Despite Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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May 8 - News
One of the best competitive advantages a company can create is built using what's called a network effect.
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May 7 - News
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) has been relatively quiet in the news of late, though it's sure to be in the spotlight again when the first anniversary of the botched IPO comes up later...
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May 6 - News
Since the beginning of the year, American Express (NYSE:AXP) has gained more than 19%.
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May 6 - News
There aren't many companies that offer investors the ability for share price appreciation in nearly any growth environment.
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May 6 - News
Buffett thinks it would be extraordinary if the Federal Reserve were to expand its bond-buying program beyond the current $85 billion a month level.
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May 3 - News
The big three credit card companies -- Visa Inc (NYSE:V), Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) and American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) -- all recently reported quarterly earnings, and ...
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May 3 - News
In the highly contested payment industry, three giants are undisputed leaders. But, are they a safe, worthy investment.
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May 2 - News
About a year ago, I attempted to value Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.B), and I found it to be at least 20% undervalued at $82 per B-share.
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May 2 - Hedge Funds
The Motley Fool's readers have spoken, and I have heeded your cries.
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May 1 - News
American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) reported a fairly solid quarter, although the results weren’t anything spectacular as the company beat analyst estimates slightly.
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May 1 - News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI) is unchanged following a worse-than-expected earnings release from Pfizer Inc.
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April 30 - News
Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) is a global technology company and an industry leader in payment systems.
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April 29 - News
Over the years, Buffett has largely made his name by identifying stocks whose share prices have lagged the intrinsic value of their underlying businesses.
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April 29 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A), International Business Machines Corp.
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April 23 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A), International Business Machines Corp.
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April 22 - Hedge Funds
With Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
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April 19 - News
In an environment where scores of varied financial companies are looking at sluggish--if any--growth, it’s rare to discover one that looks appealing.
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April 19 - News
This week has felt like a rollercoaster for investors. On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by more than 260 points.
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April 18 - News
A company's financials are beyond importance in making a decision to purchase the stock, but as the requirement for social corporate responsibility increases due to social networking...
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April 18 - News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) is down for the second day in a row following some mixed economic releases. As of 1:25 p.m.
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April 18 - News
After falling 138 points yesterday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 23 points higher this morning -- only to fall quickly after the opening bell.
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April 18 - News
It has been a tough five year period for online travel agent Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.
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April 17 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC), Citigroup Inc.
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April 15 - News
The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) and the narrower, price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) just recorded their best weekly performances of the year.
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April 15 - News
Another tax season is nearly behind us. If you're slated to receive a refund, you may wonder how to best use the money.
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April 13 - News
Samlyn Capital was founded in 2007 by Robert Pohly formally at Sigma Capital.
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April 12 - Hedge Funds
The best April Fool's jokes feel real. That's why we put so much time and effort into ours.
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April 11 - News
It took a while, but the Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES:DJI) finally warmed up to the start of earnings season by rising 60 points and setting a new all-time record high.
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April 10 - News
Finding the best money market rates available for your savings can help you earn a lot more interest than settling for whatever your local bank pays you.
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April 9 - News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) has gone well beyond its industrial roots to encompass a wide assortment of companies from different industries.
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April 8 - News
Well, it could have been worse.
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April 6 - News
Market participants have been hit with poor jobs data three days in a row this week, and each seemed to be worse than the one before.
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April 6 - News
Down nearly 175 points in early trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average sold off sharply on a disappointing employment report that showed continuing struggles in the job market...
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April 6 - News
Blue-chip stocks are broadly lower today after a disappointing government report showed that the labor market recovery may be in jeopardy.
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April 5 - News
If you were hoping to end your investing week in the green, think again.
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April 5 - News
Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ) just took a much-needed step toward a healthier business: Chairman Ray Lane and two other directors stepped down from the board of directors...
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April 5 - News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) is planted firmly in the red this morning following the third data release to signal a weakening labor market this week.
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April 5 - News
Warren Buffett, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is one of the most successful businessmen, investors and philanthropists of past two centuries.
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April 4 - Hedge Funds
Billionaire and superinvestor Warren Buffett knows a good deal when he sees one.
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March 30 - News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average 2 Minute (INDEXDJX:.DJI) is climbing this morning on the news that Cypriot banks have reopened without incident.
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March 28 - News
Does the Sage of Omaha need an introduction? Just in case, according to Forbes Buffet is the fourth-richest man in the world.
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March 27 - Hedge Funds
For instance, despite the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, shares of Visa Inc (NYSE:V) and Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) appreciated by 38% and 22.5%, respectively, last year.
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March 27 - News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) took a beating yesterday after investors were spooked by comments about the Cypress bailout plan becoming a template for fixing...
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March 26 - News
American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) was in 52 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of December.
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March 26 - News
For most financial institutions, the Fed-mandated stress test and Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review went pretty well, with prior year laggards Citigroup Inc.
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March 25 - News
The world's first modern commercial elevator went into service in a New York City department store on March 23, 1857. Designed by Elisha Graves Otis and installed at the E.V.
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March 25 - News
Millions of Americans have been angry at big Wall Street banks ever since the financial crisis.
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March 24 - News
Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:COF) is well-known as one of the leading credit-card issuers in the world, and for good reason.
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March 19 - News
Now that the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 10-day winning streak is over, the index appears to be working on a losing streak.
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March 18 - News