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NOW Inc.'s Results Continue to Improve
The oil market remained turbulent during the third quarter as a drop in oil prices caused drillers in North America to start slowing their pace. However, despite those challenging conditions, NOW....
Devon Energy Corp Shrugs Off Hurricane Harvey to Post Impressive Q3 Results
Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) alerted investors in mid-September that Hurricane Harvey had drenched the company's operations in the Eagle Ford Shale in south Texas. Because of that, production from the....
7 Best Tech Gifts for Non-Techies
The holidays are almost upon us, and it's time to start thinking about gifts for your friends, your loved ones, and maybe even that frenemy you can't quite shake. It's 2017, so a knitted sweater....
Under Armour Stock Downgraded: How Much Worse Can It Get?
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....
Here's Why NOW Inc's Stock Is Sinking Today
Shares of NOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) slumped on Wednesday and were down more than 10% by 10:30 a.m. EDT. Driving the decline was the company's poorly received third-quarter results.NOW's financial....
3 Worst Performing Stocks in October
Halloween has come and gone, but some stocks have been more tricks than treats. As good as October may have been for a lot of investors, some stocks got totally crushed last month.Trivago (NASDAQ:....
Which Online Retailer Has the Lowest Prices?
As Americans head into the holiday shopping season, many wonder which online retailer has the lowest prices. That, of course, has no absolute answer. Prices vary and on certain items at different....
At Axon Enterprise, Body Cams Are the Growth Story Today, But Evidence Management Is the Real Future
Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AAXN) makes most of its money from selling its Taser stun guns -- or as it calls them, conducted electrical weapons (CEWs). But having largely saturated the market for....
How Much Personal Information Should You Share During a Job Interview?
Doing well at a job interview involves more than just coming in prepared and having the right skills. For an interview to really be successful, you'll need to not only establish some sort of....
Cognex Earnings Show Broad-Based Strength
On the face of it, the record third-quarter earnings report from machine vision company Cognex (NASDAQ: CGNX) was little short of sensational. A combination of nearly 80% revenue growth and an....
How IMAX is Crushing the Rest of the Movie Industry
Hollywood has been plagued by a weak slate of movies this year and with the exception of a few big blockbusters, theatergoers have been staying home. Overall box office revenue has declined by 5%....
Western Digital Q1: Higher Profits and a Seemingly Endless Legal Fight
Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) released results for its inaugural quarter of fiscal 2018 on Oct. 26, and they were encouraging, even if the top- and bottom-line beats weren't overpowering. The....
ONEOK Inc. Overcomes Hurricane Harvey With Ease
Hurricane Harvey battered the state of Texas in the third quarter, forcing many oil and gas producers to turn off their pumps until the storm passed. In addition, heavy rain caused flooding, which....
SodaStream Cashing In on Rising Global Demand for Its Sparkling Water Machines
SodaStream (NASDAQ: SODA) this week announced strong third-quarter earnings that paired accelerating sales growth with increased profitability. The at-home carbonated beverage machine specialist....
Why Are Bank Branches Disappearing?
There's been a lot of talk in the bank industry over the last few years about the future of bank branches -- or, rather, about whether or not they have a future.Like the retail industry, customers....
Is This Where McDonald's Finally Snaps Its Losing Streak?
After four straight years of declining restaurant traffic, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) looks as if it's finally about to snap the losing streak.The fast-food chain reported third-quarter earnings that....
Seaspan Corporation's Results Continued Their Slow Improvement
Compared to last year, Seaspan Corporation's (NYSE: SSW) third-quarter results were down sharply because it still hasn't fully recovered from the bankruptcy of a key customer nor the challenging....
Caesarstone Lowers Profit Outlook as Costs Keep Climbing
Caesarstone (NASDAQ: CSTE) has been hoping to boost profitability by expanding its manufacturing base beyond Israel and into the key U.S. market. The initiative has had the opposite effect so far,....
Don't Let the Hurricanes' Impact on Ecolab's Earnings Distract You From Its Strong Quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a respectable 3% clip in the third quarter of 2017, according to the first official report on GDP estimates, despite multiple devastating hurricanes during that time....
Can Juno Therapeutics Outmaneuver Its CAR-T Competitors?
Novartis(NYSE: NVS) filed for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR-T), Kymriah, in late-stage diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)....
Should You Sell AMD After its Post-Earnings Plunge?
Shares of AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) recently plunged after the chipmaker's third quarter earnings sparked concerns about its future growth.On the surface, the numbers looked solid. AMD's revenue rose 25%....
These 10 Skills Will Drastically Improve Your Chances of Being Hired in 2017
The job market is constantly evolving. In today's tech-driven and social media-hungry landscape, businesses have a new set of criteria for what skills should be found on the perfect resume.It's no....
Apple Won't Face This iPhone Stumbling Block Next Year
This year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced three new iPhones at its Sept. 12 product launch event, but only two of the devices -- the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus -- made it into customers' hands by....
Gramercy Property Trust Makes Big Buys in Search of Growth
In real estate, size matters, and most real estate investment trusts are continually on the lookout for new properties to acquire. Gramercy Property Trust (NYSE: GPT) has done a good job of....
Hurricanes Bring Generac Holdings a Storm Surge of Profit
The hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico, Florida, Texas, and other parts of the Gulf Coast and Caribbean brought devastation in their path, and millions of people are still working to recover fully....