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Copart Earnings Plummet on Expected Costs
Online automotive auction company Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT) saw its revenue climb in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, but earnings took a nosedive as the company paid "abnormal" -- but expected --....
Why Copart, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Copart Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) were up 10.5% as of 1:30 p.m. EST Wednesday after the online vehicle auction services specialist announced stronger-than-expected fiscal first-quarter....
Is Retail Making a Comeback?
The retail sector just had its best week of the year, and companies across the board are seeing big pops on solid earnings reports.In today's episode of MarketFoolery, Chris Hill talks with Jim....
This Simple Move Could Make Disney a Great Dividend Stock
When you think of dividend stocks, it's likely The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) doesn't appear near the top of your radar. After all, shares of the company currently yield 1.6%, less than the....
Stores Remain At the Center of Target's Strategy
Target (NYSE: TGT) has transformed its brand, both in ways consumers can see and behind the scenes. The company has mixed up its merchandise, rolling out a number of company-owned brands including....
The Biggest Disappointment in Under Armour's Results
Sportswear apparel company Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) has been struggling with the difficult retail environment in the U.S., but it seems like things have gone from bad to worse. The....
Here’s a Rundown of Amazon’s Best Black Friday Deals
E-commerce juggernaut Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has become one of the premier online destinations for holiday sales. And not content to restrict its best deals to Black Friday alone, the....
Heads Up: General Motors Is About to Do Something Big With Self-Driving Cars
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that it will host a webcast for investors on Nov. 30 in which the company will "share our vision for an autonomous future." Having watched GM for years, I think this....
3 Amazon-Proof Stocks to Buy Now
In the past five years, the disruptive impact of Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) growth has moved well beyond bookstores and consumer electronics chains. Even categories like apparel and groceries....
Electronic Arts' "Star Wars" Game Draws Criticism From Gamers
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has seen its stock price soar 150% over the last three years as in-game spending has grown, but the company might have gone too far with this strategy with the newly....
How General Motors Will Beat Tesla on Electric Vehicles: Profits
General Motors (NYSE: GM) is developing an all-new platform for battery-electric vehicles that will lower costs enough to make them solidly profitable, CEO Mary Barra told Wall Street analysts in....
What Investors Need to Know About High-Yield Stocks
If you're like most people, you could use more income. With U.S. salary and wage growth continuing to barely outpace inflation, it's prudent to look for ways to augment your paychecks.One sensible....
You Might Already Own the Best Self-Driving Car Stock
The development of self-driving cars is fully underway, with major chip providers and car manufacturers jockeying for position. Some of the major technology companies that are in the middle of the....
D.R. Horton Delivers Another Round of Higher Profits in Q4
2017 has been a great time to be a homebuilder, and even better for the nation's largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton (NYSE: DHI). The company delivered another quarter of improving results that puts....
These 3 Stocks Grew 30% in 2017, and They Aren't Slowing Down
Value investors may cringe, but believe it or not, there are a number of stocks that have skyrocketed in 2017 and still have room to grow. One of the first stocks that comes to mind is artificial....
Lowe's Leaves Its 2017 Outlook Unchanged
Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) this week announced earnings results that included a sharp sales jump as hurricane recovery efforts lifted demand for home improvement products. Yet the retailer couldn't keep....
Here's How Starbucks Corporation Performed in Fiscal 2017
Starbucks' (NASDAQ: SBUX) fiscal 2017 is officially in the rearview mirror. While the world's largest coffee retailer managed to post year-over-year growth in comparable sales, revenue, and....
Is Disney's Latest Move Greedy or Brilliant?
There's rumbling in the belly of Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) original theme park. Disneyland stopped selling its Southern California Passport on Monday, a $469 annual pass for locals that offers....
Up 75% in 2017 -- Why Activision Stock Is Still a Buy
Even in a surging stock market, Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) stands out with its striking rally this year. Shares are up more than 75%, trouncing the broader market's 14% rise so far in....
Harley-Davidson Has a New Royal Pain to Worry About
It's bad enough Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) is in the midst of a two-year slide in U.S. motorcycle sales, but it may have a new headache to contend with. India-based motorcycle maker Royal Enfield....
Is an Amazon Prime Membership Worth It for Black Friday Alone?
If you still haven't joined Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime, you're in a shrinking minority of Americans. Amazon doesn't release Prime subscriber figures, but according to Consumer Intelligence....
7 Stores That Could Be Coming to Your Town
With all the headlines declaring that the "retail apocalypse" is upon us, it's easy to assume that every chain has started shrinking. In reality, while many well-known retailers are suffering,....
Why a Mattel-Hasbro Tie Up Makes Sense
Last week, reports emerged that leading U.S. toymaker Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) has offered to purchase its close rival Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT). While Mattel plays hard to get, the cast analyzes the....
5 More Reasons You Should Break Up With an Investment
Back in September, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp reviewed five things that might rightfully lead an investor to dump a stock, even when there's not necessarily anything wrong with the....
Electronic Arts Dives Deeper Into Esports With FIFA
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) recently announced a partnership with Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to launch an esports tournament series for the company's popular FIFA....