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This Is What Drove Chesapeake Energy Corporation's Double-Digit Drop in October
Shares of Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK) sold off in October, ending the month down 9.3%. The primary cause of that decline was a downgrade by analysts at Jefferies who, while noting....
3 Stocks Changing the Future of Healthcare
The healthcare sector is in the midst of an unprecedented technological boom at the moment. Despite major advancements across several medical fields, though, this innovation bonanza is, quite....
3 Terrible Reasons to Buy Snap Inc.
Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) has been one the most talked-about tech IPOs of this year -- but that hasn't necessarily been a great thing. The company has faced rumors of dwindling advertiser interest,....
Starbucks Slowly Builds a New Bakery Brand
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has not had much success when it comes to acquiring brands and growing them as stand-alone retail operations.The company has closed all of its Evolution Fresh juice bars,....
Why the World's Largest Public Uranium Miner Cratered 15% in October
Shares of Cameco Corp (NYSE: CCJ) fell 15% last month, pulling the shares back into negative territory for the year-to-date period. There's been little good news in the uranium market for some....
3 Big Developments From American Express' Latest Quarter
The American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) recently reported its third-quarter earnings, and at first glance, there seems to be a lot for current investors to like. The company's total revenue, net....
3 High-Yield Stocks Everyone Should Consider Buying
Dividend stocks come in all shapes and sizes: some dividend stocks may be more appropriate for income or safety, while others can give investors access to both quarterly payouts and growth. In any....
The Holiday Shopping Season Weighs on Hasbro's Latest Results
Despite announcing third quarter results that were much stronger than its biggest industry rival, Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) investors punished the stock as a result of weaker guidance for the....
Higher Costs Hold Back LCI Industries
When an industry goes through a boom, investors have high expectations for future performance. LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) has seen that phenomenon play out recently, as the once-unknown maker of....
Why This Gold Miner Rocketed 17% Higher in October
The shares of Sibanye-Stillwater (NYSE: SBGL) rose a dramatic 17% last month, with the shares heading higher throughout October. That an interesting trend given that the prices of gold and....
2 Figures That'll Tell Us if Valeant Pharmaceuticals' Business Is Improving
In recent years, a Valeant Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: VRX) quarterly earnings report was grounds to call out sick from work, bury yourself under the blankets, and pray you'd still have money left when....
The Simple Reason I Won't Buy Wheaton Precious Metals Stock
Gold stocks come in two flavors: traditional mining companies and streaming companies.The former group includes the likes of Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) and Barrick Gold (NYSE: ABX). They conjure up....
Ignore Kinder Morgan -- Here Are 2 Better High Yield Options to Buy
Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE: KMI) is a giant in the midstream oil and gas industry, and it just announced plans to increase its dividend from an annual rate of $0.50 a share to $1.25 by 2020. That's a....
The Average Tax Refund Over the Past 10 Years
While fall is full of pumpkin-spiced lattes and family feasts, it's also the perfect time of year for the average American taxpayer to start thinking about their taxes. Though tax-planning is....
How Cree, Inc. Stock Rose 27% in October
Shares of Cree (NASDAQ: CREE) gained 26.6% in October 2017, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The light-emitting-diode lighting specialist delivered a mixed first-quarter....
The 3 Cheapest Marijuana Stocks
There has arguably been no faster-growing industry in recent memory than marijuana. According to cannabis research firm ArcView, the legal weed market in North America is projected to grow by 26%....
The Insurance Policy You've Never Heard of -- but You Should Definitely Consider
How much insurance do you have? Are your homeowners insurance policies enough to pay for legal fees and damages if someone slips on your stairs? Will your auto limits be high enough if you get in....
3 Stocks to Buy for a Better Tomorrow
Buy low, and sell high. In investing, as in life, we all hope for "a better tomorrow," and one in which the decisions we make today ultimately pay off -- figuratively, and, in the case of stocks,....
Why Amazon.com, Inc. Stock Rose 15% in October
When Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported third-quarter results near the end of October, the report triggered a massive share-price surge. All told, shares of the online retailer and cloud computing....
Macau’s Gaming Market Is Booming Again
Macau's gaming industry isn't just going through a recovery -- the recovery is accelerating. Gaming revenue rose 22.1% in the month of October to $3.31 billion, its highest level in three....
2018 HSA Changes: The Latest on Health Savings Accounts
Few tax breaks are as lucrative as the health savings account. HSAs help people with high-deductible health insurance policies to save money toward their healthcare expenses. Those who qualify can....
NVIDIA Earnings: What to Watch on Thursday
Game time is almost here for NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA), which reports its fiscal third-quarter 2018 results after the market close on Thursday, Nov. 9.The graphics-chip specialist that's....
2 Good Reasons to Claim Social Security at 68
When we think about when to file for Social Security, age 68 doesn't often come to mind. After all, it's not a particularly notable age on the spectrum of when to claim benefits.Here are some of....
5 Surprising Things You Can Buy in a Self-Directed IRA
A self-directed IRA is a form of individual retirement account that is designed to allow investors to diversify their retirement assets beyond what is typically offered by brokerage firms. Here's....
3 Stocks for an Approaching Bear Market
Bull markets can only last so long, and the current one is getting pretty long in the tooth. By some measures, it is the second longest one since World War II. Regardless of how you calculate it,....