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Harvest Health & Recreation to Terminate Merger With Falcon International
Another ill-timed marijuana merger has fallen apart and the breakup is more dramatic than usual. Arizona-based Harvest Health & Recreation (OTC: HRVSF) recently filed suit against Falcon
Why Shares of NVR Climbed 56% in 2019
At the start of 2019, many investors expected it was going to be a challenging year for homebuilders, with mortgage rates creeping higher and first-time home buyers potentially skittish due to
3 Ways Match Group Is Winning Over Gen Z Users
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) owns a long list of popular dating apps, but it generates most of its revenue from Tinder. Over a third of Tinder's users are between the ages of 18 to 24, making Gen Z
How Amazon's New Grocery Stores Should Differentiate Themselves
Meal kits shipped directly to your door were almost a great idea. Consumers know they want more convenience and healthier diets, but the reality of the young industry is consumers also want a little
Better Buy: ExxonMobil vs. Royal Dutch Shell
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS-A) (NYSE: RDS-B) are two of the largest integrated oil and gas companies in the world. With rich histories that date back to the beginnings of
Why Shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation Climbed 44% in 2019
Shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) soared 44.3% in 2019, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, with most of the market-beating gains occurring late in the
NY Governor Commits to Recreational Pot Legalization This Year
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has set the legalization of recreational cannabis as one of his administration's top goals for 2020.
In his annual State of the State address, Cuomo framed the plan as
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Commits to Recreational Pot Legalization This Year
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has set the legalization of recreational cannabis as one of his administration's top goals for 2020.
In his annual State of the State address, Cuomo framed the plan as
3 Ways to Invest in the Space Economy In 2020
Thanks to interest from a number of eccentric billionaires -- namely, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and SpaceX's Elon Musk, Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson -- the
Why Smartsheet Stock Skyrocketed 81% in 2019
Smartsheet (NYSE: SMAR) stock soared 80.7% in 2019, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The S&P 500 returned 31.5% over the period.
The cloud-based collaboration software
Why Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Rose 57.9% in 2019
Shares of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ALNY) jumped 57.9% last year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That far exceeded the 28.8% gain of the S&P 500 in 2019, though
For Another Way to Play Nike, Consider Foot Locker Shares
Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares climbed 37% last year, but the average analyst price target is for just an additional 7% gain in 2020, so some investors might be a little nervous about buying into the
Why Is Everyone Upset Sonos Bricks Its Old Speakers?
Upgrading your Sonos (NASDAQ: SONO) sound system components could be a pricey proposition since they tend to sell at a premium compared to other brands on the market, but being able to get the new
Why Transocean Stock Popped 38.2% in December
Shares of Transocean (NYSE: RIG) skyrocketed 38.2% in December, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, as a confluence of events fueled a broader rally in energy-related stocks.
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Apple Shares More Metrics for Booming Services Business
Ringing in 2020, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) this week celebrated the wildly successful 2019 that its services segment enjoyed by sharing selected metrics around parts of that business. Services revenue
New Report Indicates Mortgage Originators Will Be a Good Investment in 2020
Fannie Mae (OTC: FNMA) in late December put out its economic forecast for 2020, and it's much more gung-ho about the current state of the economy and the housing sector in general. The revised
Why AutoZone Stock Rose 42% in 2019
AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) shareholders outperformed a booming market last year as the stock jumped 43% compared to a 29% spike in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence
Tesla's Meteoric Rise Puts Elon Musk's First Compensation Milestone in Reach
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been on an absolute tear over the past few months, a rally that started in earnest when the electric-car maker reported a $143 million profit in the third quarter. Tesla's
4 Job Skills It Pays to Boost in 2020
Maybe your goal is to land a new job in 2020. Or maybe you're reasonably content where you are and prefer to work your way up the ladder or simply excel in your current role. No matter the
Why Marijuana Stock Innovative Industrial Properties Returned 73% in 2019
Shares of Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR), a cannabis sector-focused real estate investment trust (REIT), returned 72.5% in 2019, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence
Why Nutanix Stock Fell 25% in 2019
The stock of Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX) trailed a booming market last year, shedding 25% compared with a 29% spike in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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3 Stocks That Could Help Send Your Kids to College
Education costs have been outpacing inflation for decades, making college one of the biggest strains on many household budgets. But with some planning, and lots of disciplined saving, parents have a
AMD's RX 5600 XT Goes After NVIDIA Below $300
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) did something last year that it hadn't done in years: It launched a graphics card that beat rival NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) on performance at the same price point
Black Friday Couldn't Save Bed Bath & Beyond's Dreadful 3rd Quarter
Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) reported third-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell. Sales fell 9% year over year, and the year-ago period's profits swung to a net
Why Pegasystems Stock Gained 67% in 2019
Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA) shareholders outpaced a booming market last year as the stock soared 67%, compared to a 29% spike in the S&P 500 index, according to data provided by S&P Global Market


