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Why W.W. Grainger Shares Popped More Than 12% Today
Shares of W.W. Grainger Inc. (NYSE: GWW) jumped in trading Tuesday after the industrial supply company reported third-quarter results. After a rapid rise that moderated briefly late in the....
4 Key Quotes From Netflix Inc.'s Third-Quarter Earnings Call
With higher-than-expected subscriber and revenue growth in its third quarter, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shareholders have some new reasons to be happy with the company's strong growth story. But the....
Apple, Inc. Nearly Got Into Medical Clinics
It's pretty clear that Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) ambitions around improving people's health are only growing. The company gave Men's Health an inside look at its testing lab earlier this year, which....
Is Phillips 66 a Buy?
Since gaining its independence in 2012, refining giant Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) has significantly outperformed the S&P 500, delivering a better-than-225% total return versus the approximately....
How to Invest in Semiconductors
Semiconductor stocks have had a great year with the industry up double digits so far in 2017. With billions of devices expected to be put into use in the years ahead, growth for chip makers could....
Johnson & Johnson Jumps on Pharma Strength
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has been a behemoth in the U.S. healthcare space for decades. Yet as a mature company, J&J faces the inevitable challenge of finding ways to keep its growth....
This Just In: Chevron Stock Upgraded
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....
Netflix Inc Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript (NFLX)
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX)Image source: The Motley Fool.Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallOctober 17, 2017, 600 p.m. ETContinue readingSource: Fool.com
5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Finances Without Cutting Spending
In this episode of Motley Fool Answers, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp are joined by recurring Foolish guest Nathan Hamilton to talk about financial fixes that don't involve the most common....
Why TransEnterix Stock Is Soaring Today
Shares of the robotic-surgery company TransEnterix (NYSEMKT: TRXC) rose by as much as 69% today in early morning trading. This small-cap healthcare stock has now appreciated by over 200% since the....
Behind TerraForm Power Inc's 37% Share Pop Today
Brookfield Asset Management's (NYSE: BAM) buyout of TerraForm Power Inc (NASDAQ: TERP) is now complete, and the stock had a strange move higher today. According to Yahoo! Finance, shares are up....
Earnings: 3 Hot Stocks to Watch
Just as earnings season is kicking into high gear, some big names are getting ready to report. PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), Twitter (NYSE: TWTR), and Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) are three high-profile....
NVIDIA Stock Near 52-Week High. How Are Things Looking for the Company?
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the hottest tech stocks on the market over the past year, rising nearly 200% thanks to terrific growth across its entire business. The chipmaker now trades at....
3 Reasons the Best Is Yet to Come for Netflix Investors
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) came through with another blowout quarter after Monday's market close. Revenue, subscriber growth, and overseas margins exceeded the dot-com darling's own July guidance.....
3 Things Kinder Morgan Inc Investors Should Keep an Eye on This Quarter
This year has been a frustrating one for Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) investors, considering that shares are down more than 9% since January. That decline is a bit of a head-scratcher since the....
9 Metrics Behind Netflix Inc.'s Record Quarter
For Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) third quarter, the company kept up the expectation-beating results it delivered in Q2. The internet-TV giant delivered record revenue and huge growth in streaming....
Goldman Sachs Earnings: A Strong Quarter After a Weak Start to 2017
Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) reported third-quarter earnings that not only beat expectations on both the top and bottom lines but beat estimates in several key areas of its....
The Pros and Cons of Dividend Investing
Published October 17th, 2017
This is a guest contribution by Ethan Holden
Investors are always on the hunt for new ideas and places to stock their money. The traditional investing approaches
A Valuable Insight From Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan
Large banks like Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) are such complicated entities that it can seem all but impossible for an outside investor to understand them enough to make a rational investment....
Will Facebook's Oculus Go Revive its VR Business?
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) recently introduced Oculus Go, a $199 VR headset, at its Oculus Connect 4 conference in San Jose. Unlike the Oculus Rift, the Go is a stand-alone wireless device that doesn't....
3 Dividend Healthcare Stocks
Healthcare stocks have been extremely fertile ground for dividend investors over the last few years -- thanks, in large part, to the aging global population that's presently driving a surge in....
Could Altria Group Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
Altria (NYSE: MO) sits just above its 52-week low, a surprise hit to its valuation caused by the Food & Drug Administration proposing regulations that could severely impact its bottom line.....
Is This the Future of America's Malls?
Before the so-called "retail apocalypse" began causing havoc with mall stalwarts, leaving holes in even high-end shopping centers, top-tier operators like Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) held a....
Apple Inc.'s iPad Mini Might Be Dead
The last time Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) updated the iPad Mini was back in September 2015. The upgrade to that tablet at the time was reasonable. Apple outfitted the new device -- the iPad Mini 4 --....
Can Roku Compete in Streaming Video on Demand?
The future of Roku's (NASDAQ: ROKU) business relies on its ability to grow its advertising revenue. While the company is best known for its streaming devices, Roku makes a lot more profit off its....