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How Safe Is Genuine Parts Company's Dividend?
Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) isn't a household name for most Americans, but the company's business has been extremely successful over time. The company behind the Napa Auto Parts business has
Under Armour, Inc: The Bear Case From a Bull
In the decade after its IPO on Nov. 18, 2005, Under Amour's (NYSE: UAA) (NYSE: UA) stock was an investor's dream, rising as much as 15 times in value during that time. In the years since, though, it's
Gartner Inc. Revenue Surges 38%
Gartner (NYSE: IT) reported second-quarter financial results on Aug. 8.The global research and advisory company is enjoying strong sales growth as it works to integrate a recent acquisition.Gartner's
SINA Grows Stronger by the Day
SINA Corporation (NASDAQ: SINA) announced second-quarter 2017 results on Wednesday morning, highlighting an acceleration in growth at Weibo and continued progress monetizing mobile traffic at its core
More Clues That Apple's iPhone 8 Will Have 3D Sensing
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) forthcoming iPhones are widely expected to feature 3D sensing technology that would enable a wide range of features such as facial recognition (which may replace Touch ID) and
Verizon Gives Glimpse of Future as IoT Business Grows
Shares of Verizon (NYSE: VZ) have rebounded since the company in late July reported a solid second quarter with a strong showing in wireless due to the company's new unlimited plan. Also highlighted
Axon Enterprise Books Record Quarter for Body Cameras
Axon Enterprise's (NASDAQ: AAXN) investments in improving less lethal weapons and body cameras continues to pay off with another quarter of massive growth and record bookings for body cameras and
Corning's New $4 Billion Opportunity
Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) recently reported its second quarter earnings and even a cursory glance at the results show healthy growth in nearly every meaningful metric. The company's core sales
A Strong Case for Selling WWE
World Wresting Entertainment (NYSE: WWE) has done a good job bringing its business into the streaming age.The company successfully migrated its erratic pay-per-view (PPV) business to its own
What Is a Variable Interest Rate, and What Does It Mean for Your Credit Card Debt
Unlike a fixed interest rate, which remains constant, a variable interest rate can change over time. Most credit cards have variable interest rates tied to the U.S. prime rate or a similar benchmark
5 Things Constellation Brands' Management Wants You to Know
As we settle into the doldrums of summer, it's a great time for investors to ponder management's comments from earnings conference calls that took place earlier in the season. Constellation Brands
How to Build Your Nest Egg in 5 Easy Steps
It's an oft-bemoaned fact that 1 out of 3 Americans has no retirement savings. But while it's easy enough to make excuses for why we're not saving, the truth is that if more workers don't step up
Why Seadrill Partners LLC Dropped Almost 15% in July
Shares of Seadrill Partners LLC (NYSE: SDLP), a subsidiary of offshore oil-rig operator Seadrill (NYSE: SDRL), sank 14.4% in July. By contrast, its beleaguered parent actually finished the month up
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks fell on Wednesday amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and North Korea, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) extending yesterday's downward momentum and the S&P 500
Why Blue Apron Holding Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Blue Apron Holding Inc. (NYSE: APRN) were gaining today in anticipation of the meal-kit service's first report as a publicly traded company tomorrow morning.The stock closed up 7.4% and
LiLAC Group Reports Steady Growth Ahead of Spinoff From Liberty Global
Liberty Global's Latin American and Caribbean telecommunications business -- known as LiLAC Group (NASDAQ: LILAK) -- reported earnings after the market closed on Monday and continues to improve its
Earnings Hangover Sacks Valeant Pharmaceuticals' Stock, Sending Shares Down 10%
Shares of embattled drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: VRX) are pulling an about-face after initially moving higher following the release of its second-quarter earnings results before the
4 Things TransCanada Corp.’s CEO Wants You to Know About What It Accomplished in the Second Quarter
In late 2015, energy infrastructure giant TransCanada Corp. (NYSE: TRP) launched on an ambitious growth plan that it anticipates will fuel 8% to 10% annual dividend growth through 2020, an
Did This Billionaire Game Ethanol Markets for a $50 Million Windfall?
It hasn't exactly been a secret that billionaire investor Carl Icahn holds contempt for renewable fuels. His companies, CVR Energy (NYSE: CVI) and CVR Refining (NYSE: CVRR), have often blamed
Why Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Hertz Global Holdings, and Novo Nordisk Jumped Today
The stock market fell again on Wednesday, posting what has become an increasingly rare two-day losing streak. Major benchmarks gave up modest amounts of ground in the wake of some disappointing
Why Priceline Group, Office Depot, and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Slumped Today
Wednesday was another down day for the stock market, as major benchmarks finished with small losses of 0.3% or less for the session. Deteriorating relations between the U.S. and North Korea were one
Inside Apple Inc.'s Services Results
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) second largest business last quarter in terms of revenue was its services business, eclipsing its Mac, iPad, and "Other Products" segments.Apple's services business, the company
Why Eldorado Resorts Inc.'s Shares Popped 11% Today
Shares of gambling company Eldorado Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERI) jumped as much as 11% in trading on Wednesday, after the company reported second-quarter earnings. Shares were down 10% at the close of
Here's Why Sanchez Energy Corp.'s Stock Is Soaring Today
Shares of Sanchez Energy (NYSE: SN) soared on Wednesday and were up more than 11% at 3:00 p.m. EDT.Fueling Sanchez Energy's rally was its solid second-quarter results. The Eagle Ford Shale-focused
Here's Why Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Lost Ground Today
Despite upbeat recent developments, shares of Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: PGNX) fell 15.3% during Wednesday's session. The biotech reported solid progress with clinical-stage candidates