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On the surface, it appears daily deals purveyor Groupon is more popular than ever. It ended 2011 with 33 million active customers in 47 countries, and it's growing fast. But look closer, and there are signs that "Groupon fatigue" is kicking in.
5 Reasons Facebook Stock May Be a Better Buy Than You Think
2:50PM 2/09/2012
What if Facebook's IPO offering isn't actually outlandishly priced? What if $100 billion is actually a reasonable price? Let's go over a few of the reasons Facebook stock may be cheaper than worrywarts are leading you to believe.
BP has big problems, and not just because of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the $20 billion compensation fund it set up to pay the victims.
The petro-giant has been missing Wall Street's profit targets lately, thanks to sloppy operations and a general trend toward lower gasoline consumption.
5 Companies That Are Still Losing Money
11:00AM 10/27/2011
By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool
Investing, Sears Holdings, Sprint Nextel Corp, Stocks in the News
The economy may be ugly for workers, but most companies are making money. In fact, many Wall Street darlings are checking in with record profits. Then again, most doesn't mean all. Here are five notable companies that are losing money this year -- and possibly beyond.
Why Apple's Late iPhone Harvest Hurt Its Stock Price
7:30AM 10/21/2011
By Dawn Kawamoto, The Motley Fool
Technology, Google , Research In Motion, Apple, Stocks in the News
Apple has had a great few weeks of sales with the iPhone 4S, but somehow, it's latest quarterly report sent the stock down nearly 6%. The new CEO blamed the rumor mill for cutting into last quarters iPhone sales, but the real issue may have been more a matter of timing.
Coke Sees China's Market as the Real Thing for Growth
8:00AM 7/29/2011
Company News, Coca-Cola Company, Stock Picks, Stocks in the News, Market News, Food
Coca-Cola reported strong second quarter results, with growth coming from emerging markets like China and Russia. Coke is the leader in the Chinese market, and with it projected to keep growing at a rapid rate, the nation is a key part of the company's plan to double its 2009 revenues by 2020.
Revlon to Give Its Global Business a European Makeover
7:30AM 7/26/2011
Company News, Investing, Stock Picks, Stocks in the News, Market News
After successfully revising its business processes and restructuring its operations in Europe, premium cosmetics maker Revlon now plans to implement similar changes in its operations globally. Trefis examines how those changes worked in Europe, and what they mean for the company's future profits.
Is Walgreen Giving Away Too Much Cash With Its Increased Dividend?
1:00PM 7/25/2011
Investing, Health Care, Stock Picks, Retail, Stocks in the News, Market News
Walgreen, the leading U.S. pharmacy chain, recently increased its quarterly dividend by 28.6%, the largest increase in the company's 110-year history, from 17.5 cents a share to 22.5 cents a share. But is it giving away cash it's really going to need for its expansion plans?
Double Your Money -- If You Dare -- on Internet IPOs
11:00AM 7/21/2011
Zillow's stock more than tripled after its IPO Wednesday, then fell back to settle up a mere 79% at the close. Initial public offerings have become a way to make huge profits in the market, if investors have the stomach for extreme risk -- and the access to buy in.
Five Tasty Restaurant Stocks Worth Sampling Right Now
1:30PM 7/20/2011
Legendary investor Peter Lynch espoused the philosophy "Buy what you know." Well, who doesn't know restaurants? We know where the crowds are, and we know what we like to eat. Here are five chains that managed to grow during the market lull, positioning themselves perfectly for the future.
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