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Why Plug Power Stock Popped 22% in September
Shares of hydrogen fuel-cell maker Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) popped 22% in September, although there was little news to explain the rise -- except for one thing.About half of Plug Power's....
Why AeroVironment Stock Popped 10.4% in September
Small drone aircraft-maker AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) entered into September on a high note -- then promptly fell asleep. Reporting earnings on August 30, 2017, AeroVironment boasted of strong,....
Why Shopify, Momenta Pharmaceuticals, and MBIA Slumped Today
The stock market saw new highs on Wednesday, even though gains for most major benchmarks were extremely small. Investors are trying to balance their enthusiasm about the U.S. economy and potential....
Why MannKind, Intelsat, and Benefitfocus Jumped Today
Wednesday was a relatively calm day for the stock market, with major benchmarks generally posting modest gains to move incrementally further into record territory. Investors continued to debate....
Want to Get Ahead at Work? Embrace This Excruciating Task
What's the hardest emotional labor you perform at your job?For many of us, seeking constant feedback from our managers and peers, and acting on that feedback, is one of the most excruciating tasks....
Is Intel Corp. Finally Winning Over Investors?
Though 2017 hasn't been a banner year for shareholders of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) -- its stock is up 8% overall -- things have definitely improved for them lately. Intel shares rose 17% in the past....
Here's Why Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reversed Course Today
Shares of Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIGL) got off to a rocky start this morning, falling more than 8% before the market digested the details of a recently announced share offering. The....
Why Carbonite Stock Gained 10% in September
Data protection specialist Carbonite (NASDAQ: CARB) gained 10% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The increase helped push the volatile stock to a new....
Kinder Morgan Inc. Gets the Green Light to Keep Growing
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) received some good news this week after it obtained approval to build a major pipeline from the Northeast to the Gulf Coast. That green light will enable the company to....
Make the Most of World Investor Week with These Tips
Throughout the world, people of all walks of life make countless investment decisions every day. That's why a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and....
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Admits He Needs to Communicate With Investors Better
Snap (NYSE: SNAP) CEO Evan Spiegel spoke at Vanity Fair's New Establishment conference yesterday. Among other topics, the 27-year-old CEO admitted that he didn't fully realize how important it was....
Why Vivint Solar Inc.'s Shares Plunged 28% in September
Shares of Vivint Solar Inc. (NYSE: VSLR) plunged 28.4% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as it became clear that tariffs on solar panels may be on the....
Why Intelsat Stock Jumped 20% (More) This Morning
Here we go again, folks. Yesterday, nearly one month to the day after investment banker Jefferies & Co. predicted that satellite telecommunications company Intelsat (NYSE: I) would boldly go....
How to Pick the Right Mortgage Lender
The mortgage process can be intimidating, especially to first-time homebuyers, but it doesn't need to be. As long as you know some of the basics about mortgages before you start the process, and....
PepsiCo Earnings: Beverages Dip, but Snacks Rise
But for its largest segment, North America Beverages (NAB), PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) would have been able to claim a fairly impressive quarter when it released its fiscal third-quarter 2017....
7 Artificial Intelligence Stats That Will Blow You Away
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming the next big thing for tech companies. Chipmakers, software companies, tech conglomerates, and hardware makers are all betting that AI will make....
Why Shares of Eldorado Resorts Popped 12% in September
Shares of Eldorado Resorts (NASDAQ: ERI) jumped 11.5% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company was upgraded by a rating agency and....
What if Disney Still Needs Bob Iger in 2019?
We're two summers away from the end of the Bob Iger era at Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), and this time it doesn't seem as if it's a head fake. Disney's CEO is insisting this week that he plans to stick....
5 Kinds of Insurance You Need -- and 2 You Don't
Having the right insurance coverage can save you from financial disaster -- but insurance policies can also be expensive, so you don't want to buy policies you don't really need. Navigating the....
Here's Why Strongbridge Biopharma Fell as Much as 20% Today
Shares of Strongbridge Biopharma (NASDAQ: SBBP) dropped 20% this morning after the rare-disease therapeutic developer announced the pricing of a share offering. The company will sell 4 million....
Here's Why NewLink Genetics Corp. Stock Is Surging Again Today
Shares of NewLink Genetics Corp. (NASDAQ: NLNK), a clinical stage biotech with an oncology focus, are rising in response to a secondary offering that ended up priced much better than anticipated.....
A Generic Drug Face-Off Sends Mylan Soaring 19%
After the Food and Drug Administration surprisingly gave a green light to the company's Copaxone knockoff, shares in Mylan Inc. (NASDAQ: MYL) are surging 19.5% higher today at 11:30 a.m. EDT. Teva....
Why Caesars Entertainment Corp's Shares Popped 15% in September
Shares of gaming giant Caesars Entertainment Corp (NASDAQ: CZR) jumped 15.1% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as the company moved closer to....
Why Office Depot Inc. Stock Plunged Today
Shares of Office Depot Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP) were tumbling today after the company reported preliminary third-quarter results, lowered its guidance for the year, and said it would acquire IT services....
Why Sequans Communications Shares Got Destroyed Today
Shares of Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) have gotten crushed today, down by 35% as of 11:20 a.m. EDT, after the company revised its guidance for the third quarter that just closed. Sequans is....