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Why Ambarella, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Ambarella Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA) are up 16.4% as of 12:30 p.m. EST Friday after the video processing chip specialist announced better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter 2018 earnings.More....
Tiffany & Co. Stock Upgraded: What You Need to Know
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....
Do I Need a Credit Card?
Though credit cards are unquestionably convenient, they also open the door to overspending, which could explain why the typical American household carries roughly $16,000 in debt. If you're not....
How to Invest in the Beer Industry
Although there are more than 5,000 breweries currently operating in the U.S. -- more than at any other time in the country's history -- the industry revolves around just a handful of names.After....
Geospace Technologies' Revenue, EPS Losses Climb
If Vladimir and Estragon thought waiting for Godot took a long time, they clearly haven't met a Geospace Technologies (NASDAQ: GEOS) shareholder because they have been waiting years for this....
Ulta Beauty Affirms Its Outlook as Industry Growth Slows
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) overcame weak traffic trends in the retailing industry -- and a pullback in its core makeup category -- to post solid third-quarter sales growth this week. The company....
The Best Malls Are Still Booming on Black Friday
Mall traffic has been declining for years in the United States, as traditional anchor stores like Sears Holdings have lost their relevance, and more consumers opt for the convenience of....
Black Friday 2017 -- The View from 30,000 Feet
Changing consumer habits have upended the U.S. retail landscape in the past few years. In 2017, retailers have closed stores at a rate never before seen outside of a recession. As a result, many....
Why Shares of Zumiez Tumbled Today
Shares of retailer Zumiez (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) slumped on Friday following the company's third-quarter report. Zumiez reported in-line earnings and revenue above what analysts had expected, along with....
How to Show Culture Fit in an Interview
Ask a hiring manager which top qualities they're looking for in candidates, and culture fit is bound to be up there. It's no surprise -- research shows that hiring for culture fit leads to reduced....
Why Nutanix Inc. Stock Jumped Friday
Enterprise cloud computing company Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX) saw its stock rise as much as 16.7% on Friday, following the company's first-quarter results for fiscal 2018. The stock is up 6.8% at the....
Why Blue Apron Holding Inc Stock Popped Today
Shares of Blue Apron Holding Inc (NYSE: APRN) were looking appetizing today after CEO and co-founder Matt Salzberg said he would step down from the leadership role of the embattled meal-kit....
Ask a Fool: What Does It Mean When a Stock Is Downgraded?
Analyst opinions can certainly move stocks -- sometimes by a lot. For example, an analyst recently downgraded Square, and the stock plunged by 16% as a result.However, my advice is to take an....
Ask a Fool: Are Target-Date Retirement Funds Right for Me?
Among the investment options listed in your 401(k), you may see some target-date funds (also known as life-cycle funds). Generally speaking, these are the investment options with dates in the....
Why Costco Stock Rose 15% in November
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock rose 15% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, and the rally significantly outpaced the 2.8% gain in the broader market.^SPX....
Dow 24,000: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be Too Excited
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 24,000 for the first time Thursday, and the index has performed exceptionally well in 2017. It was up by about 23% at the end of November. However,....
Why Genesco Stock Plummeted Friday
Following its third-quarter earnings report, shares of footwear and apparel retailer Genesco (NYSE: GCO) fell as much as 20.7% on Friday. Shares are down 16.4% at the time of this writing. The....
Here's My Top Stock to Buy in December
As the end of 2017 nears, many people are probably beginning to think of taxes. And a significant portion of these people are likely planning to file their taxes online with Intuit's (NASDAQ:....
Is Intel’s Supremacy Under Threat From Qualcomm and AMD?
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) literally owns the market for server chips. Over 99% of data centers run computers powered by Chipzilla's silicon, creating a big entry barrier for any would-be competitor.....
Better Buy: J.C. Penney Company, Inc. vs. Macy's
The retail industry is an increasingly dangerous place in which to invest. Changing consumer shopping habits are decimating once-venerable businesses, and new upstarts are emerging to replace the....
Does a Hasbro-Mattel Merger Really Raise Antitrust Concerns?
Toymaker Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) rejected the merger offer reportedly made by rival Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) because it attempted to lowball the value of the company and failed to take into consideration....
Apple Inc.'s License to Innovate
Ahead of the launch of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) flagship iPhone X, there was a lot of skepticism that customers would be willing to pay $999 or more for an iPhone. After all, for years, Apple's....
Baidu and Xiaomi Reveal a New AI Partnership
Chinese search giant Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) recently partnered with Xiaomi, the country's fourth-largest smartphone maker, to invest in new Internet of Things (IoT) and AI-driven technologies. The....
3 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy as Wind and Solar's Market Share Climbs
Something big happened earlier this year. For the first time ever, wind and solar energy surpassed the 10% mark in total contribution to U.S. electricity generation. According to the EIA's....
Stay Away! 3 Dividend Stocks That Are Yield Traps
Good dividend stocks can create long-term wealth through solid earnings growth, consistent dividend hikes, and the "magic" of compounding. Meanwhile, bad dividend stocks lure in investors with big....