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Beth McKenna

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Beth McKenna is a contributing writer for The Motley Fool covering stocks and ETFs with a focus on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Beth previously worked in risk management for major property and casualty insurers. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Engineering from Lafayette College and completed graduate-level coursework in business at Rutgers University.

Recent Articles by Beth McKenna

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Feb 10, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Proto Labs Manufactures Solid 3D Printing Growth Amid Challenging Macroeconomic Environment

The quick-turn, on-demand manufacturer's 3D printing revenue jumped 16.6% in the fourth quarter of 2016, excluding the impact of contracts that it terminated from its Alphaform acquisition.

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Feb 10, 2017 by Beth McKenna

U-Haul Parent Amerco's Earnings: Revenue Moves Up but EPS Declines

Revenue in the higher-margin self-storage business powered up 14.5%, though challenges persist in the self-moving business.

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Feb 8, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Better Buy: American Water Works vs. Aqua America

Which of the United States' two biggest publicly traded water utilities makes for the best long-term investment?

Feb 8, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Walt Disney Earnings: Strength in Parks Not Enough to Overcome Tough "Star Wars" Comparable

The entertainment giant posted a respectable quarter in light of the challenging comparisons it faced stemming from several factors, including timing shifts in the fiscal calendar.

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Feb 7, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Why Stratasys Stock Popped 19% in January

Shares of the diversified 3D printing company had a great start to 2017. Here’s what investors should know.

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Feb 7, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Hasbro's Earnings Delight on Disney Partnerships

The toy maker's fourth-quarter revenue grew more than 11%, while adjusted earnings per share jumped 18% from the year-ago period.

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Feb 7, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Water Stock Investors: Why Sabesp Stock Gained Nearly 15% in January

Shares of the Brazilian water utility have bounced back from the "Trump Effect."

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Feb 5, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Why 3D Systems Stock Soared 24% in January

Shares of the diversified 3D printing company got a nice pop thanks to market buzz.

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Feb 4, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Walt Disney Co Has a High Earnings Bar to Jump: Here's What to Watch on Tuesday

Investors should expect tough year-over-year comparables when the entertainment giant reports its fiscal first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

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Jan 26, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Like High Dividends? You Might Love These 2 Lesser-Known Market-Beating Stocks

A mid-cap food stock yielding 4.3% and a relatively stable REIT stock yielding more than 6% are worth exploring as long-term investments.

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Jan 25, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Instant Analysis: Stratasys Gets a New CFO and New MakerBot CEO

The diversified 3D printing company has had two top exec changes in January.

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Jan 24, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Hate Risk? You'll Love These 3 Stocks Poised to Keep Outperforming the Market

Here are three rock-solid stocks that have beaten the market over the long term with less stock price volatility.

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Jan 22, 2017 by Beth McKenna

2 Stocks You Can Buy and Hold Forever

Walt Disney and American Water Works are among the very few stocks that are suitable buy-and-hold-forever investments.

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Jan 17, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Better Stock Buy Now: Walt Disney Co. vs. Mattel

Which of these two major consumer discretionary stocks makes the best long-term investment?

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Jan 13, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Razor-and-Blade Model: What Is It? What Companies Have One?

A razor-and-blade model can be lucrative. Here are some companies that employ this pricing strategy.

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Jan 9, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Why 3D Systems' Stock Soared 53% in 2016, Even as the Company Was Unprofitable

Here are three likely reasons for the leading diversified 3D printing stock's superb performance in 2016.

Jan 3, 2017 by Beth McKenna

NVIDIA Stock in 6 Charts

These six charts give investors a solid introduction to the graphics and mobile computing specialist and its red-hot stock, which returned 225% in 2016.

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Jan 3, 2017 by Beth McKenna

Here’s My Favorite Stock for 2017

Here's why the world's most diversified entertainment company should prove to be a great investment for the long haul.

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Dec 30, 2016 by Beth McKenna

3D Systems Corporation's Best Business Segment in 2016

The diversified 3D printing company's healthcare business is its growth engine, with year-to-date 2016 revenue jumping nearly 16%.

Dec 29, 2016 by Beth McKenna

3D Systems Stock in 8 Charts

Here’s a visual guide for investors and potential investors in the leading diversified 3D printing company.

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