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Better Buy: NVIDIA Corporation vs. Cypress Semiconductor
You might be tempted to believe that companies that operate in the semiconductor industry would have similar businesses, but in this case, that couldn't be further from the truth. On the one hand, you
Skechers Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Thursday
Skechers (NYSE: SKX) is stepping up to provide fresh financials this week, and it's going to have to be a strong showing if the footwear maker wants to justify its recent gains. Shares of Skechers
Netflix Now Has Another Way to Keep Theatergoers at Home
Since it rolled out its streaming service a decade ago, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) has become the global leader in that area, with more than 100 million subscribers worldwide. The company continues
What Does Barnett Shale Profitability Mean for Oil Stocks?
The Barnett Shale was once the darling of the U.S. oil and gas industry. From 2002 to 2010, it was the most productive source of shale gas in the country. However, it has fallen from its perch in
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in July
It's easy to understand the allure of high-yield dividend stocks. After all, adding a healthy quarterly payout to traditional share price appreciation can be a recipe for market-beating returns over
UnitedHealth Sees a Healthier Future
Healthcare is front and center in Washington once more, and lawmakers have made little progress toward making anticipated changes on the insurance front. In the absence of more reform efforts, health
General Electric Plans to Launch the Mother Lode of Big Metal 3D Printers in 2018
General Electric (NYSE: GE) announced at the Paris Airshow last month that it's developing what appears to be the world's largest laser-based powder-bed fusion metal 3D printer. The machine will be
How Risky Is Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.?
Magellan Midstream Partners (NYSE: MMP) operates a relatively low-risk business model since the bulk of its earnings come from an extensive portfolio of fee-based pipelines and storage terminals
I Still Can't Believe Ambarella, Inc. Spent $100 Million on Research and Development
Ambarella's (NASDAQ: AMBA) sales footprint shrank last year, but the company got more aggressive on spending rather than less so. Operating costs jumped to 47% of sales from closer to 40% in each of
3 Things Netflix Still Needs to Get Right
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) came through with another blowout report on Monday, and the market's rewarding investors by pushing the stock up to a new all-time high. The leading player in premium video
The Only Promising Part of Amazon's Rumored Messaging Service
Reports surfaced a few days ago that e-commerce giant Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is working on a new messaging service called Anytime. I'm generally pretty skeptical about the idea, mostly because the
Was Spirit Airlines' Investor Update Good News or Bad News?
In early May, flight cancellations surged at Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) as a dispute between management and the company's pilots spiraled out of control. Last month, the company took a preliminary
Even Current Retirees May Not Get Their Full Social Security
Social Security's Trustees recently released their 2017 report on the health of the program and its trust funds. Just like last year's report, this year's sounds the alarm that Social Security's trust
Despite Falling Drug Sales, Johnson & Johnson Remains Optimistic
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) owes much of its recent success to the strength of its pharmaceutical division. Even though the company also has extensive exposure to other parts of the healthcare
Should You Buy Into the Hype Surrounding These Stocks?
The "hype cycle" is something all investors need to be aware of. The process kicks off whenever the media gets overly excited about a new technology or business advancement, which ends up driving
3 Things This Apple Inc. Supplier Wants You to Know
One of the reasons contract chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) seems to have become more interesting among tech investors is the fact that it's the key
Can Vipshop Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 12% Pop?
Just when it seems as if Vipshop Holdings (NYSE: VIPS) is starting to lose its winning touch, the Chinese fashion discounter finds a way to get back in vogue. Shares of Vipshop moved 12.2% higher last
Wells Fargo to Close 450 Branches
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has long been known among analysts and commentators as one of the nation's most efficient banks. As a result, when its efficiency started to slip recently, the bank responded
Retailers Fight for a Slice of the $27 Billion Back-to-School Shopping Pie
Back-to-school can mean big bucks for retailers, but consumers have become more savvy in how they shop making the competition during the second-biggest shopping season of the year even more intense.On
3 Stocks at 52-Week Highs Still Worth Buying
Stocks near or at their 52-week highs are rarely compelling buys. These highfliers, after all, generally tend to take a breather upon reaching new heights or, worse still, reverse course. With this
Don't Look Now, but Cryptocurrency Ethereum Is Crashing
When investors think of unstoppable trends, marijuana stocks might rightly come to mind. But in terms of percentage returns, nothing has even come close to cryptocurrency ethereum, which has risen by
AveXis Inc.: Buy at the High?
In the time it takes most newborns to sprout their first teeth, AveXis Inc. (NASDAQ: AVXS) looks ready to sink its teeth into the biotech industry. Since its market debut in early 2016, stellar
This Rewards Card Is a Huge Success for JPMorgan Chase
Even though JPMorgan Chase's (NYSE: JPM) shares have dropped since the bank reported earnings at the end of last week, investors shouldn't interpret this as a sign that something was wrong with the
How Important Is the First Impression in an Interview?
Some people land a lot of interviews, but rarely get the job.It's possible that if that happens to you, it's just bad luck. Perhaps each time you interview, a slightly more polished, more qualified
5 Big Pharma Stocks With the Best Drug Pipelines
Big pharma companies can't rest on their laurels. Continual research and development is critical to ensure long-term success. Some of that R&D pays off more than others, though.Market research firm