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Etsy, Inc. Swings to a Profit
In June, online marketplace Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) announced a revitalized plan to double down on key initiatives for driving gross merchandise-sales (GMS) volume and improve profitability. The
Xilinx, Inc. Beat the Street Again -- so Why Isn't the Stock Soaring?
Reprogrammable microchip giant Xilinx (NASDAQ: XLNX) reported results last week, covering the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The company beat Wall Street's earnings estimates for the reported
Ford Motor Co.'s Secret Weapon Pulls Through Again
Ah, Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) secret weapon. The entity responsible for some of the most misguided bear arguments out there, and also responsible for the vast majority of company profits outside
Infinera Tumbles on Downbeat Guidance, but the Bottom Might Finally Be in Sight
Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN), a provider of optical equipment, reported its second-quarter results on August 3rd. Management had previously warned investors that its headline numbers were going to remain
Shopify Continues Its Torrid Growth
Shopify Inc. (NYSE: SHOP) has been on quite a roll lately, and expectations were high going into the release of its financial results. The company, which provides software for small and medium-sized
Is Disability Pay Taxed?
If you suffer some disabling ailment or injury, you'll be glad to have disability pay coming in. However, it's important to understand that the IRS -- and your state -- may want to take a cut of that
Post Holdings Inc Margins Up in Latest Results
Post Holdings Inc (NYSE: POST) has struggled to grow its business in recent years as new competitors entered the grocery business and consumers switched to organic and natural foods. That's impacted
Here's Why Agenus Inc. Stock Slipped 13.6% in July
Shares of Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company, fell 13.6% in July according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Investors viewed a clinical-trial failure
CD Rates Are Going Up -- But Should You Open One?
If you've been following the news, you're probably aware of the recent string of interest rate hikes we've seen courtesy of the Federal Reserve. When rates go up, it can impact everything from bond
7 Metrics Show How Apple, Inc.'s Services Business Is on Fire
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) better-than-expected third quarter took investors by surprise earlier this week. After the report, the stock hit a new all-time high. The quarter benefited from broad-based
Why Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Gained 12.4% Today
After announcing better-than-expected sales, an acquisition, and increased guidance for 2017, shares in Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (NASDAQ: MDRX) rallied 12.4% higher today.Allscripts
Why GrubHub Inc. Stock Jumped Today
Shares of GrubHub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB) popped today after the company reported second-quarter earnings after the close Thursday and then announced that it had agreed to buy delivery app Eat24 from Yelp
Johnson & Johnson's 3 Biggest Sources of Growth Over the Next 10 Years
Healthcare conglomerate Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is a staple in the portfolios of conservative long-term investors and seniors alike.For decades, J&J, as the company is more commonly known, has
Delphi Raises Guidance and Remains on Road to Driverless-Car Future
Delphi Automotive (NYSE: DLPH) wasn't on the radar of investors looking for an automotive investment until recently. That's not because anything was wrong with Delphi's business as a parts supplier
Why NeoPhotonics Shares Jumped and Then Fell Today
Shares of NeoPhotonics (NYSE: NPTN) went on a roller-coaster ride on Friday following Thursday night's second-quarter earnings report. The stock rose as much as 6.5% in the morning session but
Celgene vs. Gilead Sciences: Who Reported Better Earnings?
Celgene Corp. (NASDAQ: CELG) and Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) reported second-quarter earnings that were better than industry-watchers' forecasts, but these two giants' circumstances are very
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) setting a new record and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) posting a small gain.Data source: Yahoo! Finance.Oil and gas
Why Applied Optoelectronics, Trivago, and First Majestic Silver Slumped Today
Friday was another quiet day on Wall Street, but the overall direction of the market remained positive. Modest gains for major benchmarks sent the Dow Jones Industrials to record heights yet again
Why GoPro, Weight Watchers International, and Boingo Wireless Jumped Today
The stock market continued its string of relatively calm days, with major benchmarks posting modest gains that were good enough to send the Dow Jones Industrials to yet another record closing high
Why Constellium N.V.'s Shares Popped 19% Today
Shares of aluminum maker Constellium N.V. (NYSE: CSTM) jumped as much as 18.7% in trading Friday after rumors began swirling the company could be bought out. At 3:30 p.m. EDT shares were trading up
Why MercadoLibre Inc. Stock Fell 11% Today
Shares of MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) fell as much as 11.7% on Friday, hitting that low around 2:45 p.m. EDT, after the Buenos Aires-based e-commerce company reported second-quarter earnings Thursday
3 Things Intel Corp. Earnings Told Us About Its Memory Business
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) announced a decision to double-down on its non-volatile memory business about two years ago. The company said it would be converting its logic chip manufacturing facility in
Calumet Specialty Products Partners Q2 Earnings Are a Testament to Its CEO's Turnaround Plan
Perhaps I'm biased because I spend most of my working time looking at oil and gas companies, but Calumet Specialty Products Partners (NASDAQ: CLMT) CEO Timothy Go has to be in the running for chief
Quintiles IMS Holdings Continues to Execute
Quintiles IMS Holdings (NYSE: Q), a leading service provider to the healthcare and life sciences industries, reported its second-quarter results on Aug. 3. While year-over-year comparisons continue to
3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in Your 30s
When you're in your 30s, it's time to start getting serious about investing for the long haul. You can still afford to ride out the ups and downs of the market, but you also don't have quite as much