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If You Believe Trump, Here are 2 Stocks to Own
"We used to have the greatest infrastructure anywhere in the world, and today we're like a third-world country," President Donald Trump said at a press conference Tuesday. "No longer will we allow....
How to Invest in Emerging Markets
Emerging markets have been a center of growth over the past 20 years. Economic prospects have improved dramatically in many areas of the world, especially in key countries like China, India, and....
3 High-Yield Stocks Smart Investors Can't Get Enough Of
Interest rates are on the rise, but in historical terms, they are still near record lows. That's forcing investors to look to the stock market as a place to generate yield. However, plenty of....
A Slow Summer Blockbuster Season Is Hurting the Movie Industry (but Not Too Much)
Headlines across the media are forecasting the doom of the movie industry, but it's way too soon to write a eulogy just yet. In this clip from Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, host Vincent Shen and....
Activist-Investor Interest in Procter & Gamble Could Change the Game
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) has one of the best long-term reputations on the market, but it's really lagged in performance in the last five-to-10 years, which has drawn the attention of....
3 Healthcare Stocks I'll Hold Forever
Fund managers who need to look busy might hate to admit it, but doing nothing is usually the best course of action for most investors. That doesn't mean it's a good idea to look the other way when....
3 Reasons The Procter & Gamble Company Stock Could Rise
In a previous article, I laid out the bear case against Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG). Today, let's take a look at some ways the consumer-goods titan's stock could trend higher in the coming....
Better Buy: Shopify Inc. vs. eBay Inc.
Chances are, you're well aware of eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) -- one of the world's largest auction sites for buying and selling goods online. But have youd heard of Shopify (NYSE: SHOP)? Unless you're an....
Better Buy: Palo Alto Networks, Inc. vs. Fortinet
A glance at year-to-date performance suggests that cybersecurity specialist Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) has won over investors, particularly compared to peer Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW). Fortinet....
Wal-Mart Stores Boosts Full-Year Profit Forecast
Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) reported fiscal 2018 second-quarter results on Aug. 17. The retail colossus continues to enjoy strong growth in its e-commerce operations and improving performance in....
4 Opportunities Cisco Pessimists Need to Know About
Shares of Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) fell 4% on Aug. 17 after the networking-hardware giant reported mixed fourth-quarter numbers and soft guidance for the current quarter. Cisco's revenue fell 4%....
Why Nike, Deere, and Matson Slumped Today
Friday was a tumultuous end to a tough week, as many investors focused on the ongoing political shakeup at the White House. Chief strategist Stephen Bannon left his role with the Trump....
1 Way Intel Corp. Can Boost Desktop Processor Prices
Last quarter wasn't a great one for Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) desktop personal computer business -- at least relative to its notebook personal computer business.Revenue from the former dropped about....
Is This Why Twitter Will Never Ban Trump?
Let's be clear: Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) will never ban President Trump. On numerous occasions, Twitter has insisted that its rules apply to all accounts -- including Trump's -- yet receives ongoing....
Why Nike Inc. Stock Dropped Today
Shares of Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) fell as much as 5.7% in Friday's early trading, and stood down 4.6% as of 3:00 p.m. EDT after Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) announced significantly weaker-than-expected....
No, Millennials Are Not Killing Craft Beer
There might be a lot of things to cast aspersions on millennials about, but killing the beer industry doesn't seem to be one of them. Despite a recent Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) report blaming the....
3 Things You Need to Know About Marijuana Stock Scotts Miracle-Gro
You might think The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) would be a boring stock in a boring business. After all, lawn and garden care usually doesn't generate a lot of buzz among investors.....
1 in 3 Investors Is Financially Supporting an Adult Family Member
You may be in for a rude awakening if you've envisioned retirement as a time filled with relaxation, travel, and bumper stickers proudly announcing you're spending your children's inheritance. The....
Why Snap Stock Is Jumping Today
It's been a busy week for Snap (NYSE: SNAP). Following a lock-up expiration on Monday, which included a modest amount of insider selling, and an analyst upgrade, shares have largely stabilized in....
ConocoPhillips Has Bought Back 29.4 Million Shares So Far in 2017. Should Investors Be Happy?
Last November ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) outlined its strategy to create value amid a volatile oil market, along with actions to accelerate its value proposition. Among those efforts was a plan to....
Chevron's Management Thinks It Can Accomplish 2 Conflicting Goals at the Same Time
Grow production or preserve capital? This is the question that haunts every oil and gas producer's management team. For years, they have always had to choose one or the other. Chevron's (NYSE:....
3 Reasons Why Snap Stock Might Bounce Back
Investors eyeing freshly minted market debutantes may view Snap, Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) as a cautionary tale. Snapchat's parent company has shed more than half of its value since peaking the day after....
Infosys Ltd. Shares Plunge as CEO Sikka Walks Out
Shares of Bangalore-based technology consulting company Infosys (NYSE: INFY) were trading as much as 9% lower on Friday morning. Nervous investors took the stock lower as CEO Vishal Sikka....
Why Shares of Ross Stores Jumped Today
Shares of Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) surged on Friday after the retailer reported better-than-expected second-quarter results. As of 11:30 a.m. EDT, the stock was up 9%.Ross Stores reported....
Is This Billionaire the Answer to Procter & Gamble's Sluggish Performance?
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) investors have had to wait years for the consumer products giant to execute on its turnaround. But as management hopes to make major progress going forward, one major