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Eric Volkman

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Eric Volkman is a contributing Finance and Stock Market Analyst at The Motley Fool, fluent in a range of business topics and familiar with many publicly traded U.S. companies. Prior to The Motley Fool, Eric was an equities analyst at European investment bank Raiffeisen Capital and Investment and a freelance writer focusing mainly on finance topics since 1995. He studied for several years at Susquehanna University. Fun fact: Eric is also a writer and producer for the sketch comedy team Comedy Barbs.

Recent Articles by Eric Volkman

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Dec 11, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Why Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Flopped on Friday

More clarification seems warranted for the company's shareholder-diluting move.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max

Dec 11, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Report: Apple Developing Its Own Cellular Modem

It's a natural next step for the tech giant, which recently unveiled new devices powered by processor chips that it developed in-house.

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Dec 11, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Dividend Aristocrat Abbott Laboratories Hikes Dividend by 25%

That's a big bump, even for the habitual payout raiser.

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Dec 11, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Ferrari CEO Steps Down

Louis Camilleri is departing because of "personal reasons."

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Dec 11, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Stitch Fix Is no Longer a Buy, Says Prominent Analyst

It's not because the company lacks potential, he believes.

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Dec 10, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Uber Requests States to Give Its Drivers Priority for Coronavirus Vaccine

The company is asking all state governors to move its riders up in the vaccine line and will make a similar request of President-elect Joe Biden.

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Dec 10, 2020 by Eric Volkman

American Express Declares New Dividend; Yield Is 1.4%

The company keeps its yield well above that of its peers.

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Dec 10, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Costco Trounces Q1 Estimates

The company continues to be a coronavirus-era standout in the retail sector.

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Dec 10, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Why Tenet Healthcare Skyrocketed on Thursday

A big acquisition juiced the hospital operator's stock.

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Dec 10, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Amazon Says It Is Now the No. 1 Corporate Purchaser of Renewable Energy

The retailer says it is investing in 26 new wind and solar projects.

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Dec 10, 2020 by Eric Volkman

3 Popular Robinhood Stocks Dividend Investors Will Love

A famous tech stock, pharmaceutical major, and beverage king should be on your radar.

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Dec 9, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Uber Sells Aerial Unit, Increases Stake in Buyer

In the latest of a series of such deals, Uber will hold a larger stake in early-stage company Joby Aviation.

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Dec 9, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Why Moderna Shares Are Crumbling Today

A prominent analyst opines that a high share price for the coronavirus stock is unjustified at the moment.

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Dec 9, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Pfizer and BioNTech's Coronavirus Vaccine Approved in Canada

It was the third authorization of BNT162b2 by a national healthcare regulator in the space of a week.

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Dec 8, 2020 by Eric Volkman

TJX Companies Reinstates Dividend, Raises It by 13%; Yield Is 2.7%

The move indicates confidence in the upcoming holiday shopping season.

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Dec 8, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Mastercard Raises Dividend by 10% and Launches $6 Billion Share Buyback Program

The company keeps its dividend raise and stock buyback streaks alive.

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Dec 8, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Activision's "World of Warcraft: Shadowlands" Now the Fastest-Selling PC Video Game in History

Players are spending more time in the game series' virtual world, too.

House at twilight

Dec 8, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Strong Demand for Luxury Homes Powers Toll Brothers' Q4 Growth

Still, the market seemed unimpressed by the performance.

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Dec 8, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Canopy Growth's Martha Stewart CBD Line Scores First Nationwide Retail Deal

The lifestyle guru's latest brand extension makes its way to The Vitamin Shoppe shelves.

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Dec 8, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Why Shares of iBio, Marinus Pharmaceuticals, and Arcturus Therapeutics All Crashed on Tuesday

This can happen when a company holds out its hand for a big chunk of fresh capital.

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