While Americans are positive about job creation and the economy, they have a less optimistic view about their income levels, a new study shows. Continue Reading Below A recent survey conducted by The Pew Research Center found that nearly half of all Americans (49%) feel as though their family’s income […]
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Amazon unveils more Whole Foods price cuts ahead of Thanksgiving
N – Nov 15 (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday unveiled more discounts on several grocery products at Whole Foods Market, days ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, sending stocks of rival U.S. grocers lower in early trading. Continue Reading Below The lower prices include deeper discounts on some items for […]
Which city will become America’s next tech hub?
Rapid tech sector growth has created new economies in Seattle and San Francisco – but as business costs have increased in these regions companies are looking for new locations to set up shop. A prime example: Amazon (AMZN), who is searching for a location for its second headquarters. Continue Reading […]
Better Buy: Freeport-McMoRan Inc. vs. Wheaton Precious Metals
Over the last few years copper and gold miner Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) has faced headwinds ranging from bad investment choices to commodity price weakness to complicated relationships with foreign governments. It’s been a hard stretch to say the least. On the other hand, Wheaton Precious Metals‘ (NYSE: WPM) biggest […]
3 Value Stocks Perfect for Retirement
Many savvy investors know they’ll need steady income-generating stocks in retirement, but finding companies that can do that — and that are priced under their potential — is not always easy. Continue Reading Below That’s why three Motley Fool writers have put together a short list of value stocks that […]
Markets Right Now: Tech, banks lead early losses for stocks
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): Continue Reading Below 9:35 a.m. Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street, with the largest losses going to technology companies and banks. Apple was off 1.4 percent in early trading Wednesday, while JPMorgan Chase was down about […]
The Latest: UN chief: Climate change is our defining threat
BONN, Germany – The Latest on the climate talks in Bonn, Germany (all times local): Continue Reading Below 3:30 p.m. The head of the United Nations says climate change is “the defining threat of our time” and requires concerted action by the international community. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the […]
Target sees highly competitive holiday on the way
MINNEAPOLIS – A cautious outlook on the crucial holiday season overshadowed a strong quarter from Target, pulling shares down sharply before the opening bell and the shares of other retailers as well. Continue Reading Below The company on Wednesday reported higher traffic and sales at established stores rose as a […]
Better Buy: Costco Wholesale Corporation vs. Amazon.com
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) is the second largest retailer in the country, while Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is easily the world’s dominant e-commerce platform. These facts ensure that many consumers will be asking themselves some form of this question as they decide where to shop this holiday season: Amazon or Costco? Continue […]
Is Wheaton Precious Metals a Buy?
Barrick Gold (NYSE: ABX) and SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) dig gold and silver out of the ground and sell it. They are miners. Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) sells these precious metals, too, but it doesn’t get its hands dirty running gold and silver mines. Wheaton is a streaming […]