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Brandy Betz

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Brandy Betz has written for The Motley Fool since 2011 and primarily covers health care, ETFs, and dividend stocks. You can follow her on Twitter @BrandyBetz.

Recent Articles by Brandy Betz

Jul 23, 2014 by Brandy Betz

What Apple Product Had Surprise Q3 Growth?

Apple followed competitors Microsoft and Google in reporting earnings. What products drove the mixed third-quarter results?

Candy Crush Saga

Jul 23, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Apple and Google Change Could Destroy Zynga and King

App store changes to meet regulatory demands could strike the core of social gaming giants Zynga and King Digital Entertainment.

Jul 22, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Nu Skin Threats: China, Downgrades, and Pyramid Schemes

Sales problems and analyst downgrades threaten Nu Skin as Herbalife faces an FTC investigation.

Jul 17, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Legal Woes Overshadow Bank of America's Second Quarter

Bank of America went up against Citigroup and Goldman Sachs in earnings, but legal costs weighed down an already mixed quarter.

Jul 17, 2014 by Brandy Betz

What Drove Goldman Sachs' Decent Second Quarter?

Goldman Sachs beat Citigroup and JPMorgan on the number of growth segments. What were the factors driving second-quarter earnings?

Jul 16, 2014 by Brandy Betz

3 Key Takeaways from JPMorgan Chase's Earnings

JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs reported earnings in a row. What factors made JPMorgan's second quarter stand out?

Jul 16, 2014 by Brandy Betz

What Could Heat Up Yum! Brands' Q2 Report?

Taco Bell's publicly battling McDonald's for breakfast -- but investors need to look deeper into Yum!'s earnings release.

Jul 15, 2014 by Brandy Betz

3 Key Takeaways From Citigroup's Earnings

Citigroup's year has included failing a stress test and battling the DOJ on fines. What happened in the second quarter?

Jul 10, 2014 by Brandy Betz

3 Ways King Digital Entertainment Could Make a Comeback

King Digital Entertainment shares have recovered, but how can the growth continue?

Jul 9, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Will Family Dollar's Third Quarter Quiet Carl Icahn?

Family Dollar Stores reports its results Thursday, but will the results quiet the push to sell?

Jul 8, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Alibaba's IPO: 3 Things You Should Know

Confused about the hype around Alibaba's IPO? Here are three quick facts for any curious investor.

Jul 7, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Should Investors Care About the FTC's Claim Against T-Mobile US?

T-Mobile US stands accused of hiding unauthorized charges, but will the FTC claim hurt the company's long-term business?

Jul 6, 2014 by Brandy Betz

3 Stocks Investors Bought in the Second Quarter

Why did investors flock to Hillshire Brands, Hanesbrands, and Skechers in the second quarter?

Jul 3, 2014 by Brandy Betz

3 Consumer Stocks That Got 'Returned' in Q2

Why did investors turn away from Coach, Elizabeth Arden, and Lululemon Athletica?

Jul 2, 2014 by Brandy Betz

3 Key Takeaways From Nike's Q4 Report

Nike's enjoying the World Cup spotlight -- but how did the fourth-quarter perform?

Jul 1, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Will Sharknado 2 Make Waves for Comcast's Syfy?

Sharknado 2: The Second One premieres this month, but can Syfy create another social media sensation?

Jun 30, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Watch Out for King Digital Entertainment's New Trick

King may soon come preloaded into mobile devices. What does that mean for investors?

iPod Touch

Jun 30, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Apple Inc. Won't Lose Its (iPod) Touch

Apple has slashed iPod Touch prices in a marketing push, but should the company simply let its underperformer die?

Jun 29, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Should SodaStream Fear Starbucks' Fizzio Machine?

SodaStream investors are on the run -- but is that because of Starbucks or Keurig Green Mountain?

Jun 27, 2014 by Brandy Betz

Is Nu Skin a Healthier Investment Than Herbalife?

The battle of the MLM health companies has involved regulators, fines, and a race in China. But which company is the better investment?

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