- Is Owning Multiple Exchange-Traded Funds Redundant?In this MarketFoolery podcast segment host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds Bill Barker tackle a query posed by a podcast listener and Fool fan who s curious about how many ETFs his portfolio should hold Can one have too many And yes the guys say there are limits... Read more »
- 76% of Americans Don't Do One Thing That Can Boost Your Retirement SavingsLet s face it Saving for retirement is hard There are so many other things you d rather spend your money on and it s tough to put money away knowing you won t see it again for decades There are plenty of tips out there for saving more money from skipping the morning coffee to... Read more »
- Terex (TEX) Poised to Benefit from Portfolio RestructuringOn Aug 18 we issued an updated research report on Terex Corporation TEX a global equipment manufacturer The company is set to benefit from progress on capital allocation strategy Also its focus on portfolio restructuring and cost saving initiatives is likely to boost results in the... Read more »
- Zoetis (ZTS) Poised to Grow on Companion Animal PortfolioWe issued an updated report on Zoetis Inc ZTS on Aug 18 Zoetis boasts a robust and diversified product portfolio The company s business is divided into five categories anti infectives vaccines parasiticides medicated feed additives and other pharmaceuticals Zoetis markets its... Read more »
- Solar Stock Roundup: How Companies Are Reacting to the Solar EclipseToday marked the first total solar eclipse to sweep the U S in almost 100 years While the eclipse created excitement among many with solar eclipse glasses flying off the shelves the day acted as a test for solar companies The U S power grid hasn t seen this sort of natural phenomenon... Read more »
- Here's Why Community Health Systems Surged TodayWhat happened Shares of Community Health Systems NYSE CYH a major operator of U S hospitals jumped 12 8 on Monday before finishing the session about 8 7 higher The ASL Strategic Value Fund sent a letter to the company s board of directors urging it to do its fiduciary... Read more »
- Infosys Notifies $2B Buyback Program, Shares Stretch LossesThe board of Infosys Limited INFY announced a 2 billion share repurchase program a day after the sudden resignation of CEO and MD Vishal Sikka This move reflects an initiative to improve stakeholder returns for the Indian software exporter after heightened tensions between the board and... Read more »
- Alarming Trends for WearablesWearables were an exciting new frontier a few years ago but as time goes on enthusiasm is dying out and pure play companies like Fitbit NYSE FIT are struggling In this episode of Industry Focus Tech host Dylan Lewis and senior tech specialist Evan Niu look... Read more »
- Will Conatus Key Candidate Emricasan Drive Long-Term Growth?On Aug 11 2017 we issued an updated report on Conatus Pharmaceuticals Inc CNAT Conatus s shares have significantly underperformed the industry so far this year having lost 4 9 as against the industry s 17 5 increase With no approved product in Conatus s portfolio at the... Read more »
- What Is Ubiquiti Networks' Competitive Advantage?In describing his and Warren Buffett s investing philosophy Charlie Munger once said We have to have a business with some inherent characteristics that give it a 160 durable competitive advantage In their search for winning investments Buffett and Munger generally shy away... Read more »
- Pure Storage (PSTG) Q2 Earnings: Will It Beat Estimates?We expect Pure Storage Inc PSTG to beat expectations when it reports second quarter fiscal 2018 results on Aug 24 Why a Likely Positive Surprise Our proven model shows that Pure Storage is likely to beat earnings because it has the right combination of two key ingredients... Read more »
- Target's Same-Store Sales Are Finally (Sort Of) Growing AgainIn this MarketFoolery podcast segment host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds Bill Barker discuss Target s NYSE TGT second quarter report which offered a modicum of good news When Barker parses the numbers however he s less than impressed The outlook... Read more »
- Oil Explorers Regain Financial Strength: 5 Stocks in FocusPersistent crude weakness had affected the balance sheet of oil exploration and production companies in 2015 resulting in high debts and low cash balance Following this a number of energy players had stopped dividend payments 160 160 However the tide seems to have turned in favor of... Read more »
- How to Make Your Retirement Savings Last a LifetimeRunning out of money is a major concern for retirees Social Security alone is not enough to finance anything but the most austere lifestyle and few retirees are lucky enough to have a substantial pension from a former employer so the bulk of retirement income must come... Read more »
- Urban Outfitters' Comps Went One Way, Its Shares Went AnotherIn this MarketFoolery podcast segment host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds Bill Barker take a stab at explaining the peculiar stock leap that niche retailer Urban Outfitter NASDAQ URBN enjoyed in the wake of its second quarter report When comps decline... Read more »