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General Electric Co. and ABB Ltd. Do Business: What it Means to Investors
The agreement by ABB Ltd. (NYSE: ABB) to buy the industrial solutions business of General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) sheds new light onto the strategic plans of both companies, and arguably makes....
3 Stocks That Put Home Depot's Returns to Shame
Shares of Home Depot (NYSE: HD) have been a great long-term investment, and they've soared about 20% so far this year. Investors in the home-improvement chain have no reason to be upset with that....
These 3 Stocks Just Want September to End
The dog days of summer haven't struck down the stock market, which seemingly hits new all-time highs every day, but for the three stocks below, they've been among the worst performers over the....
1 Big Apple Inc. A11 Bionic Chip Mystery Revealed
During Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) Sept. 12 product launch event, the company revealed an interesting detail about its custom-designed A11 Bionic chip that's at the heart of every iPhone 8, iPhone 8....
Better Buy: Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. vs. Enterprise Products Partners LP
Midstream oil and natural gas partnerships Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: MMP) and Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE: EPD) have a lot in common. However, they differ in a few....
General Motors Stock Hits a New Multiyear High: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
From a financial perspective, the new post-bailout General Motors (NYSE: GM) has been a resounding success. The company is on pace to produce an operating profit of more than $10 billion for a....
The 6 Stocks on the MFM Team's Radar This Week
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill asks Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff Fischer about....
Vertex Pharmaceuticals: The Gilead Sciences of Cystic Fibrosis?
In only a year, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) has grown from a market cap of around $20 billion to knocking on the door of a $40 billion market cap. The biotech isn't finished growing.....
3 Stocks Up 30% or More Year to Date That Could Be Just Getting Started
There's arguably no better feeling in investing than watching one of your stocks deliver exceptional gains over the course of only a few months. But all too often, investors tend to take profits....
Why Lumentum Holdings Is a Risky Bet Despite iPhone Gains
Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE) has set the stock market on fire this year as anticipation that it might win big with Apple's latest-generation iPhones fueled its rise. The optical components....
Tesla Could Target $400
If you blinked, you just missed the S&P 500 breakout today. Meanwhile, Tesla shares held strong at support around the $342 level. Both seem to be flashing signs of a market that could be on....
Why Ford and Lyft Are Teaming Up on Self-Driving
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Lyft are teaming up: The Blue Oval and the fast-growing ride-hailing company said they will work together to develop self-driving vehicles optimized for use in....
The Party Rages On for Micron Technology
Just about the best-case scenario is playing out for memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU). Demand for the company's DRAM and NAND chips is high, supply is constrained, costs per....
3 Value Stocks Senior Citizens Should Consider Buying Today
No matter your age, investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to predictably generate wealth over the long term. But stocks can also be volatile, and both minimizing risk and....
Why Delphi Automotive Will Soon Have Two New Names
Giant auto-industry supplier Delphi Automotive (NYSE: DLPH), a leader in the emerging self-driving technology space, said on Wednesday that it will soon have a new name. More accurately, it will....
What Uber's Problems in London Mean for Its IPO
Uber has tentative plans to file for its initial public offering (IPO) in the next 18 to 36 months, according to the company's new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. But potential investors may be less....
3 Stocks to Buy for a Better Tomorrow
You can do good while you're also doing well. Some companies set out to make the world a better place, and they also happen to have solidly profitable business models. Owning their stocks lets you....
Best Buy: Facebook, Netflix, or Amazon?
Tech has been on fire for the last few years, and companies at the top of their game have been reaping considerable rewards for investors. Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) has the largest social media....
5 Signs You Should Sell Dick's Sporting Goods
Following a spectacular 2016 in which its stock price surged 50%, Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) shares have reversed course this year. To date, they've lost nearly half their value as the....
How to Invest in Telecommunications
Telecom sector and wireless-service provider stocks are down, on average, this year. That may not last, though, as the industry is undergoing change and the next wave of growth for wireless....
Twitter's Live Video Plans Get an Important Vote of Confidence
For quite a while, the balance of the news out of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) has been discouraging, but in this MarketFoolery podcast segment, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser,....
General Electric Sells Its Underperforming Industrial Solutions Unit to ABB Ltd.
In this MarketFoolery podcast segment, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser, and Stock Advisor Canada's Taylor Muckerman consider what the $2.6 billion sale of GE's (NYSE: GE)....
Breaking Down the Possibilities for a T-Mobile/Sprint Merger
In this MarketFoolery podcast segment, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser, and Stock Advisor Canada's Taylor Muckerman open the week with a discussion of the serious merger....
Amazon.com Unveils New Echo Products: What You Need to Know
E-commerce giant Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) hosted a busy product unveiling today, unveiling a slew of devices to refresh its lineup as we approach the busy holiday shopping season. This comes a....
3 Hedge-Fund Stocks to Buy and Forget About
Hedge-fund managers are armed with enormous amounts of assets and data, so when they move, Mr. Market sits up and takes notice: With such large stakes involved, their buys and sells are not made....