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Why US Bancorp Stock Climbed 10.5% in June
US Bancorp (NYSE: USB) bounced back in June, rising 10.5% for the month after a couple of difficult months, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. US Bancorp's stock was still down about 22%
Why Shares of Rivian Raced Out of the Gate Today
The Fourth of July is over, but the fireworks continued this morning for shares of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN). As of 1:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, its stock is up 2.5%, retreating from its
Why Shares of Amneal Pharmaceuticals Are Plunging Wednesday
Shares of Amneal Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: AMRX) were down more than 13% as of 12:45 p.m. ET on Wednesday after the pharmaceutical company announced both positive and negative news regarding its
Why Palo Alto Networks Stock Surged 19.7% in June
Shares of Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) rallied 19.7% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The global cybersecurity leader got a boost from being added to the
The Economics of Graying Populations
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Why UPS Stock Is Down Today
The Teamsters union says negotiations with United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) over a new contract have "collapsed," raising concerns that there will be a strike later this summer. Investors are
Why BorgWarner Stock Is Down Big on Some Quote Services Today
On Monday, auto parts supplier BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) completed the spinoff of its fuel systems and aftermarket businesses into a new publicly traded company. The all-stock split is creating
Why SoFi Technologies Stock Climbed 20.2% in June
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) continued its winning streak in June as the stock price rose 20.2% for the month, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. This follows a gain of 11.4% in May
The State of Democracy, in America and Beyond
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Why Shares of Cassava Sciences Are Dropping Wednesday
Shares of Cassava Sciences (NASDAQ: SAVA) were down more than 14% as of 11:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday after the clinical-stage biotech company announced so-so results for an Alzheimer's disease
2 Magnificent Dividend Stocks That Recently Raised Their Payouts
Did you know that a 2% annual increase in a dividend over the course of 20 years will mean nearly 50% more income for your portfolio? Income investors should focus on more than just yields, as
3 Top E-Commerce Stocks to Buy in July
Many e-commerce companies experienced massive growth spurts during the COVID-19 pandemic as more consumers shopped online. That acceleration, which coincided with the buying frenzy in growth stocks
Micron Signals the Next Bull Market Is Well On Its Way
AI has taken the world by storm, so surely Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) should be booming, right? Not exactly. One of the leaders in memory chips reported another (expected) ugly earnings report
Meta Plans to Launch a Twitter Rival App. Is Meta Platforms Stock a Buy?
Meta Platforms' (NASDAQ: META) Instagram is expected to launch a Twitter rival this week. In this video, I will talk about the state of the company, the monetization of WhatsApp, and the potential
Better Buy: AMD vs. Nvidia
As the tech market develops, demand for powerful chips is soaring. Countless industries including gaming, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) require
A Roaring Bull Market Is Coming: 2 Magnificent Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has rebounded sharply from its bear market lows amid cooling inflation. The benchmark index is now just 7% below its all-time high, which puts it within striking
Should You Buy This 7.5%-Yielding Dividend Stock?
Midstream master limited partnership (MLP) Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) has a very attractive distribution yield of 7.5% today. That's the type of number that would attract income
1 Company Attempting an Unprecedented Strategy
For companies, their "brand" can be a tricky thing to define. A founding father of modern advertising referred to it as "the intangible sum of a product's attributes." Others have said it is simply
Is Darden Restaurant Stock Too Expensive? 3 Reasons Investors Should Take a Closer Look
Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) isn't a household name, but the brands it owns are, including Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, and The Capital Grille, among others. Investors have been flocking to
Why Celsius Stock Was Up Nearly 19% in June
Shares of energy-drink company Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) were up 18.8% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock got a lift as Wall Street raced to raise
3 Reasons PepsiCo Stock Is a Buy
Investors might be looking at a great opportunity to buy PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) stock on the cheap right now. The beverage and snack giant has not participated in the 2023 rally so far, and shares
Better Buy: SCHD or JEPI?
Both SCHD, which is the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) and JEPI, which is the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEMKT: JEPI) have increased in popularity over the past year
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $500
Some companies have a knack for enriching their investors. They can consistently grow their earnings and dividends, giving them the fuel to produce market-beating total returns.
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Why United Rentals and Steel Stocks Soared in June
The 6.5% gain for the S&P 500 index in June was its best monthly return since October. But stocks in the industrial sector did even better. Three standouts were construction equipment supplier
Why Medical Properties Trust Stock Rallied 12.2% in June
Medical Properties Trust's (NYSE: MPW) stock jumped 12.2% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Despite that rebound, shares of the healthcare real estate investment