's been just over year since Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) completed its $100 billion megamerger with SABMiller. If the global popularity of its most popular brands is any indication, the....
3 Stocks That Put Wal-Mart's Returns to Shame
In many respects, Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has helped redefine its industry. When Walmart went public some 47 years ago, its "megastores" were a unique concept. Today, the Costcos of the world can....
McKesson Fights Back With Strong Earnings, Revenue Gains
The drug distribution business has gotten fierce recently, with new competitive threats adding to pressure from lawmakers and consumer advocates about the high cost of prescription drugs. McKesson....
Express Scripts (ESRX) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallOct. 25, 2017, 8:30 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Mondelez International Earnings Preview: What to Watch
Mondelez International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is set to report its third-quarter earnings on Monday, Oct. 30, after the market close. It's crunch time for the maker of products including Trident gum and....
Why Dr Pepper Snapple Stock Slumped 7% on Wednesday
Shares of Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (NYSE: DPS) collapsed on Wednesday, falling as much is 7.2% after the company reported third-quarter earnings that missed analyst estimates by a nickel.....
How to Invest in E-Commerce Stocks
Many investors prefer stocks that do business in high-growth industries. After all, it's much easier for a company to grow if its sector is expanding by leaps and bounds.As far as favorable....
Coca-Cola Is Taking Aim at La Croix
Seltzer is suddenly sexy.Long a favorite in Europe but ignored in the U.S., sparkling water consumption among Americans is now surging. Sales have increased 42% over the last five years and....
Why Advanced Micro Devices, Alaska Air Group, and Dr Pepper Snapple Group Slumped Today
Wall Street finished down on Wednesday, and triple-digit losses for the Dow led major benchmarks lower by about half a percent. Earnings season continued to dominate the headlines, but some market....
What Procter & Gamble Co. Has to Say About Its Growth Slowdown
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) investors are hoping that slow and steady wins the race. The consumer-products giant recently announced earnings results that included weaker sales growth. But....
Kraft Heinz Earnings Preview: What to Watch
Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) will report its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, Nov. 1, after the market close. The stock is down 12% year to date following soft sales performance to start the....
Costco's Business Today in 3 Charts
It's not easy being a brick-and-mortar retailer today. There are just too many shops competing over a shrinking pool of customer traffic, and this imbalance is forcing many businesses to cut....
Kroger Selling Its Convenience Stores? What It Means for Investors
At a recent investor day, Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced it was exploring a potential sale of its convenience store business. You might not have known Kroger was in this business, but in its long....
How to Invest in Beer
There may be dozens of beer varieties available at your local alcoholic-beverage store, but you see nearly as many choices when deciding among beer stocks to purchase. In fact, just a few public....
JD.com, Tencent, and Wal-Mart Join Forces Against Alibaba
JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), China's second largest business-to-consumer e-commerce marketplace after Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) Tmall, recently enlisted the help of Tencent (NASDAQOTH: TCEHY) and Wal-Mart....