Are Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s New iPhones Enough?
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) took the stage this morning and unveiled two new iPhones. Unfortunately, there were no surprises. Everything was as expected.
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Why Apple Inc. (AAPL) Won’t Go Down
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
The Allstate Corporation (ALL), Radian Group Inc (RDN): Three Types of Investors That Should Be Gobbling Up American International Group Inc (AIG) Shares
The recovery story for insurance giant American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG) has been an interesting one.
Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO), PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT), Newcastle Investment Corp. (NCT): The Best mREIT Bargains
Mortgage REITs invest in mortgage-backed securities (MBSes) using short-term financing.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NOK)’s Shot at Apple Inc. (AAPL) Backfires
"Imitation is the best form of flattery," reads the graphic showing off Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) Lumia's lineup of colorful smartphones.
Air Lease Corp (AL), Fly Leasing Ltd(ADR) (FLY): Gliding Higher With AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER)
As an airplane leasing company, most investors probably envision the stock of AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) trading inline with the airline industry.
Regal Entertainment Group (RGC), RealD (RLD): Is IMAX Corporation (USA) (IMAX) Destined for Greatness?
Investors love stocks that consistently beat the Street without getting ahead of their fundamentals and risking a meltdown.
DIRECTV (DTV), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)–Great Story Marginal Business
DVD sales reached a peak in 2004 selling 1.2 billion discs for a record breaking $24.5 billion.
Lightinthebox Holding Co Ltd-ADR (LITB), Kimco Realty Corp (KIM), Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (WD): Three Stocks Near 52-Week Lows Worth Buying
Just as we examine companies each week that may be rising past their fair value, we can also find companies potentially trading at bargain prices.
Ford Motor Company (F)’s Latest Turnaround Takes Hold in Europe
Ford's new B-Max – a Fiesta-sized mini-minivan – has rapidly become a best-seller in Europe.
Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Novartis AG (ADR) (NVS): Will a Band-Aid Be Enough for Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)’s Latest Recall?
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) recently announced a recall of around 200,000 bottles of Motrin Infants' Drops Original Berry Flavor.
Raytheon Company (RTN): Is Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Destined for Greatness?
Investors love stocks that consistently beat the Street without getting ahead of their fundamentals and risking a meltdown.
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), 3M Co (MMM), Waste Management, Inc. (WM): Three Dividend Stocks to Start Your Portfolio
So, you want to invest money but don't have hours on end to research stocks? Consider combining two investing strategies that have long created value for investors: buying what...
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF), Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO): The Three Amigos Shoot Themselves in the Foot
We need a concise term for the teen/young adult retail consumer.
LinnCo LLC (LNCO), Berry Petroleum Company (BRY): A Closer Look at One of Linn Energy LLC (LINE)’s Potential Hidden Assets
Linn Energy LLC (NASDAQ:LINE)'s transformational deal with the help of affiliate LinnCo LLC (NASDAQ:LNCO) to acquire Berry Petroleum Company (NYSE:BRY) is currently being held...
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AEGR): Cheers and Jeers for Amgen, Inc. (AMGN)’s Pipeline
Just after the successful acquisition of Onyx Pharmaceuticals and positive results on AMG-145, a cholesterol-lowering experimental drug, Amgen, Inc.
AT&T Inc. (T), Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) – Connected Computing: From Modern Marvel to Stock-Crash Scapegoat
The world's first demonstration of remote computing took place on Sept. 11, 1940. That day, George Stibitz, a researcher at AT&T Inc.
General Motors Company (GM): Ford Motor Company (F) Steps on the Gas in Europe
You know it has been a rough time period when a quote like that is exciting news for most Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) investors.
ENSCO PLC (ESV), Noble Corporation (NE), Weatherford International Ltd (WFT): 3 Firms to Benefit from Mexican Energy Reform
As the Mexican government moves to reform the slumping energy industry, a whole slew of firms in the US stand to benefit.
Subaru’s Record-Breaking Forester Sales Are Making Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM) Happy
To say that Fuji Heavy Industries' Subaru is having a good year is like saying Mike Tyson is a good boxer -- it just doesn't do it justice.
GlaxoSmithKline plc (ADR) (GSK), Stryker Corporation (SYK): 3 Alternative Ways to Invest in China’s Booming Health Care Industry
China has loomed large in health care headlines recently, due to the GlaxoSmithKline plc (ADR) (NYSE:GSK) scandal that erupted in July.
Annies Inc (BNNY), Boulder Brands Inc (BDBD): If Only These Stocks Were More Appetizing Right Now
I've been looking around at some stock ideas for the Prosocial Portfolio I manage for Fool.com. I have a watchlist of possibilities.
The Western Union Company (WU), Xoom Corp (XOOM): This Stock Will Continue to Dominate Its Market
Shares of The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) have been on a tear since Barron's published a bullish article on the stock in May.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Intel Corporation (INTC): The Break-Up of “Wintel”
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
Bank of The Ozarks Inc (OZRK), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Is It Time to Book Some Profits Here?
It's undeniable that Bank of the Ozarks Inc (NASDAQ:OZRK) is one of the best and most profitable regional banks in the U.S., but shares are right now being valued at over three...
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Denny’s Corporation (DENN): Coming Storm in the Restaurant Sector?
What if one of the simplest sectors, the restaurant sector, was about to be turned on its head? According to the NPD group, in September 2012 there were 616,008 restaurants in...
Apple Inc. (AAPL): Would You Buy An iPhone 5C?
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) just held its long-awaited iPhone event in Cupertino. As in every year since 2008, the company introduced a new high-end model.
Diageo plc (ADR) (DEO), BEAM Inc (BEAM): Where Sodastream International Ltd (SODA) Has Gone Flat
As summer winds down, I've felt compelled to indulge, just a little more, in some favorite summer cocktails.
Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU), Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR): Is Arch Coal Inc (ACI) Destined for Greatness?
Investors love stocks that consistently beat the Street without getting ahead of their fundamentals and risking a meltdown.
Can Facebook Inc (FB) Succeed in Twitter’s Arena?
"We are committed to building features that improve the experience of discovering and participating in conversations about things happening in the world right now, including entertainment...
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH), Steiner Leisure Ltd (STNR): Can Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA) Earnings Keep Looking Prettier?
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) will release its quarterly report on Thursday, and investors have gotten optimistic about the stock, bidding shares up ...
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), Sony Corporation (ADR) (SNE): Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Makes a Play with Xbox One FIFA Bundle
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is an American tech giant best known for creating the Windows operating system and ushering in the computer revolution.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Nuance Communications Inc. (NUAN): Why a Deal Would Make Sense
When activist investor Carl Icahn recently disclosed his large stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) on Twitter, the company's ailing stock surged.
Caesars Entertainment Corp (CZR), Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD): Will This Gamble Help Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc (PNK)?
Thanks to the rising demand for online poker and higher consumer spending on commercial casino gaming, the revenues of the gambling industry have increased in recent years.
Seadrill Ltd (SDRL): Is Petrobras Argentina SA ADR (PZE) Destined for Greatness?
Investors love stocks that consistently beat the Street without getting ahead of their fundamentals and risking a meltdown.
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (SFM), Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc (NGVC): It’s Full Speed Ahead for The Fresh Market Inc (TFM)
The Fresh Market Inc (NASDAQ:TFM) is spending the majority of its cash on opening or remodeling its stores.
Regal Entertainment Group (RGC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (CNK): Break Out the Popcorn! AMC Is Going Public
After its purchase by a Chinese conglomerate in September 2012, AMC Entertainment Holdings has announced that it is going public. Dalian Wanda Group Co.
UTi Worldwide Inc. (UTIW): Why I’m Buying More Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD)
In many markets, a 12.3% return in 15-plus months would not be too shabby (not counting dividends received).
Finisar Corporation (FNSR), Ciena Corporation (CIEN): This Tech Stock Looks Like a Good Long-Term Investment
Fiber optics component supplier Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ:FNSR) seems to have turned its telecom business around.
“Disney Infinity” Versus “Skylanders”: Can Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) Meet This Challenge?
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) has consistently built powerful video game franchises.
QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM), Google Inc (GOOG): The Future of Health Care as Seen Through Glassomics
At the end of July, Palomar Health announced a partnership with Qualcomm Life (a subsidiary of QUALCOMM, Inc.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY), Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX), Chevron Corporation (CVX): 3 Companies Poised to Lead California’s Black Gold Rush
California's Monterey shale is believed to hold 15 billion barrels of technically recoverable oil.
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), The Clorox Co (CLX): Powerful Brands Make These Consumer Stocks Great Long-Term Holdings
The biggest consumer staples companies in the United States have spent decades providing millions of consumers with high-quality products.
The Coca-Cola Company (KO), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP), Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS): Is Soda Bad for Your Portfolio?
Soda stocks may be consumer staple defensives but they're on the defensive thanks to a constant clamor of "soda is bad for you" headlines.
Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU), Arch Coal Inc (ACI): Coal’s Canary Not Dead Yet
Listen to some analysts and you'd get the impression coal companies should simply close their mines and call it a day.
Dendreon Corporation (DNDN), ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ISIS): Big Milestones Could Lead This Stock to Big Gains
I know it's like comparing apples and oranges, but humor me for a moment.
KeyCorp (KEY), SunTrust Banks, Inc. (STI): A Very Positive Sign for Banks
Here's one reason to be positive about the ongoing economic recovery: Banks are setting aside less money in expectation of future loan losses than they have since the second quarter...
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK): Everyone Wants a Piece of This Mega-Blockbuster
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Gilead Sciences, Inc.
3M Co (MMM), Nuance Communications Inc. (NUAN): Confronting ICD-10, the Health Care Industry’s Y2K
Back in 1999, the media wildly speculated that Y2K -- a computer bug caused by data only being dated with the last two digits of the year -- would cause communication grids to...
