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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

Senior housing by Getty

Jul 7, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Better Buy: Welltower Inc. vs. Brookdale Senior Living

Which one of these specialty REITs is the more worthy investment?

Beach bonfire by Getty

Jul 1, 2016 by Eric Volkman

These Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends

Our three lifters from last week are a top-level supermarket chain operator, a big utility, and a publishing house of long standing.

Suffolk County bank by Suffolk Bancorp

Jun 30, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: People's United Financial Scoops Up Long Island Bank

The bank holding company will own a peer located across the water.

LINE Corp by LINE Corp

Jun 27, 2016 by Eric Volkman

What Investors Need to Know About the LINE Corporation IPO

The next big tech IPO is for this Japan-based web and mobile services operator.

Desert landscape Getty

Jun 21, 2016 by Eric Volkman

These Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends

Two prominent REITs make the list for this installment of our series, and they're joined by a charismatic footwear retailer.

Suncor by Suncor

Jun 17, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Suncor Reportedly Selling Lubricants Division

The Canadian oil company is apparently teaming with Bank of America to auction off the unit.

TMNT from Paramount

Jun 17, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: 5 Directors, Including CEO, Dismissed From Viacom -- Company Serves Up Weak Guidance

As if things couldn't get any uglier at the media conglomerate, the rift between ownership and management deepened, and current-quarter guidance fell well short of expectations.

PSAV 3 by PSAV

Jun 16, 2016 by Eric Volkman

What Investors Need to Know About the PSAV IPO

A downsized offering and valuation point to investor concerns before the company makes it stock market debut this week.

Stack of coins by Getty

Jun 16, 2016 by Eric Volkman

These Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends

A star logistics company, a major retailer, and a big health insurer comprise this week's trio of payout lifters.

Underwater pipeline from Getty

Jun 16, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: TransCanada-Led Joint Venture Wins Mexico Pipeline Project

The north-of-the-border energy company nabs a big offshore project in the country.

Walgreens Chicago by Walgreens

Jun 14, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Walgreens Boots Alliance Terminates Theranos Partnership

The big pharmacy chain operator severs ties with the increasingly controversial blood testing startup.

Hammock Getty

Jun 10, 2016 by Eric Volkman

These Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends

Last week, Cracker Barrel rolled out the barrel on both its regular and a special payout, while an energy sector equipment lessor and a Chicago-based bank holding company boosted their quarterly payouts.

Jun 7, 2016 by Eric Volkman

1 Key Select Income REIT Stock Number You Must Know

Anyone interested in the Hawaii-focused REIT should keep a sharp eye on this tally.

Wells Fargo by The Motley Fool

Jun 6, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Better Buy: Bank of America Corporation vs. Wells Fargo

Both stocks are trading down from where they were at the beginning of the year and now occupy bargain territory. Which is the more compelling investment?

Buffett by Fortune Live Media via Flickr

Jun 5, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Better Buy: Berkshire Hathaway vs. IBM

Of the two famous stocks, which has the more powerful portfolio-padding potential?

Teavana by Teavana

Jun 4, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Starbucks and Anheuser-Busch to Team Up on Teavana Bottled Tea

The two not-exactly-complementary beverage giants will collaborate on a new line of drinks.

money raining on people

Jun 4, 2016 by Eric Volkman

These Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends

Recent lifters include a home improvement mainstay, a struggling data-storage company, and a big bakery.

iPhone via Pixabay

Jun 3, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: IDC Forecasts iPhone Annual Sales Decline for Apple Inc.

With a revision in its estimates for smartphone shipments, the prominent research company now believes Apple's iconic device will witness its first drop in annual sales.

AdeS by AdeS

Jun 3, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: The Coca-Cola Co to Acquire Soy Beverage Maker for $575 Million

In conjunction with a Mexican affiliate, Coca-Cola will be the new owner of Argentina's AdeS.

Underwater scene by KickOutSilence

Jun 1, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Facebook and Microsoft Team Up for Undersea Cable

The MAREA cable will stretch from Virginia to northern Spain.

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