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3 Stocks for Baby Boomers to Reach Their Goals
While the earliest of the baby boomers have retired or are starting to, beginning within the next 15 years the vast majority will be putting in their retirement papers. Finding stocks now to help....
Facebook's and Microsoft's New Undersea Cable Is How Fast?
Image source: Microsoft.There aren't many sure things these days, but the need for fast broadband connections is one. Of course, this isn't limited to the borders of the U.S. According to....
JPMorgan Chase's Q3 Earnings Go Up, but Its Stock Heads Down
The nation's biggest bank by assets kicked off third-quarter bank earnings season by outperforming analysts' estimates. For the three months ended Sept. 30, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) reported net....
3 Growth Stocks to Hold for 50 Years
At the Motley Fool, we tend to think that the best investing approach is to find great companies and hold on to them for the ultra-long term. With that in mind, we asked three of our investors to....
JP Morgan Chase Co Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript (JPM)
Image source: The Motley Fool.JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallOct. 12, 2017, 8:30 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Apple Fans Not as Excited for the iPhone 8 and iPhone X
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) fans are known to leap at purchasing the tech giant's newest gadget -- no matter what the price. But the newest iPhone lineup might be testing customers' frugality. A new....
Better Buy: Lumentum vs. Finisar
Optical component specialists Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE) and Finisar (NASDAQ: FNSR) have enjoyed similar catalysts and business conditions this year. Both companies have seen their revenue....
3 Stocks With Apple-Like Return Potential
Even though Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a spry 37-year-old publicly traded stock, it recently took the mantle of the best investment on the market since 1926. With price appreciation and dividends,....
5 Ways to Maintain a Competitive Edge, No. 5: Be Willing to Outwait Your Rivals
Getting ahead isn't simply a matter of having a great idea, nor of being intelligent or improving your mastery in your chosen arena. The key is to focus on the edge that you can keep for the....
This Blue-Chip Investment Bank May Be Readying to Set Up a Bitcoin Trading Operation
Historically, the stock market has gained 7% per year, inclusive of dividend reinvestment. When compared to practically all other assets, such as commodities and bonds, the strategy of buying and....
What to Expect When Netflix, Inc. Reports Q3 Results
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is preparing to report its third-quarter results on Monday night. The company has been in the news a lot lately, breaking ties with Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) and raising....
3 Value Stocks for Nest-Egg Growth
Finding stocks with both growth potential and a reasonable valuation can seem nearly impossible now, with the market trading near all-time highs, and average stock valuations far higher than....
Hulu Goes After Netflix Users With a Cheaper Subscription Deal
Neither Hulu nor Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) requires subscribers to commit to any sort of contract. That means customers can come and go as they will, dropping a subscription once they have watched a....
5 Game-Changing Cancer Drug Innovations Being Developed Right Now
Image source: Getty Images."The emperor of all maladies, the king of terrors." This phrase was used by a 19th century surgeon to describe cancer. More than a century later, the description....
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....
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:....
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....
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....
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....
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....
Investors Are Betting Big Against Tesla Inc -- Why They're Wrong
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been a battleground stock ever since its 2010 IPO. Back then the company's mission to bring electric cars to the masses seemed like a shot in the dark, but those who....
Tech Giants Want in on Amazon.com Inc.'s Smart Speaker Success
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) undoubtedly has a first-mover advantage in the smart speaker category it created. After taking the world by surprise with the launch of Amazon Echo in 2014, the growing....