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Can CBL Recover From the Retail Apocalypse?
The "retail apocalypse" is a phenomenon whereby thousands of brick-and-mortar retail stores have closed and many national retail chains have gone bankrupt. The cause: a deadly cocktail of debt....
Why Oil Stocks Got Crushed in August
Shares of most energy companies tumbled in August, including those of leading U.S. oil and gas producers ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR), and EOG Resources (NYSE:....
Here's Why TherapeuticsMD Jumped 34% in August
Shares of TherapeuticsMD (NASDAQ: TXMD) jumped 34% in August, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the drugmaker reported solid second-quarter earnings and....
Why Beyond Meat Stock Dropped 15% in August
Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) investors trailed the market last month as their stock lost 15% compared to a 2% decrease in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market....
Why Match Group Stock Gained 13% in August
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) gained 13% last month, well outperforming the broader market as the S&P 500 fell 2%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The August....
Planet 13's Sales Soar 275% in Q2 as Market Share in Nevada Rises to 9.5%
Nevada has been one of the hottest markets for cannabis in the entire country. Sales in excess of $50 million have been the norm for the state, and one company that has been a dominant force....
Disney and Apple Won't Let You Binge Watch
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) completely changed the way we consume television shows. Instead of waiting for a new episode every week, binge-watching three or four episodes or even an entire season of a....
Americans Are Clueless About Social Security's Filing Rules, Data Shows
Millions of seniors rely on Social Security to cover their living costs, and today's workers will likely join their ranks once they retire. But a big part of maximizing those benefits is knowing....
Why Royal Caribbean Stock Sank 10% in August
Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) investors trailed the market last month as their stock lost 10% compared to a 2% decrease in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market....
Momo's New App Goes Viral but Sparks Privacy Concerns
Chinese tech company Momo (NASDAQ: MOMO) recently launched Zao, a face-swapping app powered by artificial intelligence that lets users insert themselves into clips of popular TV shows and movies....
Why Diabetes Stock Insulet Soared 25% in August
Shares of Insulet (NASDAQ: PODD) rocketed 25.4% higher in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock has pumped out a gain of 108% in 2019 through Sept. 3,....
Is Encore Boston Harbor a Bad Bet For Wynn Resorts?
Wynn Resorts' (NASDAQ: WYNN) $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor is one of the most expensive resorts ever built in the U.S. outside of Las Vegas. Its biggest draw is the only full casino in the....
Forget Coca-Cola: Here Are 2 Better Dividend Stocks
Coca-Cola's (NYSE: KO) stock packs a 2.9% dividend yield, and the company has achieved Dividend King status by raising its payout for more than 50 years straight. With some of the most valuable....
Why 3D Systems Stock Plunged 22% in August
Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) plummeted 22.4% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock is down 32% in 2019 through Sept. 3. For context, shares of main....
4 Solar Dividend Stocks to Buy Today
The solar industry has had its share of ups and downs over the past decade, particularly as manufacturers have had to lower costs to stay competitive. But falling costs have made solar energy....
Is Targa Resources a Buy?
Shares of Targa Resources (NYSE: TRGP) have been under a lot of pressure over the past year due to continued volatility in the oil market. Overall, the midstream stock is down more than 35%,....
Why Appian Stock Skyrocketed 51% in August
Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) stock soared 51.4% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Shares of the low-code software development platform provider have gained 114% in....
Why Coty Stock Lost 13% in August
Coty (NYSE: COTY) investors trailed the market last month as the stock lost 13% compared to a 2% decrease in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The....
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' $950 Million Bet on Curing Type 1 Diabetes Could Have an Astronomical Payoff
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) holds a virtual monopoly in treating cystic fibrosis (CF). But the successful biotech isn't content with winning in only one therapeutic area. Vertex is also....
The Solution to Apple's Services Growth Puzzle? Package deals
Recent reports from Bloomberg that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) will price its TV+ subscription at $9.99 a month were a bit jarring to industry observers, given that Disney (NYSE: DIS) has set the price....
Why FireEye Stock Gave Up 11% in August
FireEye (NASDAQ: FEYE) investors trailed the market last month as the stock lost 11% compared to a 2% decrease in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market....
Why Ulta Beauty Stock Lost 32% in August
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) stock trailed the market by a wide margin last month by shedding 32% compared to a 2% decrease in the S&P 500, according to data provided by S&P Global Market....
3 Intriguing Cannabis Stocks That Were Clobbered in August
Legal marijuana projects as one of the fastest-growing industries in the world over the next decade. Regardless of which Wall Street forecast you favor, growth prospects suggest a healthy....
Domino's Has a New Space for Innovation
Domino's (NYSE: DPZ) has been a leader when it comes to pioneering ways to deliver pizzas. The company credits many of those efforts to teams working at its World Resource Center in Ann Arbor,....
Does Disney Need Another Florida Theme Park?
The existence of Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) Universal Studios in Florida has pushed Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) to grow. You could argue that the creation of Islands of Adventure (IoA) -- Universal's....