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Ads Are Coming to Facebook Messenger
As Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) starts running out of real estate to place ads in its flagship app, it's opening up more in Messenger. The company announced plans to expand its Messenger ads globally after a
Ford in Europe: SUVs Boom While Car Sales Swoon
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said its sales in Europe fell about 1% in June, as a big jump in SUV demand wasn't enough to fully offset declines in sales of small and midsize cars.Ford sold about
3 Great Reasons to Sell J.C. Penney Stock
Traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are being decimated by the onslaught of competition from e-commerce. The weakest among them have already gone bankrupt -- RadioShack, hhgregg, and Sports
Target Corporation Sent Retail Stocks Flying Today -- Here's What You Need to Know
Retail stocks soared today as Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) lifted its second-quarter guidance, a rare bout of good news for the struggling sector. The update pushed Target shares as high as 5.6% and
No Surprise! Amicus Therapeutics Hits Up Investors for More Cash
Amicus Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FOLD) will be able to submit its Fabry disease drug Galafold to the FDA for consideration, a reversal of fortune that sent shares skyrocketing earlier this week. While
Bank Earnings Are Boring Again, Which Is a Good Thing
For years after the financial crisis, there was no telling how banks would perform on a quarter-by-quarter basis. This was especially true for banks that ran into trouble in the crisis.Fortunately
After Big Gains, Is This Chinese Fast-Food Company a Buy?
Since getting spun off from Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) in late 2016, Yum China (NYSE: YUMC) stock has returned over 30%. Though it is already China's biggest restaurant group, the company looks like it
eBay Inc. Earnings: What to Watch
Investors seem to be growing more optimistic about eBay's (NASDAQ: EBAY) business by the day. The stock has trounced the market so far this year, up almost 20% compared to an 8% boost for the S&P 500.
Facebook, Inc. Earnings: Mark Your Calendar
It's that time of the year again. Earnings season is just about in full swing, and some big tech names will report in just a few weeks. One company that attract lots of investor attention when it
A New Cancer Treatment Is on the Way -- and Cancer Better Be Scared
A key FDA advisory committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to recommend approval of Novartis (NYSE: NVS) ground-breaking drug for pediatric and young adult B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or
2 Ways To Play E-Commerce That Are Better Than Amazon
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been the best performing stock on the market since its 1997 IPO, returning a whopping 50,000% over its history.Today, the company is one of the most valuable in the
3 Companies Rewriting the Rules of Data Centers
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) controls about 99% of the data center CPU market with its flagship Xeon chips. But over the past few years, the growth of that unit has been throttled by slower enterprise
Why E-Commerce Could Be Instagram's Biggest Hidden Opportunity
Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) made waves last month when it said it would begin selling on Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) for the first time ever, but the sportswear giant made another announcement that may be more
As the Model 3 Launch Nears, Tesla, Inc. Plans Massive Service Expansion
With Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) first deliveries of its lower-cost Model 3 just a few weeks out, the electric-car maker's business is about to go through a major change. Since management expects the
This Brazil ETF Can Give You Exposure to an Exciting Stock Market
Brazil is an emerging economy whose stock market offers lots of potential for investors with long time horizons. Instead of investing through individual stocks, the iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF
The 3 Best Dividend Stocks in Airlines
To buy the best dividend stocks in airlines, consider spreading your risk between different airline types. The three best airline dividend stocks for investors also happen to belong to three different
Ford Motor Co.'s Sales Dipped in Europe in June
Despite an incredible number of analyst projections, as well as guidance from major automakers, it seems we never quite know what to expect from the auto industry. During June, Japanese automakers
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks traded in a narrow range on Thursday, with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) ending in positive territory, and the Dow setting a record high.
Why National Beverage, Tesaro, and Community Health Systems Slumped Today
Wall Street had a relatively good day on Thursday, and the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all enjoyed gains of between 0.1% and 0.2% for the trading session. A lack of any new controversy out of
How Biogen Inc. Makes Most of Its Money
Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) recorded $2.38 billion in product revenue in the first quarter -- a nice haul for a large biotech -- but 40% of its sales came from its top-selling multiple-sclerosis drug
Why Hertz Global Holdings, Navigator Holdings, and Alder Biopharmaceuticals Jumped Today
Thursday was another solid day for the stock market, and major benchmarks eased higher by small fractions of a percentage point. Continued optimism stemmed from a second day of favorable comments by
Netflix Will Have a Lot to Prove on Monday
It's show time for Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX). The top dog in premium video streaming reports fresh financials after Monday's market close, and expectations are percolating. The stock hit all-time highs
1 Reason Why Cara Therapeutics Ended June Down 11.3%
Cara Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CARA), a clinical-stage biotech developing treatments for pain and chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (itching), gave investors an absolutely wild ride last month
How Brilliant Amazon's Prime Day Really Is
In this segment from Market Foolery, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Rule Breakers' Aaron Bush discuss the value of Prime Day for Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and its third-party merchants, which is far
Why Camping World Holdings Stock Jumped 10% This Morning
Shares of Camping World Holdings (NYSE: CWH), a recreational vehicle services company that also recently bought Gander Mountain out of bankruptcy, surged more than 10% in early Thursday trading before