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This Year's iPhone Promotions Are Good News for Telecom Investors
Wireless carriers were extremely aggressive last year when Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) released the new iPhone. Soon after Apple announced the iPhone 7, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) started offering....
Why Google Acquiring HTC Would Make More Sense Than Googorola
If at first you don't succeed, make another acquisition?The Taiwan Stock Exchange has announced that shares of beleaguered Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC will halt trading tomorrow, Sept. 21,....
Amazon.com Reportedly Working on Smart Glasses
As the augmented reality (AR) market prepares to catch a second wind thanks to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), another tech titan may be preparing to jump in: Amazon.com (NASDAQ:....
Should You Buy Rite Aid Stock Now That the Walgreens Deal Is Done?
Like the series finale of a long-running TV drama, the final act in the deal between Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) and Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) had one last plot twist.The U.S.....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
Why Data Will Decide Which Companies Are Here in 100 Years
One thing investors look for when they buy a stock is whether the company in question has an effective economic moat. This refers to the ability of a company to maintain its competitive advantage,....
Apple's Next iPad Pro Might Launch Later Than You Think
At Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) annual developers conference in June, the company released a pair of new premium tablets. The first was an iPad Pro with a 10.5-inch display, and the second was an iPad....
Under the Covers of Nike's High-Growth Direct-to-Consumer Business
Sneaker and sport apparel manufacturer, Nike (NYSE: NKE), grew its direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel eight times faster than its wholesale business last year. While this channel only generated $9.1....
When Will Chevron Corporation Split Its Stock Again?
Chevron's (NYSE: CVX) stock has been red-hot over the past year, surging 18.5%, which has outperformed the S&P 500's 17% return over that time frame. The stock currently trades for more than....
Rite Aid (Finally!) Gets OK to Sell Stores to Walgreens
Only months after Rite Aid's (NYSE: RAD) planned merger with Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) fell apart, the two companies have successfully convinced regulators to OK a smaller deal in....
Maybe Apple Inc. Didn't Suffer a Touch ID Fail After All
Leading up to the launch of the new iPhones, there was plenty of chatter from the press and the analyst community about the difficulties Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) was facing in trying to integrate a....
AT&T Is Already Trying to Take Advantage of Its Time Warner Acquisition
AT&T (NYSE: T) has struggled to hold on to its most valuable customers for a long time now. It's been almost three years since the company posted positive net additions to its postpaid phone....
How Tim Cook Justifies iPhone X's $1,000 Price Tag
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is releasing iOS 11 today ahead of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus launching on Friday. In doing so, Apple will immediately create the largest augmented reality (AR) platform, which....
Why Rite Aid Corporation Stock Tumbled Today
Shares of Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) took a dive today after the company's agreement to sell a chunk of its stores to Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) was finally approved by the....
1 Thing Apple Inc. Didn't Talk About When It Unveiled iPhone 8 and iPhone X
On Sept. 12, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) unveiled three flagship smartphones: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. The company talked up the host of technology improvements that it's bringing to the....
Highlights From Apple's Unveiling Event Last Week
The day we've been waiting for is finally here, and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) unveiled its new tech upgrades for the year -- including its brand new, thousand-dollar iPhone X.In this episode of....
Another Data Point Suggesting an Apple Q4 Miss Is in Store
I've already made my case for why Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) might end up missing its revenue guidance for the fiscal fourth quarter, which closes on Sept. 30. My thesis is that Apple's strong Q4....
I Still Can't Believe Coca-Cola Spent $2 Billion on Keurig
Sometimes a bad investment isn't judged solely on whether a company makes money or loses money on the deal. In certain cases the lost opportunity from betting on the wrong horse hurts more than....