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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Hurt the Restaurant Industry
For the first time in seven years, the U.S. economy lost more jobs last month than it created. The Labor Department said non-farm payrolls fell by 33,000, with most of the losses hitting the....
3 Top Consumer and Retail Stocks to Put on Your Radar
Restaurants, big box stores, and other retail chains have struggled in the past few years, but there are still a few stocks in the sector that have managed to stand out from the competition.It's....
eBay Takes a Small Step Toward Fixing the Internet's Huge Counterfeiting Problem
The internet has made it easier to sell counterfeit or fake goods.In fact, trade in counterfeit and pirated goods has grown from $250 billion annually in 2008 to $461 billion in 2013, according to....
10 Reasons to Buy General Motors Stock
Is General Motors' (NYSE: GM) stock a buy? It's certainly drawing a lot of interest lately. Several big-name Wall Street analysts have issued upgrades on GM in recent weeks, and I think they're on....
These Are the Best Selling Toys of 2017
With the holidays coming up, toy and game shopping is about to heat up. Toy and game retailers start ramping up inventory this time of year to prepare for the seasonal rush. In an industry with an....
How Does Chipotle Escape Its Queso Quagmire?
In this Market Foolery podcast segment, host Mac Greer, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff Fischer discuss the current troubles of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG).....
Honda Sharpens Its All-New 2018 Accord to Steal SUV Sales
Honda (NYSE: HMC) said that its all-new 2018 Accord sedan officially went on sale in the U.S. on Wednesday. The all-new Accord is a major evolution of Honda's mainstay sedan: In some ways, it's....
Why Is Toyota Doubling Down on Hydrogen Fuel Cells?
Toyota (NYSE: TM) said that it will show off two new electric vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells at the Tokyo Motor Show this month. Both are "concepts," or show vehicles, but at least one....
Skittish Lenders May Have Just Killed Nordstrom's Go-Private Deal
In June, Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) stock rocketed higher from the $40 level to around $48 after members of the founding family announced they were interested in taking the company private.Since then,....
Why Does Amazon Want to Scan My Body?
Recently Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced it was buying 3D modeling start-up Body Labs, for what sources say is close to $70 million. Body Labs makes software that models true-to-life 3D....
What Does Ford's $267 Million Recall Mean for Investors?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said on Wednesday that it is recalling about 1.3 million F-Series pickup trucks to repair door latches that could get stuck. Most automaker recalls are no big deal as....
Retailers Will Fail If This Is Their Solution to Amazon.com's Threat
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is causing the retail industry to lose its dang mind. Retailers are so fearful of losing customers to the e-commerce giant, they're forgetting why they're even in....
One Year Later, Yum China Thrives After Its Spin-off
It's been nearly a year since Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) completed its spin-off of Yum China Holdings (NYSE: YUMC). Since then, the latter has largely enjoyed life on its own with the stock up over....
Can Snap Help Discovery Go for the Gold?
One of last week's hardest-hit stocks -- Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA) (NASDAQ: DISCK) -- could be getting a boost from one of last week's biggest winners. Snapchat parent Snap, Inc.....
Better Buy: Ubisoft Entertainment vs. Take-Two Interactive
Both Ubisoft (NASDAQOTH: UBSFF) and Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) have delivered mouthwatering gains for shareholders over the past five years. Just feast your eyes on this chart showing....
Does the Adidas Scandal Point to Larger Corruption in College Sports?
Adidas (NASDAQOTH: ADDYY) has made a decided push to gain sneaker market share in North America against dominant competitor Nike (NYSE: NKE) and upstart sportswear challenger Under Armour. Yet the....
Will Chipotle's Q3 Be as Bad as Its Queso?
We're now a week away from Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) cracking open the lid on its third-quarter financials, and Wall Street pros continue to scramble away from the thinning bullish camp....
3 Top Housing Stocks
The SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF has been on a tear, with gains north of 18% over the past 12 months, enough to eke out a win against the broader S&P 500 index. If investors really want to....
Small Cable Companies Blame High Prices on Comcast
Whether you have Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) as your cable provider or a smaller, lesser-known carrier, you still may pay dearly for your pay-TV package. According to a new filing with the Federal....
Wynn Resorts Share Price: Where Do Investors Go From Here?
Shares of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) have been on a quick run higher the last two years, more than doubling in value. The driving force has been a recovery in Macau's gaming market, where Wynn....
Better Buy: Take-Two Interactive vs. Ubisoft
The video game industry is red hot, and the leading companies in the space have been providing shareholders with fantastic returns in recent years. Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts continue....
How to Buy Ford Motor Company Stock, and Why You Should
Coming out of the last recession, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) was very good to its investors. Starting at a low below $2 in the darkest days of the economic crisis, Ford found its sales surging....
How Can Ford Motor Company Stoke Growth in China?
China has been a critical component of Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) growth story following the past recession, and it will hopefully become a second pillar of revenue strength next to North....
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Retirees
Many retirees are turning to the stock market to find reliable income. We Fools think that's a smart move, so long as they are careful with their stock selection.So which income stocks do we favor....
Investors Could Be Underestimating Activision Blizzard's Opportunity in Its Newest Segment
With growth avenues like esports and mixed reality on the horizon, the idea of selling Call of Duty action figures might not seem that exciting -- and the idea of Candy Crush-branded ice cream as....