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Luxoft Holding Inc. Compiles an Underwhelming Quarter
Luxoft Holding (NYSE: LXFT) announced weaker-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results on Thursday after the market closed, highlighting a seasonal slowdown and sluggish sales to the software
11 Internet of Things Stats That Will Blow You Away
The Internet of Things (or IoT) sounds like one of those futuristic buzzwords that's still just a little too far off to think much about. But the IoT -- where once-unconnected things like watches
Is Mike Mayo Right About Citigroup?
One of the most visible bank analysts is out with a bold prediction. Mike Mayo, who recently joined Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) from CLSA Americas, predicts that shares of Citigroup (NYSE: C) could double
Trump Creates New Risks for Apple, Inc.
As if Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) didn't have enough to worry about with its upcoming iPhone launch next month.For the past year or more (probably more), the Mac maker has been trying its darnedest to
Blue Apron Stock Dropped 29% in July, and There's No Bottom in Sight
Shares of meal kit delivery service Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) tumbled 29.2% in July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The company went public on June 29 at a reduced price
Snap, Inc. Doesn't Think Its Massive Losses Are Meaningful
Snap (NYSE: SNAP) reported its second earnings release as a public company on Thursday. It wasn't pretty.Revenue in the second quarter rose 153% to $181.7 million, and the company added just 7 million
Intrexon Depended on 1 Customer for 58% of First-Half 2017 Revenue Growth
The single biggest problem facing engineered biology conglomerate Intrexon (NYSE: XON) heading into the second quarter of 2017 was its dependency on small- and micro-cap companies for a significant
Target Is Going After the Four-Legged Market
As it attempts to revamp its product offering to better compete with Amazon and other rivals, Target (NYSE: TGT) has decided to put an added focus on its pets section.The retailer, which has begun
Better Buy: Cameco Corporation vs. Teck Resources
Uranium miner Cameco Corp (NYSE: CCJ) is still struggling through a pricing downturn for the nuclear fuel. Diversified miner Teck Resources Ltd (NYSE: TECK) has benefited from rebounding commodity
1 Thing That's Hurting Silicon Motion Technology Stock
On July 30, Silicon Motion (NASDAQ: SIMO), a company that provides controller chips for NAND flash-based storage products, reported its second-quarter financial results.At a glance, the results
2 Marijuana Stocks That Turned $10,000 Into $125,000 and $300,000, Respectively
When it comes to top-performing industries, you'd have a tough time surpassing the returns of marijuana stocks. Of the 13 marijuana stocks with a market cap in excess of $200 million, over half have
Don't Expect NVIDIA Corporation Volta Gaming GPUs This Year
Earlier this year, graphics specialist NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) unveiled its latest graphics processor architecture known as Volta. The company didn't just unveil the basic architecture, which will be
3 Top Dividend Stocks in Infrastructure Spending
President Donald Trump has proposed that the United States invest $1 trillion in infrastructure over the next decade, which would help fix our roads and bridges, as well as enable many other
3 Key Takeaways from ConocoPhillips' Q2 2017 Earnings
The wait is over!Oil and gas industry bigwig ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) finally -- finally! -- managed to post an adjusted quarterly profit instead of a loss in Q2 2017. And the stock market responded
3M Company Seeks Growth, But at What Price?
3M Company (NYSE: MMM) needs sales growth. Just like peer Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), its stock price is starting to look heady -- both companies are trading in excess of their pre-recession
Better Buy: Exact Sciences Corporation vs. Opko Health
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..."Charles Dickens wasn't referring to Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) and Opko Health (NASDAQ: OPK) when he wrote those words, but they're certainly
Why Berkshire Hathaway Is Worth More Than Its Book Value
Book value is a measure of the net worth of a company, so it may come as a surprise that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) trades for a premium of roughly 50% to its book value. However
Highlights From Fitbit's Q2 2017 Earnings Call
Shares of Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) rallied 15% the day after the connected-fitness company presented its second-quarter report, beating its previously stated guidance. And the stock has moved up since that
2 Cheap High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Grow Your Retirement Portfolio
High-dividend stocks can make excellent retirement investments, as tax-deferred dividend investment can take full advantage of long-term compound gains. If the dividends are safe and the company also
What Is Mondelez International’s Competitive Advantage?
Mondelez International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) owns eight brands with at least $1 billion in annual revenue, including Oreo, Cadbury, Trident, Milka, LU, and Nabisco. Some of these brands have stood the test
Mortgage Broker vs. Bank: Where Should You Get Your Next Home Loan?
Getting a mortgage can be intimidating for even the most financially secure of homebuyers. Without financing, the home of your dreams will likely be out of reach, and the sheer amount of money
6 Career Rules for the 21st Century
Your career isn't just that thing you do to bring in money -- ideally, it should serve as a source of personal satisfaction. No matter what sort of vocation you choose to pursue, here are a few rules
Is Shake Shack Cannibalizing Itself?
Shake Shack Inc (NYSE: SHAK) shares sank 5.5% last week after the company reported another same-store sales decline. The better-burger chain said comparable sales slipped 1.8%, the second straight
U-Haul Parent Amerco's Revenue Increases, but Earnings Decline
Amerco (NASDAQ: UHAL) reported its fiscal first-quarter 2018 earnings after the market closed on Wednesday. The parent company of the do-it-yourself moving leader and growing self-storage player
What Is APR and Why Should You Care?
Annual percentage rate, or APR, is the annual cost of borrowing money, including interest charges and fees. APR can be fixed, as is the case with most mortgages and auto loans, or you can have a