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Boeing Co. Earnings: Cash Flow Surges in Q2
Boeing (NYSE: BA) has been one of the best-performing large-cap stocks of 2017, with shares up more than 35% year to date. On Wednesday, it backed up those big gains with strong earnings for the
Report: Apple Inc. to Launch Apple Watch 3 This Fall
The Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Watch has either been a success or a failure for the company, depending on one's viewpoint. From one perspective, Apple has spawned a multibillion-dollar revenue stream out of
Can the Marcellus Shale Continue Fueling Big Profits for Drillers in the Second Quarter?
While the price of natural gas has bounced around quite a bit over the past year, it's up about 10% overall. That higher price, when combined with an associated increase in production and lower costs
Verizon Has the Best Wireless Network, but That's Not the Whole Story
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) has once again swept the twice-yearly RootMetrics Mobile Performance in the United States report on a national level. The company did tie with Sprint (NYSE: S) and AT&T (NYSE: T) in
Coming Soon: A New Way to Lose Your Shirt Investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum
While few industries have rivaled the growth of marijuana stocks or cloud-computing companies over the past year, no investment has soared higher than cryptocurrencies. In particular, bitcoin has
3 Stable Stocks for Conservative Investors
Some investors make risky bets, hoping to snag a piece of the next big thing. That strategy can lead to incredible returns, but it comes with stomach-churning ups and downs that'll keep you up at
This Mobile Banking App Has 28.4 Million Active Users
If there's one trend to watch in the bank industry nowadays, it's the adoption of mobile banking. And if there's one bank that leads the way in this regard, it's JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM).The New
Why Kohl's Corporation Stock Is Down 19% So Far in 2017
Shares of Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) have fallen 19.1% since the beginning of the year, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.The beleaguered retailer is facing an onslaught of competition and
The Price of Intel Corporation’s 10-Nanometer Failure
For a while now, I've expressed my disappointment with Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) management, and in particular the company's CEO, Brian Krzanich. I've followed Intel for many years, and the execution
The 3 Hottest Marijuana Stocks Right Now
Though it probably goes without saying, it should be noted that marijuana stocks have been on fire over the trailing year. All but one of the 13 marijuana stocks with market caps above $200 million
Another Strong Earnings Result Led Wabash National to Raise Guidance Again
Wabash National Corporation's (NYSE: WNC) second-quarter earnings didn't receive as much Wall Street fanfare as the prior quarter, but its results were a welcome sight nonetheless. Higher revenue from
3 Reasons to Buy Sprint Corporation
Sprint (NYSE: S) has struggled over the past few years because it lacked a clear identity.It wasn't a market leader with a top-tier network -- that space was taken up by AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon
General Electric Company's Earnings Failed on 3 Counts. Here's Why.
A quick look at the headline guidance from General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) would conclude that everything is on track in 2017, as the guidance ranges were exactly the same as those given in the
2 Incredibly Cheap Dividend Stocks
The S&P 500 sports a P/E ratio over 26, which is quite high compared with historical norms. However, that doesn't mean every stock in the famous index is trading at an obscene multiple right now. In
A Potential Negative for Taiwan Semiconductor
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) is the world's leading contract chip manufacturer by revenue. It manufactures chips for a broad range of clients, with its products spanning from
3 Stocks That Tripled in Just 3 Years
Bull markets in stocks can last a lot longer than investors would ever imagine, and at eight years and counting, the current favorable period for the market has created a lot of winning companies
3 Growth Stocks That Could Soar More Than Dollar Tree
When discussing success stories in the retail industry, Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) probably comes to mind. Dollar Tree has seen its shares soar by nearly 390% over the trailing 10-year period (and
The Fed Has Raised Rates 4 Times -- How Much Does Your Savings Account Pay Now?
The Federal Reserve has implemented three interest-rate increases in the past seven months, which has allowed banks to charge consumers higher rates on loans. However, this hasn't yet translated to
2 Reasons TerraForm Power Inc Stock Could Rise
TerraForm Power Inc (NASDAQ: TERP) has been through a lot in the past two years. It survived the bankruptcy of its sponsor, SunEdison, and after months of uncertainty, Brookfield Asset Management
Report: Apple Inc. Buys Equipment to Develop OLED Displays
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been using organic light-emitting diode-based displays in some of its products for a while now. The company's Apple Watch wearable devices, for example, sport OLED displays
Procter & Gamble Co. Earnings: What to Watch
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) will close the books on its 2017 fiscal year this week when it releases quarterly earnings before the market opens on Thursday.Here are a few trends to keep an eye out for
Now's the Time to Buy These Stocks
The efficient market hypothesis works, but only if your timescale is infinite. Truncate your view to any other period of -- or moment in -- time and you're bound to be scratching your head at the
3 Reasons to Max Out Your 401(k) for a Year
Though 401(k)s aren't the only means of saving for retirement, and not all workers have access to one, if you're fortunate enough to have an employer who sponsors a 401(k), it pays to take advantage
3 Under-the-Radar Stocks in the Healthcare Sector
While large-cap stocks tend to grab more of the headlines, there's a whole universe of small-cap companies out there to consider as well. But which of those lesser-known companies are most deserving
Hawaiian Holdings' EPS Soars, but Investors Still Don't Believe
Since the beginning of 2016, Hawaiian Airlines has been posting by far the best unit revenue results in the U.S. airline industry. This performance has driven strong earnings growth at parent company