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Why Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Jumped 26% in November
Stock in natural and organics grocer Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFM) gained 26.5% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence .Sprouts stock took flight after....
Why AeroVironment Stock Dropped 10.9% in November
Up 56% year to date, shares of small-drone maker AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) nonetheless hit an air pocket in the month of November, tumbling more than 9% in a single day (Nov. 8) after an....
Is Chipotle Mexican Grill a Takeout Target?
When it was announced last week that Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD) would be acquired by private equity group Roark Capital, something strange happened: Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:....
3 Dividend Stocks That Pay You More Than Johnson & Johnson Does
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has one of the sturdiest, longest-running dividends on the market. But many income investors are looking for something better than the 2% annual yield that it....
Will a High Credit Card Balance Hurt My Credit?
If you think you owe a lot of money on your credit card, you're not alone. Among U.S. households who have credit card debt, the average balance is somewhere in the ballpark of $16,000. Ouch.Of....
Qualcomm Wants to Block iPhone X With Some Old Palm Patents
The Palm Pre was one of the earliest victims of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone. Despite garnering a loyal niche of enthusiasts thanks to its clever interface and innovative operating system webOS,....
Apple Expected to Double AirPods Sales in 2018
It may have taken a little while for production to ramp a year ago, but Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) AirPods are becoming something of a surprise hit. The wireless headphones enjoy positive reviews and....
Looking to Tesla, Inc.'s Next Catalysts
Once Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) ramps up production of its Model 3, the less costly vehicle will become the biggest contributor to the electric-car maker's business. But, for now, the Model S continues....
Is the Drop in Tech Stocks the Beginning of a Correction?
There's something very interesting going on in the stock market right now. While shares of banks and other large-cap stocks are climbing on hopes that Congress will cut the corporate income tax....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks began the day in positive territory thanks to optimism over the Senate's passage of a tax bill, but declined over the length of the session, ultimately ending with mixed results. The Dow....
Why IPG Photonics Stock Dropped Today
Shares of IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP) fell 10.4% on Monday, despite no material negative news for the fiber laser and amplifier specialist.To be fair, in a press release this morning, IPG....
Why Electronic Arts' Stock Shed 11% in November
Video game developer Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) lost 11% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, compared to a 2.8% increase for the broader stock market....
Why Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Got Hammered Today
Ra Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RARX) characterized its interim phase 2 data testing RA101495 SC in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) as "positive," but the market sees it....
Why Endocyte, Inc. Stock Briefly Spiked Today
Shares of the clinical-stage biotech Endocyte (NASDAQ: ECYT) briefly rose by as much as 16% Monday on more than double the average daily volume. The catalyst? Investors appear to have noticed a....
3 Beaten-Down Oil Stocks to Think About Scooping Up Before 2018
Oil prices have bobbed and weaved this year, which quickly turned the initial optimism that things would be better back into pessimism. Because of that, many investors bailed on oil stocks when....
Why Apple Fans Might Want to Consider Samsung Stock
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) vs. Samsung (NASDAQOTH: SSNLF) is the ultimate tech battle that electronics fans love to debate. When you start talking about the companies rather than just their devices,....
Why Blue Apron, General Cable, and Cameco Jumped Today
The stock market saw some signs of internal discord on Monday, as major benchmarks moved in different directions. The Dow Jones Industrials were up triple digits, celebrating the Senate's passage....
Why PayPal Holdings, VMware, and Align Technology Slumped Today
Monday was an unusual day for the stock market, which saw strong cross-currents take various sectors in different directions. The cyclical sectors of the economy responded favorably to the passage....
2 Brilliant Stocks to Capitalize on Megatrends
The future can arrive in an instant, or so it often seems -- especially in the world of business, where companies that fail to adapt to new trends can go the way of the dinosaur quickly, leaving....
Why SodaStream Stock Gained 10.5% in November
SodaStream (NASDAQ: SODA) stock rose just under 11% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, compared to a 2.8% increase for the broader stock market.The surge....
A New CEO at Blue Apron Isn't the Missing Ingredient
There's change coming at the helm of Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN), but don't let the buoyant market reaction lull you into thinking that anything will actually change for the company. Shares of the....
1 High-Risk Penny Stock That May Be Worth Buying
Penny stocks, or stocks with a sub-$5 share price, generally aren't my cup of tea. These types of companies tend to be far too risky to make them worthy of serious investment consideration. The....
Why CVS Health Is Sinking Today
Shares of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) fell as much as 6.5% on Monday after news broke that the company has officially reached a deal to acquire health insurance giant Aetna (NYSE: AET). Image source:....
Here's Why Bank of America's Stock Could Hit $30 This Week
Shares of Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) are surging yet again on Monday, after the Senate voted late last Friday in favor of cutting the corporate tax rate from 35% down to 20%.There's still work to....
Why General Cable Corporation's Shares Popped 35% Today
Shares of General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC) jumped as much as 35.2% in trading on Monday after the company accepted a $3 billion buyout offer from Prysmian Group. Shares traded in a tight....