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Here Are the 4 Fastest-Growing Global Brands
A little more than a year ago, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) then-CEO Howard Schultz said the coffee shop's primary goal was to get back on track. He said he believed the chain had a "clear line of....
Is The Walt Disney Company a Buy?
The Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) company has entered a period of massive change, but it will come out the other side in better shape than it's currently in.In its most recent quarter, the company....
The 1 Stock I'd Buy Right Now
Discussions involving the PC market usually include an underlying theme of "the sky is falling." However, more and more pundits are coming to the realization that PCs aren't dead -- in fact, the....
The FDA Is Tackling Digital Health With the Help of Apple and Google
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is responsible for drug approvals, medical devices, and the food supply in the U.S., has announced a pilot project aimed at updating the process....
3 High-Yield Stocks Still Worth Buying
Sky-high dividend yields can be tricky beasts. Sometimes, those extreme payouts can be signs of a deep rot in the underlying business, based on nothing but terribly low share prices and a dream.....
Two Tech Titans to Buy in October Just Raised Their Dividends
Looking for safe dividend stocks in tech? They aren't easy to find these days. The market sits at all-time highs, and many well-known tech giants, such as IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Cisco (NASDAQ:....
What to Expect When Wells Fargo Reports 3Q Earnings on Friday
All four of the nation's biggest banks report earnings this week, kicking off a third-quarter earnings season that isn't expected to showcase any major increases or decreases in banks' bottom....
How Safe Is AbbVie's Dividend?
The pharmaceutical industry has been a favorite among dividend investors, and AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) has put together an impressive track record of treating its shareholders well. Dating back to....
Can Johnson & Johnson Really Start Growing Again?
It's hard to satisfy investors -- even a strong performance can just lead us to want more. Case in point: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ). Though the healthcare giant's stock has posted a solid....
What to Expect From Bank of America’s 3Q Earnings
Earnings season is upon us, with all four of the nation's biggest banks set to report third-quarter results this week. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and Citigroup (NYSE: C) will kick things off on....
Why Snap, Seattle Genetics, and Pretium Resources Jumped Today
Wednesday was a generally good day for investors on Wall Street, featuring a gentle rise of about 0.15% to 0.25% for major benchmarks like the Dow and the S&P 500. The White House continued to....
Is Pfizer the Best Dividend Stock in Healthcare?
Pfizer Inc.'s (NYSE: PFE) sales have fallen sharply since its top-selling Lipitor lost patent protection back in 2012. However, steps management has taken to control costs and invest in cancer....
3 Value Stocks for Conservative Investors
Investing in the stock market is the best way to predictably generate wealth over the long term. But many investors understandably want to minimize the risks involved with the process. One....
Is AbbVie the Best Dividend Stock in Healthcare?
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) is making headway toward diversifying itself away from its best-selling drug, Humira, but Humira still accounts for most of its sales and that makes buying AbbVie, because of....
General Motors: Booming China Sales Should Set Up a Profitable Third Quarter
General Motors (NYSE: GM) just reported that its sales in China rose 6.6% in September, on strong SUV-driven gains for its Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and China-only Baojun brands. GM has now....
How Safe Is Pentair's Dividend?
The quest for dividends leads many investors to look at industries with which they aren't familiar. Pentair (NYSE: PNR) isn't among the best-known names to typical consumers, but the work it does....
How STMicroelectronics N.V. Stock Gained 12.5% in September
Shares of STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) rose 12.5% in September 2017, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The surge rested entirely on Apple 's (NASDAQ: AAPL) launch of the....
Sirius XM Keeps Shaking the Bears Away
Naysayers are having a change of heart when it comes to Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI). The leading premium radio provider has seen its short interest shrink from a peak of 266.5 million at the....
Amazon.com, Inc. Stock Target Up To $1,350 As Teen Mindshare Rises
Every so often, analysts engage in a sort of “mine’s bigger than yours” battle over price targets, especially over big names like Amazon.com stock. One firm fires the first shot, and then it’s....
How NetApp, Inc. Shares Gained 13% in September
Shares of enterprise data storage specialist NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) rose 13.2% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The surge hinged on two bullish analyst....
Is Johnson & Johnson the Best Dividend Stock in Healthcare?
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has increased the amount of money it returns to investors in the form of dividends every year for more than 50 years. Its diversification across various....
Why Apple Won't Include a Higher-Power Adapter With the iPhone
Michael Potuck at 9to5Mac lays out a compelling case for why Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) should include either a 12-watt or 29-watt power adapter in the box with its iPhones. iPhones currently ship with....
This Just In: PayPal 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 at $200 Isn't Crazy Anymore
Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) hit another all-time high this week. The leading premium streaming service is drifting higher after moving to hike prices on some of its plans last week. The....
Delta Air Lines, Inc. Q3 Earnings: Solid Results Despite Big Challenges
Three months ago, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) reported strong earnings growth for the second quarter and projected that earnings would continue to rise in the third and fourth quarters.However,....