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Now We Know Why Apple Gave Such Strong Guidance
For many months now, the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) rumor mill has been working overtime, with reports that the newest version of the iPhone is facing production issues, resulting from a problem....
Looking to Downsize During Retirement? Consider a 400-Square-Foot "Granny Pod"
Once you retire and the kids leave the nest, you may decide to downsize to a smaller home. It may be to cut down on costs, or perhaps you just don't need all the extra space for just you or you....
Here's Why CVR Partners Dropped 26.7% in August
Remember when nitrogen fertilizer selling prices slipped to multiyear lows in the second half of 2016 before sharply recovering entering into this year? Well, the recovery proved to be a temporary....
Why Bemis Company Stock Popped 10% Thursday
Shares of packaging products-maker Bemis Company (NYSE: BMS) rose steadily in Thursday trading, punctuated by a sharp spike at 3:23 p.m. when Bloomberg finally revealed what was up. To wit:....
What Overshadowed GoPro's Guidance Update Today
GoPro Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) told investors during its second-quarter earnings report last month that it expected revenue of $290 million to $310 million in the third quarter and gross margin of 36%....
5 Career Rules for the 21st Century
The nature of work is evolving at breakneck speed. A raft of collaboration tools makes it easier for dispersed groups to achieve common goals, and changing norms regarding flexibility are....
Why Ctrip.com International Ltd. Stock Dropped 14% in August
Shares of China-based travel giant Ctrip (NASDAQ: CTRP) lost 14% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The decline still left long-term investors showing....
Ouch! Why Comcast Corp. Stock Was Slammed on Thursday
Shares of Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) were hit hard on Thursday, falling as much as 7.2%. The stock finished the trading day down 6.2%.The stock's sharp sell-off comes as Comcast's vice president of....
Are These Healthcare Stocks Top Takeover Targets?
Following Gilead Sciences' (NASDAQ: GILD) decision to buy Kite Pharma (NASDAQ: KITE) for $11.9 billion in cash, we couldn't help but wonder what other healthcare stocks could be takeover targets,....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks fluctuated between positive and negative territory on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) eventually closing narrowly in....
Payment Company Square Applies for Bank Charter
On Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported that payments company Square (NYSE: SQ) planned to submit an application on Thursday for a bank charter in Utah. The purpose of the unit, Square....
Why Barnes & Noble, Aspen Insurance Holdings, and Leggett & Platt Slumped Today
Thursday was a relatively quiet day on Wall Street, as stock market participants dealt with mixed signals. On one hand, positive news related to debt ceiling negotiations suggested that lawmakers....
Why TreeHouse Foods, Inc. Stock Lost 21% in August
Shares of TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) took a dive last month after the company posted a weak earnings report and lowered its guidance for the year. The packaged-food maker also said it would....
Why Cabela's, Fitbit, and AbbVie Jumped Today
The stock market was mixed on Thursday, with the major U.S. indexes closing the session almost flat. Concerns about the damage Hurricane Irma will inflict when it hits the Florida coast this....
PepsiCo's "Simply" Line Wants to Do Business With Whole Foods
Once you let the idea sink in, organic Cheetos isn't as crazy as it seems.As Bloomberg reported last week, PepsiCo's (NYSE: PEP) Frito-Lay division has expanded a concept product line, known as....
Why Shares of Camping World Jumped 15% in August
Shares of recreational vehicle retailer Camping World (NYSE: CWH) surged 15% in August, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. A strong second-quarter report featuring....
Why 2U Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU) were up 10.6% as of 3:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, after the online education platform company priced a public offering of common stock.For perspective, today's move was....
Why Forterra Inc.'s Shares Popped 32% Today
Shares of Forterra Inc. (NASDAQ: FRTA) jumped as much as 32.5% in trading Thursday after the pipe manufacturer announced a new chief financial officer. There could also be some speculation that....
Why Clovis Oncology Fell 7.1% in August
Shares of Clovis Oncology (NASDAQ: CLVS), a commercial-stage biotech focused on cancer, fell more than 7% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The decline was owed....
Why I Love TerraForm Power, Inc.
TerraForm Power (NASDAQ: TERP) hasn't won the affection of investors since going public a few years ago, given that its stock is down nearly 60% over that timeframe. That said, the plunge isn't....
The End of Toys R Us Won't Be the End of Hasbro, Mattel, or JAKKS
The days may be numbered for Geoffrey the Giraffe, and investors of publicly traded toy makers are feeling the pinch. Shares of Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), and JAKKS Pacific....
Why Johnson Outdoors Inc. Stock Surged 26%
Shares of Johnson Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: JOUT) were climbing last month after the recreation specialist posted another strong earnings report. The stock gained 10% in the two days following its....
Costco Stock: The Bear Case From a Bull
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock recently dipped into negative territory for the year to put it well behind the broader market's 10% increase. At first blush, the sell-off looks like shortsightedness....
Are You Buying Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the Wrong Reason?
Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) is up about 12% over the last week or so since Novartis (NYSE: NVS) got its chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy Kymriah approved by the FDA.That's just....
Why NCI Building Systems Inc's Shares Plunged 22% Today
Shares of NCI Building Systems Inc (NYSE: NCS) plunged as much as 22.2% on Thursday after reporting fiscal third-quarter earnings that fell well short of expectations. Revenue did rise 1.5% in the....