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Why TransUnion, Teck Resources, and Star Bulk Carriers Group Slumped Today
The stock market didn't make any major moves on Wednesday, responding to a lack of noteworthy news after an eventful couple of weeks. Major benchmarks were little changed, with most indexes seeing....
Why iRobot Corporation Stock Plunged Today
Shares of Roomba maker iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) were down 14.5% as of 3:15 EDT Wednesday, as a short-seller renewed his attack on the company following the entrance of a new....
Why Equifax Inc Stock Dropped 12% Today
Shares of consumer credit bureau Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX) are down by about 12% as of 3:10 p.m. EDT as the company deals with fallout from a data breach that exposed the personal information --....
Investors Should Love Apple, Inc.'s $999 iPhone X
The $999 price tag on Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) new iPhone X may sound brutal to consumers, but investors should love it. Here's why: Millions of customers will still readily pay up for the new....
Why Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Dolby Laboratories Inc. (NYSE: DLB) popped as much as 10.8% on Wednesday following multiple analyst upgrades driven by the inclusion of Dolby Vision technology in new Apple (NASDAQ:....
Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s Best Investment of 2017 (Hint: It Wasn't Kite Pharmaceuticals)
Gilead Sciences' (NASDAQ: GILD) share repurchases last year could only be classified as horrible: The company bought back shares between $83.33 and $100 per share as the stock dropped....
Fitbit Ionic vs. Apple Watch Series 3
After a disappointing 2016, smartwatches are attempting to stage a comeback in 2017. With sales in the product category being back-loaded into the busy holiday shopping season, it's about to be....
Is Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile the Best Lithium Stock to Buy? 1 Analyst Thinks So
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....
2 Risks AMD Investors Shouldn't Ignore
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) wowed investors with its second-quarter report in late July, thanks to market share gains in central processing units (CPUs) and strong graphics processing....
Forget Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.: These 2 Stocks Are Better Buys
Even as the stock market as a whole has gone on a tear, it's hard to find a hotter tech stock today than Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD).After struggling for years, AMD stock has risen 75%....
Dave & Buster's Outlook Misses the Mark, but the Stock Is a Buy
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ: PLAY) recently disappointed investors with its guidance for the months ahead. That was in spite of a strong second quarter that beat expectations and a....
Why Ballard Power Systems Inc's Shares Popped 21% Today
Shares of fuel-cell company Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDP) jumped as much as 20.8% in trading Wednesday after announcing a new fuel cell that doesn't use precious metals as a catalyst.....
Why Energy Transfer Partners LP Investors Should Be Wary of This Hidden Cost
After a tough couple of years, Energy Transfer Partners (NYSE: ETP) finally seemed to turn the corner last quarter. Thanks to some sense of stability in the oil and gas market, as well as the....
The 3 Dividend Stocks You'll Wish You'd Bought 10 Years From Now
Warren Buffett has often said that his ideal holding period is forever. There's also a lot of evidence that the longer you hold stocks, the lower your risk becomes and the better your returns are.....
Why Zoe's Kitchen Stock Rallied 13.8% in August
Shares of Zoe's Kitchen (NYSE: ZOES) popped nearly 14% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant chain's stock received a....
Apple's Designing More Silicon Than Ever Before
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) chip ambitions seem to have no bounds. With every passing year, the Mac maker increasingly insources semiconductor designs and its portfolio of chips continues to grow at an....
What Happens If Trump Imposes Solar Tariffs? In a Word: Chaos
According to Axios, President Trump is very likely to impose tariffs on solar imports if the International Trade Commission finds "injury" in the Suniva/SolarWorld Section 201 trade case. "I would....
Why Shares of Shopify Popped 20% in August
Shares of Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) popped 20.1% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company reported 75% year-over-year revenue growth and 83%....
Why Nordstrom, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) were gaining today after the department store chain took another step closer to going private. According to CNBC, the company was close to a deal with private....
Should I Send My Kid to College With a Credit Card?
When it comes to building credit, it's best to start sooner rather than later. Sending a student off to college with a credit card is a good way to help them build credit. By the time they....
Shares of Eldorado Gold Surge on Imminent Project Permits
Shares of Canadian gold miner Eldorado Gold (NYSE: EGO) are up 20% as of 11:30 a.m. EDT today. The stock surge comes on the heels of the Greek government announcing it will grant permits for....
Better Buy: The Coca-Cola Co vs. PepsiCo, Inc.
In the business world, there's no matchup that can quite equal that of Coke (NYSE: KO) versus Pepsi (NYSE: PEP). Beyond the Super Bowl commercials and competing promotional sets, this battle for....
How Micron Technology, Inc. Shares Gained 14% in August
Shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) rose 13.7% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The surge wasn't based on anything the memory chip maker did last month,....
Why Arista Networks Inc. Stock Rose 18% in August
Shares of Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) gained 18% in August, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The cloud-based networking specialist crushed Wall Street's estimates in a....
Why Lumber Liquidators Jumped Nearly 52% in August
Shares of Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LL) skyrocketed 51.9% in August, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company reported strong....