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3 Heirloom Stocks to Hold Forever
Most of us have known folks who had the good fortune to inherit great stocks. Companies fall by the wayside all the time, but some have endured for years and years -- and continue to reward their
Better Buy: Amazon.com Inc. vs. Baidu Inc.
Let's rewind a decade. In mid-August 2007, you could have bought shares of a fledgling Chinese search engine named Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) for just $17.50. At the same time, an online bookstore that was
Main Street Capital: Bull vs. Bear
Markets are forward-looking, and generally pretty efficient, but that doesn't mean they're always right at any given time. Shares of Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) have been on a tear
Fearing a Bear Market? These 3 Retail Stocks Should Be on the Top of Your List
At nearly eight and a half years, investors have enjoyed one of the longest bull markets in U.S. history. Only the bullish run from 1987 to 2000 has exceeded the current period. Though we're still
3 Stocks That Could Put Alibaba's Returns to Shame
If you've bought products on e-commerce sites like Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) there's a good chance you've bought something that was made in China courtesy of a manufacturer found by using Alibaba (NYSE:
The 3 Stocks on the MFM Team's Radar This Week
In this Motley Fool Money podcast segment, host Chris Hill asks Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Total Income's Ron Gross to tell us about the companies they have their
Blue Apron's Failed Execution Just Opened the Door for the Competition
Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) reported disappointing earnings results last week. While its revenue came in above expectations, it reported a bigger loss per share than most were hoping for.But that's not
Customer Traffic Gains Power a 14% Spike in Home Depot Inc. Earnings
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) posted quarterly results this week that were highlighted by accelerating sales gains and a double-digit boost in profits. The retailer also raised its top-line and bottom-line
TJX Companies Earnings: Accelerating Growth and a Rising Profit Forecast
TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) announced second-quarter results this week that demonstrated the ability of its value-based business model to generate steady growth in a weak retailing industry.Here's how
Why Advance Auto Parts Shares Are Spiraling 22% Lower
Shares of Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), one of the industry's leading retailers of aftermarket automotive parts, tools, and accessories for the do-it-yourself (DIY) consumer, are spiraling 22% lower
Target Takes a Step to Compete With Amazon
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) and Target (NYSE: TGT) desperately want to catch up with Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) ability to offer two-day delivery on millions of items available to members of its $99-a-year
An E-Commerce Winner Not Named Amazon
With frequent reports of declining mall traffic, aggressive store closures, and disappointing earnings numbers, it seems that no company is immune to the wrath of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). Even grocery
Amazon May Have a New Plan to Take on Takeout
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) already challenges supermarkets in a number of ways, including offering grocery delivery in an ever-growing number of markets through its Fresh service. And, of course, the chain
This Market Is Bigger Than Esports, and Amazon Already Has a Slice
In recent years, video games have sort of broken the stereotype of the loner teenager cooped up in his or her room all day twiddling thumbs on a controller. And, yes, you have to mention "her" --
What to Look for When Target Reports Q2 2017 Results
After giving a preview of second quarter results last month, shares of beleaguered retailer Target (NYSE: TGT) have bounced off of multi-year lows. The finalized report is due out on Wednesday, August
Here's Why the Best Is Yet to Come for Amazon.com, Inc.
When you look at Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) as an investment opportunity, the stock often sends mixed messages. Amazon shares don't know how to stop rising, but the e-tailer's earnings are flimsy at
What Investors Missed in the Market This Week
The markets managed to climb their way to a higher close on Friday, but that was far from enough to offset one of the rare down weeks for stocks as tensions with North Korea escalated. In fact, the
How Home Depot Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is the world's biggest home-improvement retailer. It's also a cash-printing machine.Last year, the company generated $8 billion of earnings for a 14% improvement over the prior
3 Billionaire Stocks for Retirees
One shortcut to finding great stock ideas is to simply mimic the masters. That's why we Fools regularly scour through Securities and Exchange Commission filings to see what our favorite billionaire
Target Is Going After the Four-Legged Market
As it attempts to revamp its product offering to better compete with Amazon and other rivals, Target (NYSE: TGT) has decided to put an added focus on its pets section.The retailer, which has begun
3 Value Stocks for Wise Investors
The S&P 500's bull run continues to rage on, making it harder and harder for value investors to find good stocks to buy. Thankfully, there are always bargains to be found if you are willing to turn
Home Depot Inc. Earnings: 3 Things to Watch
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) investors have pushed the stock to near record highs heading into the retailer's second-quarter earnings report. Here's what investors will be watching for when the
If the Robots Are Coming, You Better Have Robot Makers in Your Portfolio
In this segment from Motley Fool Answers, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp are joined by senior Motley Fool analyst Simon Erickson to talk about the disruptive trends of artificial intelligence
Blue Apron Earnings: What to Watch
After one of the most disappointing IPOs of the year, Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) will provide its first quarterly earnings report as a publicly traded company Thursday before the market opens. The stock
Why Plug Power Inc.'s Shares Popped in July (and Dropped in August)
Shares of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) jumped 10.8% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company announced an expanded agreement with Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT). The