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Will Consumers Actually Watch TV on Snapchat?
After setting an all-time low yesterday, shares of Snap (NYSE: SNAP) bounced back a little today on news that it is partnering with Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) NBC News to broadcast a daily news show
Qualcomm, Inc.'s Chip Business Delivers Solid Growth
Two years ago, Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) implemented what it called a "strategic realignment plan."This was essentially a euphemism for cost-cutting, which resulted in both a reduction in the company's
Report: Apple Inc. to Ship OLED iPhone on Time -- in Small Quantities
There have been many rumors about the launch schedule of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) upcoming OLED iPhone. Recently, Economic Daily News, via DIGITIMES, indicated that the OLED iPhone would see mass
Why Everspin Technologies, Inc. Stock Has Soared 150% Since May 20
A May 20 Barron's article (subscription required) on the disruptive potential of small-cap tech stocks Impinj and Everspin Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRAM) sparked a 12% jump in the stock price of
Facebook, Inc. Earnings: What to Watch
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is scheduled to report quarterly results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 26. With the release following Facebook's recent 2 billion-user milestone, investors will be
5 Questions to Ask in Every Job Interview
Though most people would argue that it's easier to be the person conducting an interview than the actual interview candidate, knowing what questions to ask during the process can increase your chances
Why Investors are Paying a Premium for Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Shares of Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR), which makes embedded modules and gateways for M2M (machine-to-machine) communications, have rallied 85% this year. But at its current price, investors are
Why Etsy, Inc. Stock Is Up 24% This Year
Shares of crafty online marketplace Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ETSY) have moved higher this year as the stock spiked on interest from activist investors. As of July 19, the stock has gained 24%, according to
10 Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks Today: To Buy or Not to Buy
Interest rates have been hovering near historic lows for several years now. That's a big problem for retirees, many of whom depend on income from their investments to help finance their lifestyles
Why Investors Might Want to Avoid Grocery Stores
Grocery stores aren't going away any time soon, but growth in the space is being strangled by competition and commoditization.In this Industry Focus segment, Motley Fool analysts Dylan Lewis and
Crown Castle International Corp. Makes a $7.1 Billion Fiber Deal
Wireless tower operator Crown Castle International (NYSE: CCI) delivered its second-quarter 2017 earnings report on Wednesday, July 19. The results came on the heels of a large fiber network
Why The Trade Desk Stock Popped Today
Shares of The Trade Desk Inc. (NASDAQ: TTD) climbed 9.7% Wednesday despite no news regarding the precision digital ad targeting company.The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both had a reasonably strong day, hitting
How Can I Improve My Credit Score?
You may not put much thought into your credit score until the time comes to apply for some sort of major financing, like a mortgage or auto loan. But having good credit won't just increase your
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks advanced steadily through the day, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) both closing at record highs.Data source: Yahoo! Finance.Energy stocks
Why The Priceline Group Inc. Stock Is Up 36% This Year
Shares of The Priceline Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PCLN) have been gaining altitude this year, riding the bullish wave in the online travel bookings sector. The stock is up 36% as of July 19 according to
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock Is Soaring: Here's Why It's Still Not Too Late to Buy
Just last week, I wrote why you'd be smart to buy Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) stock. At that time, Vertex was up around 70% for the year. My argument then was that the stock was still
Here's Why Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Stock Fell Today
Shares of Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: INO), a clinical-stage biotech with a focus on cancer and infectious diseases, fell 13.4% during Wednesday's session. An announcement on Tuesday that
Is the Market About to Have a Freak-Out Moment After Multiple Oil Inventory Draws?
For the third straight week, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed that the amount of oil the country has in storage had fallen. Further, these declines have been much deeper
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in 3 Charts
It's still early, but Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) stock could be on track to turn in its best performance of this decade. Shares of the robotic surgical systems company are up nearly 50% so far
Why United Continental Holdings, Northern Trust, and McCormick Slumped Today
Wednesday was a good day on Wall Street, as major benchmarks climbed toward record territory. Technology stocks had a particularly good showing, helping to send the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite toward
Why Transocean, Scripps Networks Interactive, and Exponent Jumped Today
The stock market gained ground on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite pushing toward new records that date back to the end of the tech boom in early 2000. Earnings reports have started coming out at
What Management Can Tell You About a Company (That Numbers Can't)
When a company goes public, it's a blank slate with no reports on its record -- reports that could attest to a stock's potential (or lack thereof) for growth and survival in a cutthroat public market.
Why You Should Wait Before Buying Into an IPO
In this segment from Industry Focus, Motley Fool analysts Dylan Lewis and Michael Douglass explain some of the most important reasons why investors should wait at least six months until after its IPO
Better Buy: CVS Health Corporation vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Forget the difference in market caps. CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) are fierce rivals. The fact that Wal-Mart is valued nearly four times greater than CVS
Can Creditors Seize My Investments During Bankruptcy?
It's one of the worst things that can happen in your life: filing for bankruptcy. Reaching the end of your financial rope is emotionally and fiscally devastating, and the latter can have a lasting