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Here's Why Merck & Co., Inc. Tanked 14% in October
Shares of America's second largest pharmaceutical company, Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) suffered their worst month in years, falling 14% in October, according to data from S&P Global....
Emerson Electric Sees Growth Ahead
Given that Emerson Electric (NYSE: EMR) had preannounced its fourth-quarter earnings a few weeks back, the focus of the earnings report was always going to be on forward-looking considerations....
Zillow Group Inc. (ZG) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Zillow Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallNov. 7, 2017, 5:00 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Here's What Cost GlaxoSmithKline PLC Nearly $10 Billion in Market Cap in October
Shares of U.K.-based Big Pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) tumbled during the month of October, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, losing nearly $10 billion in....
Can TransCanada Corporation Keep Up Its Rapid Growth Rate in the 3rd Quarter?
TransCanada (NYSE: TRP) has been growing at a blistering pace this year. In the first quarter, for example, comparable earnings spiked 16%, and distributable cash flow (DCF) rocketed 25%.....
FMC (FMC) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.FMC (NYSE: FMC) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallNov. 7, 2017 9:00 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
These 6 Major Retailers Have Free Holiday Shipping
Free shipping has become a holiday standard. Image source: Getty Images.As the 2017 holiday shopping season starts to pick up speed, a number of major retailers have already released their free....
This 1 Catalyst Fueled Whiting Petroleum Corp.'s 10% Rally in October
Shares of Whiting Petroleum (NYSE: WLL) slumped for much of October and were down more than 12% for the month at one point. However, the company quickly reversed that decline, and then some, after....
Walker & Dunlop Returns to Faster Growth
Real estate has been a hot commodity in recent years, and strength in the commercial real estate market has made it necessary for buyers to get the financing and related services that they need in....
2U, Inc. Beats Expectations, Accelerates Program Launches (Again)
2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU) announced third-quarter 2017 results on Tuesday after the market closed, detailing continued strong revenue growth, a narrower-than-expected net loss, and the expansion of....
5 Reasons Not to Quit Your Job Until You Have Another Lined Up
Whether it's a matter of boredom or feeling stuck in a dead-end role, there comes a point for most people when it's time to move from one job to another. Of course, looking for a job can often be....
AppFolio's Revenue Grows 34%
AppFolio (NASDAQ: APPF), a provider of cloud-based business software that is used by property managers and law firms, reported its third-quarter results on Monday, Nov. 6. The company's customer....
Crocs' E-Commerce Efforts Are Paying Off
Footwear company Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX) reported its third-quarter results before the market opened on Nov. 7. Revenue slumped due to weak wholesale performance in Asia and retail store closings,....
American Express Is Getting Serious About Its High-End Credit Cards
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has been known as the leader in high-end credit card products for many years now, and recent news indicates a renewed effort from the company to maintain that....
Royal Dutch Shell plc: Time to Move On from This Oil Giant?
Shares of Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE: RDS-B), one of the world's largest integrated oil and natural gas companies, have handily bested shares of the company's peers so far this year. However,....
Black Friday Isn't Dead, but It's Dying
The Friday after Thanksgiving used to mark the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Called "Black Friday," some say it got that name because it was the day when retailers begin to turn a....
3 Stocks That Could Soar More Than Intel
If you're a shareholder of chipmaker Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), you're probably not complaining. Shares are up 124% over the trailing five-year period, with the company maintaining a dominant market....
Discover Financial's Unenviable, Undeniable, and Unbelievable Problem
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) recently reported its third-quarter earnings, and investors heard a familiar story: The company is seeing higher revenue, solid loan portfolio growth -- and....
Is the Worst Behind Valeant Pharmaceuticals' Stock?
Valeant Pharmaceuticals' (NYSE: VRX) is knee-deep in a transformation that it hopes will allow it to regain its top-tier status with investors. The company's selling assets and funneling cash flow....
Snap's Third Quarter Was a Train Wreck
Snapchat operator Snap (NYSE: SNAP) reported third-quarter results last night, and investors were not happy about it; shares fell 10% in after-hours trading. Revenue jumped 62% to $207.9 million....
Zillow Brings Home Another Quarterly Win on Broad Strength
Zillow Group Inc. (NASDAQ: Z)(NASDAQ: ZG) announced third-quarter 2017 results on Tuesday after the market closed, with broad-based growth and more users than ever helping the online real estate....
The Big Reason Why Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. Beat Rivals and Popped 12.5% in October
As a precious metals company, you'd expect Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) shares to move in tandem with prices of gold and silver. That, however, wasn't the case last month when Wheaton....
NVIDIA's Gaming Business Faces a Test on Thursday
After the market closes on Thursday, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) will attempt to wow investors yet again with its quarterly results. The graphics-chip company's performance over the past year has been....
These 3 Stocks Have Doubled in 2017
The stock market has performed very well so far in 2017, and the Dow Jones Industrials and other major market benchmarks have set record highs on dozens of occasions throughout the year. Yet the....
Why Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Stock Lost 12% in October
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) were unraveling last month, after the burrito chain turned in a woeful third-quarter earnings report, essentially signaling the end of the....