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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

Advance Auto Parts by Mike Mozart via Flickr

Apr 7, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Advance Auto Parts Names a New CEO

Thomas Greco is tapped to lead the vehicle components retailer.

Apr 4, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Does a Constantly Rising Dividend Make This REIT a Buy?

W.P. Carey's payout is juicy compared to some peers, but the company carries some unique risks.

Gold bars by reverent via Pixabay

Apr 1, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Eldorado Gold Posts Deep Q4 Loss

Not unexpectedly, the precious metals specialist reports a quarter -- and a fiscal year -- colored in red ink.

Accenture building

Apr 1, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Accenture Trounces Q2 Estimates

The company blows past analyst projections in an excellent quarter.

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Apr 1, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Date Set for Costco Divorce From AmEx

June 20 is when the big retailer switches from American Express credit card exclusivity to Visa.

TJ Maxx NYC by TJX

Apr 1, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: TJX Raises Its Dividend by 24%

The company declares a meaty hike to $0.26 per share.

Cavill Superman left small

Mar 31, 2016 by Eric Volkman

1 Overlooked Entertainment Stock That's Winning Big With "Batman v Superman"

That the DC heroes were a super-hit on opening weekend isn't just a big victory for Time Warner's Warner Bros. studio. A certain entertainment technology company will be a solid winner here too.

Waste Management by Waste Management

Mar 28, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Will Waste Management, Inc. Sink or Swim?

Examining the prospects for the durable refuse handler's stock price.

Autodesk Mudbox by Creative Tools via Flickr

Mar 25, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Autodesk Reaches a Peace Deal With Its Activist Investors

Under pressure from a shareholder block, the company awards three new board seats and gets a standstill agreement in return.

Stacks of money by Pixabay

Mar 24, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Fed Approves Goldman's $17 Billion GE Capital Bank Online Deposits Buy

The financial services group's Goldman Sachs Bank will absorb the new assets.

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Mar 23, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Why Hartford Financial Is About to Spend $170 Million on This New Asset

The veteran insurer will be the proud new owner of Maxum Specialty Insurance Group.

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Mar 23, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: TransCanada to Acquire Columbia Pipeline Group for $13 Billion

The deal will cost the Canadian company a total of roughly $13 billion.

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Mar 23, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Carmakers Agree to Make Automatic Emergency Braking Standard by 2022

A new pact promises to make our roads safer in the near future.

Boston Dynamics dog robot by Boston Dynamics

Mar 18, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Report Says Google to Sell Animal Robot Unit

The company is trying to find a buyer for Boston Dynamics.

Mar 18, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Is Synchrony Financial Stock a Buy?

This relatively young stock could be an intriguing investment for those who like somewhat off-radar finance sector companies.

Welltower facility by Welltower

Mar 18, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Better Buy: Welltower Inc. vs. National Health Investors Inc.

The two healthcare REITs have a similar focus despite a big difference in size. Should you invest in the little guy or the massive incumbent?

WDBrand by Western Digital

Mar 17, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: SanDisk and Western Digital Shareholders Approve Merger

The two storage companies are to become one in the latest tech sector blockbuster deal.

JPMorgan Chase by JPMorgan Chase

Mar 17, 2016 by Eric Volkman

The 5 Minute Guide to JPMorgan Chase

Got a minute or several? Here's what you need to know about the mighty banking group.

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Mar 17, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Piedmont Natural Gas Bumps Its Dividend 3% Higher

For quite possibly the last time, the utility hikes its payout. It will pay $0.34 per share.

Redbox by Soctech via Flickr

Mar 16, 2016 by Eric Volkman

Instant Analysis: Outerwall Inc Launches Strategic Review, Doubles its Dividend

With an activist investor pressuring management, the company behind Redbox and Coinstar is considering big changes.

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