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Why Chesapeake Energy, Endeavour Silver, and Shopify Slumped Today
Tuesday was a quiet but solid day for the stock market, with most major benchmarks easing minimally higher. Investors continued to balance the favorable performance of the overall U.S. economy and....
Why MannKind, Nutanix, and Smith & Nephew Jumped Today
The stock market ticked up on Tuesday, with the Dow and other major benchmarks posting gains of 0.1% to 0.3%. Concerns about the fate of the tax reform proposal in Washington continued to have....
Why Renren Stock Gained 18.8% in September
Renren (NYSE: RENN) gained 18.8% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The price movement likely stemmed from ratings upgrades and the departure of an embattled....
This Company Gained 76% in its IPO -- and It Isn't Even a Tech Company
In a sure sign that the biotech bull market is alive and well, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RYTM) raised almost $120 million at $17 per share in its initial public offering on Thursday. In its....
Better Buy: CenturyLink, Inc. vs. T-Mobile
These are turbulent times for the telecommunications industry. There's cutthroat competition among the leading wireless carriers, and the outlook is even murkier for the regional telcos trying to....
Why Ichor Holdings Ltd. Stock Jumped 13% Today
Shares of Ichor Holdings (NASDAQ: ICHR) jumped as much as 12.7% higher on Tuesday, boosted by analyst firm Deutsche Bank raising its price target for the stock.Deutsche analyst Sidney Ho lifted....
Apple Pay Gets a Major Endorsement
It was three years ago that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) launched Apple Pay for the first time. Using contactless readers and Touch ID, the mobile payment method was meant to make checkout easier and more....
These Are the 10 Highest Dividend-Yielding Stocks
Dividend stocks are much-loved among investors because of the stable income and potential for growth that they offer. For many, the higher the yield a stock has, the more attractive it is,....
3 Reasons Opening a Bank Is a Great Idea for Square Inc
One of the secrets to Square Inc's (NYSE: SQ) success has been its remarkable ability to develop an ecosystem for small and medium-sized businesses that extends far beyond mere payment-processing....
3 Things to Expect From Apple Inc.'s A12 Chip
This year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) introduced three new iPhones, all of which are powered by the company's custom-designed A11 Bionic chip. The A11 Bionic is, as is usually the case, a wonderful....
4 Things CyberArk Management Wants You to Know
Cybersecurity company CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR) released its second-quarter earnings in early August. A decline in sales in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region (EMEA) helped keep overall....
How National CineMedia, Inc. Stock Soared in September
Shares of National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI) rose 29% in September 2017, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. You could say that the cinematic advertising specialist's jump....
Why Kohl's Corporation Popped 14.8% in September
Shares of Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) jumped nearly 15% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.Investors cheered as the department store chain announced a surprise....
You'll Be Surprised at the Size of ConocoPhillips' War Chest
One of the effects of the oil market downturn is that energy companies have been hoarding cash. Most cut back expenses to the bare bones and sold assets to shore up their balance sheets, which....
Healthcare: Are These the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now?
Demand in the healthcare sector isn't tied as closely to the state of the economy as it is in most other sectors. Because of that, dividend-paying healthcare stocks may offer income investors some....
Snap's New AR Lens Won't Change Investor Sentiment
Snap (NYSE: SNAP) doesn't seem able to do anything right these days. It was recently preparing to unveil a new augmented reality (AR) lens for its camera app but used a countdown clock that ended....
Why Nutanix, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Nutanix Inc. (NASDAQ: NTNX) were up 11.3% as of 12:48 p.m. EDT Tuesday after two analysts weighed in with bullish comments on the cloud computing software specialist.More specifically,....
This Just In: Palo Alto Networks Stock Upgraded
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....
What Investors Should Know About This Leading Luxury Brand
Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) lays claim to one of the most bankable global luxury brands on the planet. While the company's stock has posted impressive gains over the past 12 months, shareholders....
1 Major Takeaway From Ford Motor Company's Strategic Update
Investors had waited anxiously to hear what Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) newly appointed CEO, Jim Hackett, would lay out in his strategic plan after 100 days on the job. Unfortunately, the plan,....
Why It's Time to Pay Attention to China's Largest Restaurant Chain
Yum China (NYSE: YUMC), spun off from Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) late last year, has been faring just fine on its own. The controller of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell in the....
3 Ways to Ruin Your Chances of Getting Promoted, Even if You're a Superstar
No matter your industry, it's natural to crave, or even expect, a promotion after a certain period of time. This especially holds true if you've come to take on added responsibility in recent....
These 3 "Boring" Stocks Tripled Your Money Over the Last 5 Years
One common misconception about investing is that market-thumping returns require big risks, like buying high-growth companies in emerging fields. That might be true if you're looking for a small....
Why MannKind Corporation Stock Is Jumping Today
Shares of MannKind Corp. (NASDAQ: MNKD) are on the move yet again today following an upgrade by H.C. Wainwright. The firm raised its 12-month price target for the stock to $12 this morning,....
Why American Airlines Stock Surged 5% Today
Repeating its feat of last week, American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) stock jumped 5.1% in early trading Tuesday after the company filed an 8-K report with the SEC detailing its operating....