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Is This Where McDonald's Finally Snaps Its Losing Streak?
After four straight years of declining restaurant traffic, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) looks as if it's finally about to snap the losing streak.The fast-food chain reported third-quarter earnings that....
Caesarstone Lowers Profit Outlook as Costs Keep Climbing
Caesarstone (NASDAQ: CSTE) has been hoping to boost profitability by expanding its manufacturing base beyond Israel and into the key U.S. market. The initiative has had the opposite effect so far,....
Don't Let the Hurricanes' Impact on Ecolab's Earnings Distract You From Its Strong Quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a respectable 3% clip in the third quarter of 2017, according to the first official report on GDP estimates, despite multiple devastating hurricanes during that time....
Can Juno Therapeutics Outmaneuver Its CAR-T Competitors?
Novartis(NYSE: NVS) filed for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR-T), Kymriah, in late-stage diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)....
Should You Sell AMD After its Post-Earnings Plunge?
Shares of AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) recently plunged after the chipmaker's third quarter earnings sparked concerns about its future growth.On the surface, the numbers looked solid. AMD's revenue rose 25%....
These 10 Skills Will Drastically Improve Your Chances of Being Hired in 2017
The job market is constantly evolving. In today's tech-driven and social media-hungry landscape, businesses have a new set of criteria for what skills should be found on the perfect resume.It's no....
Apple Won't Face This iPhone Stumbling Block Next Year
This year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced three new iPhones at its Sept. 12 product launch event, but only two of the devices -- the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus -- made it into customers' hands by....
Gramercy Property Trust Makes Big Buys in Search of Growth
In real estate, size matters, and most real estate investment trusts are continually on the lookout for new properties to acquire. Gramercy Property Trust (NYSE: GPT) has done a good job of....
Hurricanes Bring Generac Holdings a Storm Surge of Profit
The hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico, Florida, Texas, and other parts of the Gulf Coast and Caribbean brought devastation in their path, and millions of people are still working to recover fully....
Digital Shift Keeps Pushing Cognizant Technology's Business Forward
The technology industry has been innovating at a faster pace than ever before, and it's a major challenge for businesses to keep up with changes quickly enough to take advantage of new....
Why I'm Not Worried About a Macy's, Inc. Dividend Cut
Last Friday, shares of Macy's (NYSE: M) were hit hard when rival department store operator J.C. Penney slashed its earnings guidance. Macy's stock has continued to decline this week, after....
How to Read a Credit Report, and Why You Really Need To
Your credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion contain important information about your debts and credit-seeking behavior that lenders can use when making decisions. You can obtain a....
Up in Smoke: This Marijuana Stock Imploded Last Week
Few industries have put a wider smile on investors' faces this year than marijuana. As recently as June, the average marijuana stock was higher by more than 330% over the trailing 12-month period,....
Guess Which Digital Payment Method Is Most Popular (Hint: It Isn't PayPal)
The dynasty of credit card companies is coming to an end. So says CEO Michael Corbat of Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C), the world's largest provider of credit cards. In an exclusive interview with The....
The 3 Biggest Things From Lumber Liquidators' Third Quarter
When the dust cleared after trading on October 31, shares of Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc (NYSE: LL) were down almost 11.5% on the day, following the release of its third-quarter results. If....
How to Do Your Taxes if You Have a Side Gig
Millions of Americans have come to appreciate the value of having a side hustle that brings in a little extra income each year. That bit of extra money can make all the difference between barely....
Inside Intel Corp.'s Big Marketing Change
During Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) most recent earnings call, company CFO Robert Swan explained that the company made a change to its Intel Inside co-marketing program that led to some changes in how....
If I Could Buy Only 1 Stock, This Would Be It
What are the top three things you like in a stock? For me, the answer is pretty easy: I like growth most of all. Everyone wants their stocks to appreciate in value.Second, I like dividends. The....
A Recent History of Tax Reform: It Doesn't Always Go As Planned
Fall isn't just about the trees changing color and pumpkin-spiced lattes this year. Major changes are potentially afoot in Washington.On Thursday, Nov. 2, House Republicans are set to unveil what....
Is Suncor Energy Inc. a Buy?
Suncor Energy Inc.'s (NYSE: SU) most important assets are in the Canadian oil sands. You don't drill for oil in the oil sands; you mine it. And that changes the oil equation in a big way. With two....
Obamacare Open Enrollment Starts Today: Here's Your Guide to Shopping for a Policy
Confused about Obamacare? You're not alone. Almost a quarter of registered U.S. voters believe the law was repealed (it wasn't), and 85% of the uninsured population doesn't know when open....
How to Find Your Lost Retirement Benefits
If you've worked for more than one employer in your lifetime, you may have lost or forgotten retirement benefits just waiting for you to track them down. Here's how to find and claim those....
Why Chicago Bridge & Iron Stock Fell 15% Yesterday
Shares of construction and engineering company Chicago Bridge & Iron (NYSE: CBI) fell as much as 15% in Tuesday trading, before retracing to book a 13.8% loss by day's end.Chicago Bridge had....
Apple's Co-Founder Isn't Buying the iPhone X (Yet)
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) diehard fans might be eager to buy the iPhone X, but Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak doesn't plan to buy the new device right away. Speaking to CNBC, Wozniak stated that....
Can J.C. Penney Weather a Market Downturn?
At times it's seemed like J.C Penney (NYSE: JCP) would be a retail winner. The chain has made a number of strong moves, including adding appliances, offering home services in markets abandoned by....