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Will Amazon Do a Stock Split in 2018?
Stock splits get a lot of attention from investors. They don't affect the underlying economics of a business, but do provide a signal to shareholders that a company anticipates continued success.....
Apple's Next Project: Tackling Heart Disease
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is launching the Apple Heart Study, a program that will explore if using the Apple Watch to monitor heart rhythm can benefit patients, healthcare providers, and insurers.....
Why 2017 Was a Year to Forget for Costco Wholesale Corporation
Coming into 2017, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) investors were looking for hints that the warehouse retailer would update its business model to adapt to online competitors....
3 Stocks for Baby Boomers to Reach Their Goals
If you're one of millions of baby boomers who've either retired or are approaching retirement, the stock market can serve as an ideal place to help you reach your goals. But finding the best....
2 Attractive Dividend Stocks That Just Boosted Their Payouts
One of the best reasons to love dividend stocks is that many of them not only pay out regular dividends, but also increase those payouts over time. Two attractive dividend stocks doing exactly....
Is This a Setback for the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is widely considered the next big thing in technology. Research firm IDC expects worldwide spending on the IoT to reach $1.4 trillion by 2021. Overall, networking....
2 Reasons Why Amazon’s Echo Speakers Will Boost Its Growth in India
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has made a slew of strategic moves in the Indian market this year as a part of its $5 billion investment plan, but the recent introduction of the Echo speaker line-up could....
Apple Inc.'s iPad Marketing Problem
Back in June, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) introduced a new pair of iPad Pro tablets -- one with a 10.5-inch display and one with a 12.9-inch display. At the heart of both tablets is a processor known as....
AB InBev's Business Just Keeps Getting Better and Better
Anheuser-Busch InBev's (NYSE: BUD) 2016 acquisition of SABMiller is looking like a better and better buy with each quarter.The best proof of this is in AB InBev's widening EBITDA margin. The beer....
Chipotle Up Big on CEO Departure
In this episode of the Market Foolery podcast, host Mac Greer talks with Jeff Fischer from Motley Fool Pro and Options and Bill Man, The Motley Fool's director of small cap strategy, about today's....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Equity markets were spooked Friday morning following news that former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, but major benchmarks ultimately recovered to....
This Is the Last Thing Lululemon Needs to Turn Its Business Around
Does the footwear market really need another sneaker company? Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) thinks so and recently began offering three new styles of footwear at 23 of its stores with plans....
Tiffany & Co. Stock Upgraded: 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....
How to Invest in the Beer Industry
Although there are more than 5,000 breweries currently operating in the U.S. -- more than at any other time in the country's history -- the industry revolves around just a handful of names.After....
Ulta Beauty Affirms Its Outlook as Industry Growth Slows
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) overcame weak traffic trends in the retailing industry -- and a pullback in its core makeup category -- to post solid third-quarter sales growth this week. The company....
Why Costco Stock Rose 15% in November
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock rose 15% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, and the rally significantly outpaced the 2.8% gain in the broader market.^SPX....
Here's My Top Stock to Buy in December
As the end of 2017 nears, many people are probably beginning to think of taxes. And a significant portion of these people are likely planning to file their taxes online with Intuit's (NASDAQ:....
Is Intel’s Supremacy Under Threat From Qualcomm and AMD?
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) literally owns the market for server chips. Over 99% of data centers run computers powered by Chipzilla's silicon, creating a big entry barrier for any would-be competitor.....
Does a Hasbro-Mattel Merger Really Raise Antitrust Concerns?
Toymaker Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) rejected the merger offer reportedly made by rival Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) because it attempted to lowball the value of the company and failed to take into consideration....
Apple Inc.'s License to Innovate
Ahead of the launch of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) flagship iPhone X, there was a lot of skepticism that customers would be willing to pay $999 or more for an iPhone. After all, for years, Apple's....
DOW DAX wird verprügelt
Der DAX wird zur Zeit verprügelt, ob das an der tollen deutschen Politik liegt? Was würde nur über Trump hergezogen? Seiner Wirtschaft und dem DOW hat er genutzt, denn der steigt täglich auf neue
Stay Away! 3 Dividend Stocks That Are Yield Traps
Good dividend stocks can create long-term wealth through solid earnings growth, consistent dividend hikes, and the "magic" of compounding. Meanwhile, bad dividend stocks lure in investors with big....
Better Buy: Pfizer Inc. vs. Johnson & Johnson
With only one month remaining in 2017, it's pretty clear which big pharma stock has been the better pick this year between Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ). J&J's share....
3 Biotech Stocks to Buy in December
Black Friday is past. So is Cyber Monday. But it's not too late to buy one of the best Christmas gifts of all -- biotech stocks. Even if your family and friends might prefer other kinds of....
Melco Resorts Makes Japan Its No. 1 Priority
Every major casino resort company in the world is eyeing the potential opening of the Japanese market and seeing dollar signs. Estimates of Japan's casino-gaming market range from $25 billion to....