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Royal Dutch Shell Turned on the Cash Flow Tap in the Second Quarter
For the past couple of years, the largest concern investors had with integrated oil and gas companies was their cash-generating abilities. If cash flow from operations couldn't live up to their
Why NetEase Stock Soared 48% So Far in 2017
Shares of Chinese online services company NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES) have gained nearly 50% in value since the beginning of the year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, fueled
Natus Medical Inc Looks to Turn Things Around
Natus Medical (NASDAQ: BABY) continued the trend from the first quarter of the year: Revenue came in substantially higher in the second quarter, due to the addition of revenue from the company's
HubSpot Inc: This Company Is Making Cold Callers Irrelevant
Consumers no longer tolerate aggressive sales tactics. The internet has exposed slimy sales techniques, making transparency and trust necessary ingredients for successful marketing. The world is
Hot Dog! McCormick Is Buying French's Mustard & Frank's RedHot Sauce
McCormick & Company Inc. (NYSE: MKC) recently announced it will acquire the food division of British consumer goods company Reckitt Benckiser Group plc in a $4.2 billion deal that is expected to close
Why Symantec Corporation Stock Surged 30% So Far in 2017
Shares of Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) are up more than 30% since the beginning of the year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.Symantec began the year with the wind at its back
Twitter, Inc. Earnings: User Growth Slows
Twitter's (NYSE: TWTR) second-quarter financial results on Thursday morning lacked substantial evidence of a well-executed turnaround plan. Though year-over-year revenue decline moderated and its
Why You Must Ask for a Raise
You've worked hard, met expectations, and received glowing reviews from your superior. There's just one problem: You're missing that much-wanted year-end raise.There are lots of reasons why companies
Unlimited Plans Help Boost Verizon Subscriber Figures
Telecommunications giant Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) reported second-quarter results earlier this morning. The company was able to reverse the subscriber losses that it suffered last quarter
Why Coeur Mining Inc.'s Shares Plunged 13% Today
Shares of Coeur Mining Inc. (NYSE: CDE) fell as much as 12.7% in trading Thursday after the precious metals extractor reported its second-quarter results. At 1:30 p.m. EDT, shares were still down
Did the Checkpoint Inhibitor Bubble Just Burst?
Shares of Agenus (NASDAQ: AGEN), a small-cap cancer immunotherapy company, were down by almost 16% at 1:20 p.m. Thursday as a result of AstraZeneca's (NYSE: AZN) Mystic trial missing its primary
TechnipFMC Starts Seeing Signs of a Potential Rebound
The energy industry has remained volatile in 2017, as crude oil prices have fluctuated wildly and presented challenges to the companies that try to profit from oil and natural gas. Oil services
Here's Why GNC Holdings Inc. Stock Looks Extra Healthy Today
Shares of GNC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a specialty health retailer, are about 12.6% higher as of 11:55 a.m. EDT during Thursday's session. The company's second-quarter earnings release wasn't
Why Spirit Airlines Stock Is Plummeting Today
Shares of discount flyer Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) are crashing today, down 18.5% as of 12:50 p.m. EDT, after the company reported second-quarter results.This is not the response you'd ordinarily
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: Profit Up 15%, Debt Still High
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU) said its second-quarter operating profit rose 15% to 1.87 billion euros ($2.19 billion) on improved margins in North America and strong results for its luxury
Shares of Teekay Corp. and Teekay Offshore Surge on Investment Deal With Brookfield Business Partners
Shares of Teekay Corporation (NYSE: TK) and Teekay Offshore Partners (NYSE: TOO) are up 12.6% and 7.4%, respectively, as of 11:15 a.m. EDT today. The jump comes after Teekay announced a transaction
Why Community Health Shares Are Crashing 15.6% Today
Only days after competitor HCA reported disappointing second-quarter results, Community Health Systems (NYSE: CYH) provided a peek at its own second-quarter performance. Unfortunately, the preliminary
Why Shares of AXT Inc. Are Up Today
Shares of semiconductor substrate manufacturer AXT Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI) jumped on Thursday following the release of the company's second-quarter report. Revenue was ahead of analyst expectations while
Why Twitter, Inc. Stock Plummeted on Thursday
Shares of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) fell as much as 14.1% on Thursday, following the company's second-quarter financial results. The stock is down about 13.1% at 11:20 a.m. EDT.For its second quarter
North American Growth Gives LKQ a Boost
Nearly everyone needs to replace parts in their automobiles from time to time, and the auto parts industry has turned into a huge business. LKQ (NASDAQ: LKQ) takes a different tack on the space
Why Shares of LivePerson Jumped Today
Shares of cloud-based messaging platform provider LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) surged on Thursday following release of the the company's second-quarter report. Results were mixed relative to analyst
Old Dominion Freight Line Delivers on Top- and Bottom-Line Results for Q2
You're going to have to dig deep to find something wrong with Old Dominion Freight Line's (NASDAQ: ODFL) second-quarter results. Up and down the income statement and the operating metrics, Old
3 ETFs to Keep You Invested After Retirement
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer retirees broad diversification, income, growth, and relatively small expenses, particularly compared with their mutual fund brethren. Our investors have chosen three
Large Deals Drive a Solid Quarter for Fortinet
Cybersecurity company Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) reported its second-quarter results after market close on July 26. Revenue grew at a double-digit pace, with non-GAAP earnings soaring due to both that
Spring Housing Strength Boosts First American Financial
If you're looking to buy a home, then most mortgage lenders will require that you get title insurance protection. First American Financial (NYSE: FAF) is a provider of title services, and the recent