17 Stunning Internet of Things Statistics You Don't Know
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Feb 06, 8:31AM CST
The Internet of Things (IoT) is already connecting millions of formerly unconnected "things" to the Internet -- allowing us to track and analyze data like never before. But according to Acquity Group, 87% of people reading this article don't know...
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This is Why General Motors Cut Cadillac's Prices
John Rosevear and Rex Moore, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jan 29, 6:32AM CST
The Cadillac CTS was last year's Motor Trend Car of the Year, but despite critics' rave reviews, sales have been sluggish. GM hopes a price cut will draw more buyers to its acclaimed luxury sedan. Source: General Motors. Earlier this month, ...
GM: 37.62 (-0.40)
Which Car Industry Stock Should You Own?
Joe Leider - Seeking Alpha - Wed Jan 28, 1:49AM CST
As a value investor, I want to find stocks that trade at good ratios: P/E, price/book, price/cash flow, etc. But I also understand that the market is trading at higher-than-average ratios because of low interest rates. The car industry is one that...
TSLA: 203.77 (+0.89), F: 16.30 (-0.06), GM: 37.62 (-0.40), TM: 132.49 (+0.67), HMC: 32.87 (+0.14)
Advertisers are Begging Car Companies for Your Data
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jan 25, 10:05AM CST
A Sunday drive, alone with your thoughts? Not exactly. Image source: BMW. At the North American International Auto Show (formerly the artist known as the Detroit Motor Show) last week, one automaker made a very curious revelation. BMW 's ...
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3 Things to Watch When Procter & Gamble Co. Reports Earnings Next Week
Demitrios Kalogeropoulos, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jan 21, 8:02AM CST
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble will post its second-quarter results before the market opens on Tuesday, Jan. 27. And after getting its fiscal year 2015 off to a slow start last quarter, Wall Street isn't looking for much in the way of...
NKE: 92.04 (+0.04), PG: 85.90 (-0.13)
3 Outrageously Creative Ways Companies Beat the System
Daniel B. Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jan 17, 10:31AM CST
Finding legal ways to exploit the United States tax code or get around laws that restrict business operations is as American as apple pie, baseball, and all-you-can-eat buffets. Some methods of tax avoidance or skirting rules and regulations...
NKE: 92.04 (+0.04), DIS: 104.17 (+0.59)
Next Up at Fiat Chrysler: New SUVs
Alexander MacLennan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jan 17, 9:45AM CST
Building new models is essential for any automotive company, and Fiat Chrysler is no exception. Through its five-year plan, the automaker is expected to revamp and introduce new models to overhaul its product line. And near the top of the list of...
FCAU: 14.53 (+0.06)
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly About Yum! Brands Stock
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jan 09, 12:49PM CST
Yum! Brands needs to work on winning back customers in China. Photo: Robert Ennals via Flickr Yum! Brands ' mission in 2015 has to include repairing its reputation in China. With its stature in its largest market tarnished by yet another food...
NKE: 92.04 (+0.04), CMG: 674.89 (+4.60), MCD: 95.65 (+0.56), DPZ: 100.00 (-0.56), WEN: 10.95 (-0.15), YUM: 74.69 (-0.11)
2014 Bent Wal-Mart, but Couldn't Break It
Eshna Basu, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jan 08, 10:43AM CST
The year 2014 tested the patience of Wal-Mart investors as the company struggled with rising competition, falling comps, and a food scandal in China -- but the retailer proved its worth eventually. Wal-Mart reported positive U.S....
NKE: 92.04 (+0.04), WMT: 85.81 (-0.08)
A Look Under the Hood of the Next Killer Smart Watch App
Adam Levy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jan 07, 5:39PM CST
Hyundai's new smart-watch app lets you start your car remotely from your wrist. Source: Hyundai USA A big trend at CES 2015 is connecting cars to wearable devices. Hyundai, for example, showcased its Blue Link app for Google Android Wear...
GOOGL: 551.16 (+5.15), GOOG: 549.01 (+6.08), AAPL: 127.08 (+0.62)
CES 2015 Preview: What Is NVIDIA Corporation Planning to Unveil?
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jan 03, 8:48AM CST
The widely anticipated 2015 Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Jan. 6. But graphics chip specialist NVIDIA is getting the party started early -- again. NVIDIA this week announced it will hold a press event on Sunday...
TSLA: 203.77 (+0.89), GOOGL: 551.16 (+5.15), GOOG: 549.01 (+6.08), NVDA: 22.31 (+0.01)
Will Boston Beer Dominate This $330 Million Market, Too?
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jan 02, 8:13AM CST
Boston Beer has been at the forefront of the craft beer revolution and could take it to the next level of growth. Photo: RacerX2727 via Flickr. Craft beer has yet to reach its saturation point. U.S. revenue hit an estimated $4.2 billion in 2014,...
NKE: 92.04 (+0.04), SAM: 303.26 (-0.97)
2015 Should Be A Great Year For Stock Picking
Claudio Brocado - at Seeking Alpha - Sun Dec 28, 10:12AM CST
I expect 2015 to be a great year for stock pickers. Still, I would advise long-term investors to be more bottom-up oriented and emulate Warren Buffett in buying companies with bright fundamentals offering sound long-term value. I continue to...
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Why General Motors Thinks Cadillac's Dealers Need Help
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Dec 14, 9:15AM CST
New Cadillac president Johan de Nysschen poses with an ATS-V in Los Angeles last month. De Nysschen has wasted no time in laying out an audacious global vision for GM's old luxury brand. Source: General Motors Company. The revival of General...
GM: 37.62 (-0.40)
Amazon.com Keeps Giving People New Reasons to Sign Up for Amazon Prime
Adam Levy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 08, 5:17PM CST
Prime subscribers could buy the Fire TV Stick for $19 in the first two days of sales. Source: Amazon. When Amazon.com released its Fire TV Stick video streamer in October, it offered a special deal to Prime subscribers. They could get the $39...
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Why Tesla Motors' Production Problems Could Become a Big Problem
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 08, 5:00PM CST
"Being unable to increase production fast enough, not lack of demand, is a fair criticism of Tesla." -- CEO Elon Musk There may be no company from which the stock market expects more than Tesla Motors . The company's $29 billion market cap is...
TSLA: 203.77 (+0.89)
3 Chinese Stocks Delving Into the Internet of Things
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 08, 10:13AM CST
While the Internet of Things (IoT) may seem like a new idea, in China the IoT revolution is well on its way and many companies are already creating exclusive networks, connections, and platforms for one of the biggest Internet of Things landscapes. ...
SINA: 38.37 (+0.59), CHU: 16.90 (+0.04), CHL: 68.70 (-0.22), INTC: 34.36 (+0.23), CSCO: 29.43 (-0.03)
Toyota vs. Tesla: Can Hydrogen Beat the Battery EV?
Rex Moore, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Dec 07, 8:45AM CST
"The name we've given to our new car is Mirai, which in Japanese means 'future.'" -- Akio Toyoda, Toyota President "Fuel cells are so BS." -- Elon Musk, Tesla founder Tesla CEO Elon Musk is one of those people who makes my life fun....
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Is Now a Good Time to Buy Corning Incorporated Stock?
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Dec 03, 6:05PM CST
Corning is not a household name, but chances are you own one or more of its products. The company makes glass, the kind that's used on smartphones, tablets, TVs, and countless other products. With the company having such large exposure to these...
GLW: 25.00 (+0.14)
BMW Makes a Big Move Into Plug-in Hybrids
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Dec 02, 12:03PM CST
BMW showed off a prototype of a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain for its 3 Series sedans on Monday. The "eDrive" hybrid system will eventually make its way to all of BMW's core models, the company said. Source: BMW. German luxury giant BMW ...
TSLA: 203.77 (+0.89)