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The Most Interesting Things About Apple's Reveal Last Week
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio and Supernova's Matt Argersinger, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff....
How Does Holly Energy Partners' High-Yield Partnership Hold Up to Enterprise Products Partners?
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: HEP) has a roughly 7.3% distribution yield. That's higher than that of many of its peers, including industry giant Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD),....
Following in Fitbit's Footsteps, Apple Shares Fall on Lackluster Apple Watch Series 3 Reviews
Yesterday was Fitbit's turn for shares to fall on lukewarm reviews of its all-important Ionic smartwatch. Today, it's Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) turn. The stock was down by 2% around 12:40 p.m. EDT....
A Top Dividend Stock in Tech Just Got Better
Software giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) increased its dividend this week, as expected. The increase marks the 14th year in a row Microsoft has increased its dividend, and it reflects the company's....
Should You Buy Baozun at its All-Time High?
Shares of Baozun (NASDAQ: BZUN) have rallied about 30% this month as investors apparently realized that the company's post-earnings sell-off in late August was unjustified. Baozun is often called....
Analyst Picks: 3 Gaming Stocks to Buy
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....
Why General Mills Inc. Stock Was Sliding Today
Shares of General Mills Inc. (NYSE: GIS) got crunched Wednesday morning after the Cheerios maker turned in another underwhelming earnings report. Sales in its yogurt division, which includes the....
DOW DAX vor den Wahlen
Ja einen Crash vor den Wahlen kann man wohl abschreiben. Es tut mir Leid, wenn jemand auf das Gesabbel der Medien hereingefallen ist. Im Gegenteil, der DOW sieht jeden Tag neue Hochs wieso man da
Better Buy: ConocoPhillips vs. BP
U.S. oil giant ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past year, jettisoning a slew of assets, which has given it the cash to pay down debt and repurchase....
Why Are Cancer Drugs So Expensive?
All drugs are costly to produce, but cancer drugs are notoriously expensive to push through to market, and every year, treatments get more and more expensive. In this clip from Industry Focus:....
3 Reasons I'm Not Buying an iPhone X (or iPhone 8)
I get it. Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) new iPhone X is loaded with enough new technology to justify a higher price tag. As CEO Tim Cook recently said, the $999 iPhone X is a "value price" relative to....
Don't Worry About the Critics or the Television Academy -- Netflix Originals Are Still Great
Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale won big at the Emmy Awards on Sunday night, bringing home four trophies including one for outstanding drama series. It marks the first time an internet-based television....
Lukewarm Ionic Reviews Knock Fitbit Down a Notch
Share of Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) fell 5% yesterday after reviews of its forthcoming Ionic smartwatch started to hit the web. The company has a lot riding on its new device, as consumer preferences in....
Don't Expect T-Mobile to Pay a Dividend Anytime Soon
Some of the big attractions for investors in the telecom industry are hefty dividend yields. Market leaders Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) offer dividend yields over 5%.Meanwhile, the....
Konsumschulden sind schlechte Schulden, oder?
Konsumschulden sind schlechte Schulden – grundsätzlich. Manchmal geht es jedoch nicht ohne eine kleine und kurzfristige Überbrückung. In diesem Fall sollte man auf die Kosten achten und die....
Here's Why the Worst Is Yet to Come for Verizon
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has an identity problem.The company, which built its brand on having the best wireless network, no longer has a clear claim to that. It still tops one of the two widely accepted....
Utilities Are Creating the Conditions for Their Own Demise
Utilities in the U.S. are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the future of energy. The rapidly falling cost of wind and solar energy have created a condition where wholesale power....
What Ever Happened to Popeyes Stock?
Many fast-food chains have loyal customer bases, but few can match the dedication that Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has inspired among its frequent patrons. The chicken and Cajun-themed chain has....
Why I Think Kinder Morgan Shareholders Will Win in the End
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) unveiled a few surprises when it reported second-quarter results back on July 19. Not only did the pipeline giant declare a $0.125 quarterly dividend, but said that it....
3 Stocks That Put Coca-Cola's Returns to Shame
Warren Buffett famously invested in soda giant Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) in 1988, buying in right before the stock began an epic run. Over the past 30 years, shares of Coca-Cola have gained about....
With Its Amazon Deal, Kohl's Is Playing With Fire
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is no friend to brick-and-mortar retailers. The e-commerce giant's breakneck growth and speedy delivery has put dozens of traditional retailers out of business and is....
How Safe Is HCP and Its Dividend?
Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are well known for their above-average dividend yields, but they aren't always safe. Healthcare REIT HCP (NYSE: HCP) currently pays a 5% dividend yield,....
Is Splunk Stock a Buy?
It has been an up-and-down ride the last few years for owners of Splunk (NASDAQ: SPLK), but the company had another solid quarter, reported Aug. 24, and the stock is back on the rise. And while....
Here's Why the Best Is Yet to Come for BofI Holding
Banking is one of the most important and necessary industries there is. It has also proved to be a treacherous place to invest. Banks are highly leveraged and have nearly direct exposure to the....
3 Dividend Stocks That Should Pay You the Rest of Your Life
When it comes to deciding what dividend stocks to own in long-haul portfolios, a company's quality and consistency are more important than a sky-high dividend yield that can portend trouble....