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The Best-Performing Big Bank Stock in July
Now that the month of July is in the rearview mirror, we can look back at the best-performing stocks in different industries. When it comes to banks -- big banks in particular -- that distinction goes
Last-Mile Lifts XPO Logistics to a New Level
The boom in e-commerce has focused a lot of attention on logistics, both for businesses managing their supply chains and for retailers delivering products to their end customers. XPO Logistics (NYSE:
Masimo Corporation Raises Full-Year Guidance After Second-Quarter Earnings Soar
Investors thoroughly enjoyed learning how Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ: MASI) performed in the first quarter back in May. The maker of non-invasive monitoring technologies reported impressive revenue
Genomic Health, Inc.: Still Waiting for Reimbursement
Genomic Health's (NASDAQ: GHDX) revenue continues to grow slowly because of a delay in Medicare reimbursement for its prostate cancer test, but the genomic test maker was still able to reduce its net
3 Things From EOG Resources Inc's 2Q Results You Won't Want to Miss
EOG Resources (NYSE: EOG) recently reported second-quarter results that came in a bit below expectations. While analysts anticipated that the company would earn $0.11 per share, the oil giant only
Kaplan Keeps Holding Graham Holdings Back
Among the various businesses within Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC), most people know the Kaplan education division the best. Sometimes, though, the best-known business within a conglomerate isn't the
What Jobs Do Lawful U.S. Immigrants Actually Hold?
President Donald Trump put his support behind an immigration plan Wednesday that would cut the number of legal immigrants allowed into the United States. The proposal, which was sponsored by
Square Earnings Show Why the Stock Is Up 163% in a Year
Payment processing company Square (NYSE: SQ) announced its second-quarter earnings on Aug. 2, and beat analysts' expectations on both the top and bottom lines. In addition, Square reported impressive
Why Baidu Jumped Nearly 26% in July
Baidu's (NASDAQ: BIDU) stock price jumped 25.7% in July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, and more than half of that gain took place after company reported solid revenue
Intel Corporation's Core X Chips Are Still Sold Out
On May 30, microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) announced its Core X series of high-end desktop personal computer processors. The first of the Skylake-X-based Core X chips -- the hex-core Core
Globus Medical Enjoys Another Solid Quarter Thanks to International Sales Growth
So far, 2017 is shaping up to be the best year for Globus Medical (NYSE: GMED) shareholders in quite a while. The musculoskeletal implant manufacturer posted great numbers for the first quarter
Pacific Biosciences of California Struggles in the Second Quarter With Lower Sales
Pacific Biosciences of California (NASDAQ: PACB) didn't fare so well the last time it provided a quarterly update. After the genetic-sequencing company reported its first-quarter results in late
ResMed Tops Expectations but Falls Anyway
Medical-device maker ResMed (NYSE: RMD) reported its fiscal fourth-quarter results after the market closed on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) pioneer reported modest
Here's Why Green Plains Partners LP Rose 10.7% in July
Shares of Green Plains Partners LP (NASDAQ: GPP) rose nearly 11% last month on news that management had decided to increase the quarterly distribution. It wasn't much -- only an additional penny per
Understanding Altaba: Why Its Holdings Are Discounted by 30%
If you are new to Altaba Inc. (NASDAQ: AABA), don't be put off; everyone is new to Altaba. The company is what was left over after Yahoo! sold its core business to Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)
3D Systems Stock Plunges 11% Upon Earnings Release: Here's What You Need to Know.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) reported disappointing second-quarter 2017 earnings after the market closed on Wednesday. The diversified 3D printing company's revenue edged up about 1%, loss per share
Samsung Galaxy Note8 Specs Leaked
Later this month, Samsung (NASDAQOTH: SSNLF) is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship smartphone, presumably to be marketed as the Galaxy Note8.The Note8 will come a year after Samsung
Born After 1954? Here's What You Need to Know About Social Security
Throughout most of Social Security's history, full retirement age was 65. Then, legislation passed in the early 1980s gradually increased the age, which is why it currently sits at 66 for
Why Clean Energy Fuels Stock Growth Is No Sure Thing
There's no denying that natural gas transportation fuels leader Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE) is in its best position in years to deliver on its promise. A series of difficult decisions -- epic
1 Great Dividend Stock You Can Rely On
If you're a dividend investor, a high yield is certainly nice to have. However, a high dividend yield that also grows consistently over time is even better, and when the stock has the potential to
It’s Time to Get Greedy With Ellie Mae Inc
The most recent quarterly report for Ellie Mae (NYSE: ELLI) -- which offers the Encompass platform for the mortgage business -- was brutal. Mortgage volume fell 8%. In the face of rising interest
Amazon's Results Illustrate What the Long Game Looks Like
Anticipation was high going into e-commerce leader Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) financial report. The stock was up a remarkable 40% this year alone and had crested the psychological barrier of $1,000
4 Ways to Save for Retirement After Maxing Out Your IRA
If you don't have access to a 401(k) plan through your employer, then the obvious way to save for retirement is to use an IRA. IRAs are a great option, but they have one rather serious drawback
MGM Resorts’ East Coast Bets Are Paying Off
I'll be the first to admit that I've been wrong about MGM Resorts' (NYSE: MGM) strategy of expanding on the East Coast. The company bet billions of dollars on expanding and acquiring assets up and
1 Important Thing Kohl's Is Doing Right
Shareholders are right to be concerned about the declining revenues Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) reported in both 2016 (-2.7%) and the first quarter of 2017 (-3.2%). Some investors may also be worried about the