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Understanding Altaba: Why Its Holdings Are Discounted by 30%
If you are new to Altaba Inc. (NASDAQ: AABA), don't be put off; everyone is new to Altaba. The company is what was left over after Yahoo! sold its core business to Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)
Samsung Galaxy Note8 Specs Leaked
Later this month, Samsung (NASDAQOTH: SSNLF) is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship smartphone, presumably to be marketed as the Galaxy Note8.The Note8 will come a year after Samsung
Amazon's Results Illustrate What the Long Game Looks Like
Anticipation was high going into e-commerce leader Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) financial report. The stock was up a remarkable 40% this year alone and had crested the psychological barrier of $1,000
MGM Resorts’ East Coast Bets Are Paying Off
I'll be the first to admit that I've been wrong about MGM Resorts' (NYSE: MGM) strategy of expanding on the East Coast. The company bet billions of dollars on expanding and acquiring assets up and
Poor Customer Service Can Sink Wireless Carriers
When it cones to delivering a product people like, Verizon (NYSE: VZ), AT&T (NYSE: T), and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) have done a surprisingly good job of keeping people happy, according to a new report
3 Stocks for Warren Buffett Devotees
Warren Buffett has spent more than a half-century earning the title of world's greatest investor. Along the way, he's built up an army of people who have tried to learn at the feet of the master. And
When the News Is No Surprise, but the Market's Response to It Is
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser, and Stock Advisor Canada's Taylor Muckerman try to parse who is getting the better end of the deal in Discovery
General Motors Sales Fall Sharply: Is the Market Turning?
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that its U.S. sales fell 15.3% in July from a year ago, as weak sedan sales and a sluggish overall market more than offset good sales of its newest SUV models.Data
Finally, Apple, Inc.'s Growth Isn't Just About the iPhone
On Tuesday afternoon, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported solid third-quarter results that handily beat analysts' expectations. Revenue clocked in at $45.4 billion, near the top of Apple's guidance range
3 Reasons the Best Is Yet to Come for Celgene
Celgene Corp.'s (NASDAQ: CELG) second-quarter revenue and sales came in nearly 50% higher than they were two short years ago, yet the company doesn't appear to be anywhere near peaking. A flurry of
How Facebook Could Grow From Here
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) reported quarterly earnings last week, and the market sent the company up a whole 5% on fantastic comps.In this Industry Focus: Tech segment, host Dylan Lewis is joined by two
What's Behind Facebook's 5% Bump Last Week
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) reported earnings last week, and the call was so positive that the market sent the behemoth company up a whole 5% on the news.In this Industry Focus: Tech segment, host Dylan
How YouTube Is Growing Alphabet's Bottom Line in a Big Way
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) reported quarterly earnings last week, and company executives focused a lot of attention on YouTube and its growth.In this Industry Focus: Tech segment, host
Why Twitter Is More Focused on Data Licensing Than User Growth
Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) disappointed investors when it reported flat monthly active users for the second quarter. In fact, Twitter's U.S. user base declined by 2 million to 68 million, but it was offset
Alphabet's Dive Continues After a Weak Earnings Report
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) reported quarterly earnings last week, and even though earnings per share and revenue beat estimates, the stock dropped significantly on weak performance in
Take-Two Interactive Soars on Grand Theft Auto Strength
Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) has benefited greatly from the success of its Grand Theft Auto franchise, which has proven to be a lucrative moneymaker both in its original console form
Splunk: A Great Stock to Defend Against Ransomware
Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK) recently announced a new product focused on smaller organizations. Splunk Insights for Ransomware, aimed at fighting a global problem that has organizations throughout the
Apple's R&D Investment Hits New High as Percentage of Sales
Relative to many of its tech giant peers, Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) research and development spending is actually quite conservative, both in absolute dollars as well as when measured as a percentage of
Tesla, Inc. Prepares for Massive Growth
Following the start of Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model 3 deliveries on July 28, Tesla's second-quarter report gives investors a timely glimpse into the electric-car company's business. Tesla believes the
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Is Pouring Billions Into Better Data Services
Indonesia's largest phone and cable TV service provider, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (NYSE: TLK), reported second-quarter results July 27. The company's data services continued to deliver strong
WageWorks Inc. Delivers 37% Revenue Growth
WageWorks (NYSE: WAGE) reported second-quarter results on Aug. 1. The benefit administrator delivered a sharp increase in sales and profits, driven by robust demand across its product lines.MetricQ2
How Verizon Added 358,000 New Phone Subscribers Last Quarter
Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) blew away expectations with its second-quarter earnings report. Not only did it post a big beat on the top line, but it also showed investors that its unlimited data
Chipotle's Recovery Is in Trouble After Its Latest Report. Here's Why:
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) stock has clunked along since its earnings report last week. The stock continues to tread near four-year lows following a Norovirus outbreak in July and video
Wal-Mart Stores Inc: The Bear Case From a Bull
Over a span of decades, Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) disrupted and then dominated a huge swath of the retail industry. In the process, the discount behemoth made early investors a fortune along the
3 Companies Whose Revenue Could Double This Year
Revenue growth is one of the most important catalysts for stock performance. The top-line figure may offers the best indication of a business's direction and future prospects, as every successful