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T-Mobile's John Legere Has Found Another Industry to Disrupt
Love him or hate him, you must respect T-Mobile's (NASDAQ: TMUS) John Legere. One thing that's undisputed is his well-known penchant to disrupt entire industries. Shortly after taking over....
Why Riot Blockchain, Inc Stock Is Soaring on Monday
Shares of Riot Blockchain (NASDAQ: RIOT) are soaring, rising about 22% as of 12:30 p.m. EST. The company's soaring share price follows the launch of CME's bitcoin futures and a short-lived surge....
2017 Is a Year Discount Retailer Fred's Would Like to Forget
Well, this year didn't go as planned for discount retailer Fred's (NASDAQ: FRED). The general merchandise and pharmacy chain entered 2017 riding high as it was poised to become the third largest....
3 Great Gifts for Investors
Finding just the right gift for a loved one who has everything can be quite the challenge. If your own special giftee happens to be an avid investor, perhaps one of the items in the following list....
Shares of Amplify Snack Brands Soar 70% on Hershey Acquisition Agreement
Shares of Amplify Snack Brands (NYSE: BETR), a food company focused on developing and marketing "Better-For-You" snacks, are soaring 70% higher Monday morning after The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY)....
Why Shares of Seven Stars Cloud Group Are Soaring Today
Shares of Seven Stars Cloud Group (NASDAQ: SSC), which focuses on supply chain and digital finance solutions powered by artificial intelligence, jumped on Monday. There was no company-specific....
3 Stocks I'd Hate to Buy
After several tough years, the oil industry is starting to get back up on its feet. Producers worked hard to reposition their businesses and drive out costs as oil prices crashed, which put many....
Why Remark Holdings, Inc. Stock Jumped Monday
Shares of digital media company Remark Holdings (NASDAQ: MARK) climbed as high as 24.7% on Monday, following a $10 million investment from Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) in....
3 Companies Dominating Virtual Reality (The Leader May Surprise You)
Virtual reality could be one of the most disruptive technologies under development today, with the potential to impact education, training, and entertainment. But the percentage of Americans who....
Why Vipshop Holdings Shares Skyrocketed Today
Shares of Vipshop Holdings (NYSE: VIPS) have skyrocketed today, up by 42% as of 12 p.m. EST, after scoring a huge vote of confidence from Chinese tech giants Tencent (NASDAQOTH: TCEHY) and JD.com....
4 Things You Must Know About Your Health Insurance Plan
The health insurance plan you choose will have an enormous impact on both your medical future and your financial future. Healthcare expenses are so high these days that few people can afford them....
3 Retailers Hitting 52-Week Highs Right Now
Traditional retailers are dying, they say. The days of brick-and-mortar stores are numbered as consumers flock to cost-cutting online merchants. Things have gotten so dreary in the retail world....
A Foolish Take: Putting This Year's Stock Returns in Perspective
Since the beginning of 2017, and with less than two weeks remaining in the year, the S&P 500 has climbed 19%.How does this compare to past years? Pretty well.The average annual performance of....
3 Stocks That Could Put NVIDIA's Returns to Shame
NVIDIA shareholders likely have a permanent grin on their faces enjoying what has been nothing short of a stellar year. The graphics processing unit (GPU), artificial intelligence, and Internet of....
Here's How Corning Incorporated Crushed It in 2017
Shares of Corning (NYSE: GLW) rallied 31% this year, easily outperforming the S&P 500's 18% gain. The specialty glass and ceramics maker, perhaps best known as the maker of Gorilla Glass for....
A Foolish Take: How Much Are Millennials Making Across the U.S.?
Millennial workers make an average of $21.80 per hour, $5.78 lower than the national average, according to a recent report from Paychex and IHS Markit.On the bright side, millennial wages are....
Twitter Stock Wins 2 Buy Ratings: What You Need to Know
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one....
Why Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile Stock Popped 13.5% This Morning
Shares of famed Chilean lithium miner Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE: SQM) -- famed as one of the few ways investors can play the rise of electric vehicles powered by lithium batteries....
Guess Who's Gaining on Apple and Spotify in Streaming Music?
The evolution of the music industry began with the introduction of the Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPod in 2001. The ability to download songs directly onto a pocket-sized device capable of storing....
3 Cryptocurrencies That Outperformed Ethereum in 2017
It may be the holiday season, but cryptocurrencies have been playing the role of St. Nick for virtual currency investors since the beginning of the year.When the calendar turned to 2017, the....
2 Dividend Stocks to Stay Away From -- and 1 Worth Buying
More often than not, dividend investors focus their attention on a stock's current yield instead of its ability to sustain that income stream over the long term. As a result, they can end up....
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Minting Money
The U.S. has the largest energy pipeline system in the world, boasting a stunning 2.4 million miles of pipe. The companies that control these energy toll roads make a mint each year as they ensure....
Why Northern Dynasty Minerals Stock Dropped Nearly 17% This Morning
Shares of would-be "Pebble Project" goldminer Northern Dynasty Minerals' (NYSEMKT: NAK) stock sold off hard in early Monday trading, falling nearly 17% initially before retracing to arrive at....
This News Caused TransEnterix's Stock to Spike
After announcing that it is selling its SurgiBot assets to a Chinese-based medical equipment provider, shares of TransEnterix (NYSEMKT: TRXC), a company focused on robotic surgery, rose as much as....
Forget Bandwidth, Twilio Is the Better Cloud Stock
Bandwidth (NASDAQ: BAND), a cloud communications provider for app developers, went public in mid-November at $20 per share. Investors didn't rush out to buy the stock, however, which was priced at....