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Nabors Industries Earnings Stay in the Loss Column Yet Again This Quarter
When Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) didn't meet expectations in the first quarter, management let everyone know it wasn't satisfied with the results and pledged to do better. This past quarter, though
Activist Investors Are Now Shopping at Department Stores
U.S. department store chains have been reporting steady sales declines and a sharp erosion in profitability since the beginning of 2015. Even the best-run companies in the industry have been hurt by
Here's How Under Armour Inc. Plans to Reignite Profitable Growth
Under Armour Inc. (NYSE: UA)(NYSE: UAA) reported second-quarter earnings on Aug. 1, surprising investors -- and not in a good way -- with a $12 million loss on sales of $1.09 billion, a 9% increase
4 Annuity Rules You Should Know by Heart
Some people shy away from annuities because compared to other investment options, they can be complicated and difficult to understand. But if you're looking to secure additional income in retirement
Does Netflix's Long-Term Potential Justify Its Stock Price?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) management recently wrote in a shareholder letter:We anticipate negative [free cash flow] to accompany our rapid growth for many years.As with many high-growth companies
Discover's Financial Dilemma
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) reported its second quarter earnings recently and, once again, the results were a bit of a mixed bag. Bulls on the stock can point to the 9% year-over-year
Target Shows Some Promise in a Competitive Retail Environment
Target (NYSE: TGT) is one of the biggest retailers in the U.S., but that doesn't mean it's immune to the rapid growth of Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN). Target has reported several consecutive quarters of
Sears Surrenders to Amazon With Kenmore Appliance Deal
As recently as 2003, Kenmore -- a private brand owned by Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) -- held a 27% share of the U.S. appliance market. However, with customer traffic and sales in a long-term
Amazon.com Stock Slides on Lower Profitability
Profitability finally seemed to be turning a corner at Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) in 2016, following years of low margin. However, Amazon's recent second-quarter earnings report dashed bulls' hopes of
Michael Kors Tries to Get Back on Track With Jimmy Choo Deal
Not too long ago, Michael Kors (NYSE: KORS) was one of the hottest fashion brands in the United States. However, Michael Kors has fallen on hard times recently, as its over-reliance on discounting
How to Overcome a Gap on Your Resume
You polished up your resume, updated your skills, and finally managed to land an interview that, if all goes well, will lead to your next job. There's just one thing you're worried about: that glaring
Marijuana Stock Investors Have to Like This Recently Approved Amendment in the Senate
When it comes to outperforming industries, few, if any, can hold a candle to the legal-weed industry. Over the trailing 12 months, the average marijuana stock with a market cap in excess of $200
3 Stocks Billionaires Can't Buy but You Can
Sometimes small companies, outside the reach of the big dollars of billionaires, can provide some of the best opportunities on the market. We asked three of our investors for some great small-cap
3 Dividend Stocks for In-the-Know Investors
Studies show that dividend stocks have historically trumped the average returns of the stock market, as investors collect juicy cash payments in addition to capital appreciation from rising stock
Disney Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
There's plenty at stake as Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) gears up to post fresh financials on Tuesday. Between the struggles at ESPN weighing on its flagship media networks business and new rides boosting
Twilio Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Monday
Twilio (NYSE: TWLO) is ready for its close-up. The in-app communications specialist reports fresh financials after Monday's close. If investors are getting jittery, it's hard to blame them: Twilio
A Conversation With Hugh McColl, the Former CEO of Bank of America
You can count on one hand the number of people who have had as big of an impact on the U.S. bank industry as Hugh McColl has over the past century. The leading banks in this country as you know them
The Simple Reason I Won't Buy Clean Energy Fuels Corp Stock
Back in 2012, I was just as high on natural gas as the growth driver for our country's energy independence as the next person. "It [will become] clear to the broader public that the switchover to
Here's Why the Best Is Yet to Come for American Outdoors Brands
It might look like doom and gloom for American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOBC) after it reported weaker guidance than expected, but to paraphrase Mark Twain, the rumors of the gunslinger's demise have
This Week in Solar
After First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) reported its earnings last week and SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) reported this week, we're starting to get a clearer picture of what the second quarter looked like for
Roundtable: 1 Stock I Refuse to Sell
The only way to make money with stocks is to buy low and sell high. That's it. There are no rules that say how long that period has to be between when you buy and when you sell. We all have those one
The World's 5 Biggest Gold Importers
You may have an idea where gold mining companies operate their mines; however, once the yellow stuff is dug out of the ground, where does it go? It certainly doesn't stay in the country where the mine
Social Security Benefits Are Expected to Increase by This Much in 2018
Social Security plays a critical role in providing a financial safety net for retired workers. An analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that without Social Security, poverty
5 Energy Stats That Will Blow You Away
Energy is the lifeblood of modern society. Without it we couldn't power our vehicles or charge our gadgets, keep our medical devices running or our food from spoiling. There's a reason energy, or a
Insulet Delivers 26% Revenue Growth and Raises 2017 Guidance; Stock Pumps Up 7%
Insulet (NASDAQ: PODD) reported second-quarter 2017 earnings after the market closed on Thursday. The drug-delivery company, which is a leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod