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Roku Could Amp Profits With Its New Walmart-Branded Sound Equipment
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) recently announced it was offering lower-cost sound equipment through its partnership with Walmart (NYSE: WMT) under the retailer's in-house onn brand. The onn Roku smart
Three Biggest Investing Takeaways from This Semiannual Teen Survey
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, when asked for the secret of his success, said, "I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been." That's a lesson that applies equally well to the realm
Walmart's Willing to Buy E-Commerce Sales
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has seen its online sales grow at a phenomenal rate over the last few years. Last quarter, the retailer posted 37% growth in e-commerce sales for Walmart U.S. after notching 40%
3 Defensive Stocks With Big Dividend Yields Over 3%
The market has been a roller coaster for many investors over the past year, due to escalating trade tensions, tariffs, and geopolitical risks. Therefore, investors might be tempted to take profits
6 Top Consumer Discretionary Stocks to Buy Now
Consumer spending powers most of the world's economic growth. That simple fact has made consumer-focused businesses a favorite among investors. In addition to their potential for eye-popping sales
UnitedHealth Has Healthy Ambitions for 2020 and Beyond
Healthcare companies across the industry have faced the difficult prospect of trying to anticipate changes from a hostile environment in Washington. Many investors have concluded that companies like
2 Cheap Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Right Now
The technology sector has become a great place to look for dividend stocks, as the 3.2% average yield offered by companies in this sector is more than double the S&P 500's average dividend yield of
Can Coca-Cola Keep the Growth Story Going?
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has made a turn in 2019 after five fiscal years of declining revenues. The stock lagged the S&P 500, offering only its dividend as an incentive for ownership. It speaks strongly
Why Whiting Petroleum Stock Is Sinking Today
Shares of Whiting Petroleum (NYSE: WLL) tumbled nearly 10% by 10:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday. Driving down the stock was news that the energy company is pursuing a deal to acquire Abraxas Petroleum.
Stock Market News: Bank Earnings Send JPMorgan Higher, Goldman Lower
Every quarter, investors look forward to the beginning of earnings season for signs of how overall economic conditions are translating into results for individual companies. Tuesday morning brought
This Renewable Energy Stock Is Now a Much-Safer Option for Retirees
TerraForm Power (NASDAQ: TERP) has burned investors in the past. The renewable energy company went on an aggressive buying spree during its first few years as a public company, putting its finances
3 Ways Disney Is Gunning for Netflix
Since media giant Disney (NYSE: DIS) made the decision to enter the streaming space, the company has had its sights set firmly on industry leader Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX). The streaming titan has been
Is Amazon Stock Ready to Break Out Again?
One of the more interesting data nuggets that I stumbled upon over the weekend as I was running through some stock screens is that Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been a market laggard among its peers
Facebook Is Adding Video Chat for Businesses: Should Zoom Be Worried?
Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) has been one of the hottest IPOs of 2019, and at one point, the stock was up 65%. However, since then, the stock has struggled. Now, news that Facebook
Netflix Earnings: Why I'll Be Watching Subscriber Guidance
Investors will be watching Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) third-quarter update closely this week. After whiffing on subscriber growth in its second quarter, the market will be looking for the streaming-TV
Roku's Smart TVs Will More Than Double Its Users in 3 Years
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has nearly tripled its active accounts over the last three years, and one analyst thinks it can keep close to that pace over the next three years. Macquarie analyst Tim Nollen
Falling Rates and Legal Costs Weigh on Wells Fargo's Profits
Earnings season kicked off with a barrage of bank stock earnings, and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) was among the first to report its third-quarter results. While the bank's revenue was certainly
What Does Gap Gain by Spinning Off Old Navy?
The "conscious uncoupling " of Gap (NYSE: GPS) and its lower-priced fast fashion brand, Old Navy, surprised a lot of people. Sure, Gap, the parent brand of several retail lines including Banana
3 Dividend Stocks That Should Pay You the Rest of Your Life
There are no guarantees in investing. The capital you place in a stock is always at risk of declining as the company loses ground to rivals or makes a series of wealth-destroying acquisitions.
Vale: The Police Come Calling
Vale (NYSE: VALE), based out of Brazil, is one of the biggest names in iron ore, competing with giants like Rio Tinto and BHP (NYSE: BHP). If you are interested in the space, Vale is easily one of
Walmart Opens Its First In-Store Health Center: An Interesting Avenue for Growth
Retail giant Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) exploration of expanding further into the healthcare market turned into action last month when the company opened its first Walmart Health center in Dallas
Why Aphria Shares Are Soaring Today
Shares of Aphria (NYSE: APHA) were soaring 22.4% higher as of 9:48 a.m. EDT on Tuesday. Before the market open, the Canadian cannabis producer announced results for its fiscal 2020 first quarter
Activision Blizzard Steps Into Hong Kong Protest Controversy
Although Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) has modified its position since first banning esports player Ng Wai Chung, known on the circuit as Blitzchung, after he expressed support for the
This Oil Stock's Cash War Chest Will Soon Top $10 Billion
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is swimming in cash. The U.S. oil giant ended the second quarter with an eye-catching $6.9 billion in cash. However, as impressive as that sum is, it's about to get even
Should Investors Worry About Tencent’s Stake in Activision Blizzard?
Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) recently joined the growing list of companies caught in the crossfire between China and Hong Kong. It all started when Chung "Blitzchung" Ng Wai, a professional


