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Procter & Gamble Co.’s Rebound Gains Steam
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) closed the books on its fiscal 2017 year this week. And while a sluggish industry kept the consumer-product giant from hitting the high end of its guidance, P&G still
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Has Held These 2 Stocks For Decades
Perhaps the ultimate buy-and-hold investor, Warren Buffett has kept a small selection of stocks in his Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B) for a long time. Make that a really long time, as
Better Buy: The Coca-Cola Co. vs. Verizon Communications Inc.
You could be forgiven for thinking this is an odd pairing. What's the point in comparing the stocks of a major communications company like Verizon (NYSE: VZ) with the world's leading provider of
Why Altria Group, Western Digital, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Slumped Today
Friday was a mixed day on Wall Street, with major benchmarks posting small moves in either direction to finish out the week. Some market participants pointed to the defeat of the proposed repeal of
3 Value Stocks for Wise Investors
With the stock market regularly hitting new all-time highs, value investors are hard-pressed to find a company that isn't exorbitantly priced. But there are always a few stocks that aren't carried
Hot Dog! McCormick Is Buying French's Mustard & Frank's RedHot Sauce
McCormick & Company Inc. (NYSE: MKC) recently announced it will acquire the food division of British consumer goods company Reckitt Benckiser Group plc in a $4.2 billion deal that is expected to close
Whole Foods' Results Improve Slightly As Its Merger With Amazon Looms
Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) issued what may be its final earnings report as an independent publicly traded corporation on Wednesday. In the run-up to its $13.7 billion merger with Amazon.com
Competition Hits McKesson's Bottom Line, but the Future Looks a Bit Brighter
The pharmaceutical industry has been under political attack since before the 2016 elections, as lawmakers want to rein in the amount that drug companies charge for key prescription drugs. Drug
3 Top Dividend Aristocrats for the Long Term
Becoming a member of the elite group of companies that can call themselves Dividend Aristocrats isn't easy. Making it on to this elite list requires a company to become a member of the S&P 500 index
Anheuser Busch InBev Delivers as Promised
Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) announced second-quarter 2017 results on Wednesday after the market closed, highlighting the growing popularity of its biggest brands around the world.Let's have a
Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s Earnings: No Growth Rebound in Sight
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) announced second-quarter earnings this week that showed no sign of a positive shift in its operating trends. Sales growth was negative, profits fell, and the consumer
Better Buy: The Procter & Gamble Company vs. Kimberly-Clark
Consumer staples stocks give investors the comfort of reliable customer demand for the products companies make, and Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) together command dozens
McCormick's New Products Are About to Wake Up America
McCormick & Company (NYSE: MKC) reaffirmed its annual guidance for the year when it recently reported solid second-quarter results. Management believes it can achieve 5% to 7% top-line sales growth on
3 Dividend Stocks That Shine in Market Crashes
Dividend stocks aren't necessarily immune from the market meltdowns. A huge market downturn typically takes most stocks down also. But there are some dividend stocks that tend to outperform most
3 Stable Stocks for Conservative Investors
Some investors make risky bets, hoping to snag a piece of the next big thing. That strategy can lead to incredible returns, but it comes with stomach-churning ups and downs that'll keep you up at
The Market Is Hyper-Focused on This 1 Thing From Starbucks Corporation, but Here's What Else You Should Follow
If you were to sum up what Mr. Market will be paying the most attention to next week, when Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) reports third-quarter earnings, it's comps. That is, comparable sales
The Procter & Gamble Company in 7 Charts
For decades, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) has created enormous wealth for its investors. But in recent years, the consumer goods titan has failed to keep pace with the overall market as its growth has
5 Things PepsiCo's Management Wants You to Know
Though PepsiCo's (NYSE: PEP) revenue has remained flat over the last five years, the company's stock has posted a cumulative total return of 92% over the same period. Part of investors' confidence in
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Perfect for Retirement
If you're at the point in your investing life where you're adjusting your portfolio from higher-risk growth mode toward a safer asset allocation -- one designed to support you dependably through your
2 of the Best Dividend Stocks You Forgot About
If you flip on the television for stock-market news, you're likely to be bombarded by newsworthy developments from exciting stocks. Companies in Silicon Valley, massive financial institutions, and
The 4 Best Dividend Stocks in Mexico
The Mexican economy has exhibited steady growth over the last 10 years, bolstered by manufacturing, tourism, and a generally favorable trade relationship with the rest of the world. But volatility
The Latest Thing Philip Morris International Shareholders Should Worry About
When Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) first became an independent publicly traded company, one of the reasons why investors were excited about the global tobacco giant was that by separating
Why Kimberly-Clark Corp. Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
Because it sells a diverse mix of consumer staples, Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) rarely struggles to produce steady earnings growth. Operating profit ticked higher in each of the last two years, and
A Foolish Take: American Soda Consumption Plunges to a 31-Year Low
Soda consumption in the United States fell to a 31-year low in 2016, according to Beverage-Digest. That decline can mainly be attributed to waning demand among health-conscious consumers.Here's how
Here's What to Expect From Altria Group on Thursday
Investors began the year excited about Altria Group (NYSE: MO), pushing the tobacco stock to big gains. Yet over the past month, Altria has fallen back, and some wonder how much longer the company