Fri, 30 December 2016
The IF crew is looking back at some of their favorite episodes of 2016 . . . Companies love to include equity grants in employee compensation, but how does it impact investors? |
Thu, 29 December 2016
The IF crew is looking back at some of their favorite episodes of 2016 . . . Oil Producers have business models that make them unique on Wall Street, here's what you need to know.
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Wed, 28 December 2016
The IF crew is looking back at some of their favorite episodes of 2016 . . . These been-there-done-that leaders are at the helm of four different emerging companies that investors should be paying attention to. |
Tue, 27 December 2016
The IF crew is looking back at some of their favorite episodes of 2016 . . . From the apparel industry to your local grocery store, metrics like inventory turnover can tell investors a lot about a company and its operations. But in the words of one of the most well-known CEOs today, should management treat inventory as “fundamentally evil”?
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Mon, 26 December 2016
The IF crew is looking back at some of their favorite episodes of 2016 . . . Can improving your writing skills boost your investing returns?
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Fri, 23 December 2016
We look ahead to the new year and make a few predictions about wearables, M&A, and where big tech companies will be focusing their resources. |
Thu, 22 December 2016
Big players are starting to make big moves as the energy markets gain some certainty -- here's what you need to know. |
Wed, 21 December 2016
Stuffing holiday stockings with... stocks! Stocks that benefit from the Cure's Act; plus top healthcare stocks to buy in 2017. |
Tue, 20 December 2016
From the perennial No. 3 fast food chain to a recovering soda company, the team picks their two favorite stocks of the year that surprised the market before turning their attention to 2017 and beyond. |
Mon, 19 December 2016
Need a last minute present? Or maybe you know someone who could use a little book learning? Check out the Motley Fool’s book list! |
Fri, 16 December 2016
A long overdue update on the autonomous driving space -- Alphabet's decision to turn it's self-driving car project into an Alphabet subsidiary, what's going on over at Apple, and why Uber is causing problems in San Francisco. |
Thu, 15 December 2016
Energy: How Energy Investors Should be Thinking About Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson’s Ascension to Secretary of State
The energy sector is getting strong representation in the Trump administration, and here’s what investors need to know. |
Wed, 14 December 2016
Alexion's top-brass has hit the exits amid an investigation into sales practices, and Ophthotech's future is in jeopardy following a high-profile phase 3 failure. |
Tue, 13 December 2016
DirecTV Now is supposed to represent the future of content delivery, but this new service has a long way to go before it makes a difference to AT&T shareholders. And Netflix finally gives in to demands for offline viewing. |
Mon, 12 December 2016
China is welcoming foreign investors to its markets, but should investors accept the invitation? |
Fri, 9 December 2016
Rumors are swirling that Sirius XM is interested in acquiring the streaming music company. It doesn't make sense at first glance, but Pandora might "get by with a little help from {Sirius'} friends." |
Thu, 8 December 2016
OPEC finally cut production for the first time in 8 years – here’s some of the top plays leveraged to decreasing supplies. |
Wed, 7 December 2016
The 21st Century Cures Act ignites innovation with perks to biopharma and medical device makers. Also, Kite Pharma and Novartis prep plans to pitch their CAR-T cancer therapies to the FDA. |
Tue, 6 December 2016
Under Armour announced last week that it would be changing the ticker symbols for its publicly traded A and C shares, but the real story here is the large spread in where those two stocks are trading. We welcome Seth McNew to discuss dual share classes, founder Kevin Plank, and trends for the sports apparel industry. |
Mon, 5 December 2016
It’s tempting to think that the American economy is still struggling to recover from the financial crisis, but the data says otherwise. Eight years after the Crash of 1929, the U.S. economy was still mired in the Great Depression. Fast forward to today, eight years after the financial crisis, which was the worst economic downturn since the 1930s, and the economy is looking as robust as ever. In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, The Motley Fool’s Gaby Lapera and John Maxfield talk about the state of the U.S. economy right now, digging through the statistics and trends that matter most.
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Fri, 2 December 2016
Facebook recently announced a $6 billion share buyback authorization, but investors shouldn’t expect to see the company’s total shares outstanding dip any time soon. We explain why and draw on a couple other examples to show how buybacks are generally used a little differently in tech. |
Thu, 1 December 2016
After nearly three decades of claiming the industry is a terrible place to invest, the Oracle of Omaha recently purchased shares in several major airlines – is this a major shift? |
Wed, 30 November 2016
Shares in Juno Therapeutics and Amicus Therapeutics tumble on disappointing news; and one important drug at Pfizer takes a big step forward. |
Tue, 29 November 2016
With hundreds of billions of dollars flowing into exchange-traded funds, we offer an introduction of how ETFs can serve your investing needs and how to leverage them specifically for the consumer and retail sector. |
Mon, 28 November 2016
The end of the year is packed with holidays, family, and a million things to do — but it’s also your last opportunity to take advantage of potential tax deductions. Don’t let the chaos of the holiday season distract you from saving money and taking care of other miscellaneous personal finance activities. Join Motley Fool host Gaby Lapera as she chats about tax lowering strategies and FSAs with Dan Caplinger, an expert on personal finance. Find out what you need to do before the end of the year! |
Wed, 23 November 2016
A cancer drugmaker, a marijuana drug researcher, and an insurer are serving up tasty performance this holiday season. |
Tue, 22 November 2016
As the holiday shopping season continues to make its outsized contribution to the top and bottom lines of our favorite companies, we look at the forecasts and key retail trends that will come into play this year. Black Friday may be losing its luster, but hundreds of billions of dollars are still up for grabs in the coming weeks. |
Mon, 21 November 2016
No sector of the stock market has benefited more from Donald Trump's win in the presidential election than banks, with shares of the biggest banks in America climbing by upwards of 20% over the past two weeks. |
Fri, 18 November 2016
Amazon and Domino's are aiming to reduce friction anywhere they can in the ordering process. Are they on to something, or are their tactics just gimmicks? |
Thu, 17 November 2016
With GoPro’s crash-laden release of its Karma drone, some may be calling the future of consumer-facing drones into the question. In today’s Industry Focus podcast, Dylan Lewis and Taylor Muckerman discuss various uses for drones in the oil and gas sector, along with some companies that are a step ahead of their competition. |
Wed, 16 November 2016
Is shareholder dilution always a bad thing? What does it mean for you as an individual investor? What does it mean for activist investors? In this special crossover episode of Industry Focus, Kristine Harjes and Gaby Lapera present two case studies in healthcare and financials to illustrate the complexities of shareholder dilution. |
Tue, 15 November 2016
Mash-up week continues on Industry Focus as we look at six major consumer trends and their close counterparts in the healthcare industry. |
Mon, 14 November 2016
Join the Motley Fool’s Michael Douglass and Gaby Lapera as they dive into the exciting world of healthcare REITs. It’s crossover week on Industry Focus again! When healthcare and financials collide, you get interesting investing opportunities. On this show, Bureau Chief Michael Douglass and Gaby Lapera chat about what a real estate investment trust is, the exciting world of healthcare REITs, and two companies that might interest you in that space. |
Fri, 11 November 2016
With some post-election market uncertainty looming, we talk about a few dividend stocks we like and explain why it does (and doesn't) make sense to reinvest the dividends those companies pay out. |
Thu, 10 November 2016
The United States has made its choice, here’s how President Trump’s policies will likely affect these dynamic sectors of the economy. |
Wed, 9 November 2016
The election of Donald Trump creates challenges and opportunities across the industry. |
Tue, 8 November 2016
Rumors have emerged that the leading name in e-commerce is evaluating and testing plans for retail store concepts with the potential to create a footprint of 2,000 locations across the country. How viable is this strategy, and what kind of impact would it actually have for a company generating over $120 billion in annual revenue? The cast also discusses new details for the upcoming DirecTV Now service. |
Mon, 7 November 2016
The banking industry loses one of its most important executives while institutions wage war on fees. |
Fri, 4 November 2016
Amazon and Twitter reported last week, but the Street only seemed to like one of the earnings releases. We explain why, and why there's more to the story for each company. |
Thu, 3 November 2016
GE just placed a big bet on the energy industry – could this be a sign of better days ahead? |
Wed, 2 November 2016
Drugmakers can generate future growth by inking collaboration deals or buying competitors outright. Is one approach better than the other? |
Tue, 1 November 2016
Though the original loyalty programs date back as far as the Revolutionary War, the explosion of such offerings to everything from airlines and supermarkets to coffee shops and restaurants did not take hold until the late 20th century. We look at why businesses are so eager to sign up customers and how two companies are leveraging their own programs to succeed. |
Mon, 31 October 2016
Financials: Halloween is the perfect time to tackle the scariest topic in personal finance: estate planning.
Estate planning isn't a fun topic, but it's a vital one to tackle in order to take care of your loved ones. In this Halloween edition of Industry Focus: Financials, Fool analyst Gaby Lapera and Dan Caplinger, the Fool's director of investment planning, talk about this scary subject, breaking it down into manageable bits that you can plan for. You'll learn what documents you need, whether a will or trust is better for you, various types of trusts, the taxes that some estates have to pay, and how you can tell your loved ones what they'll need to know after your death. Make it your Halloween resolution to tackle your estate planning and put a plan in place that will protect your family from financial harm. |
Fri, 28 October 2016
It's our favorite show of the quarter! Apple reported earnings last week, we look at the major segments, digest the guidance the company offered up, and discuss some issues analysts raised during the conference call. Thanks to Criquet for supporting the Motley Fool. For 20% off your first purchase, go to criquetshirts.com/fool and use the promo code “fool”. |
Thu, 27 October 2016
Schlumberger and Halliburton are already increasing rates amidst what they say is a recovery in oil, Taylor Muckerman and Sean O’Reilly dive in to learn just what this means for investors. Thanks to Criquet for supporting Motley Fool. For 20% off your first purchase, go to criquetshirts.com/fool and use the promo code fool. |
Wed, 26 October 2016
Why staying the course with Intuitive Surgical and Illumina could be investors most profit-friendly move. |
Tue, 25 October 2016
One company boasts millions of wireless, Internet, and pay-TV subscribers – the other a portfolio of leading entertainment properties spanning film, television, video games, and digital mediums. We look at the potential behind this massive acquisition, the steep regulatory hurdles, and major points of consideration for shareholders of each company. Thanks to Criquet for supporting the Motley Fool. For 20% off your first purchase, go to criquetshirts.com/fool and use the promo code “fool”. |
Mon, 24 October 2016
If you want to improve your performance as an investor, you need to boost your critical thinking skills. Studies have shown that the average investor tends to underperform the market. Why does this happen? It all boils down to the way we make decisions. In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, The Motley Fool’s Gaby Lapera and John Maxfield dig into how investors, and people more generally, can improve their critical thinking skills and thereby boost the performance of their portfolios. |
Fri, 21 October 2016
Answering a listener question, we talk about what the introduction of an activist investor might mean for a company and its shareholders. |
Thu, 20 October 2016
After over a year of speculation that the world’s largest tech company was poised to become an auto manufacture, Apple has reportedly backed off – here’s why. |
Wed, 19 October 2016
Every diversified portfolio needs global exposure. We dive into some of the benefits and risks involved with international stocks. |
Tue, 18 October 2016
For supertrend no. 2, we look at the SKU, or stock keeping unit. Retail and consumer companies must strike the right balance between product breadth and operational complexity to succeed, and SKU rationalization (or reduction) lies at the heart of that challenge. Initiatives at Unilever and Procter & Gamble exemplify the efforts companies are taking in this space. |
Mon, 17 October 2016
Business Development Companies (BDCs) are primarily small caps, but their dividends are anything but small. The industry offers investors double-digit dividend yields earned primarily by lending to, and investing in, companies that are too small for Wall Street. High yields come with high risks, however, and there is little public information about the investments that BDCs hold on their balance sheets. In this edition of Industry Focus: Financials, join The Motley Fool’s Gaby Lapera and Jordan Wathen as they discuss the ins and outs of BDCs, the rise of activism in the sector, and why investors may be better off avoiding this industry than investing in it. |
Fri, 14 October 2016
The Galaxy Note 7 line has officially been axed. What does it mean for Samsung and who could benefit from the fallout? |
Thu, 13 October 2016
Can oil companies use drones to reap bigger profits? |
Wed, 12 October 2016
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton debated Obamacare during the second Presidential debate. Here's what they said, why they said it, and whether their comments during the debate were true of false. |
Tue, 11 October 2016
With the recently announced $4.5 billion deal, the combined entity will employ 40,000 employees in 180 stores and feature millions of square footage of hunting, fishing, and camping equipment. The cast also take a look at Costco following its break-up with American Express. Thanks to Tommy John for supporting Motley Fool. Go to tommyjohn.com/fool and use the promo code “fool” to get 20% off your first order!
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Mon, 10 October 2016
Tune in as Joe Magyer and Gaby Lapera talk about leverage, return on assets, and whether or not to buy Australian banks. |
Fri, 7 October 2016
We look at recently public Nutanix, explain what they do and break down their business. |
Thu, 6 October 2016
Taser International just lost a big client, but things aren’t always what they seem. |
Wed, 5 October 2016
The approval of Medtronic's artificial pancreas system ushers in a new era for type 1 diabetes treatment. Plus, a new study includes some surprising revelations regarding medical marijuana.
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Tue, 4 October 2016
From the shoes on your feet to your daily dose of caffeine, many consumer and retail companies are giving people the opportunity to add a flair of customization to the products they buy, generating growth and brand loyalty in the process. |
Mon, 3 October 2016
Index funds are one of the hottest products in the world of investing. Here’s why they’re so popular, and why investors are choosing index funds over traditional mutual funds. |
Fri, 30 September 2016
Twilio is up 400% from where it priced shares when it went public in June -- there are a lot of reasons to like the cloud communication company, but can the company keep growing fast enough to justify the valuation? Thanks to Pearl Auto for supporting the Motley Fool. Go to pearlauto.com/fool to get FREE two-day shipping! |
Thu, 29 September 2016
For the first time since the Great Recession, OPEC has agreed to cut production – but things might not be what they seem. |
Wed, 28 September 2016
These money-saving tips can take some of the sting out of skyrocketing healthcare costs. Thanks to Pearl Auto for supporting the Motley Fool. Go to pearlauto.com/fool to get FREE two-day shipping! |
Tue, 27 September 2016
Over 30 million Americans lack access to high-speed, broadband internet connections due to the prohibitive cost of connecting rural households, but AT&T wants to leverage the country’s existing utility infrastructure to service this large market. Meanwhile, we provide an update on the volatile situation at Viacom.
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Mon, 26 September 2016
ITT Tech’s bankruptcy could mark the beginning of the end for for-profit colleges and universities. Colleges and universities that are designed to make a profit could soon be a thing of the past, as federal regulators have begun zeroing in on the industry’s habit of exploiting students. The last example of this is ITT Tech, which recently filed for bankruptcy after losing access to federally backed student loans. In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, The Motley Fool’s Gaby Lapera and John Maxfield discuss the latest developments in the for-profit education space. |
Fri, 23 September 2016
Several companies are reportedly interested in buying Twitter. Do any of the rumors make sense, and how should Twitter shareholders feel? |
Thu, 22 September 2016
Exxon Mobil’s oil reserves have been barely marked down at all, despite the two year downtown, is the SEC right to be suspicious or is Exxon truly an outlier? |
Wed, 21 September 2016
Hit or miss data, delays, and contentious debate preceded the FDA's green-lighting of the first drug to target the cause of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. |
Tue, 20 September 2016
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Mon, 19 September 2016
Not all banks mistreat their customers, the trick is to identify and avoid the ones that do. The recent revelation that Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), the nation’s third biggest bank by assets, systematically defrauded customers from 2011 to 2015 could leave people wondering how to choose a good bank. That’s the topic of this week’s edition of Industry Focus: Financials. Tune in to hear The Motley Fool’s Gaby Lapera and John Maxfield discuss the latest updates in the Wells Fargo case, as well as the things to look for (and avoid) when choosing a bank. |
Fri, 16 September 2016
We break down what features to expect with the iPhone 7 and what we know about pre-orders so far. |
Thu, 15 September 2016
A bevy of deals have been announced recently, is this a sign that oil & gas’s fortunes are about to change? |
Wed, 14 September 2016
Unraveling the ins and outs of Medicare, including what it covers, what it costs, and what stocks move higher or lower because of it. |
Tue, 13 September 2016
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo may dominate the headlines, but the No. 4 beverage company has made its mark in this fast growing niche. Meanwhile, billionaire investor Bill Ackman has made Chipotle his next project.
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Mon, 12 September 2016
Wells Fargo opened 2 million unauthorized accounts for unwitting customers. |
Fri, 9 September 2016
Companies love to include equity grants in employee compensation, but how does it impact investors? |
Thu, 8 September 2016
There’s more to valuing stocks than P/E ratios and net income. |
Wed, 7 September 2016
Revealing the difference between small molecule drugs and biologics and illustrating why cash and equivalents is the most important line item on biotech balance sheets. |
Tue, 6 September 2016
School is in session on Industry Focus as we provide a 101-style overview of important investing topics. First up: return on invested capital with real world examples from Buffalo Wild Wings, Whole Foods Market, and Marriott International. |
Fri, 2 September 2016
We run through a Fool U class on how to spot disruptive companies and a few caveats to keep in mind as you look. |
Thu, 1 September 2016
This traditionally "Red" state is leading the way with wind power generation, and that has big ramifications for investors. |
Wed, 31 August 2016
Americans are spending more money on their pets than ever before and that's good news for people investing in these pet stocks. |
Tue, 30 August 2016
McDonald’s and Wal-Mart -- the two biggest names in their respective industries. Steve Easterbrook and Doug McMillon -- the two men who have risen through the ranks over two decades and now hold the reins at each company. Facing major headwinds, we look at these massive businesses and how their CEOs are leading them into the future. |
Mon, 29 August 2016
As school starts up, make sure your money can make the grade. |
Fri, 26 August 2016
We talk about one of the toughest decisions an investor faces -- when to sell a stock. |
Thu, 25 August 2016
Driverless car technology will be available to any automaker that wants it by 2019 – here’s what investors need to know. |
Wed, 24 August 2016
An EpiPen pricing debacle, an unexpected FDA rejection, and a sticker-shock inspiring M&A deal led to wild moves in Mylan N.V., Portola Pharmaceuticals, and Medivation this week.
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Tue, 23 August 2016
BAMTech currently provides the streaming infrastructure for the MLB, NHL, WWE, and even HBO -- Disney and ESPN will soon be the latest names to join that list. We also revisit the drama surrounding Viacom and the fight for control of the company.
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Mon, 22 August 2016
If one stock recommendation is good, how about four? Everybody likes a good stock recommendation. In this episode of Industry Focus: Financials, The Motley Fool's Gaby Lapera and John Maxfield talk about four stocks that they like right now. Listen in to hear about two industries that seem to offer opportunities for bargain hunters, as well as one popular stock that's seen its price cut in half over the past year.
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Fri, 19 August 2016
Following this week's survey of the payment landscape on the Financials show, we do a deep dive into payments and services company Square. |
Thu, 18 August 2016
The devil is in the details when comparing Canadian and U.S. Oil Stocks. |
Wed, 17 August 2016
Insurers and Washington clash over Obamacare profitability and marijuana advocates get dealt a big blow by the DEA on this week's Industry Focus Healthcare.
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Tue, 16 August 2016
Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom, and J.C. Penney investors must be smiling as all four companies have enjoyed 20% share price gains since reporting their second quarter results last week. Adam Levine-Weinberg joins Industry Focus to break down the earnings and what the future holds for major department stores.
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Mon, 15 August 2016
Every month trillions of dollars of transactions move around digital networks between consumers, merchants, and banks. Payment processors are the companies that make all that commerce possible, and in 2016, the business of payment processing is good. |
Fri, 12 August 2016
Several key execs have stepped down from their posts at Alphabet subsidiaries in the past few months. We explain why investors shouldn't worry too much. |
Thu, 11 August 2016
Earnings season is upon us and some of the oil & gas industry’s top names are announcing plans to increase production in spite of stubbornly low oil prices. |
Wed, 10 August 2016
Bristol-Myers Squibb's Opdivo came up short in a key lung cancer trial, causing shares to plummet. Should investors panic? |