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Why 2017 Was a Year to Remember for Exact Sciences Corporation
Any year that a stock goes up 40% would count as a memorable year. But what about a year where a stock soars nearly 340%? That's what has happened for Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ: EXAS) in....
Why ExxonMobil Corporation's Dividend Isn't Safe
ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) seems like it should be one of the best dividend stocks on the market. The company makes a commodity that isn't going to be replaced anytime soon and is one of....
Amazon Reveals the No. 1 Selling Product of the Holiday Weekend
The holiday season is only just getting started, and it's already been a banner one for Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The shopping season normally kicks off in earnest with the sales that commence on the....
Why Lithium Stock SQM Dropped 8.4% in November
Shares of specialty chemical company Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE: SQM) or SQM, which is the world's second-largest lithium producer, declined 8.4% in November, according to data....
A New CEO Is Exactly What Chipotle Needs
Steve Ells, the founder and CEO of fast-casual chain Chipotle (NYSE: CMG), plans to step down once the company completes its search for a new CEO. Ells will become executive chairman, leaving the....
5 Career Resolutions for 2018
With 2017 coming to a close, now's the time to ponder the various things you did right at work this past year -- and the different opportunities you may have missed. As we gear up for 2018, here....
Why 3D Systems Stock Plummeted 29% in November
Shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) plummeted 28.8% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. For some context, shares of the 3D printing company's main....
What to Expect From United Parcel Service in 2018
Another year and another period of FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) stock performance trouncing that of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS). In fact, UPS stock is flat on a year-to-date basis at....
Vail Resorts Earnings: What to Watch
The fiscal first quarter is usually a sleepy one for Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN). Its biggest properties aren't open for ski operations in this period and so sales are typically just a small fraction....
OPEC Supply Decision Is Good News for Energy-Service Stocks
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) produces about 40% of the world's oil, and that makes decisions regarding their plans for production important to energy-service....
What to Expect From Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. in 2018
Firearms manufacturers largely shot blanks this year, and though Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR) also stumbled as gun demand eased, its performance wasn't nearly as bad as that of rivals American Outdoor....
Bitcoin $10,000: 5 Catalysts That Led to This Milestone
Historically, the stock market has gained about 7% annually, inclusive of dividend reinvestment and adjusted for inflation. This suggests that your invested money has an opportunity to double....
Qdoba's Sale Is Bad News For Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) has defined the fast-casual Mexican segment for most of its history, but the company is not without rivals. Moe's Southwest Kitchen, Baja Fresh, and Lime....
2 Surprising Stocks to Buy and Hold Until 2030
Here’s a simple recipe for generating serious wealth: Spot a lucrative business trend before it fully takes off; find an innovative company poised to thrive in that growing niche; buy shares, and....
2 Stocks to Help You Build Retirement Wealth
Forget the headlines about rapidly growing tech stocks and digital currencies, like bitcoin, that are shooting higher by the hour. These types of investments can certainly be exciting, and....
3 Top Dividend Stocks With Yields Over 3%
Buying dividend-paying stocks and holding for the long term is a strategy that has historically given investors their best path to market-beating returns. However, simply chasing yield is a course....
This Is the Maximum Social Security Retirement Benefit Payable in 2018
The average Social Security benefit currently being paid out to a retired worker is about $1,372 per month, or $16,464 per year. However, many Americans who have earned relatively high salaries....
3 Growth Stocks for Successful Investors
Successful growth investors tend to have systems for identifying companies with competitive advantages and market opportunities that will allow them to thrive. No one is going to have a perfect....
10 Tax Moves to Make Before 2018
2017 is rapidly coming to a close, and there are some things you really need to do with your taxes before the year ends. With tax reform efforts ongoing in Washington, there's a high likelihood....
3 Dividend Stocks With Better Yields Than Coca-Cola
If you're looking for a good dividend stock, the three things that probably matter the most are the company's yield, its ability to maintain the payout, and its prospects for raising its dividend....
Toronto Dominion Bank (TD) Q4 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.TD Bank (NYSE: TD)Q4 2017 Earnings Conference CallNov. 30, 2017 1:30 ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Nutanix, Inc. (NTNX) Q1 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Nutanix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTNX)Q1 2018 Earnings Conference CallNov. 30, 2017, 4:30 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallNov. 30, 2017, 5:00 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Why Did Investors Dump Momo After Its Earnings Beat?
Shares of Momo (NASDAQ: MOMO) are down over 20% this week after the Chinese social media company reported its third-quarter earnings. That decline is surprising, given Momo easily beat top-and....
Is This Major Gun Maker About to Go Bankrupt?
What was once an upbeat mood in the gun industry, fostered by a multi-year rally in weapon sales, has now become a major hangover. The most obvious indicator of that change: Privately-held....