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Young People Still Love Snapchat
Snapchat's strength has always been its popularity among young people. But that popularity has been called into question since Snap (NYSE: SNAP) went public and showed slowing user growth while....
Why the Bears Might Be Right About RH Stock
One of the most dangerous things a beginning investor can do is sell a stock short -- especially when it appears to be popular among others. Not only are your gains capped and losses open-ended,....
The Economic Indicator That’s Most Interesting Right Now
The economy doesn't make any sense right now.Even though unemployment is a low 4.3%, there is no sign of inflation. Normally, these two things are inversely correlated -- when one is high, the....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks were mixed in a quiet session on Monday, despite concerns over the financial fallout of Hurricane Harvey as the formerly Category 4 storm batters the Texas coast. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:....
Why Expedia, Chesapeake Energy, and Genesco Slumped Today
The major benchmarks were mixed today, though the indexes barely budged from where they began. Sentiment was muted as investors digested the devastation wrought on the U.S. Gulf Coast by Hurricane....
3 Ways Home Depot Inc. Trounced Lowe's in the Second Quarter
It's not easy living under the shadow of a more efficient retailing giant. Just ask Lowe's (NYSE: LOW).The home-improvement industry's second-biggest company recently posted a strong uptick in its....
Why Thor Industries, IXYS Corporation, and Kite Pharma Jumped Today
Activity on the stock market was muted today as investors focused on the damage left by Hurricane Harvey. The major benchmarks showed mixed results, but stayed close to where they started the day.....
Amazon and Whole Foods Seize a Prime Opportunity
Today Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) closed its much-heralded purchase of Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), and it's entered the grocery market with guns blazing. Effective immediately, Whole....
3 High-Yield Dividend Aristocrat Stocks
High-yield dividend stocks can produce exceptional returns on capital. At the same time, these stocks can also present unacceptable levels of risk for average investors. One way to lower your....
Here's Why Immunomedics Rose as Much as 14.2% Today
Shares of preclinical biopharma Immunomedics (NASDAQ: IMMU) gained over 14% today without any company-specific news. However, earlier in the day, the nearly $12 billion buyout of Kite Pharma by....
Baidu Stock: Next Stop, $305?
Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) shares hit fresh two-year highs earlier this month, and one Wall Street pro sees the Chinese dot-com darling heading even higher. Wendy Huang at Macquarie is boosting her....
3 Things to Expect From Intel Coffee Lake
On Aug. 21, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) announced the first of its eighth-generation Core processors for the personal computer market.Those chips, formerly code-named Kaby Lake-Refresh, are aimed....
Here's How Much Apple Inc.'s New iPhones Could Cost
Just a few days ago, a credible report from The New York Times came in claiming that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) plans to charge $999 for the entry-level variant of its upcoming premium iPhone, commonly....
A Foolish Take: Commercial Real Estate Loans Show Signs of Stress
The commercial real estate market has benefited from eight years of expansion since the financial crisis, but there's reason to believe that this run could be coming to an end.Data from Trepp, a....
Why bluebird bio Inc and Juno Therapeutics Inc Shot Higher Today
bluebird bio (NASDAQ: BLUE) is up 9.5% and Juno Therapeutics (NASDAQ: JUNO) is up 17% at 12:40 p.m. EDT Monday. Both appear to be riding the coattails of fellow immuno-oncology drug developer Kite....
3 Things I’m Looking Forward to Most in the Apple iPhone 8
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is set to unveil its next-generation trio of smartphones on Sept. 12 -- that is, if you believe the rumor mill. The most exciting of the bunch is expected to be the premium....
How to Qualify for a Credit Card
Do you meet the requirements for eligibility to get a credit card? There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. Qualification depends on both the card issuer (bank) and the information you supply when....
Uber's New CEO Will Have a Daunting To-Do List
Ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies has a new CEO. After an extensive search that included several famous names, the company's board has reportedly chosen Dara Khosrowshahi to take its top....
How to Invest in Defense Stocks
There's no doubt about it: Defense stocks are not cheap. Over the past year, shares of America's five biggest defense companies have shot up more than 37% in price. One military stock in....
Gilead's Plan? Cash In on CAR-T
Investors eagerly awaiting news of how Gilead Sciences' (NASDAQ: GILD) plans to spend its growing mountain of cash found out on Monday that the company's plans to become a leader in cancer....
Fitbit's New Ionic Smartwatch Is Here
This has been a long time coming, but Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) has finally unveiled its new smartwatch, the Ionic. Many of the details surrounding the device were already largely known, thanks to leaks,....
Broadcom Ltd.'s Long-Term Growth Plan
On chip giant Broadcom's (NASDAQ: AVGO) most recent earnings call, company CEO Hock Tan went over the company's long-term growth plan.Broadcom's long-term revenue growth target is far from....
Is Harris Corporation Stock a Hidden Gem of the Defense Industry? 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....
A Foolish Take: How Productive Are U.S. Department Stores?
The past decade was brutal for American department stores, which were besieged by superstores, off-price retailers, fast-fashion retailers, and e-commerce giants.Investors usually measure a....
Gilead Sciences to Buy Kite Pharma for $11.9 Billion: Is It Enough to Move the Needle?
Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD), prompted by its falling sales of its hepatitis C drugs over the past year, has finally pulled the trigger on a much-anticipated buyout: On Monday, it offered to....