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2 of the Best Dividend Stocks You Forgot About
If you flip on the television for stock-market news, you're likely to be bombarded by newsworthy developments from exciting stocks. Companies in Silicon Valley, massive financial institutions, and
McCormick Demonstrates a Path Forward
As of late, you get the sense that a deep wariness pervades the management teams of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) companies. Throughout most of the industry, corporations are booking stable profits
The 4 Best Dividend Stocks in Mexico
The Mexican economy has exhibited steady growth over the last 10 years, bolstered by manufacturing, tourism, and a generally favorable trade relationship with the rest of the world. But volatility
Why PetMed Express Inc. Stock Jumped Today
Shares of PetMed Express Inc. (NASDAQ: PETS) soared today after the country's largest pet pharmacy reported strong fiscal first-quarter results. As of 12:32 a.m. EDT, the stock was up 19.3%.PetMed
The Latest Thing Philip Morris International Shareholders Should Worry About
When Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) first became an independent publicly traded company, one of the reasons why investors were excited about the global tobacco giant was that by separating
A Foolish Take: American Soda Consumption Plunges to a 31-Year Low
Soda consumption in the United States fell to a 31-year low in 2016, according to Beverage-Digest. That decline can mainly be attributed to waning demand among health-conscious consumers.Here's how
Why Kimberly-Clark Corp. Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
Because it sells a diverse mix of consumer staples, Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) rarely struggles to produce steady earnings growth. Operating profit ticked higher in each of the last two years, and
Here's What to Expect From Altria Group on Thursday
Investors began the year excited about Altria Group (NYSE: MO), pushing the tobacco stock to big gains. Yet over the past month, Altria has fallen back, and some wonder how much longer the company
Mondelez International Has a Game Plan for Attracting Healthy Snackers
The biggest challenge snack food companies like Mondelez International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) face is the growing awareness many consumers have about what's in the food they eat and their desire to eat in a
3 Stocks Under $5 That Could Make You Rich
Stocks with share prices under $5 are rarely worth owning. On the rare occasion, however, small-cap healthcare stocks can be glaring exceptions to this general rule.Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX), Geron Corp
1 Thing Procter & Gamble Co. Left Out of Its Proxy Fight Response
After receiving a direct challenge to its management team from an activist investor, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) fired back this week in a combative press release.In the return volley, the consumer
Chipotle Is Getting Smart About Menu Additions
For much of its history, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) bucked the traditional fast food psychology around menu additions. While its rivals tend to rotate items on their menus with limited time
6 Biggest Headwinds Facing Women on the Road to Retirement (and What to Do About Them Before You Retire)
Women face a lot of unique hurdles when it comes to planning for their retirement, and understanding and managing them accordingly can make all the difference between a comfortable retirement and
I'm Glad I Missed $564 in Gains When Amazon Bought Whole Foods
When news broke of Amazon.com's purchase of Whole Foods (NASDAQ: WFM) for $42 per share, I started kicking myself. Roughly two months earlier, I'd sold my entire Whole Foods position for $31.16 per
3 Reasons Hampton Creek Wants to Start Selling Animal-Free Meat in 2018
It hasn't been a completely smooth ride for Silicon Valley unicorn Hampton Creek, which has been embroiled in several controversies concerning its plant-based, vegan mayonnaise brand, Just Mayo. But
Why Plug Power, Capital One Financial, and athenahealth Jumped Today
Friday was a down day for the stock market, but major benchmarks didn't slip too far from where they started the day. A drop in crude oil took prices back below $46 per barrel, igniting debate about
Why Clorox Co. Stock Gained 10% So Far in 2017
Clorox (NYSE: CLX) stock gained 10% through the first half of 2017, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The rally sent shares to new all-time highs by late June.Continue
3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes
Finding market-beating stocks can be tough when the stock market is falling because, historically, the majority of stocks go in the same direction as the S&P 500. However, there are some stocks that
Philip Morris International Disappoints as Currency Headwinds Return
As a global business, Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) gets much of its revenue in foreign currency, and the strong dollar over the past several years has eaten into the tobacco giant's
Unilever plc Boosts Market Share and Profitability
Consumer products giant Unilever (NYSE: UL) this week announced earnings results that, despite flat sales in terms of volume, included strong revenue growth and expanding profitability thanks to
Why I Will Never Invest in Marijuana Stocks
Whether you think marijuana should be legal or not, it looks like the trend is pushing toward legalization. But emotions still run high when it comes to marijuana and the companies that support the
Why Altria Group Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) has enjoyed strong performance in its stock price recently, hitting levels last month that it hadn't seen since before it spun off its international operations into a separate
Better Buy: CVS Health Corporation vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Forget the difference in market caps. CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) are fierce rivals. The fact that Wal-Mart is valued nearly four times greater than CVS
Philip Morris Investors Hope for a Big Earnings Boost
For the past several years, Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) has struggled to produce strong earnings growth. A host of challenges, including increased regulation, falling demand, and rising
Is P&G's Dividend Yield in Trouble?
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) has a commanding presence across the globe, with more than 20 billion-dollar brands that include favorites like Pampers diapers and Tide laundry detergent. P&G's dividend