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Here's How Much Apple Inc.'s New iPhones Could Cost
Just a few days ago, a credible report from The New York Times came in claiming that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) plans to charge $999 for the entry-level variant of its upcoming premium iPhone, commonly....
3 Things I’m Looking Forward to Most in the Apple iPhone 8
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is set to unveil its next-generation trio of smartphones on Sept. 12 -- that is, if you believe the rumor mill. The most exciting of the bunch is expected to be the premium....
How to Invest in Defense Stocks
There's no doubt about it: Defense stocks are not cheap. Over the past year, shares of America's five biggest defense companies have shot up more than 37% in price. One military stock in....
Broadcom Ltd.'s Long-Term Growth Plan
On chip giant Broadcom's (NASDAQ: AVGO) most recent earnings call, company CEO Hock Tan went over the company's long-term growth plan.Broadcom's long-term revenue growth target is far from....
Apple's Most Powerful Weapon
Later this year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to launch not just two, but three new flagship smartphones. Two are believed to be enhanced versions of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus smartphones....
Here's How Broadcom Ltd. Hopes to Grow Its Wireless Business
This year, chip giant Broadcom's (NASDAQ: AVGO) wireless chip business, which depends heavily on sales of chips to premium smartphone customers like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), is set to be the star of....
3 Things That Could Knock Down Apple Inc. Stock
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock has had a great run year to date, with shares surging about 38% in that time.The company's stock has handily outperformed both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the....
3 Stocks That Are Up 125% or More in 2017
Your company would have to do something seriously wrong to not do well in this market. Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 are up about 10% so far this year, so they should....
Why Is Caterpillar Soaring in 2017?
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) investors have enjoyed watching their stock appreciate nearly 24% in 2017 and 38% in the past year, so perhaps now it's time to take a step backward and look at just....
In Your 60s? 3 Stocks You Might Want to Buy
For many Americans, reaching their 60s is often the point where they transition out of the labor force and into retirement. It means putting that alarm clock to bed for good and putting your feet....
How Well do You Know Warren Buffett's New Financial Stock?
A glance at any portfolio from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B) from any era proves that the man loves financial companies. As ever, these days some of Berkshire's....
These 5 Name-Brand Juggernauts Spent $40 Billion Total on Ads in 2015
Image source: Getty Images.The U.S. is home to 46 of the world's 100 biggest advertisers. Those U.S. marketers spent $115.2 billion on advertising in 2015, and accounted for 47.9% of the top 100's....
How Shake Shack Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) traces its roots to a single hot dog cart that operated in New York City's Madison Square Park in 2001. Today, the company owns more than 60 burger joints across the U.S.....
Can Buying Exelixis Stock Still Make You Rich?
What were you doing on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015? It's OK if you don't remember. I certainly can't.But there were some investors who did something on that date who probably recall it with a smile.....
Food Safety Is the Story Now, but Convenience Is the Future for Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has spent more than a year battling back from the damage the 2015 E. coli scandal did to its brand.Even though the company has taken strong steps to protect its....
The Best 3 Dividend Aristocrats Over the Last 10 Years
Stocks that have paid dividends over long periods of time are often well-managed companies that run a good business and take a measure of care with their money. Even better are those that have....
5 Stocks at 52-Week Highs: Are They Buys?
How high can they go?That's the most pressing question for five stocks that recently hit 52-week highs. Autohome (NYSE: ATHM), Brookfield Infrastructure Parners (NYSE: BIP), Myriad Genetics....
Disney World's Least-Visited Park Needs a New Name
There's a massive makeover taking place at Disney's (NYSE: DIS) Florida resort, which is clear to visitors of Disney's Hollywood Studios. Large chunks of the park are walled off as construction....
3 Things Hortonworks Management Wants You to Know
Hadoop technology distributor Hortonworks (NASDAQ: HDP) had a positive earnings report this month, sending the stock up roughly 25% since its Aug. 3 release. The company operates as one of only a....
Is the American Express Company's Dividend Safe?
Over the past six years, not only has the American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) hiked its dividend, but it has done so by fairly generous amounts. In 2016, American Express raised its dividend by a....
Hollywood and Silicon Valley Go to War for Talent
Name calling, hair pulling, and all-out brawling -- that's not just what you'll see on Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) original series G.L.O.W (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) but what investors should....
You Wouldn't Believe the Size of Coca-Cola's Advertising Budget
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) sells some of the most widely-used products on the planet. The soda giant collects a profit from delivering 1.9 billion servings -- or about 3% of all beverages consumed....
Here Are the Big Pharma Stocks to Own Based on R&D Spending
Just because a big pharma company is successful today doesn't mean it will be successful in a few years. Even the biggest blockbuster drugs eventually lose patent exclusivity or face new and....
Better Buy: Procter & Gamble Co vs. PepsiCo, Inc.
If you're nearing or in retirement, dividend-paying stocks like Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and Pepsi (NYSE: PEP) are likely high on your list of stocks to own. Both have solid business with....
Before Buying Tech Stocks, Know Your Rights
In this segment from Motley Fool Answers, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp are joined by Dylan Lewis, host of Industry Focus: Tech, who focuses on key things investors should consider before....