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How Safe Is Genuine Parts Company's Dividend?
Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) isn't a household name for most Americans, but the company's business has been extremely successful over time. The company behind the Napa Auto Parts business has
Under Armour, Inc: The Bear Case From a Bull
In the decade after its IPO on Nov. 18, 2005, Under Amour's (NYSE: UAA) (NYSE: UA) stock was an investor's dream, rising as much as 15 times in value during that time. In the years since, though, it's
A Strong Case for Selling WWE
World Wresting Entertainment (NYSE: WWE) has done a good job bringing its business into the streaming age.The company successfully migrated its erratic pay-per-view (PPV) business to its own
Japanese Automakers Left Detroit in the Dust Last Month in China
Over the past couple of years, automotive sales in China have been as unpredictable as the latest Hollywood dating story. Roughly two years ago, we saw a sales slump over the summer, only to then
Earnings Preview: Did Nordstrom and J.C. Penney Return to Comp Sales Growth in Q2?
Three months ago, department store stocks got crushed after a series of subpar earnings reports. Comparable-store sales declined at every major department store company in the first quarter of fiscal
Don't Be Fooled: Chipotle and Under Armour Aren't Cheap
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) and Under Armour Inc. (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) may compete in different industries, but the two stocks have been fellow travelers on the stock market throughout
Why Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. Gained 18% Last Month
Shares of Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ARCO) jumped again last month, gaining on a strong earnings report for its franchisor and on anticipation of its own second-quarter earnings report.Image
Why Priceline Stock Is Slumping Today
Share of online travel giant Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN) tumbled on Wednesday despite a strong second-quarter report. Priceline's guidance seems to be the culprit, with the company calling for a
Why Ford Continues to Struggle in China
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its sales in China fell 7% in July, as strong demand for the Blue Oval's commercial vehicles wasn't enough to offset a big slump in sales of small sedans. Ford
Why Plug Power Inc.'s Shares Popped in July (and Dropped in August)
Shares of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) jumped 10.8% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company announced an expanded agreement with Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT). The
Why Starbucks Is Doubling Down in China
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) got pummeled last month after issuing a disappointing earnings report. The company missed revenue estimates and lowered its guidance for the second time this
5 Top Stocks for August
The summer season is quickly coming to a close, but that doesn't mean we'll stop our never-ending quest to find market-beating stocks.To that end, we asked five top Motley Fool investors to pick
Priceline Keeps Growing, but Guidance Again Disappoints
Some companies develop a pattern in how they communicate their financial results to investors. Online travel specialist Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN) takes a predictable tack toward reporting its
Why J.C. Penney Company, Inc. Stock Jumped 16% Last Month
Shares of J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) bounced back last month. The stock rose both on better news in the retail industry, and because it was perceived as a value play after falling sharply
Why Ralph Lauren, LendingClub, and FibroGen Jumped Today
Tuesday was a letdown for investors, with stocks spending much of the day in positive territory but then giving up ground toward the end of the trading session. Major benchmarks fell roughly 0.15% to
Tesla, Inc.'s Model 3 Battery Sizes -- What Investors Need to Know
Since electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) fully unveiled its Model 3 and delivered the first units to customers last month, there's been speculation about what battery size the vehicle sports. In
Why Teva Pharmaceutical and Under Armour Are Looking So Unhealthy
In this segment from Motley Fool Money, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Supernova and Rule Breakers' David Kretzmann first consider the
The High Points From Hanesbrands Inc.'s Q2 2017 Report
Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE: HBI), the maker of underwear and other clothing essentials, turned in a solid report card for the second quarter last week and said it remains on track to deliver on 2017
Why J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Shareholders Have Nothing to Worry About
While J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) often gets lumped in with other struggling retailers, the chain has made major progress on its turnaround efforts.That does not mean it's not struggling. The chain saw a
Why Ralph Lauren Shares Jumped Today
Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) stock has jumped today, up by 10% as of 12:45 p.m. EDT, after the clothing specialist reported better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter earnings.The company posted revenue of
Why the Market Liked Take-Two Interactive Better Than Activision Blizzard or Trivago Last Week
In this segment from Motley Fool Money, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Supernova and Rule Breakers' David Kretzmann do a quick run through the
What to Expect When Twenty-First Century Fox Reports Earnings
Twenty-First Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOX)(NASDAQ: FOXA) is set to report fourth-quarter earnings after the market close on Aug. 9. Here's a look at Wall Street's expectations for the quarter and fiscal
Here's How Yum! Brands Plans to Fix Pizza Hut
While Domino's (NYSE: DPZ) has put up 25 straight quarters of domestic same-store sales growth, including a 9.5% increase in its most-recent quarter, Pizza Hut has struggled. The Yum! Brands (NYSE:
How Seasonal Are Activision Blizzard’s Financial Results?
For the last several years, Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) management has been gradually shifting to a digital distribution strategy in order to smooth out the company's revenue and cash flow
3 Stocks With Costco Wholesale-Like Return Potential
Shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) have proven to be a solid investment, gaining 150% over the past decade, more than double the return of the S&P 500. The company's prices are essentially