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Vipshop Stock Doesn't Earn Its Way Out of Its Slump
Vipshop Holdings (NYSE: VIPS) knows how to spot a bargain, but it remains to be seen if its investors have a similar knack. Shares of the Chinese online discounter of brand-name apparel initially
What Does Portfolio Management Actually Mean?
The definition of portfolio management is the act of making investment decisions for an investment portfolio, either for oneself or someone else, in order to meet an investor's goals. Portfolio
Is This Self-Driving Deal Bullish for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU) has finally joined the self-driving revolution. The Italian-American automaker, which hasn't had a significant autonomous-driving research effort of its own, has
Shopify Inc: The Bear Case From a Bull
Since its May 2015 IPO, Shopify's (NYSE: SHOP) stock is up a sizzling 260%, making early investors a fortune along the way.Yet even the best-performing businesses have risks, and it's important to
The 3 Phases of Retirement and How to Plan for Them
When workers think about what retirement will be like, they often imagine it as a single monolithic event -- as if they can pursue their favorite activities every day until their last. But in reality
Can Kinder Morgan Deliver on Promised Dividend Hikes?
In the summer of 2017, Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: KMI) announced huge dividend increases, representing a 60% increase for 2018 and 25% after that. That sounds very generous! But, for long-term
Why Chicago Bridge & Iron Company Stock Dropped 11% on Wednesday
Shares of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (NYSE: CBI) closed down 10.9% on Wednesday after the engineering company saw its stock cut to "hold" by analysts at Jefferies.A one-notch downgrade from buy to
How to Invest if You're 50 and Haven't Saved a Dime for Retirement
Once you turn 50, time is no longer much of an ally in your quest to build a retirement nest egg. If you're behind at this point, it's still possible to reach a reasonable savings target, but if
3 Reasons People Are More Important Than Your Degree
There's a reason countless students are willing to rack up loads of debt each year in exchange for a coveted college degree. Not only are college graduates more likely to find jobs than those without
Better Dividend Buy: Procter & Gamble vs. 3M
Between them, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and 3M (NYSE: MMM) have 120 years of consecutive annual dividend raises under their belts. Those amazing track records are a testament to the entrenched
Why Urban Outfitters, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Urban Outfitters Inc. (NASDAQ: URBN) climbed 17.2% on Wednesday after the clothing retailer announced better-than-expected second-quarter results.More specifically, Urban Outfitters' revenue
Why Zoe's Kitchen Inc Stock Popped Today
Shares of Zoe's Kitchen Inc (NYSE: ZOES) were moving higher on Wednesday in anticipation of tomorrow morning's earnings report. The stock was up as much as 11.1% today, ultimately settling with gains
AgroFresh Solutions Inc. Prepares to Harvest Earnings
It was a relatively uneventful quarter for AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGFS), and that's fine for investors. The company's earnings reports have caused a significant amount of stock price
Intel Corporation Might Not Be in the Apple Watch Series 3 After All
Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) would supply the cellular modems for the upcoming cellular-capable Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Watch Series 3 models.Though the revenue that
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks rose on Wednesday despite turmoil in Washington, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) posting small gains.Data source: Yahoo! Finance.Energy
Why I Love TransCanada Corporation
TransCanada (NYSE: TRP) has endeared itself to investors over the years. That's what happens when a company increases its dividend for 17 straight years while delivering 14% average annual returns in
Carvana's Second-Quarter Highlights and Why Its Acquisition Is a Big Deal
It's been a wild ride for early Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) investors, with its recent initial public offering (IPO) followed in short order by its first earnings report and even a surprise acquisition
3 High-Yield Stocks With Virtual Monopolies
Multiple industries have examples of companies with high-yielding stocks that enjoy dominant market positions. Three worth consideration are GPS leader Garmin (NASDAQ: GRMN), trash hauler Waste
Why American Eagle Outfitters, Advance Auto Parts, and Freeport-McMoRan Jumped Today
Wednesday was another relatively calm day for the stock market, although the business world had to deal with contentious news that involved several key industry leaders. Politics in Washington
Why Chicago Bridge & Iron, Hertz Global Holdings, and GoPro Slumped Today
Wall Street had another quiet trading day on Wednesday, with major benchmarks generally gaining ground but not straying too far from where they began the session. Outrage from key business leaders
Opko Health's Biggest Believer: CEO Phillip Frost Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is
Opko Health (NASDAQ: OPK) stock is down more than 30% so far in 2017. Its share price dropped 7% last year. But if you think the poor performance has caused the company's largest investor to lose
The 3 Biggest Challenges Facing Blue Apron
It's naturally difficult to drum up words of encouragement for Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) investors these days. The leading meal-kit provider has seen its value cut nearly in half since going public at
Why Shares of Phoenix New Media Ltd. Rocketed Higher Today
Shares of Chinese media company Phoenix New Media Ltd. (NYSE: FENG) soared on Wednesday following a strong second-quarter report. Phoenix beat analyst estimates across the board, and its third-quarter
Zynerba's Pain Could Be GW Pharmaceuticals' Gain
For nearly all of 2017, Zynerba Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ZYNE) handily outperformed GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH) stock. The operative word in that statement, though, is "nearly." Zynerba lost
3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
Warren Buffett didn't accumulate billions of dollars in wealth by picking a lot of bad stocks. Although even he would readily admit there were some clunkers along the way, most of the stocks bought by