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A Potential Negative for Taiwan Semiconductor
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) is the world's leading contract chip manufacturer by revenue. It manufactures chips for a broad range of clients, with its products spanning from
3 Growth Stocks That Could Soar More Than Dollar Tree
When discussing success stories in the retail industry, Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) probably comes to mind. Dollar Tree has seen its shares soar by nearly 390% over the trailing 10-year period (and
Amazon and the Strange Case of the Zillow Stock Selloff
Don't believe everything you read, and most importantly, don't believe everything you read on the internet. Here is a tale of what can happen when a rumor, unconfirmed by either Amazon.com (NASDAQ:
Why Shares of Supervalu Are Surging 14% After its First-quarter Results
Shares of SUPERVALU Inc. (NYSE: SVU), a grocery leader serving customers through a network of more than 2,000 owned, franchised and independently owned stores across the country, are receiving some
Facebook, Inc. Might Also Jump Into Smart Speaker Fray
Smart speakers are all the rage right now in tech, so it's not all that surprising that Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is reportedly looking to enter the space. DIGITIMES reports that Facebook is exploring a
Interview With Entrepreneur and Futurist Zack Kanter
Zack Kanter is a self-described futurist and the founder of Stedi, a modern electronic data interchange platform that helps companies automate their business-to-business transactions.In this episode
What to Look For When Amazon.com, Inc. Reports Earnings
E-commerce giant Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is gearing up for another quarterly report after the closing bell on Thursday. This time, the report will cover results from the second quarter of fiscal
Here's Why the Best Is Yet to Come for Costco Wholesale Corporation
During the so-called Retail Apocalypse, Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has quietly continued to advance its business.The warehouse club has not been negatively affected by the growth of digital retailers, In
6 Hidden Ways to Save at Costco
Costco offers savings in areas many members don't think about. Image source: Costco.Most people think of Costco (NASDAQ: COST) as a place to save money by shopping in bulk. That's certainly one way to
3 Stocks With MercadoLibre-Like Return Potential
Shares of Argentinean e-commerce giant MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) have been setting the Latin world on fire this year -- up 75% since the start of January. This is a stock we've recommended here at
Why Sears Holdings Stock Is Giving Back All of Its Amazon-Inspired Gains
During 2017, shares of Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) have rallied repeatedly as the company has announced various moves to cut costs, raise cash, and extract value from its remaining assets. However
Here's What to Expect When Whole Foods Reports Earnings
Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) reports its fiscal third-quarter earnings on Wednesday after the close of trading. In mid-June, the natural and organic foods grocer announced a departure from the
Why Shopify's Stock Has Popped 110% in 2017
Internet retail platform Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) has jumped 110% since the beginning of this year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after it expanded its relationship with
Michaels Companies Stock Wins an Upgrade: What You Need to Know
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one
Better Buy: The Home Depot, Inc. vs. Target
The retail industry has been a great big puddle of uncertainty lately. E-commerce juggernaut Amazon.com, Inc. has numerous traditional retailers trembling in their boots. Still, many believe that the
What Does Amazon Want With Costco's Kirkland Signature Private Label?
The "Kirkland Signature" private label brand is one of Costco's (NASDAQ: COST) great success stories -- and with $30 billion in sales, a key driver of the business.In this segment from Industry Focus:
Can Blue Apron Stock Bounce Back After Last Week's 11% Drop?
Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) has a new and formidable competitor, and that's been enough to turn an already broken IPO into one of this year's worst performers among market debutantes. Shares of the
Bullish on Amazon.com? You'll Love These 3 Stocks
Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) 40% rally over the past 12 months made it a Wall Street darling, as its marketplace crushed brick-and-mortar retailers and AWS (Amazon Web Services) dominated the cloud
3 Cheap High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Right Now
Today's investor is likely in a real quandary. On the one hand, the overall market is trading at valuations we haven't seen all that often. On the other, buying bargain basement high-yield stocks is
Ignore eBay Inc.: Here Are 2 Better Stocks
You might not have noticed, but shares of online auction pioneer eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) have sneakily trounced the Nasdaq Composite over the past three years.In fact, eBay stock has soared an impressive
Industry Focus Mailbag -- A Look at Buckle Inc and Kirkland Signature
On this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, host Vincent Shen welcomes senior Fool.com contributor Asit Sharma to the show to answer listener questions. Find out about the attractive dividend
Why This Dividend Stock Could Be a Gold Mine for Income Investors
There are an estimated 80 million Amazon Prime members in the United States. I'm one. Chances are you or someone in your household are part of the tribe as well. And if you're anything like me, then
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
When it comes to buying stocks that you want to hold for a duration perhaps beyond your own lifetime, the best bet is to not overthink things, and buy companies with simple businesses and established
Why American Express' Earnings Dropped in the Second Quarter
If you only look at the bottom line of American Express' (NYSE: AXP) second-quarter performance, you'd be excused for thinking that the results were dreadful. But if you dig further into the reasons
Why Sears Holding Corp Stock Was Falling Today
Shares of Sears Holding Corp (NASDAQ: SHLD) were sliding today as investors pulled back following yesterday's surge on news that it would begin selling Kenmore products on Amazon.com. As of 2:58 p.m