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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

Mar 8, 2016 by Beth McKenna

3 Reasons Mondelez's Stock Could Fall

Here's a bear thesis for the global packaged-food giant behind such popular brands as Oreo and Cadbury.

Mar 7, 2016 by Beth McKenna

4 Key Things From Stratasys' Q4 Earnings Call That Investors Should Know

Here’s what the leading diversified 3D printing company’s management had to say about average selling prices, MakerBot’s performance, and the company's 2016 outlook.

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Mar 4, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Smucker Stock in 6 Charts

These six charts give investors a solid introduction to the stock of packaged food and coffee maker J.M. Smucker, best known for its iconic jams and jellies.

Mar 3, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Stratasys Q4 Earnings: Macroeconomic Headwinds Continue, but Stock Soars on Results and Outlook

The leading diversified 3D printing company took yet another goodwill impairment charge, but cost-savings measures resulted in it significantly exceeding its adjusted earnings guidance.

Mar 1, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Walt Disney Co's Q1 Earnings Call: 4 Key Things Investors Should Know

The entertainment giant's management talks about strength in consumer products, ESPN, leveraging Star Wars, and more.

Feb 29, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Stratasys Earnings: What to Watch on Thursday

The capital spending environment should be investors' key focus when the leading 3D printing company reports fourth-quarter 2015 results.

Feb 29, 2016 by Beth McKenna

J M Smucker Co. Q3 Earnings Get a Jolt From Dunkin' K-Cups and Divestiture

Earnings for the maker of such cupboard staples as Folgers coffee and Jif peanut butter came in ahead of analysts' expectations, though revenue fell slightly short.

Feb 29, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Instant Analysis: 3D Systems Q4 Earnings Release and Conference Call Delayed

Should investors care that the diversified 3D printing company postponed its earnings release and conference call?

Feb 26, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Insulet Pumps Out 38% Revenue Growth in Q4, Expects 30% Growth in 2016

The leader in tubeless insulin pump technology signed an agreement with a partner to develop and incorporate the advanced artificial pancreas algorithm into its OmniPod System.

Feb 22, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Stratasys Invests In Speedy, Supersized 3D Printer Maker

One of the founders of this compelling start-up was also one of the founders of formidable 3D printing company Objet, which merged with Stratasys in 2012.

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Feb 22, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Equinix Earnings: Revenue Rises, but Currency Headwinds Decrease Funds From Operations

The global interconnection and data center company’s key funds from operation metric was negatively impacted by the purchase of European Telecity.

Feb 21, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Walt Disney Co.: 7 Key Things CEO Bob Iger Said Last Week About ESPN, Cord-Cutting, and a Changing Market

There was much discussion during the company's first quarter earnings call regarding ESPN and the future of the cable bundle -- a topic the market has been jittery about since last August.

Feb 19, 2016 by Beth McKenna

US Ecology Earnings: Base Business Rebounds Somewhat, but Market Headwinds Remain

The environmental services company's revenue and earnings decreased year over year due to a continuation of cyclical market headwinds, but the 2016 outlook is somewhat brighter.

Feb 17, 2016 by Beth McKenna

5 Key Things Investors Should Know From Hasbro Inc.'s Q4 Earnings Call

Here’s what the toy and game maker's management had to say about the company’s top two brands, the sustainability of its expanded margins, and more.

Feb 16, 2016 by Beth McKenna

What to Watch When US Ecology Reports Q4 Earnings on Thursday

Investors can likely expect another challenging quarter from the environmental services company. The primary focus should be on whether the market headwinds encountered in 2015 have started to subside.

Feb 12, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Qlik Technologies Inc Reports Solid Q4 Licensing Revenue Growth, but Earnings Dip Slightly

The data analytics software company's licensing revenue increased 21% on a constant-currency basis, and its new licensing activity continues to grow ... but currency headwinds took a bigger bite than expected out of total revenue.

Feb 10, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Walt Disney Co. Q1 Earnings Soar on "Star Wars," but Cable Results Feed Into Cord-Cutting Concerns

The entertainment giant’s earnings jumped 28%, driven by the phenomenally successful "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

Feb 8, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Hasbro Inc. Q4 Revenue Jumps on Strong "Star Wars" Holiday Toy Sales

The toy and game maker breezed by revenue and earnings expectations, thanks to robust sales across its partner brands and in several of its franchise brands, including iconic favorites Nerf and Play-Doh.

Feb 6, 2016 by Beth McKenna

Mondelez Earnings: Not as Sweet as Its Cadbury Chocolate

The global snack food giant lost market share in chocolates as it continues to face significant macroeconomic and currency headwinds.

Feb 5, 2016 by Beth McKenna

3 Key Areas to Watch When Walt Disney Co Reports Earnings on Tuesday

On the heels of the release of the phenomenally successful "Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” investors are hoping for powerful earnings when the entertainment giant reports its fiscal first-quarter 2016 results.

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