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Is Microsoft Stock a Buy?
Last week, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) posted better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, despite coronavirus-induced challenges. In addition, the tech giant is poised to keep growing over the
Why Enphase Energy Stock Popped 5.5% This Morning
Bad news -- shares of solar microinverter-maker Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) dropped several percent Friday after a lackluster analyst report from JMP Securities dampened investor enthusiasm about
Why Forum Merger II Stock Just Popped 6%
Forum Merger II Corporation (NASDAQ: FMCI) isn't exactly a household name. It's not a phrase that just tumbles off the tongue. It's not a name we've written about here at The Motley Fool -- and
AT&T's Second Quarter Was a Bust
Like most companies, AT&T (NYSE: T) was adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic during the second quarter. Shutdowns intended to curb the spread of the disease not only made it difficult to do
Why American Electric Power's Stock Is Tumbling Today
Shares of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) fell as much as 10% in early morning trading on Monday, though the stock did recover some of those losses and was only down about 7% by 11:45 a.m. EDT.
Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Stefano Pessina to Step Down
Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) shareholders dissatisfied with years of stock underperformance breathed a small sigh of relief on Monday. CEO Stefano Pessina, who has headed the company since
Why TCR2 Therapeutics Is Soaring Today
Shares of TCR2 Therapeutics (NASDAQ: TCRR) -- a clinical-stage biotech company that focuses on cancer treatments -- are up by 29.6% as of 11:34 a.m. EDT on Monday following the company's release of
Why Westport Fuel Systems' Shares Popped 17.8% on Monday
Shares of Westport Fuel Systems (NASDAQ: WPRT) jumped as much as 17.8% in early trading Monday after the company announced two rounds of financing. Shares held solid gains through midday and were up
How Prolonged Unemployment Can Hurt Your Social Security Benefits -- And How to Fix It
Across America, millions of workers are out of jobs due to COVID-19. Sadly, with coronavirus cases spiking, the end of the 2020 recession isn't yet in sight. In fact, more states are locking down
iRobot Sees Some Major Profitablity Challenges Ahead
iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) recently announced surprisingly strong sales and profit figures as part of its fiscal second-quarter earnings report. The consumer electronics specialist described robust
Why Kontoor Brands Is Up 12% Today
Shares of Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) were soaring 12% higher at 11:47 a.m. EDT Monday following a Goldman Sachs analyst's flip from bear to bull on the stock, changing her rating from sell to buy.
1 Big Potential Roadblock for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line to Set Sail Again
Cruise lines have a lot of things to worry about these days. Revenue-generating sailings for Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK), Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH), and Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL)
Garmin's Online Services Crippled by Ransomware Attack
Garmin (NASDAQ: GRMN), the maker of devices for navigation and outdoor activities, reportedly was hit with a ransomware attack late last week. The attack crippled its online app and prevented
Why Silver Miners Like Coeur Mining, Endeavour Silver, and Fortuna Silver Mines Took Off Today
Shares of silver-heavy precious-metals miner Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE) jumped 9% at the open on July 27. Although that was an impressive gain, it wasn't as good as the initial bump at Fortuna Silver
Bank of America Is the Most Popular Financial Stock on Robinhood. Should It Be?
Robinhood has become a popular trading platform for new investors during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the top bank stock traded on the site as of Monday morning is Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). Some of
Why Sorrento Therapeutics Stock Is Jumping Today
Shares of Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SRNE) were climbing 4.5% as of 10:45 a.m. EDT on Monday. The small biotech didn't report any news. Instead, it appears to be the result of the rise in the
Why Texas Instruments Is a Great Dividend Stock
Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) beat reduced revenue and earnings estimates in its second-quarter report on July 21. COVID-19 has put a dent in performance for the Dallas-based chip giant like it
Here’s Why BrightSphere Investment Group Is Soaring Monday
The stock market was having a pretty strong day on Monday, with the S&P 500 benchmark index up by about 0.6% and most other major indices higher as well. However, asset management firm BrightSphere
Why Units of CNX Midstream Partners Are Skyrocketing Today
Units of CNX Midstream Partners (NYSE: CNXM) soared more than 29% by 10:15 a.m. EDT on Monday. Fueling the MLP's surge was a merger agreement with its parent, natural gas producer CNX Resources
Under Armour Founder, CFO Receive SEC Notices Over Accounting Irregularities
Staff members at the Securities and Exchange Commission are recommending that the agency take enforcement action against Under Armour (NYSE: UA)(NYSE: UAA) for accounting irregularities regarding
Why Virgin Galactic Stock Popped 5% This Morning
Shares of space tourism company Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) popped more than 5% in early trading to open the week Monday morning, but those gains are already rolling back. As of 10:40 a.m. EDT
Why WiMi Hologram Cloud Stock Was Crashing Today
Shares of WiMi Hologram Cloud (NASDAQ: WIMI) were crashing on Monday morning after the company announced it's offering new shares at $8.18 per American Depository Shares (ADS). The stock opened 27%
Is Hess Stock a Buy?
This year hasn't played out the way Hess (NYSE: HES) expected. The company initially thought it would be a banner year because its partner, ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), finished the first phase of their
3 Takeaways From Chipotle's Earnings Report
Last week, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $0.40, above consensus estimates of $0.35. Revenue decreased by 4.8% at $1.4 billion, again
Why Sogou, Sohu.com, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stocks All Popped Today
Geopolitical squabbles between America and China notwithstanding, Monday is looking like a great day to own Chinese stocks. In early trading this morning, shares of web portal Sohu.com (NASDAQ:


