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Why Berkshire Hathaway Is Worth More Than Its Book Value
Book value is a measure of the net worth of a company, so it may come as a surprise that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) trades for a premium of roughly 50% to its book value. However
Highlights From Fitbit's Q2 2017 Earnings Call
Shares of Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) rallied 15% the day after the connected-fitness company presented its second-quarter report, beating its previously stated guidance. And the stock has moved up since that
2 Cheap High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Grow Your Retirement Portfolio
High-dividend stocks can make excellent retirement investments, as tax-deferred dividend investment can take full advantage of long-term compound gains. If the dividends are safe and the company also
What Is Mondelez International’s Competitive Advantage?
Mondelez International (NASDAQ: MDLZ) owns eight brands with at least $1 billion in annual revenue, including Oreo, Cadbury, Trident, Milka, LU, and Nabisco. Some of these brands have stood the test
Mortgage Broker vs. Bank: Where Should You Get Your Next Home Loan?
Getting a mortgage can be intimidating for even the most financially secure of homebuyers. Without financing, the home of your dreams will likely be out of reach, and the sheer amount of money
6 Career Rules for the 21st Century
Your career isn't just that thing you do to bring in money -- ideally, it should serve as a source of personal satisfaction. No matter what sort of vocation you choose to pursue, here are a few rules
Is Shake Shack Cannibalizing Itself?
Shake Shack Inc (NYSE: SHAK) shares sank 5.5% last week after the company reported another same-store sales decline. The better-burger chain said comparable sales slipped 1.8%, the second straight
U-Haul Parent Amerco's Revenue Increases, but Earnings Decline
Amerco (NASDAQ: UHAL) reported its fiscal first-quarter 2018 earnings after the market closed on Wednesday. The parent company of the do-it-yourself moving leader and growing self-storage player
What Is APR and Why Should You Care?
Annual percentage rate, or APR, is the annual cost of borrowing money, including interest charges and fees. APR can be fixed, as is the case with most mortgages and auto loans, or you can have a
4 Things to Do Before Applying for a Job
While it's tempting to apply for any job you see that would be better than the one you have or get you off the ranks of the unemployed, there are steps you need to take before applying.If you act
What Happens to General Motors' Profits When the Economy Tanks?
What happens to companies like General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) when the economy goes south?Given that the U.S. new-car sales cycle is probably past its peak, it's a question
12 Tax Write-Offs That Are Easy to Overlook
Image source: Getty Images.No one wants to pay more in taxes than they have to, but the U.S. tax code is so complex that it's near-impossible to be sure you've taken advantage of every tax break you
Darling Ingredients Mixes Up a Decent Quarter
Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) announced mixed second-quarter 2017 results on Wednesday after the market closed, highlighting a resilient business despite global macro-economic headwinds. Shares of
The Trade Desk Stock Climbs Again After Quarterly Results
Exceeding its own guidance has become a hallmark of The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) in its brief tenure as a public company, and the programmatic advertiser once again was moving higher in Thursday's
Will BMW's Electric-Car Plan Fall Short of Matching Tesla?
German luxury-car maker BMW AG (NASDAQOTH: BAMXF) has given us a preview of how it plans to respond to the disruptive threat posed by Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) -- and it's a unique strategy that could pay
Dillard's, Inc.'s Dreadful Second Quarter Shows the Importance of Inventory Management
It wasn't surprising that Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) performed poorly in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. After all, department store sales have been falling in recent years. Furthermore, Dillard's
NVIDIA Corporation Stomped Second-Quarter Guidance Targets
Graphics chip designer NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported earnings on Thursday night, covering the second quarter of fiscal year 2018. Data center products showed screaming sales growth while automotive
Why Disney Is Breaking Up With Netflix
The big entertainment business news of this week was Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) divorce from Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX). To recap, the House of Mouse said it will begin removing most of its content from
Highlights From ON Semiconductor's Q2 2017 Report
On Aug. 7, ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ON) reported guidance-beating second-quarter 2017 results. The stock jumped in response and is up about 22% so far this year. What's got investors optimistic?ON
Why Intel and Mobileye Are Building 100 Self-Driving Cars
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) said this week that it has completed its tender offer for shares of Mobileye (NYSE: MBLY), the Israeli maker of advanced driver-assist systems that is seen as a leader in the
Market-Share Gains Drive Planet Fitness, Inc. Earnings Higher
Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) reported second-quarter results on Aug. 9. The fitness-center franchise is enjoying strong growth by catering to first-time and casual gym users.Image source: Planet
Keep Your Eyes on the VIX
There are a number of things that would have caught a savvy investor's eye on Thursday. The Dow was off nearly 1%. The S&P 500 was down almost 1.5%. And the Nasdaq lost more than 2.1%.But while these
Chuy's Pulls Back on New Restaurants as Comps Continue to Lag
Despite recent struggles with falling customer traffic, heading into Chuy's Holdings' (NASDAQ: CHUY) second-quarter earnings report, the Tex-Mex chain was still guiding for positive full-year 2017
Here's Why NVIDIA Corporation Stock Dropped After Earnings
On Aug. 10, graphics specialist NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported solid earnings results. Revenue was $2.23 billion, representing a 56% year-over-year surge. Operating and net income handily outpaced
Is Management Really to Blame for United State Steel Corp.’s Woes?
In recent years United States Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) has been focused on surviving a deep industry downturn, not investing for the future. Now that the industry is turning around United States Steel is