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Tesla to Raise $1.5 Billion in Debt: What You Need to Know
Following comments from management last week, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) announced this morning that it intends to raise $1.5 billion in debt. CEO Elon Musk acknowledged on the earnings call that the
Why Sigma Designs, Inc. Shares Rose 11.1% in July
Shares of Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM) gained 11.1% in July 2017, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.The maker of microchips powering smart TV sets and smart home devices saw share
Why Minerva Neurosciences Inc. Fell 31.1% in July
Shares of Minerva Neurosciences (NASDAQ: NERV), a clinical-stage biotech focused on diseases of the central nervous system, fell more than 31% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market
3 High-Yield Stocks for Aggressive Investors
Although high-yield dividend stocks tend to be extremely risky investing vehicles, they can, on occasion, generate outstanding returns on capital. Therefore, aggressive investors on the hunt for
Why Flexion Therapeutics Shares Shot 12.8% Higher in July
After the company hosted an investor's day on July 10, shares in Flexion Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FLXN) jumped 12.8% last month, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.Flexion Therapeutics doesn't
The Official Reason Twitter Doesn't Report Its Daily Active Users
For the last four quarters, Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) has reported its year-over-year growth rate for daily active users (DAUs). But when pressed for an exact number, Twitter won't budge. That stands in
4 Personal Finance Moves You Probably Don't Need to Make
In this financials edition of Industry Focus, Gaby Lapera and longtime Motley Fool contributor and personal finance expert Dan Caplinger talk about four financial planning topics involving products
Can Yelp Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 21% Pop?
Like a rumbling belly that gets fed every three months, shares of Yelp (NYSE: YELP) get moving during earnings season. The provider of crowd-sourced reviews for local venues soared 21.3% last week
CBOE Revenue Hits a Sweet Spot
On Aug. 4, options and derivatives exchange holding company CBOE Holdings (NASDAQ: CBOE) reported second-quarter 2017 results, its first complete quarter to include the operations of Bats Global
What I Learned From Not Getting a Promotion
Sometimes failing turns out to be the best thing that ever happened.Of course, it may not feel like that in the moment. When you don't get a promotion you hoped for, and maybe even deserved, it can be
Why Silicon Motion Technology Corp. Stock Fell 15% in July
Shares of Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ: SIMO) fell 14.8% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.Last month's drastic drop started with a preliminary revenue report, where
1 Detroit Automaker Salvages July Sales While Industry Sales Sink
The inevitable peak in U.S. auto sales has arrived in 2017, and investors braced for another monthly decline last week when automakers reported July sales results, which delivered the seventh
Netflix, Inc. Just Made Its First-Ever Acquisition
Stop the presses! Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) just made a small acquisition.Its buyout of comic book publisher Millarworld, announced before Monday's opening bell, is notable for a couple of reasons.Let me
Why Southwest Airlines Dropped 11% in July
Shares of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) fell 11% in July according to S&P Market Intelligence due, in large part, to what investors interpreted as a lackluster second-quarter earnings report
6 Things ConocoPhillips' CFO Wants You to Know About the Progress on Its Strategy
Last November, ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) unveiled its value proposition for investors as it transitioned to a disciplined, returns-focused exploration and production company. The U.S. oil giant
Microsoft's Results Show Why Satya Nadella Was a Savvy Hire
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) recently reported impressive quarterly earnings. Revenue grew 10% on a constant currency basis, leading to a 16% increase in operating income and a whopping 43% increase in
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Tapping Your Emergency Savings
Though most Americans aren't prepared to handle a financial emergency, the good news is that nearly one-third of U.S. adults have enough cash socked away to cover six months or more of living
Why Shares of Eros International Are Soaring Today
Shares of Indian film producer and distributor Eros International (NYSE: EROS) surged on Monday following a report that the company was in early talks with Apple, Amazon, and Netflix to sell its film
Netflix Steals a Page Out of Disney's Playbook
Plot twist: Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is going shopping. The world's leading premium streaming service is buying Millarworld, the comic book and graphic novel publisher behind Kick-Ass, Reborn, and
Here's Why Myokardia Inc. Stock Shot Up Today
Shares of Myokardia Inc. (NASDAQ: MYOK), a clinical-stage biotech developing treatments for inherited heart problems, took flight this morning. Positive data for its lead candidate propelled the stock
A Foolish Take: The David That's Beating Goliath in the Bank Industry
When most people think about the story of David and Goliath, they imagine a small shepherd wielding a slingshot who prevailed against almost insurmountable odds.But this isn't quite right, as Malcolm
A Foolish Take: Amazon Will Dominate the Smart Speaker Market This Year
When Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) introduced the Echo smart speaker late in 2014, some critics called it an unnecessary device. But the Echo actually expanded the company's e-commerce ecosystem into homes
Why NxStage Medical, Inc. Is Skyrocketing Today
Shares of NxStage Medical (NASDAQ: NXTM), a medical device maker focused on end-stage renal disease and acute kidney failure, jumped 28% as of 11:40 a.m. EDT on Monday.NxStage Medical reported its
Is Illumina Stock a Buy at Nearly 40 Times Earnings? 1 Analyst Thinks So
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one
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