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What Happened in the Stock Market Today
After closing at record highs yesterday, stocks were mixed on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) managed a modest gain, while the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) slipped just into
Nasdaq Earnings Rise on Lower Acquisition and Restructuring Costs
Nasdaq Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) reported record net revenue in the second quarter of 2017, bolstered by higher equity-derivatives trading and strength in information services. These gains, coupled with
Why Alphabet's Stock Is Up 20% in 2017
Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) have climbed roughly 20% so far in 2017, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company beat analysts' earnings
Why Twitter, AstraZeneca, and Spirit Airlines Slumped Today
Technology stocks led the stock market lower on Thursday, taking several market benchmarks down along with them. The Nasdaq took the biggest hit, but losses in other indexes were more measured, and
Why Verizon Communications, Automatic Data Processing, and Sirius XM Holdings Jumped Today
Thursday was a bad day for stocks overall, with the Nasdaq Composite falling by more than half a percent and the broader S&P 500 posting more modest losses on the session. Most market participants
Why Buffalo Wild Wings Stock Dropped Today
Shares of Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD) were down 10.5% as of 3:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, after the casual-dining restaurant chain announced weaker-than-expected second-quarter 2017 results.Quarterly
Why Netgear, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Netgear Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR) were up 13.2% as of 3:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, after the networking hardware company announced better-than-expected second-quarter 2017 results.Quarterly revenue
SeaWorld Stock Slips, Slides Away
A rough year for SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE: SEAS) investors is getting even bumpier. Shares of the theme park operator traded lower on Thursday after an analyst downgrade. SeaWorld stock was
PayPal's Increasing Scale Lifts Second-Quarter Results
The payment-transactions ship known as PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) sailed full steam ahead during the second quarter, maintaining its brisk start to the year, and providing management the
Baxter International Inc.'s Revenue Growth Snoozes, but Check Out the Earnings Growth
Baxter (NYSE: BAX) kept with its trend in the second quarter of marginal revenue growth, but included a substantial improvement in spending, resulting in an increase in earnings that once again beat
Why Shares of CA Inc. Dropped Today
Shares of enterprise software company CA Inc. (NASDAQ: CA) slumped on Thursday following reports that merger talks with privately held BMC Software had ended. The stock had soared in June after the
After a Big Earnings Beat, Boeing Wins a Big Buy Rating: 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
Better Buy: Fitbit Inc. vs. Apple
Fitbit Inc (NYSE: FIT) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) may be two of the best known stocks in the wearable space. Fitbit broke through with its ubiquitous fitness trackers earlier in the decade, while
Royal Dutch Shell Turned on the Cash Flow Tap in the Second Quarter
For the past couple of years, the largest concern investors had with integrated oil and gas companies was their cash-generating abilities. If cash flow from operations couldn't live up to their
Why NetEase Stock Soared 48% So Far in 2017
Shares of Chinese online services company NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) have gained nearly 50% in value since the beginning of the year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, fueled
Natus Medical Inc Looks to Turn Things Around
Natus Medical (NASDAQ: BABY) continued the trend from the first quarter of the year: Revenue came in substantially higher in the second quarter, due to the addition of revenue from the company's
HubSpot Inc: This Company Is Making Cold Callers Irrelevant
Consumers no longer tolerate aggressive sales tactics. The internet has exposed slimy sales techniques, making transparency and trust necessary ingredients for successful marketing. The world is
Hot Dog! McCormick Is Buying French's Mustard & Frank's RedHot Sauce
McCormick & Company Inc. (NYSE: MKC) recently announced it will acquire the food division of British consumer goods company Reckitt Benckiser Group plc in a $4.2 billion deal that is expected to close
Why Symantec Corporation Stock Surged 30% So Far in 2017
Shares of Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) are up more than 30% since the beginning of the year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.Symantec began the year with the wind at its back
Twitter, Inc. Earnings: User Growth Slows
Twitter's (NYSE: TWTR) second-quarter financial results on Thursday morning lacked substantial evidence of a well-executed turnaround plan. Though year-over-year revenue decline moderated and its
Why You Must Ask for a Raise
You've worked hard, met expectations, and received glowing reviews from your superior. There's just one problem: You're missing that much-wanted year-end raise.There are lots of reasons why companies
Unlimited Plans Help Boost Verizon Subscriber Figures
Telecommunications giant Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) reported second-quarter results earlier this morning. The company was able to reverse the subscriber losses that it suffered last quarter
Why Coeur Mining Inc.'s Shares Plunged 13% Today
Shares of Coeur Mining Inc. (NYSE: CDE) fell as much as 12.7% in trading Thursday after the precious metals extractor reported its second-quarter results. At 1:30 p.m. EDT, shares were still down
Did the Checkpoint Inhibitor Bubble Just Burst?
Shares of Agenus (NASDAQ: AGEN), a small-cap cancer immunotherapy company, were down by almost 16% at 1:20 p.m. Thursday as a result of AstraZeneca's (NYSE: AZN) Mystic trial missing its primary
TechnipFMC Starts Seeing Signs of a Potential Rebound
The energy industry has remained volatile in 2017, as crude oil prices have fluctuated wildly and presented challenges to the companies that try to profit from oil and natural gas. Oil services