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Why Dynegy Inc's Shares Popped 15% Today
Shares of wholesale power producer Dynegy Inc. (NYSE: DYN) jumped as much as 14.8% in early trading Monday after announcing it is merging with Vistra Energy Corp. (NYSE: VST). At 11:20 a.m. EDT....
4 Better Ways to Spend $1000 Than on a New Phone
Google iPhone X and you'll get pages of advice on how to pre-order the new Apple phone as quickly as possible on its release date. The need for speed is justified by the fact Apple is expected to....
A Foolish Take: How Loyal Are Amazon Prime Members?
One of Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) major long-term initiatives is to grow the membership of its Prime program, which gives subscribers a variety of perks, from free shipping to streaming videos and....
A Foolish Take: Millennials Are More Frugal Than You Think
A seemingly endless number of reports assert that millennials are spendthrifts with poor saving habits. It's an image that people have broadly come to accept: In a recent Merrill Edge survey, only....
Medicare's Little-Known 'Two-Midnight' Rule Could Cost You Thousands
When you're a senior with a health issue, going to the hospital is not optional. Sadly, there's a good chance hospital visits will happen as you age, as 15.3% of seniors had at least one hospital....
BorgWarner Continues to Outperform
The global auto market is slowing, but you wouldn't know it from the latest results from vehicle technology company BorgWarner, Inc (NYSE: BWA). The company has consistently demonstrated an....
WESCO International Turns the Corner
Despite having a tough year WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC) stock is only down single digits on the year so far. After a difficult first half, the supply chain solutions provider finally....
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. Slashes Its Guidance: What Investors Need to Know
J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) stock plunged 15% on Friday, after the company significantly reduced its third-quarter and annual forecasts. In total, J.C. Penney reduced the midpoint of its fiscal year....
Geological Issues Caused Alliance Resource Partners, L.P.'s Results to Fall Short
Coal-producing master limited partnership (MLP) Alliance Resource Partners (NASDAQ: ARLP) encountered "adverse geological conditions" at its Hamilton mine during the third quarter, which caused....
3 Top Dividend Stocks
Healthy dividends and growth are the investing world's version of good looks and a great personality, but there are a few stocks out there that fit the bill. Companies offering chunky payouts are....
Intelsat Stock Just Crashed and Burned
Easy come, easy go. That may soon become the motto of investors in Intelsat (NYSE: I) stock.Just a few weeks ago I was on these pages writing about the astounding 20% surge that Intelsat stock....
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) (GOOGL) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallOct. 26, 2017, 4:30 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
$245 Million Poured Into Canopy Growth by Big Beer Maker: What It Means for Marijuana Stocks
Cannabis-infused beer? That's exactly what Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) has in mind. The S&P 500 member, known for its Corona beer and other alcohol brands, announced that it's investing....
Starbucks Earnings: 3 Trends to Watch
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) will announce results for its fiscal fourth quarter after the market closes on Thursday, Nov. 2. Here are the key trends investors will be looking for in the....
3 Growth Stocks for Retirees
Think fast: Which category of stocks, value or growth, has been the better bet for investors? While both have delivered significant gains, value stocks have outperformed over the past 90....
Will Hurricane Headwinds Slow ONEOK, Inc.'s Dividend Growth Momentum?
ONEOK (NYSE: OKE) believes it can deliver significant dividend growth for investors over the next several years thanks to the growing stream of cash flow it generates from its expanding portfolio....
3 High-Yield International Stocks
Because of the generally more favorable corporate tax rates abroad, international stocks can, on occasion, offer enormous yields that are sustainable in the long term. The international investing....
Affiliated Managers Group Keeps Riding the Bull
Asset managers like it when bull markets push the value of their holdings higher, as it typically means more fee revenue for them. Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE: AMG) has made strategic moves to....
2 Top Pharma Stocks on Sale This Week
Like most investors, I love a good bargain. So when the top pharma stocks Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) and GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE: GSK) both crashed last week, it definitely caught my....
Chevron Is Quietly Transforming Into a New Company
Shares of Chevron (NYSE: CVX) took a considerable hit when the company recently announced earnings. The loss came from production numbers that were lower than the prior quarter.While Wall Street....
Phillips 66 (PSX) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallFri., Oct. 27 2017, 12:00 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
The Biggest Social Security Change in 2018 Is Flying Under the Radar
For tens of millions of Americans, Social Security is a financial lifeline that they simply couldn't live without. Data from the Social Security Administration finds that of the more than 42....
Will Hurricane Harvey Slow Down Devon Energy Corp.'s Growth Engine?
Devon Energy's (NYSE: DVN) drilling operations have been firing on all cylinders this year. Consequently, the diversified shale driller exceeded the high end of its production guidance during....
3 Things CEO John Flannery Wants to Change at GE
General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) CEO John Flannery will outline his strategy for the company at the GE Investor Update event on Nov. 13. There's plenty of anticipation about the event from....
Raytheon Stock Retreats After Earnings Beat
Shares of defense contractor Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) got routed in Thursday trading and then continued falling on Friday. By the time the week drew mercifully to an end, Raytheon stock was down....