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Why Achillion Pharmaceuticals Crashed 22.2% Today
After Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced it's ending its agreement to develop Achillion Pharmaceuticals' (NASDAQ: ACHN) hepatitis C drugs, Achillion Pharmaceuticals shares lost 22.2% of....
Why August Was a Bad Month for Oil Drillers
Shares of many oil exploration and production stocks dropped more than 14% in August, including Parsley Energy (NYSE: PE), down 14.3%; Sanchez Energy (NYSE: SN), down 14.6%; Concho....
5 Tough Questions for Gilead Sciences About the Kite Pharma Acquisition
Gilead Sciences' (NASDAQ: GILD) executives answered several questions about its pending acquisition of Kite Pharma (NASDAQ: KITE) last week at the Citi biotech conference. However, that discussion....
Here's Why Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (USA) Stock Shot Up 64% in One Month
Shares of Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ: WPRT) jumped an incredible 64.4% in August. This marks the continuation of a strong run for the natural gas and propane engine and fuel system....
Why Shares of The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Jumped 19% Last Month
Shares of The Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) were surging last month after the restaurant-supply company posted a strong second-quarter earnings report. According to data from S&P Global....
Why Alamos Gold Stock Just Crashed 16%
This morning, Toronto-based goldminer Alamos Gold (NYSE: AGI) announced it will pay nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars to acquire a rival half its size -- Quebec-headquartered Richmont....
1 Bizarre Excerpt From Fortune's Interview With Apple CEO Tim Cook
On the eve of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) highly anticipated iPhone event tomorrow, Fortune has just published an interview with CEO Tim Cook covering a wide range of topics. Executive editor Adam....
Why Opko Health Stock Edged Higher in August
According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, Opko Health (NASDAQ: OPK), a multinational pharma and diagnostics company, saw its shares rise by 3.39% last month. Although the....
Why Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (ADR) Is Soaring
After announcing that it has officially filled its vacant CEO seat, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE: TEVA), a pharma company primarily focused on generic drugs, jumped 18% as of 1:45 p.m. EDT....
What Investors Might Have Missed in the Market Last Week
Last week had a lot of news. Aside from all eyes focusing on Hurrican Irma, concerns again grew about tensions with North Korea and investors grew pessimistic about an interest rate hike by year's....
Why I (Still) Love Textainer Group Holdings Limited
Investors likely either love or hate Textainer Group Holdings (NYSE: TGH) depending on how long they've held shares. Those who purchased the stock more recently are likely enamored with the....
Credit Score Under 600? Read This!
A few late payments on your credit report can send your credit score below 600, the point at which you'll pay double-digit interest rates on any loan, or get turned down altogether. But a low....
Why Ralph Lauren Corporation Shares Jumped Last Month
Shares of Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) were climbing last month after the preppy clothier delivered surprise earnings growth in its first-quarter report. According to data from S&P....
Why Universal Insurance Holdings Stock Is Jumping Today
Shares of Universal Insurance Holdings (NYSE: UVE) are trading higher by about 15.5% as of 1:01 p.m. EDT, as investors believe Hurricane Irma-related losses will come in lower than estimated at....
Why Tesla, Inc. Stock Is Up on Monday
Shares of electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) moved higher on Monday, rising as much as 4.9%. The stock is up about 4.6% at the time of this writing.The stock's gain comes amid an overall rise....
Tesla Inc. Brings Its Superchargers to Urban Areas
Ahead of high-volume production of its recently launched Model 3, Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been revamping its Supercharger program to meet the needs of a much larger vehicle fleet. From....
These Are the 5 Most Popular Smart Money Stocks
With approximately $6.1 trillion in assets under management, hedge funds have the ability to throw considerable weight around the market. Sometimes it can seem like a herd mentality as the smart....
A Foolish Take: The Most Productive Fast-Food Chains in America
The American fast-food industry may seem vulnerable to healthier eating habits and lower grocery prices, but it's still growing at a steady pace. However, consumer tastes are changing, and....
Read This Before Applying for a Big Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus
Source: Getty ImagesSome credit card sign-up bonuses can bring in a big chunk of extra cash if you take advantage of them in a responsible way, sticking to your budget and keeping your spending in....
Allegheny Technologies Stock Upgraded: Here's 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....
Here's Why Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Is Surging Today
Shares of Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDRA), a clinical-stage biotech advancing novel therapies for skin-related diseases, are getting a bump after the company presented trial results at....
A Foolish Take: U.S. Financial History in 1 Chart
The chart that best captures the ups and downs in the financial history of the United States doesn't track economic growth or unemployment. It instead tracks annual bank failures.Almost every....
Better Buy: Realty Income Corporation vs. Simon Property Group
Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) is the largest real estate investment trust, or REIT, specializing in net-leased freestanding retail properties. Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) is not only....
How Harley-Davidson Killing Off the Dyna Is Part of Its Plan to Win Over Younger Riders
The changing demographics of motorcycle riders is causing Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) to rethink its motorcycles. Harley is launching 13 new models as part of an ambitious product-development....
Here's Why Allergan Stock Might Be an Incredible Bargain After Dropping 9.9% in August
Despite a stronger-than-expected second quarter earnings report, Allergan's (NYSE: AGN) two month long rally came to an abrupt halt in August with the stock losing 9.9% of its value, according to....