What Happened in the Stock Market Today -- The Motley Fool

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As it stated in Revenue increased 3.5% to $30.1 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share came in at $0.19, compared with $0.21 last year. Healthcare grew revenue 6.2% and had a 6.9% increase in orders. That outlook was not enough to allay investor concerns stemming from the power business, though. More personal computing grew revenue 17% to $10.8 billion, with gaming revenue jumping 39%. Looking across all segments, revenue from commercial cloud offerings grew 53% and is approaching a quarter of the company's total sales.

3 Ways to Lose All Your Money in the Stock Market -- The Motley Fool

If there's one word that tends to be associated with the stock market, it's volatility. One thing you must keep in mind about the stock market is that rapid upticks and downturns are par for the course. Just as you might see your portfolio value climb $2,000 overnight, so too might it lose double that amount in a mere 24-hour period. Such has historically been the case for the stock market, and there's no reason to assume that you'll be the glaring exception. The stock market can be a scary place to put your money, but it doesn't have to be.

3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week -- The Motley Fool

As it stated in iRobot's market shareGiven the recent rally in the stock, investors seem to be optimistic about iRobot's Tuesday earnings release. The robotic-vacuum specialist has been growing at a strong pace lately, with sales up 29% in the most recent quarter. Management has warned that earnings growth could suffer as the company defends its positioning while the robotic-cleaning industry enters the mainstream. We'll find out this week whether negative press surrounding the company's data-sharing policies had any impact on those user growth or engagement trends. Mickey D's recent results weren't all good news, though.