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Here's Why Halcon Resources Corporation's Stock Rocketed Nearly 35% in July
Halcon Resources' (NYSE: HK) stock was scorching hot in July, jumping 34.4% by the end of the month.One of the drivers of Halcon's huge gain last month was oil, which rebounded more than 9%. It was
3 Value Stocks for Retirement
When choosing the best stocks for your retirement, it's no time to start playing games. You want to go with the best companies in the business for their respective industries that provide a
Why Tesla's Beat on Profits in Q2 Isn’t Enough
In this Market Foolery segment, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool One's Bill Mann discuss the current state of affairs at the disruptive electric-car company, which exceeded expectations in its
Here’s Why MetLife Is Down 10% Today
MetLife (NYSE: MET) dropped by just over 10% shortly after the market opened on Monday, but this isn't really a bad day for MetLife's shareholders. Rather, the stock is down because of the spin-off of
Why Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. Popped in July
Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) jumped 10.4% in July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after earnings and increasing expectations for the gaming industry
Here's Why Impax Laboratories Inc Jumped 18% In July
In response to receiving a double dose of good news from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and some bullish commentary from Wall Street, shares of Impax Laboratories (NASDAQ: IPXL), a maker of
This is What Fueled RigNet Inc.'s Nearly 15% Rebound in July
Shares of RigNet (NASDAQ: RNET) continued rebounding last month, closing 14.5% higher.One of the catalysts for RigNet's rebound was that oil enjoyed its best month since April of last year, rising 9%
Spectra Energy Partners Cranks Out Another Consistent Quarter, but 1 Question Looms
So far, Spectra Energy Partners' (NYSE: SEP) earnings results haven't been disrupted by the recent change in ownership. Revenue and cash flow continue to grow as the company brings new assets online
II-VI Jumps as Bookings Hit the $1 Billion Mark
The industrial economy has recovered sharply in recent months, and companies in the sector have looked for ways to improve their manufacturing processes. Lasers have played an important role in
Here’s Why Oceaneering International Surged More Than 10% in July
Shares of Oceaneering International (NYSE: OII) surged in July ending the month up 10.7% after receiving a quick rating upgrade and reporting expectation-beating second-quarter results.On July 20th
Can Groupon Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 8% Pop?
It's been a welcome summer of love for Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) investors. Shares of the daily deals leader rose 8.4% last week, ticking higher after posting mixed quarterly results. The stock has
Can SodaStream Keep Going After Last Week's 9% Pop?
SodaStream (NASDAQ: SODA) continues to execute on the mother of all second acts. The company behind the carbonated beverage maker saw its shares rise 9.2% last week, moving higher after another
Fairmount Santrol Wants to Play Catch-Up With Other Major Sand Producers
This quarter has been the breakout quarter for sand producers. After more than a year of negative results, Fairmount Santrol (NYSE: FMSA) joined its peers and posted positive net income for the second
Why I Love Intel Corporation
As a longtime bull, I was somewhat disappointed with Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) first quarter. Yes, total revenue climbed 8% to $14.8 billion to kick off the year marking yet another record-breaking
Can Fitbit Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 8% Pop?
An actual turnaround at Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) may take some time, but investors bid up the shares last week after the activity-monitoring wearables maker posted better-than-expected financials and
3 Ways Intel Corporation Leverages Its Atom Investment
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) infamously tried and failed to become a major player in the market for both smartphone and tablet applications processors after spending billions on product development as well as
Why Square Inc's Shares Popped 12% in July
Shares of payment processor Square Inc (NYSE: SQ) jumped 12.3% in July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after an analyst suggested the company could be a buyout target.
Why Horizon Pharma plc Stock Is Rising Today
Horizon Pharma (NASDAQ: HZNP), a specialty pharma company, saw its shares rise by as much as 21% in pre-market trading today. The drugmaker's stock is rising in response to a better-than-expected
Finally! A Marijuana Stock Without an Astronomically High P/E Ratio
The marijuana industry is growing like a weed, and stock investors have really begun to take notice. According to a recent report from Marijuana Business Daily, U.S. legal weed sales are expected to
Inside This Big Apple Inc. iPhone 7s Plus Leak
It's well-known that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is planning to launch three new flagship smartphones this year. By far the most exciting of the bunch is the company's rumored premium iPhone with OLED
Forget Millennials, T-Mobile Goes Cheaper for Seniors
While retailers in both the digital and physical world have seemingly become obsessed with reaching millennial shoppers, older generations still have a lot of purchasing power. In fact, Generation X
These 3 Biotechs Just Crushed Analyst Expectations
Earnings season is under way, and biotech business appears to be booming. But it takes more than just a good quarter to know if a biotech is poised for sustainable, long-term growth. With many
Sprint's Free Service Offer Can't Stop Subscriber Losses
Sprint (NYSE: S) is desperately fighting to win new customers from Verizon (NYSE: VZ), AT&T (NYSE: T), and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS). The fourth-place carrier's most recent attempt to bring in new
Love Dividends and Growth? Consider Accenture
A dividend growth strategy has proven to be an effective approach to investing for those with a long-term time horizon. The strategy is attractive to both conservative and opportunistic investors as
Thinking of Investing in Mutual Funds? Here's What You Need to Know
"Many financial innovations such as the increased availability of low-cost mutual funds have improved opportunities for households to participate in asset markets and diversify their holdings." --