S&P Stocks
Lockheed Martin Dividend: A Powered-Up Payout
Lockheed Martin is fighting through a difficult environment of declining defense spending in the U.S., but you wouldn’t know it from its dividend. Read more
Why Walgreens Stock Is Ahead of the Drugstore Pack
Mergers and restructurings have changed the landscape among drugstore chains, but the momentum is with Walgreens stock right now. Read more
The Real Winner From the Bud-Miller Merger
The biggest imbiber of profits from Anheuser-Busch InBev’s proposed acquisition of SABMiller could be a rival North American beer company. Read more
How Donald Trump Missed Out on $10 Billion
Donald Trump, the bombastic billionaire who built his fortune on an inherited real estate business, could have boosted his net worth by billions of dollars . . . and… Read more
Target vs. Wal-Mart: Target’s Secret Weapon
The Target vs. Wal-Mart rivalry is getting even more interesting as Target finds a new strategy to outpace its competitor. Read more
Apple Blindsides Google With an Ad Block
While Google’s Android mobile operating system is used by more people, the length of time spent on mobile browsing is dominated by Apple’s iOS system. Read more
Medtronic Stock: What’s Not to Like?
Medtronic stock declined late last week despite a strong fiscal first-quarter earnings report. Has the stock gotten too expensive? Read more
Why the Nixed Netflix-Epix Agreement Doesn’t Matter
Hit movies like “The Hunger Games” won’t be available on Netflix anymore because it didn’t extend its contract with Epix. Here’s why it’s no big deal. Read more
Can Campbell Soup Keep Pace With Consumer Tastes?
Iconic food company Campbell Soup, which reported mixed earnings Thursday, faces fast-changing consumer tastes. Can it adapt? Read more