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Accruing stock market gains is more of a marathon than a sprint, but Nike (NYSE: NKE) still left investors wanting more this past year. The footwear giant's stock ended 2023 in negative territory

Nike (NYSE: NKE) undoubtedly possesses one of the strongest brands in the world. This has led to a successful enterprise in the sports apparel and footwear industry with a leading market share.

But

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Nike (NYSE: NKE) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) across vital financial metrics to determine the better dividend stock to buy today.

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Nike (NYSE: NKE) hasn't been much of a growth stock lately. The footwear giant reported a modest sales decline in the most recent quarter, in fact, and management projected even weaker results ahead

The stock market's trajectory has been closely following the latest economic indicators over the past few weeks. The S&P 500 rallied in reaction to the Federal Reserve's announcement that it would

It pays to diversify the stocks in your portfolio. Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR), Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN), and PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) could hardly be more diverse, but they all have the potential to deliver

In the last one-, three-, and five-year periods, Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares have underperformed the S&P 500. The disappointment has been more pronounced in just the last 12 months, a time when Nike's

Nike (NYSE: NKE) has certainly been a household name for a long time. And it has rewarded investors. Shares have increased nearly 12-fold in the last two decades, a gain that crushes the S&P 500 by

You may have a Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) at home, but should you also have it in your stock portfolio? After all, the home appliance giant's 5.8% dividend yield and estimated price-to-earnings ratio of

The stock market was on the brink of officially attaining bull status as we turned a page on the new year, but it seems to have plateaued for the time being. All eyes are on earnings season, which

Nike (NYSE: NKE) was among the worst performers on the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2023. Shares of the footwear and sports apparel giant declined 8% while the wider market jumped 14%. Missing

Stock splits shouldn't be the primary reason to consider buying a stock. But it's no surprise that many of the most popular stocks investors and Wall Street pros follow are those of successful

Tiger Woods was sponsored by Nike (NYSE: NKE) for nearly three decades, but that came to an end yesterday. It's not clear where Woods will sign next, but shares of On Holding (NYSE: ONON) jumped in

They may be in the same business -- athletic apparel and footwear -- but On Holding's (NYSE: ONON) and Nike's (NYSE: NKE) stories have been dramatically different of late. On shares rallied more

Shares in household appliance company Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) rose by 11.8% in December, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The move comes as the market took a brighter view

Some companies tell you a lot about the state of the economy. Three of those companies -- industrial supplier MSC Industrial (NYSE: MSM), banking giant Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), and appliance

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews Nike's (NYSE: NKE) latest investor update and lets you know if the stock is a buy.

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Swiss athletic footwear and apparel maker On Holding (NYSE: ONON) has grown a lot faster than American industry bellwether Nike (NYSE: NKE) over the past few years. But here's an ironic twist: On

Investors searching for quality dividend stocks for next year have come to the right place.

Dividend stocks may be unappealing compared to a red-hot market. But over time, quality dividend stocks

When investors think of athletic apparel brand names, Nike is often the first that comes to mind. And rightfully so. After all, it's the single biggest name in the business, having dominated the

Shares of athletic apparel company Nike (NYSE: NKE) got hammered on Friday after the company turned in disappointing financial results for its latest quarter. Slowing sales have some worried that

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Nike (NYSE: NKE)Q2 2024 Earnings CallDec 21, 2023, 5:00 p.m. ET

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Wall Street is rolling, but not every stock is playing along. I thought my three stocks to avoid for last week -- Altria, Lennar, and D.R. Horton -- were going to lose to the market. They rose 1%

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Nike (NYSE: NKE) is one of the best-known athletic companies in the world and has been a huge winner for investors. But On Holding (NYSE: ONON) is growing faster and has better margins.

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