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Why Shares of Fifth Street Finance Corp. Are Surging on Friday
Shares of Fifth Street Finance Corp. (NASDAQ: FSC) are up nearly 16% as of 10 a.m. EDT on news that Oaktree Capital Group (NYSE: OAK) is taking over the poorly performing business development company.
Why Whole Foods Market, Inc. Stock Has Gained 36% This Year
After years of disappointing results, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: WFM) shares finally rebounded this year, first on interest from activist investors, and then later, when the company agreed to
Better Buy: Global Payments vs. Square
Investors do not have to be particularly observant to notice that cash is being used less and less in today's economy. As American consumers order more things online and through mobile apps, cash use
3 Top Transportation ETFs
Transportation companies are vital to the functioning of the economy, ensuring that producers can get their goods to consumers in an orderly and efficient manner. Investing in transportation stocks
Can This Label Perk Up Craft Beer Sales Again?
Because Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) continues to dilute the distinction between craft beer and so-called "mass craft," the trade group representing craft brewers has unveiled a new logo that
10 Catalysts That Could Cause the Stock Market to Plunge (and 1 Big Reason to Stay Invested)
In case you missed it, the stock market celebrated the eighth anniversary of its bull market run in March. Since hitting its lows in March 2009, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite, and
This Recent Trend Is Great for Marijuana Stocks, but Not So Great for Consumers
Marijuana stocks have been on fire for the better part of a year now, and we certainly don't need to look hard to find reasons why.For starters, legal marijuana sales are growing at an exceptionally
Can Expedia Ever Catch Up to Priceline Group?
Although there are numerous and varied online travel agencies, two sit atop the industry like a pair of giants -- Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE) and Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN). Of this duopoly, Expedia is
IBM Needs an Earnings Win Next Week
After surging 20% in 2016, shares of International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) fell back into a funk this year. The stock is down about 7.5% year to date, driven lower by a disappointing
Toys May Not Be All Fun and Games for J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) deserves credit for aggressively moving into open niches. The company scored when it decided to re-enter the appliance market and it has made inroads in home services, which it
3 Stocks With Tesla-Like Return Potential
Tesla shares have climbed more than 1,200% since the company's 2010 initial public offering and more than 900% over the last five years thanks to investor confidence in its ability to revolutionize
Better Buy: Alliance Resource Partners LP vs. CONSOL Energy
Between them, CONSOL Energy (NYSE: CNX) and Alliance Resource Partners LP (NASDAQ: ARLP) have solid histories in the coal sector. But their responses to thermal coal’s cloudy future have been sharply
5 Things You Need to Know About Marijuana Stock Zynerba Pharmaceuticals
There are three different general types of marijuana stocks on the market. Some are marijuana growers. Others provide supplies to marijuana growers. Then there's the third type of marijuana stock: the
5 Top Habits of the Best Retirement Savers
The majority of Americans aren't saving nearly enough for retirement, but millions of younger workers are greatly concerned with not having enough money to provide the financial security they'll need
What Snap's Lead IPO Underwriter Got Wrong About the Company (by Its Own Admission)
Morgan Stanley was the lead underwriter on Snap's (NYSE: SNAP) initial public offering. The investment bank made $25.7 million in fees for underwriting 60 million Snap shares at its IPO. Then, 25 days
5 Savings Accounts That Give You Big Tax Breaks
Six in 10 Americans were worried about paying for their healthcare costs in 2016, while 64% of Americans said retirement savings was a top concern, according to a Gallup poll . Concern about these
5 Things Transocean's Management Thinks You Should Know Heading Into Earnings Season
Few investors could have imagined that it would take more than three years for the offshore drilling market to pick back up when oil prices started to crash back in 2014. Yet here we are with
Is It Time to Sell Portola?
Portola Pharmaceuticals' (NASDAQ: PTLA) stock recently jumped 45% on the news that it won its first FDA approval.In this segment of Industry Focus: Healthcare, Motley Fool analyst Kristine Harjes and
Does Your Employer Offer These 5 Key Benefits?
Getting a job offer is an exciting prospect, but if you're like most people, the first thing on your mind will probably be money. After all, we all want to earn as much as possible. That said, your
Blue Apron Stock Can't Fall Forever
Blue Apron's (NYSE: APRN) turn in the spotlight hasn't been as glamorous as it had hoped.First, the nation's leading meal-kit provider was forced to slash its price offering price from $15 to $17 a
Is it Better to Invest or Pay Down Debt?
Nearly everybody has some form of debt, be it a mortgage, a car loan, or a stack of credit card bills. So the question for any investor becomes: does it make more sense to put one's money toward
4 ETFs for a Balanced Portfolio
Exchange traded funds, aka ETFs, are a remarkably useful investment option. ETFs are a way to buy into a mutual fund without having to make the often hefty minimum purchases that funds tend to require
NVIDIA's Driverless Car Tech Lead Just Got Wider
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been working for years to bring its semi-autonomous vehicle technology to the roads, and the company just showed that it continues to be a leader in the space with the debut
Irrevocable Trusts: What You Need to Know
Many people want to provide for their loved ones but in a way that allows them to retain control over their assets. An irrevocable trust can be a great way to achieve these estate planning goals
5 Details About The Senate's Latest Attempt at Trumpcare
Image source: The White House.Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell unveiled the Republican party's latest attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare on Thursday. Let's call it Trumpcare 3.0.The