Costco had a decent fiscal 2016, with comparable-store sales up 4% globally and 3% in the United States when the impact of falling gasoline prices is factored out. In addition, net income for the year was roughly the same as 2015, coming in at $2.35 billion, or $5.33 per diluted share, compared to $2.38 billion, or $5.37 per diluted share last year.
Day: January 28, 2017
The Chronological History of How Qualcomm Became the Most Powerful Apple Supplier Ever
This was not a pleasant relationship — at least according to Apple. Instead, this relationship was skewed significantly in favor of Qualcomm, and there wasn’t a whole lot that Apple could do since the iPhone fundamentally relies on cellular connectivity.
The Chronological History of How Qualcomm Became the Most Powerful Apple Supplier Ever
This was not a pleasant relationship — at least according to Apple. Instead, this relationship was skewed significantly in favor of Qualcomm, and there wasn’t a whole lot that Apple could do since the iPhone fundamentally relies on cellular connectivity.
3 Terrible Reasons to Buy Monsanto
It has a rich history of delivering value to shareholders and continues to hold a dominant technological edge over key competitors in crop protection products, seeds, and traits. While little has changed its promising pipeline and portfolio, the pending acquisition throws a wrench in anyone’s plans to start or add to a position.
How Big Is the Opportunity for Celgene’s Otezla Overseas?
Since winning approval for use in psoriasis in September 2014, Otezla has steadily been chipping away at U.S. market share in the indication, turning into a billion-dollar blockbuster in the process. Otezla’s sales continued climbing throughout 2016, and with launches planned in new international markets soon, sales could head even higher.
How Big Is the Opportunity for Celgene’s Otezla Overseas?
Since winning approval for use in psoriasis in September 2014, Otezla has steadily been chipping away at U.S. market share in the indication, turning into a billion-dollar blockbuster in the process. Otezla’s sales continued climbing throughout 2016, and with launches planned in new international markets soon, sales could head even higher.
5 Lowest 15-Year Mortgage Rates
U.S. mortgage rates rose in the aftermath of the presidential election and potential homeowners face higher monthly payments. Homebuyers can still snag the absolute lowest rates for 15-year mortgages.
Google recalls staff to the U.S. after Trumpa s immigration order
Alphabet’s Google delivered a sharp message to staff traveling overseas who may be impacted by a new executive order on immigration from President Donald Trump: Get back to the U.S. now. Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai slammed Trump’s move in a note to employees Friday, telling them that more than 100 company staff are affected by the order.
Google recalls staff to the U.S. after Trumpa s immigration order
Alphabet’s Google delivered a sharp message to staff traveling overseas who may be impacted by a new executive order on immigration from President Donald Trump: Get back to the U.S. now. Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai slammed Trump’s move in a note to employees Friday, telling them that more than 100 company staff are affected by the order.
Will These Trends Fuel Decades of Growth for the Sportswear Industry?
In this video from Industry Focus: Consumer Goods , Motley Fool analysts Vincent Shen and Sarah Priestley break down the major tailwinds that have helped activewear become one of the most important parts of the apparel industry. But within this trend, it is the women’s segment that has shown the greatest potential for growth.
What’s Proctor & Gamble Co.’s Real Dividend Payout Ratio?
The gap between those results comes from the fact that P&G has shed over 100 brands from its portfolio, including massive franchises like Duracell batteries and Coty beauty products. On the other hand, recent one-time profit surges pushed the figure too far in the other direction and suggest the company is paying out less than half of its earnings in dividends.
Was This American Outdoor Brands’ Biggest Mistake in 2016?
In fact, the firearms maker and outdoor equipment supplier was pretty much on point all year long. As Americans flocked to gun stores in 2016, logging yet another record year for FBI NICS firearm background checks, the company enjoyed strong growth with revenue up over 50% year-over-year in the first half of fiscal 2017.
American Small Businesses Party Like Ita s 2004
By Frank Holmes via our partners at Iris.xyz As we baby-step our way into 2017, two events are a presumed given: interest rates will rise, and volatility will be a fact of life.
Here’s why people love buying Trader Joe’s frozen meals
Fans of the brand say their frozen meals are some of the best of any grocery store for their taste and value. Click below for the top news from around the Bay Area and beyond.
What Is the FICA Tax, and Why Do I Have to Pay It?
If you’ve ever received a paycheck from your employer, you’ve probably felt a sense of accomplishment and disappointment all at once. The accomplishment comes in the form of the cash that’ll be flowing into your bank account, whereas the disappointment comes from the realization that you may owe quite a bit of tax on the wages you’ve earned.
This Week in Solar
In 2011, then Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy Steven Chu launched the SunShot initiative with a goal of cutting the cost of installing a utility-scale solar system for $1 per watt by 2020. At the time, I called the 74% reduction in the cost of solar in a decade ” an audacious goal .”
Should TrueCar Investors Be Concerned About This Development?
Brick-and-mortar retailers thrive when they capitalize on the impulsive spending of their consumers. When a customer peruses the aisles of Wal-Mart for milk and eggs, but also grabs a box of Russell Stover chocolates from the endcap, Wal-Mart wins.
Client to Financial Advisor: a oeHow Exactly am I Paying You?a
By Pam Krueger via our partners at Iris.xyz You know your advisor makes his or her living helping people like you manage their investments.
The Scoop on 5 Popular Expat Destinations
The quality of life in Mexico, Panama, Belize, Nicaragua and Portugal can be exceptional, but the cost of living is often much lower than in other countries. Americans and Canadians move abroad for many reasons, including the weather, lower costs, better lifestyle, and for Americans still working, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion .
Understanding Intel’s Internet of Things Story in 11 Slides
10 stocks we like better than Intel When investing geniuses David and Tom Gardner have a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor , has tripled the market.* David and Tom just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy right now… and Intel wasn’t one of them! That’s right — they think these 10 stocks are even better buys.
Ready for Medicare? Not Until You Read This
Accordingto Fidelity Investments, a 65-year-old couple retiring this year will spend, on average, about $260,000 out of pocket on healthcare in retirement. One way to keep your healthcare costs in check is to be smart about Medicare and make savvy decisions.
How to Get Help Preparing Your Tax Return for Free
There are countless paid services offering to help people do their taxes. Many of these are legitimate, while some push predatory advance refunds, which are essentially high-interest loans.
The 5 Best States to Retire In 2017
Choosing a place to retire is a major decision, and there are many factors to consider. For example, affordability and access to great healthcare are important to many seniors, as is good weather and abundant entertainment options.
81 Years of Social Security’s Maximum Taxable Earnings in 1 Chart
Social Security income is vital to the financial well-being of a majority of seniors during retirement. Data from the Social Security Administration shows that better than three in five retired workers rely on their Social Security benefits for at least half of their monthly income during retirement.
Foxconn Is Having Ongoing Talks With Pennsylvania About A New Factory
The Apple device manufacturer may be planning a possible U.S. expansion, and this election battleground state is on its radar. As it gears up for a possible U.S. expansion, Apple’s go-to manufacturer is kicking the tires in one of the crown jewels of Donald Trump’s surprise electoral victory-Pennsylvania.
Italy’s $21 Billion Bank Rescue Fund Is Sufficient, Visco Says
Italy’s 20 billion-euro government rescue fund is sufficient to recapitalize the country’s troubled banks, and about a third of money will be used for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA, Bank of Italy Governor Ignazio Visco said. “This measure is an important one for Italy as it emerges from the crisis that buffeted its economy and banking sector,” Visco, a member of the European Central Bank Governing Council, said on Saturday in a speech at the annual Assiom-Forex conference in Modena, near Bologna.
Dennis to Scrutinize Verizon Request For Use of Municipal Right-of-Ways
Engineer John Gibson reported to Dennis Township Committee Jan. 24 that he received communication from Verizon that it would like to use Dennis’ metal and wood poles along township right-of-way to establish new service antennae or use the poles to expand existing antennae. “Verizon said that there are fewer landlines each year with people moving more and more to cell phones, and some don’t have a landline at all.
How to move huge files between MacBooks in one easy step
Transferring large files from computer to computer can be time-consuming when dealing with traditional online sharing services and external storage. But you can save a lot of time by using “target disk mode.”
1 Driver of Fourth-Quarter Bank Earnings
The unexpected outcome of the presidential election in November turned out well for banks. Because it caught so many institutional investors by surprise, it forced them to reposition their portfolios.
How to Trade the Week’s Most Active Stocks – Rite Aid, Intel, Starbucks and More
Put down the 10-K filings and the stock screeners. It’s time to take a break from the traditional methods of generating investment ideas.
Smart City’s networks head to the Super Bowl
Smart City CEO Martin Rubin talks about how his company has been able to land major clients for its telecommunications service installations. Smart City CEO Martin Rubin talks about how his company has been able to land major clients for its telecommunications service installations.
Moto G5 passes through FCC – budget powerhouse phone incoming?
If you’re on the hunt for a budget phone, we’ve got good news: Motorola’s Moto G5 appears to be on the way. The Motorola Moto G5 has been granted clearance in the USA by the Federal Communications Commission, removing one of the final hurdles before an actual release.
Meet The Startups Helping Broke-Ass Millennials Invest Their Couch Pennies
If you’re a first-time investor with, say, $15,000 in savings, you have plenty of options these days. Newfangled robo-advisers like Betterment and Wealthfront will happily take your money, as will incumbents like Charles Schwab, which have launched improved digital products.
Google Recalls Staff to U.S. After Trump Immigration Order
Alphabet Inc.’s Google delivered a sharp message to staff traveling overseas who may be impacted by a new executive order on immigration from President Donald Trump: Get back to the U.S. now. Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai slammed Trump’s move in a note to employees Friday, telling them that more than 100 company staff are affected by the order.
House to take first crack at repealing Obama-era regulations
Determined to reverse eight years of a Democratic administration, House Republicans are on track to overturn a handful of rules finalized in President Barack Obama’s final months in office to deal with climate change, federal contracting and background checks for gun ownership. Opponents criticize the regulations as job killers that will hold the U.S. economy back.
Week One of Go to Hell, America
Trump issued largely unconstitutional global gag order on international NGOs providing women’s health care and family planning services Froze all research grants for, and issued gag order on the EPA, with promise to defund and destroy agency that provides invaluable research and protects water supply, air quality, everyday life, the planet itself.
United Airlines Said to Plan Los Angeles Push in Comeback Effort
United Continental Holdings Inc. is targeting a major expansion at Los Angeles International Airport in an effort to reverse a slide that’s left the airline languishing behind its biggest rivals at the busiest West Coast hub, said people familiar with the plans. President Scott Kirby told United pilots this month that the company needs more space and is studying plans to claim most or all of a future terminal, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.
Ford CEO Told Trump U.S. Fuel-Economy Rules Risk 1 Million Jobs
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Mark Fields, president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Co. before a meeting at the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Jan. 24 2017.