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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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Aug 12, 2016 by Beth McKenna

American Water Works' Stock Is Pricey, but Its Q2 Earnings Reflect Why Investors Keep Pouring Money In

The company's second quarter earnings flowed past Wall Street expectations.

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Aug 10, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Walt Disney Posts Solid Q3 Earnings, Driven by a Trio of Hit Movies

The entertainment giant posted year-over-year revenue and adjusted EPS growth of 9% and 12%, respectively -- while the critical (but often overlooked) metric of cash generated from operations soared 28%.

Aug 8, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Stratasys’ Q2 Earnings Call: HP's 3D Printer, a Pseudo Guidance Cut, and the J750 Superstar

Here are 4 key things discussed during the 3D printing company's analyst conference call that investors should know.

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Aug 6, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Walt Disney Co. Q3 Earnings on Tuesday: 3 Things to Watch

Studio entertainment results should again be powerful thanks to a trio of blockbusters released in the quarter, but the market is likely to continue to hyperfocus on the entertainment giant’s media networks segment.

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Aug 6, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Stratasys Q2 Earnings: Amid Bright Spots, 3D Printer Sales Continue to Drop

The leading 3D printing company’s results reflect a continuation of the slowdown of purchasing among enterprise customers that began in early 2015.

Aug 5, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Maiden Holdings Q2 Earnings Rise, Underwriting Remains Profitable

The Bermuda-based reinsurance company’s quarterly metrics mostly sailed in the right direction.

Aug 4, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Insulet Delivers Healthy Q2 Revenue Growth; Stock Pumps Up Nearly 9%

The drug delivery specialist experienced revenue growth in all business lines and raised its full-year 2016 revenue guidance.

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Aug 4, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Amerco Q1 Revenue Climbed, but Earnings Went Into Reverse on Increased Costs

The parent company of self-moving titan U-Haul experienced a 14% drop in EPS, but the good news is that the higher-profit-margin self-storage business continued its brisk growth.

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Aug 1, 2016 by Beth McKenna

What to Watch When Stratasys Reports Q2 Earnings on Thursday

The capital spending environment should remain investors’ top focus when the leading 3D printing company reports earnings on Aug. 4.

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Jul 29, 2016 by Beth McKenna

US Ecology Q2 Earnings: Field and Industrial Services a Bright Spot

The environmental services company's results were a mixed bag, with revenue growth in its key base business stalling after two consecutive quarters of year-over-year increases.

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Jul 26, 2016 by Beth McKenna

5 Key Takeaways From Mattel's Q2 Earnings Call

Barbie’s broad-based strength, soft overall doll sales, and the huge upside to the new "Jurassic World" license were among the key topics discussed by management.

Jul 26, 2016 by Beth McKenna

US Ecology Q2 Earnings on Thursday: Base Business Will Again Be Key

A third consecutive quarterly revenue rebound in the environmental services company’s base business would suggest that the challenging macroeconomic environment is behind it.

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Jul 23, 2016 by Beth McKenna

NASA Aims to Help Electric Planes Take Off -- a Nod to Tesla's Elon Musk's Vision

Electric planes could be the next big thing.

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Jul 22, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Mattel’s Loss Widens in Q2, but Barbie Sales Jump 23%

Sales of the iconic fashion doll were pink-hot, but the toy maker needs more than a Barbie comeback for a successful turnaround.

Jul 21, 2016 by Beth McKenna

This 3D Printing Stock Plunged 9% on Weak Q2 Earnings

The 3D printing group's earnings season opened with a whiff from a Swedish industrial metals 3D-printing specialist.

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Jul 20, 2016 by Beth McKenna

5 Key Things Investors Should Know From Hasbro’s Q2 Earnings Call

The toymaker's management discusses projected 2016 “Star Wars” revenue, its top 10 brands, leveraging Pie Face, and more.

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Jul 20, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Instant Analysis: J.M. Smucker Sweetens Its Dividend by 12%

How much does it matter that investors in the packaged food and coffee company are getting a double-digit dividend increase this year?

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Jul 19, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Hasbro Posts Solid Q2 Results, but Slow Growth in Boys Toys and Inventory Buildup Worry the Market

Despite strong headline numbers, the toymaker's stock fell 6.6% on Monday due to concern that a combination of factors could foreshadow a challenging holiday period.

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Jul 16, 2016 by Beth McKenna

3 Top Dividend Stocks for Different Types of Investors

These top dividend stocks are Brexit-proof and have been long-term winners.

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Jul 14, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Hasbro Q2 Earnings Preview: 3 Things to Watch on Monday

The toymaker has investors feeling playful with its stock’s 28% total return in 2016. Its Disney ties could continue the party.

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