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Why CSX, Fitbit, and Sirius XM Holdings Slumped Today
Friday was a great day on Wall Street, with the Dow climbing by more than 140 points and broader benchmarks rising even more on a percentage basis. Market participants celebrated the Republicans'....
Why Crocs, Under Armour, and DDR Jumped Today
The stock market soared on Friday, buoyed by optimism about the prospects for a compromise tax reform package getting through Congress as early as next week and going to the White House for....
Samsung to Launch Smart Speaker Next Year
Smart speakers are here to stay, and Samsung is the latest tech giant that is interested in jumping into the market. Archrival Apple recently announced that its forthcoming $349 HomePod would be....
Why Mattel Inc. Stock Slumped Today
Shares of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) were slumping today after concerns rose again about the toy maker's performance over the holiday season. Though there was no specific news out on the stock....
Is Qualcomm's Grip on NXP Semiconductors Getting Any Tighter?
Chip giant Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) has updated its tender offer for every share of automotive computing expert NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) again. The number of shares committed to Qualcomm's....
Alnylam Gets Some Welcome News
The FDA has agreed to allow Alnylam (NASDAQ: ALNY) and Sanofi (NYSE: SNY) to resume trials of their hemophilia therapy, fitusiran. Previously, these companies had to halt their fitusiran studies....
Here's Why Under Armour Inc Stock Surged Almost 12% Today
Shares of Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UA)(NYSE: UAA) were up as much as 11.9% on Friday, Dec. 15. As of 1:35 p.m. EST, they've cooled off a bit, but are still up 8.7% (UA) and 7.7% (UAA). This big....
Oculus Go Could Make Virtual Reality Mainstream
Despite nearly two years of hype around the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, there are still short of 2 million of those high-end virtual reality headsets in consumers' hands today. Even adding in the 2....
Fitbit Shares Plunge on Stifel Downgrade
Things aren't going well for Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) shares today following a downgrade from Stifel Nicolaus analyst Jim Duffy, who dropped his rating on Fitbit shares from hold to sell. The analyst's....
Ask a Fool: How Will the Fed's Rate Hike Affect My Investments?
The Fed's rate hike doesn't have a direct effect on the stock market, or on bond values. So, the answer isn't as simple as saying, "Rising interest rates will make stocks drop."But there is often....
Apple Inc. Makes a Huge Investment in Key Supplier
This year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) launched an ultra-premium smartphone called the iPhone X. One of the standout features of the device is what the company refers to as its TrueDepth camera, which is....
4 Reasons I'm Buying Softbank Group Stock
Softbank (NASDAQOTH: SFTBY), one of the biggest telcos in the world, doesn't initially seem like a high-growth investment. The Japanese company -- which also owns the majority of Sprint (NYSE: S)....
Why Shares of Crocs Are Surging Today
Shares of footwear company Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX) jumped on Friday after the company received an analyst upgrade. This move adds to a rally that began in May. Crocs stock was up about 14% at 12:15....
Three in Four Parents With Adult Kids Are Making This Glaring Mistake
Many parents struggle to accept the fact that their grown kids no longer need them. But the majority of parents seem to have the opposite problem -- their adult children need them a little too....
The Market Was Completely Wrong About Sears Holdings, Again
It seems we go through this same exercise every quarter whenever Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) releases its earnings: The stock shoots higher, and then the market sobers up, causing the retailer's....
Why Fitbit Stock Tanked More Than 10% Today
Shares of wearable fitness tracker company Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) dropped more than 11% in early Friday trading, before clawing their way back to "only" an 8.5% loss as of 10:40 a.m. EST. You can....
Ask a Fool: Stocks vs. Bonds -- What's the Better Choice for Income?
There's no easy answer to this question, simply because both options have advantages and disadvantages.With bonds, the advantages are predictable income and the fact that you'll get your principal....
Is Fitbit Stock Doomed? 1 Analyst Thinks So
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Don't Get Greedy With Twilio Inc. Stock (Yet)
Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) has taken investors on a wild ride over the past one and a half years. The cloud communications platform provider went public at $15 last June, surged to the mid-$60s three....
Investors Are Betting Big Against Shake Shack -- Why They're Wrong
Burger fans love Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK), but a lot of investors don't feel the same way. The fast-growing restaurant chain is attracting plenty of naysayers these days. There were 10.7 million....
Watch Out NVIDIA, Tesla's Working on a Custom AI Chip
The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has only just begun and thus far there have been very few companies that have been able to meaningfully tap into this nascent technology. One of the....
The Average American’s Credit Score Is Good -- But Not Great
Living in an age of social media often means comparing ourselves to others. When friends post pictures of their new cars or shiny gadgets, we're eager to know how they came to afford those....
2 Silver Mining Stocks to Consider Buying Now -- and 1 to Avoid
Silver mining stocks failed to shine in 2017. Low silver prices proved to be a major growth hurdle -- unlike gold's double-digit rally, silver's gains are only about 3.3% so far this year --....
This Tiny Biotech Pins Hope on U.S. Approval
Amicus Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FOLD) already markets its Fabry disease drug Galafold overseas, and it hopes it will soon be able to help patients in the U.S., too. Yesterday, management reported....
Time to Get Greedy With Skyworks Solutions Inc's Stock
Skyworks Solutions Inc (NASDAQ: SWKS) designs analog semiconductors that power wireless connectivity in a number of different devices like smartphones, wearables, and smart-home systems. Given the....