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Is One of Detroit Automakers' Fears Finally Coming True?
Global automakers have long coveted China for its large consumer population and potential vehicle sales. Growth in China has been seen as growth for Detroit, and many executives hope that China....
The Best Metrics for Analyzing Bank Stocks
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss bank metrics. The traditional valuation metric, the price-to-earnings ratio, may not be the best....
Highlights From Third-Quarter Bank Earnings
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss third-quarter bank earnings. They were quite strong across the board, with one big exception.A....
How Are the Big Banks Doing?
In this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss bank earnings. With one big exception, the big banks are looking very strong. Revenue and....
3 High-Yield Stocks You Haven't Thought Of
With the stock market at all-time highs and interest rates still at all-time lows, high-yield stocks are more attractive than ever. Historically, dividends have made up a huge portion of total....
1 Big Upgrade That Could Come to Apple Inc.'s 2018 iPhones
Back on Sept. 5, DigiTimes said that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) had "booked up the production capacity" at lens module maker Largan Precision for "above 12-megapixel lens modules" in support of next....
Apple Inc. Planning to Ship 20 Million iPhone X Units This Year
Nikkei Asian Review, which has a good track record of reporting Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) supply chain related news, says Apple is planning to ship just 20 million iPhone X units this year -- just half....
Better Buy: Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. vs. Kinder Morgan Inc.
Do you want an industry giant with a checkered past or a smaller company that's proven it is a slow and steady performer? That's the real question when you are comparing Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:....
Microsoft's Cloud Business Just Hit a Huge Milestone
Just in case it wasn't clear by now, Satya Nadella was absolutely the best pick to become Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) CEO. While Nadella has backed off slightly from his "mobile-first, cloud-first"....
What to Watch When Activision Blizzard Reports Earnings
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) reports its third-quarter earnings on Thursday, Nov. 2, after the market close. Here's what investors should watch.IMAGE SOURCE: ACTIVISION BLIZZARDOn a GAAP....
8 Metrics Capture Alphabet, Inc.'s Impressive Third Quarter
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), parent company of Google, impressed investors on Thursday. The company reported better-than-expected revenue and EPS while also demonstrating strength in....
Alphabet Crushes Expectations on Mobile, YouTube Strength
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) released third-quarter 2017 results on Thursday after the market closed, demolishing investors' expectations with strong top- and bottom-line results.....
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated: One Eye on Earnings, One on the Pipeline
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) reported solid third-quarter earnings, with sales of its cystic fibrosis drugs up 34% year over year. Nevertheless, investors rightfully have one eye on the....
Is the Closing of a "Star Wars" Game Studio a Warning Sign for Electronic Arts Investors?
Right in time for the Halloween season, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has delivered news that has given some shareholders a fright. The publisher announced on Oct. 17 that it would be closing....
CoStar Group, Inc. Earnings Surge 44%
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) reported third-quarter results on Oct. 25.The new business model for the provider of commercial real estate information is exceeding expectations for sales and profits,....
3 Value Stocks at 52-Week Highs Still Worth Buying
Just because a stock has hit a new 52-week high doesn't mean it can't go on to loftier levels. Sometimes, stocks will even pull back a little bit before resuming their run-ups again.We asked three....
Nokia's Outlook Worsens As Revenue Slumps
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) reported its third-quarter results before the market opened on Oct. 26. A steep revenue decline was driven by weakness in the network's business, with a strong performance from....
Qualcomm Earnings Report Will Shed More Light on Royalty Damage
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is in a tough situation going into the release of its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, set for after the market closes on Nov. 1. The chipmaker's business has been....
Amazon.com, Inc. Management Talks Physical Stores, Prime Day, and Whole Foods
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is firing on all cylinders. The company's third-quarter earnings report blew investors away, sending shares soaring as much as 13.6% on Friday. But there's more to the....
This Is How Warren Buffett Is Playing Tax Reform. Should You Do the Same?
As an investor who looks for great individual companies from a long-term perspective, I don't put too much stock in trying to predict the broader market. Constantly moving in and out of positions....
Should You Buy Seagate After its First Quarter Surprise?
Seagate Technology's (NASDAQ: STX) stock rallied by about 13% after the hard drive maker posted better-than-expected first quarter earnings on Oct. 23. But even after that pop, Seagate's stock....
Celgene At $100: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
It's been a rotten couple of weeks to be a shareholder of Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG). The biotech giant's shares have been in near-freefall after they reached an all-time high of $147 on Oct. 2.....
Why Microsoft, Align Technology, and Intel Jumped Today
Friday was a blockbuster day on Wall Street, as earnings results from some of the largest technology companies in the market helped power the Nasdaq Composite Index to a gain of more than 2%.....
Here's Why CVS Health Is Tumbling 6.8% Today
Shares in CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) were down 6.8% at 3:45 p.m. EDT, after The Wall Street Journal broke a story that the company may be offering to buy Aetna (NYSE: AET) for $66 billion or....
Amazon.com Has Nearly Doubled Alexa Skills in Less Than 5 Months
That was fast.Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported blockbuster earnings last night that are sending shares to all-time highs today. There's plenty to dig into, but CEO Jeff Bezos included a....