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Pegasystems' Growth Pace Dips in the Second Quarter
Business management software specialist Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA) announced fiscal second-quarter results this week that were marked by slowing sales gains that nevertheless kept the company on track
Why A10 Networks Fell 16% Last Month
Shares of A10 Networks (NYSE: ATEN) dropped 16.2%, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company's management said revenue for the second quarter would come in below
2 Top Nickel Stocks to Buy in 2017
Nickel is one of the most versatile metals in the world. It's in everything from batteries to shower heads to coins. However, it's primarily used to make stainless steel. Hence, demand tends to ebb
Halliburton's Executives Raise Some Interesting Questions About the Future Oil Market
Several years ago, Halliburton's (NYSE: HAL) management team decided to go all-in on North America's unconventional shale drilling movement. So far, it's looking like it was a good bet. The company
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Bitcoin Is Valued Nearly 3 Times Higher Than an Ounce of Gold! Well, Not Exactly...
America's favorite cryptocurrency is back at it again. Just days ago, and less than a week after splitting into two separate currencies, bitcoin and bitcoin cash, bitcoin rocketed higher to a fresh
In Your 50s? 3 Stocks You Might Want to Buy
I turned the big 5-0 this summer, and I realize that 50 doesn't seem as old as it did when I was half my age. I'm still excited about my future prospects, and that also means that I'm even more
Stratasys Earnings: A Mixed Bag
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) reported its second-quarter 2017 earnings before the market opened on Wednesday. The 3D printing company's revenue declined 1.2%, loss per share narrowed significantly, and
Facebook Officially Launches Its Video Platform
On Wednesday, Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) officially announced its new video platform: Watch. This is an important step in the company's video ambitions, one that's utterly critical if Facebook wants to
A Good Day to Be Selling Luxury -- but Not Furniture Online
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill is joined by Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser to discuss a handful of companies that recently turned in their quarterly earnings reports. Wayfair
Lawsuit Claims Dunkin' Donuts Misleads About Blueberries
After a complaint was filed in federal court alleging that Dunkin' Brands' (NASDAQ: DNKN) Dunkin' Donuts' steak sandwiches do not actually contain "steak," a new suit makes similar charges about its
NetEase Eases Lower Despite Continued Strong Sales Growth
High-growth companies inevitably face a point at which even strong business performance leads to falling growth rates. Investors in NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) have been pleased with the video game giant's
Why Shares of MicroStrategy Inc. Fell 30% in July
Shares of MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) tumbled 29.8% in July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the enterprise software platform provider reported dismal
3 High-Yield Healthcare Stocks
The healthcare sector is a natural hunting ground for income investors, since consumers demand access to high-quality healthcare products in good times and bad. That fact helps keep many healthcare
5 Reasons Valeant's Situation Could Get Worse
Valeant Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: VRX) announced some good news in its second-quarter update on Tuesday. The drugmaker now expects to cut its debt by $5 billion sooner than its previous target of
The 3 Top Stocks for Your IRA in August
August is the best month for you to add to your individual retirement account (IRA) since... July.The truth is that regularly adding to your retirement accounts is a really smart way to achieve your
Synergies Set the Stage for the Week on Wall Street
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser, and Stock Advisor Canada's Taylor Muckerman break down the interesting business news of the day, and much of it
Crushed by New FDA Tobacco Plan, Altria Stock Is a Buy
There's no doubt the new nicotine proposal by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration poses a substantial threat to the tobacco industry, but just as Westerners often say that the Chinese word for
Organovo Holdings Revenue Is Growing at a Snail's Pace Compared With Prior Quarters
It's been a crazy year for Organovo Holdings (NASDAQ: ONVO) so far. The 3D bioprinting company's former CEO abruptly left in April. Organovo disappointed investors with its fourth-quarter and
What I Learned From Having a Great Boss
It's actually pretty rare that television portrays good bosses.Over-the-top incompetents like Michael Scott on The Office or tyrants like The Simpsons' Mr. Burns simply make for better TV. In real
Here's Why Bank of America Wants Interest Rates to Rise
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is set to earn a lot more money if interest rates continue to climb. Just how much more? According to the bank's latest quarterly regulatory filing, it will generate an
Growth and Dividends? Have Your Cake and Eat It Too With These 3 Stocks
Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are "total return" investments. This means that in addition to the dividends these stocks pay, which are generally well above average, there is growth
Why Cameco Corp Is the Best Buy in the Uranium Industry
The uranium mining industry is getting hit hard by a downturn in this key nuclear fuel. Look no further than the deep 75% share price decline at Cameco Corp (NYSE: CCJ) over the past decade for proof
3 Top Cobalt Stocks in 2017
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is building electric cars. So are General Motors, Nissan, and even Volvo! And what all these electric cars will have in common is that they use lithium batteries to power their
How Can I Invest In Virtual Reality?
New virtual reality (VR) and closely related augmented reality (AR) technology have been hyped by a few entertainment headset makers like Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG)
The Best Way to Handle an Exit Interview
You gave your two weeks' notice, handed in your resignation letter, and told your team members you'll be leaving to pursue a new job opportunity. There's just one final hurdle to jump on your way out