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Why Apple's Biggest Bull Thinks It's Good the iPhone Business Has Peaked
It's now been nearly four years since Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported its first-ever decline in iPhone unit sales, which was an important inflection point for the company. Apple was able to keep
Can Bed Bath & Beyond Solve its Problems by Selling its Stores?
Bed Bath & Beyond's (NASDAQ: BBBY) stock recently plunged after the retailer delivered dismal third-quarter numbers. Its revenue fell 9% annually to $2.76 billion, missing estimates by $90 million
Most Americans Don't Know This Important Financial Deadline
Taxes are a part of life, whether you earn a modest salary or a high one. And filing a tax return is something most of us need to do on a yearly basis.
But submitting your return late can be very
JPMorgan Chase Just Set a High Bar for Earnings Season
Massive financial institution JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) just reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 results, and to put it mildly, the bank has set a high bar for other U.S. banks. Not only
Kohl's Partnership With Amazon Really Isn't Working After All
Despite analysts expecting only tepid sales growth for Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) for the Christmas season, the retailer wasn't even able to make it over that low hurdle; comparable-store sales fell for the
Why DocuSign Stock Jumped 84.9% in 2019
Shares of DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU) soared 84.9% in 2019, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, largely on the heels of the e-signature specialist's latest two strong quarterly
Why Intelsat Stock Plunged 67.1% in 2019
Shares of Intelsat (NYSE: I) declined a stomach-churning 67.1% in 2019, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) appeared to scuttle the
Is New Leadership a Reason to Expect Gains in BP Stock?
The 2010s is a decade that investors in BP (NYSE: BP) would probably like to forget. It began with the Deepwater Horizon explosion that led to a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Contrary to
How Williams-Sonoma Plans to Grow in 2020
Despite an increasingly hostile retail environment, home-goods supplier Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) saw an excellent third quarter. Now, it has its eye on the ball as it enters into the new year
Weakness at L Brands Is Likely to Continue
L Brands (NYSE: LB) has been plagued by declining sales for both its Victoria's Secret and Pink brands. The retailer announced weaker holiday sales and cut its earnings guidance for the fourth
Why Healthcare Stocks Could Be Taking on Significant Risks by Partnering with Big Tech
New technological advancements can be exciting, especially in the healthcare industry. They can improve the patient experience while also enabling physicians to make the most of their time and
Why Five9 Stock Popped 50% in 2019
Shares of Five9 (NASDAQ: FIVN) gained 50% in 2019, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, as the cloud-based contact center specialist ended the year with a pair of exceptional
Can Delta Air Lines Stock Keep Soaring in 2020?
In the past, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) had a poor reputation as a slow and stodgy legacy airline. The darkest hour came in 2005, when the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Since emerging as
Why Etsy Fell 6.9% in 2019
Shares of Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) declined 6.9% in 2019, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, lagging far behind the S&P 500's 29% gain, as investors grew concerned over the vintage
2 High-Yield Stocks at Rock-Bottom Prices
Some investors look for income by buying dividend stocks that will pay them just for being shareholders. Others look for value by gobbling up stocks trading at depressed valuations. Some investors
Small Cap Systemax Is Streamlined and Ready to Grow
Systemax (NYSE: SYX) may not be on your radar yet. But this small-cap industrial products distributor to small and medium-size businesses has used 2019 to reposition itself and focus on a new path
PriceSmart Logs an Encouraging Uptick in Membership Renewal Rates
Thanks to PriceSmart's (NASDAQ: PSMT) practice of issuing monthly sales results, investors already had a good idea about what to expect from its fiscal first-quarter earnings report. The
3 Dividend Stocks That Pay You More Than Pepsi Does
When it comes to dividend-paying stocks, Pepsico (NASDAQ: PEP) stands out. The beverage and snack food giant has increased its dividend payout for 46 years in a row, is steadily growing sales, and
The 3 Best Active Vanguard Mutual Funds for 2020
As investors follow through on their New Year's resolutions for 2020 by looking at financial providers, the Vanguard Group stands out with a strong reputation for excellence. Yet most investors
GE Stock Has Been Hot Lately, But the Company is Not
General Electric (NYSE: GE) stock has been on a roller coast ride of ups and downs for a couple of years now, with its latest climb exciting some investors. But be wary as this ride appears to be
Will Boeing Skip Its Dividend Hike in 2020?
The aerospace industry has been extremely successful over the past decade, and manufacturing giant Boeing (NYSE: BA) has been one of the biggest beneficiaries. Strong demand from airlines seeking to
3 Dividend Stocks Warren Buffett Would Approve Of
Warren Buffett is an icon in the investing world and many investors try to mimic his strategy when picking stocks. With a focus on value and dividends, Buffett's investing approach is well suited
Spotify Stock Knocked Down on Evercore Downgrade
Despite some progress that music-streaming leader Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) has made with profitability, Evercore remains skeptical about the company's ability to generate sustainable profits. Analyst
Alibaba and Amazon Are on a Collision Course in Europe
Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) generally aren't considered competitors. Alibaba is the top e-commerce and cloud player in China, but Amazon dominates those two growing markets across
This Expense Costs Americans $9,006 a Year
Holding down a job is challenging in its own right, but when you have children, it can suddenly become a more daunting prospect -- especially when you consider the cost of child care these days. The


