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Learning From Stock Market Losers
In this week's episode of Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner is joined by analysts Rick Munarriz and Karl Thiel to break down some not-so-good stocks. Find out what went
Virgin Galactic, Delta Send Stock Markets Flying Higher
Stocks have started out 2021 on an optimistic note, sending most major stock market benchmarks to all-time highs in recent days. On Thursday, that optimism continued to take shape. Even with a big
The Bark of Freshpet's Miss Is Worse Than Its Bite
Freshpet (NASDAQ: FRPT) picked the wrong time to fall short. The provider of premium refrigerated pet food announced at an ICR Conference presentation on Wednesday -- and then shortly after that via
Why AeroVironment Stock Soared 27% This Morning
Shares of drone maker AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV), a small defense contractor that also manufacturers Quantix unmanned aerial vehicles for the commercial market, are soaring this morning, already
What's CrowdStrike Doing With $750 Million in Fresh Cash?
This week, CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) announced its intention to raise $750 million via senior unsecured notes due 2029. Management indicated the company will use the proceeds "for general corporate
Beyond Meat Stock Soars on News of New Taco Bell Menu Item
Shares of Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) soared on Thursday morning after Taco Bell, a restaurant chain owned by Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), made an important announcement. Taco Bell is pursuing more
Can Carnival Bounce Back in 2021?
Few companies have been as damaged by the COVID-19 pandemic as Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) (not to mention the cruise line business overall). Cruises have been shut down, customers are
Delta Plots "Year of Recovery" After $15.6 Billion Loss in 2020
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) lost $2.1 billion in the fourth quarter and $15.6 billion for the year as the pandemic took its toll on the airline sector, but the company said it is optimistic the
Where Will Walmart Be in 5 Years?
The Walmart (NYSE: WMT) of today may not seem too terribly different than the Walmart of five years ago. Sure, it's got a much bigger online presence now, second only to Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) in
Did Beyond Meat Just Get a New Competitor?
On Dec. 8, the food company Tattooed Chef (NASDAQ: TTCF) announced two new products: plant-based pepperoni and plant-based sausage. The company's products were always vegetarian or vegan, but its
Intel Replaces Its CEO
Bob Swan is stepping down as CEO of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), the company announced yesterday. He will serve in the position until Feb. 15, when he will be replaced by current VMware (NYSE: VMW) CEO and
This SPAC Could Be The Next Tesla
Churchill Capital IV (NYSE: CCIV.U) (NYSE: CCIV) started off the week like most special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) that have yet to announce a target company to merge with: Trading around
Why Space Stocks Are Rocketing Higher Today
One of the hottest names in investing is launching an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on space, and that has some of its likely holdings soaring on Thursday morning.
Shares of Stable Road
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy in Tech
With the advances of high-speed internet and low-cost computer storage, cloud computing has transformed how software is used. The days of loading your application from physical media are over. More
NHTSA Praises Tesla Model Y Safety, but Pushes for Touchscreen Recall
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) late Wednesday got mixed news from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with the agency requesting Tesla recall about 158,000 vehicles due to safety
Better Buy: Costco vs. Jumia
Some people like the thrill of the gamble. Others would prefer to bet on the house. Jumia (NYSE: JMIA) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST) are like two sides of a casino coin. Jumia is the risky wager; it's
ViacomCBS Is Finding Success in Streaming
In 2019, the streaming industry officially passed cable TV in total subscribers. A cord-cutting revolution is in full motion and several companies will surely benefit.
Choices like Netflix and Roku
Why U.S. Cannabis Companies Are Raising Tons of Money Right Now
Many had suspected that the run-off election in Georgia would go to Republicans, or at least that one of the two seats would. Yet with both Georgia Senate candidates going to the Democrats
My Best Dividend Stock to Buy Right Now
After beating the market in 2020, Caterpillar's (NYSE: CAT) stock is off to another great start this year. Shares surged over 5% on Jan 6. then passed $200 a share intraday on Wednesday, marking a
Social Security Eligibility Starts at 62, But Should You Really Claim Then?
The earliest age for claiming Social Security also remains the most popular, according to the Center for Retirement Research. But signing at 62 could prove to be a costly mistake for some seniors
Will the New Coronavirus Strain Affect Vaccines' Efficacy?
Millions of Americans have been vaccinated with Pfizer's (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna's (NASDAQ: MRNA) COVID-19 vaccines. However, reports about a new variant of the novel coronavirus has raised
Why Autodesk Spent $240 Million on This AI Platform for Early-Stage Real Estate Development
Back in November, Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced it had completed its acquisition of Spacemaker, which provides a cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) platform that helps urban designers and
Should You Be a Gig Worker in Retirement? Here's How to Manage Social Security, Savings
Feeling unprepared for retirement? Gig work in your senior years could be the solution. At least that's a conclusion made by a 2020 report from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College
3 5G Stocks That Pay Reliable Dividends
Investors can often overlook huge technological shifts that are right in front of them in search of the next big thing. One such example is 5G connectivity. Perhaps many are fooled by commercials
Why I'll Never Sell My Netflix Stock
I manage a real-money investment portfolio of 30 stocks. That's after trimming a couple of names in a rebalancing review over the holidays. All of the tickers in my portfolio today have earned their


