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Why Alibaba, JD.com, and RLX Stocks Dropped Today
It's Wednesday, and Chinese stocks are in trouble again.
As of 11:50 a.m. ET, shares of Chinese companies large and small, from internet giants Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA) and JD.com (NASDAQ:
Why Dogecoin Plunged 11% Today
The value of Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) plunged as much as 11% on Wednesday as yesterday's pop wears off. Shares are down 8.9% in the past 24 hours and off about 20% from its Tuesday peak.
Shares of
Why CMC Materials Stock Soared on Wednesday
Shares of semiconductor materials supplier CMC Materials (NASDAQ: CCMP) jumped sharply on Wednesday, rising more than 28% as of 11:45 a.m. ET. The stock's gain came as semiconductor manufacturer
Why Roku Stock Got Clobbered on Wednesday
Shares of Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) got clobbered Wednesday, sinking as much as 10.2% early in the day. As of 11:11 a.m. ET, the stock was still down 9.6%.
The catalyst that sent the streaming pioneer
Why Roblox Stock Was Falling Today
Shares of Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) were down 9.8% as of 10:32 a.m. ET on Wednesday, following the release of November engagement metrics.
After the drop, this initial public offering stock is still up
Employers Holdings' Q3 Earnings: Top Takeaways for Investors
Employers Holdings (NYSE: EIG) may not be a household name, but it's one for investors to watch. The insurance company reported its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 28. In this segment of Backstage
Why Eli Lilly Stock Is Jumping Today
Shares of Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) were jumping 8.3% as of 11:48 a.m. ET on Wednesday. The big gain came after the drugmaker provided an update for investors.
Lilly announced that it has initiated a
Why Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean Stocks Sank Today
Shares of cruise ship operator Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) sank on Wednesday morning, down 4.3% as of 11 a.m. ET, followed in swift succession by the stocks of rival cruise operators Royal
Why Shares of CleanSpark Are Plunging Today
With the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continuing to tumble today, cryptocurrency investors would be right to suspect that shares of CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) are also sliding. But it's not only
Here's What Investors Need to Know About PTC's Earnings Report
Computer software company PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) released earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 on Nov. 3. In this segment of Backstage Pass, recorded on Nov. 22, Fool contributors Rachel
How Applied Materials Got Hit by Supply Chain Disruptions
Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) has been a big winner on the stock market over the last decade, but like other semiconductor stocks, it has also been impacted by supply chain challenges.
In this
Here's How 1 Investor Is Building Stock Portfolios for His Kids
It's never too early to invest in the stock market. In this segment of Backstage Pass, recorded on Nov. 17, Fool contributor Travis Hoium shares with fellow Fool contributor Rachel Warren his
Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought
It hasn't been an easy year for Cathie Wood to navigate. The ARK Invest founder, CEO, and ace stock picker has seen her penchant for disruptive growth stocks go unrewarded in a volatile market. But
Here's How Box Is Making a Comeback
Cloud storage specialist Box (NYSE: BOX) has historically lagged the market, but the company has been on the upswing as it reformulates its strategy.
In this segment of "Beat and Raise" recorded on
Silicon Valley Bank Is Buying MoffettNathanson. Is it a Good Move?
Venture capital and start-up bank SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB), the parent of Silicon Valley Bank, recently announced that it will purchase the equity research firm MoffettNathanson for an
Alibaba Stock: Is the Risk Worth the Reward?
Shares of China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA) are down more than 60% from their all-time high as of this writing. On this episode of "The Rank," on Motley Fool Backstage
Bargain Shopping? 3 2021 Laggards to Buy for 2022
Every year there are winners and losers in the stock market. And for bargain-shopping investors, sometimes there are excellent businesses that have fallen in the latter category. There are always
Is The Global Chip Shortage Here to Stay?
The global chip shortage is one of a wide range of shortages that have occurred due to supply chain imbalances caused by the pandemic. While some have viewed these shortages as transitory, others
How Zscaler Trounced Estimates in Its Q3 Report
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) shares fell after the company's earnings report earlier this month, but the cloud security specialist delivered blowout numbers.
In this segment of "Beat and Raise" recorded on
Appian Is Expanding the Top of Its Funnel
Low-code software provider Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) has historically catered to large customers, but the company is also gaining traction with Appian Community Edition -- a free version of its software
4 Monster Metaverse Stocks to Buy for the Long Haul
These days, it seems like every company has some grand ideas for the "metaverse," which will merge the physical and digital worlds. Some companies are starting small by selling non-fungible tokens
Is Bitcoin a Good Inflation Hedge?
One of the common investment theses behind Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is that it's a great hedge against inflation. There are only 21 million Bitcoin available once they're all mined, limiting supply. In
As Tech Stocks Struggle in a Volatile Market, Is Apple a Good Stock to Buy Right Now?
While many tech stocks have fallen considerably in recent weeks, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) continues to soar. In this segment of Backstage Pass, recorded on Dec. 1, Fool contributors Brian Withers and
Good News for Strip Malls: Small Stores Are Coming Back Strong
The strip mall is a staple of American life with consumers regularly visiting the grocery stores that often anchor these properties. That helped real estate investment trusts (REITs) which focus on
Are Stricter Crypto Tax Reporting Requirements Bad News for Investors?
It's been a bumpy ride for crypto investors lately. For example, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has dipped nearly 25% over the past month alone and is currently trading at around $48,000.
While this recent


