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• Home Depot Inc. Is About to Pass a Major Business Milestone

  31-05-2017 22:33
  
  They say the first 100 billion is always the hardest right With an impressive first quarter in the books Home Depot NYSE HD is now on track to reach 99 billion of annual revenue this year before it cracks 12 digits in 2018 That would mark a great run for a business
  
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• The Demographic Divide: A Police State of Mind

  31-05-2017 22:13
  
  Fake news is so old.How else did, “I am prepared to veto any bill that has as its purpose a federal bailout of New York City to prevent a default,” become, “ DROP DEAD ” way back in October, 1975? Oh, those hellbent headline writers. Whatever will they think of next? Besides, the Daily News headline worked wonders,
  
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• Why J. Jill, Inc. Stock Popped Today

  31-05-2017 21:32
  
  What happened Shares of J Jill Inc NYSE JILL were surging today after the women s clothing retailer posted better than expected first quarter results As of 12 20 p m EDT the stock was up 12 6 Image source J Jill So what At a time
  
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• When Will ExOne Finally Start Making Money?

  31-05-2017 21:32
  
  ExOne NASDAQ XONE launched its IPO during the height of the 3D printing craze in 2013 and the timing couldn t have been better Shares gained over 150 in their first few months of trading But the irrational exuberance that propelled 3D printing stocks to insane valuations faded
  
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• Facebook, Inc.'s Instagram Wants to Beat Snapchat With Execution

  31-05-2017 21:32
  
  Facebook s NASDAQ FB photo and video sharing app was widely criticized last year when it released a version of Snap s NYSE SNAP Snapchat Stories called wait for it Instagram Stories Critics argued Instagram s new feed format which enabled users to seamlessly
  
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• Better Buy: Verizon Communications Inc. vs. Altria

  31-05-2017 21:32
  
  For dividend investors Verizon Communications NYSE VZ and Altria Group NYSE MO are both high yielding stocks that have produced substantial growth over time Yet both Verizon and Altria are dealing with challenges in their businesses and each must consider dramatic action
  
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• Why Autozone and Advance Auto Parts Both Hit the Skids Last Quarter

  31-05-2017 21:31
  
  In this segment of the Motley Fool Money 160 radio show host Chris Hill Supernova and Rule Breakers David Kretzmann and Motley Fool Pro and Options Jeff Fischer talk about the reasons auto parts weren t selling last quarter the reasons the
  
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• Don’t read too much into the dollar’s decline

  31-05-2017 21:31
  
  If the back half of 2016 was the mirror image of its first half then 2017 is shaping up to be something in between Equity and credit markets continue to grind higher but the composition of the rally has changed Value and small caps are lagging while growth and yield generating stocks are
  
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• Better Buy: Ford Motor Co. vs. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

  31-05-2017 21:31
  
  The auto industry has seen huge sales lately and both Ford Motor NYSE F and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NYSE FCAU have done their best to capitalize on the favorable conditions in the industry However the stock market is forward looking and investors are nervous about
  
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• 3 Dividend Stocks for Recent College Graduates

  31-05-2017 21:31
  
  Graduation season is upon us which means millions of 20 somethings are on the verge of entering the real world for the first time As a graduation present we Fools have decided to provide these new investors with a few great stocks ideas to help them start their financial journey on
  
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• Analog Devices (ADI) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

  31-05-2017 21:30
  
  Analog Devices Inc ADI reported second quarter fiscal 2017 adjusted earnings of 1 03 per share which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 85 cents Adjusted earnings per share EPS exclude one time items but include stock based compensation expenses The better than expected results
  
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• Amazon.com (AMZN) is the Newest Member of the $1000 Club

  31-05-2017 21:30
  
  Amazon com Inc AMZN finally touched the coveted 1000 price milestone Shares hit a new all time high of 1001 2 on May 30 before closing a tad bit lower at 996 7 Notably it is the fifth company to have a quadruple digit price tag after Berkshire Hathaway s Class A shares Seaboard
  
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• How Did Southwest Perform Operationally In April?

  31-05-2017 21:01
  
  Southwest Airlines 160 LUV performed as per the industry standard in April recording improvements in all key metrics thanks to the timing of the Easter weekend The company suffered a major blow in Q1 In comparison Q2 could see better numbers as macro conditions the world over see
  
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• How Did Alaska Airlines Perform Operationally In April?

  31-05-2017 21:01
  
  In the month of April Alaska Air 160 ALK saw all its key metrics improve 160 The company had previously announced that Q2 would be the best quarter for the airline in FY 2017 160 in terms of unit revenues aided by maturing markets stabilization of competitive capacity and
  
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• Five Below Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Thursday

  31-05-2017 20:32
  
  There aren t too many retailers still waiting to talk about their fiscal first quarter results but one of them is Five Below NASDAQ FIVE The trendy retailer that true to its name stocks a wide array of merchandise priced at 5 or less will report fresh financials after Friday
  
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• The Buyback Decline and Five Stocks that Stack Up

  31-05-2017 20:30
  
  On page seven of the Berkshire Hathaway 2016 annual report billionaire CEO Warren Buffett offers his opinion on share buybacks My suggestion Before even discussing repurchases a CEO and his or her Board should stand join hands and in unison declare What is smart at one price is stupid
  
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• Learn To Safely Invest Your Money In 10 Steps

  31-05-2017 14:25
  
  It’s easy to let your cash sit in a high-yieldchecking account , but consider trying to invest your money to earn higher interest and ultimately generate passive income. Whether you’re using bank accounts, stocks and bonds, or other investment strategies, investment income can significantly boost your annual
  
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• Turtle eclipse

  31-05-2017 12:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One of the world's worst hotspots for roadkill in Canada is helped by a project that cuts animal deaths by almost 90%.
  
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• Undercover activist detained at Ivanka Trump shoe supplier

  31-05-2017 09:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hua Haifeng was investigating alleged rights violations at factories producing Ivanka Trump-branded shoes.
  
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• Outrage as Emirates tells cabin crew to remove Taiwan flag pins

  31-05-2017 09:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Airline told staff it must "follow the One China policy" but later blamed a "communication error".
  
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• Sterling dips after poll suggests hung parliament

  31-05-2017 09:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A YouGov projection in The Times suggests the Conservatives could fail to win an outright majority.
  
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• Can India's economy keep up its current growth rate?

  31-05-2017 02:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  India may be one of the world's fastest-growing economies, but can it maintain a growth rate of over 7% a year?
  
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• 'Tougher bankruptcy laws'

  31-05-2017 02:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We ask businesses what single policy they want to see from the next government.
  
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• 'Zero-hour contracts should be reformed'

  31-05-2017 02:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zero-hour contracts should be reformed to make them fairer for workers says Suffolk leisure centre boss Shaun Crowley.
  
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• 'I don't want to see tariffs on EU raw food imports'

  31-05-2017 02:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chef Bini Ludlow says she doesn't want to see tariffs placed on raw foodstuffs once the UK leaves the EU.
  
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• Feeding the kitty

  31-05-2017 02:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The British and Irish Lions are one of the biggest sporting names in rugby union, and they are also one of its premier brands.
  
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• Manchester United most valuable club in Europe, says KPMG

  31-05-2017 01:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The analysis is based on profitability, popularity, sporting potential, media rights and stadium ownership.
  
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• UK exports record amount of food and drink

  31-05-2017 01:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British food and drink exports climb by 8.3% to the largest first quarter figure on record.
  
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• Juice wars

  31-05-2017 01:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Changing tastes are putting orange juice's place on the breakfast table in jeopardy.
  
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• Venezuela opposition condemns Goldman Sachs debt deal

  31-05-2017 00:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Goldman Sachs bank is accused of supporting embattled President Maduro by buying government bonds.
  
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• Uber fires self-driving car engineer amid legal fight with Google

  31-05-2017 00:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anthony Levandowski has declined to testify in the case over self-driving car technology.
  
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