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Better Buy: Microsoft Corporation vs. International Business Machine Corp.
Most non-investing folks would have a hard time telling you exactly how IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) make their money. The former used to make huge computers, and the latter makes
AstraZeneca plc: Buy the Dip?
AstraZeneca plc (NYSE: AZN) stock tumbled after the company announced the failure of an important clinical trial recently. Although the shares have recovered somewhat, the stock is still off by about
Polaris Industries Just Hit a New Milestone, And It's Not a Good One
Warren Buffett famously said, "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently."It might not be in a matter of minutes that
3 Things Apple Inc. Earnings Revealed About the iPad
Last quarter, Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) long-suffering iPad business did something magical: It returned to growth after what seemed like an endless streak of both unit and revenue declines.Unit growth
This Apple Inc. iPhone 8 Leak Looks Ridiculously Impressive
On social media, known leaker Ice Universe leaked what appear to be some tidbits about the A11 Fusion processor that is slated to power Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone models slated for launch this
McDonald's Is Testing Chicken Fingers Again
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has struggled to create a chicken finger that equals the popularity of its beloved McNuggets. That's not for lack of trying, as its Chicken Select Tenders were a permanent menu
Intel Corporation's Core X Chips Are Still Sold Out
On May 30, microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) announced its Core X series of high-end desktop personal computer processors. The first of the Skylake-X-based Core X chips -- the hex-core Core
Understanding Altaba: Why Its Holdings Are Discounted by 30%
If you are new to Altaba Inc. (NASDAQ: AABA), don't be put off; everyone is new to Altaba. The company is what was left over after Yahoo! sold its core business to Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)
Poor Customer Service Can Sink Wireless Carriers
When it cones to delivering a product people like, Verizon (NYSE: VZ), AT&T (NYSE: T), and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) have done a surprisingly good job of keeping people happy, according to a new report
Finally, Apple, Inc.'s Growth Isn't Just About the iPhone
On Tuesday afternoon, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported solid third-quarter results that handily beat analysts' expectations. Revenue clocked in at $45.4 billion, near the top of Apple's guidance range
Apple's R&D Investment Hits New High as Percentage of Sales
Relative to many of its tech giant peers, Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) research and development spending is actually quite conservative, both in absolute dollars as well as when measured as a percentage of
Intel Corp. Makes a Disappointing Decision
Back in January, microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) launched its seventh-generation Core processor family, formerly code-named Kaby Lake, for the mainstream desktop personal computer market.
3 Growth Stocks for In-the-Know Investors
Facebook. Alphabet. Starbucks. There are plenty of instantly recognizable, big-name companies that have strong growth prospects ahead, but sometimes it pays to wander off the beaten path. Many of the
Apple CEO Tim Cook Expertly Dodged Question on "Big, Beautiful Plants"
In general, it can sometimes be hard to know what President Trump is talking about. But when he makes off-the-cuff comments that have implications for investors, we're forced to try to decipher our
Why Illumina, Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, and Frontier Communications Jumped Today
Wednesday was another mixed day for stocks. The Dow Jones Industrials jumped above the 22,000 mark early during the session on the strength of earnings from one of the average's most influential
Why Spirit Aerosystems Stock Is Soaring 16%
Shares of airplane-parts supplier Spirit AeroSystems Holdings (NYSE: SPR) are up 16.1% as of 2:30 p.m. EDT.Wednesday is sort of a bad news, good news, great news day for Spirit. On the bad news front
Apple Inc. Doubles Down on Its Future
One of the most important financial figures to keep an eye on when it comes to technology companies is spending on research and development (R&D). Spending on R&D, in absolute terms, as well as in
Why PharMerica Stock Is Soaring Today
Following word that private equity firm KKR (NYSE: KKR) will acquire the company for $29.25 per share in cash (plus the assumption or repayment of debt), shares of PharMerica Corporation (NYSE: PMC)
3 Things Apple Inc. Management Wants You to Know
On Aug. 1, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported its financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2017. The company's results were solid, with revenue and earnings per share coming in ahead of
Why Apple, Inc. Stock Jumped on Wednesday
Shares of technology giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) surged as much as 6.5% on Wednesday. The move follows Apple's third-quarter earnings release after market close on Tuesday. Shares are up 5.3% at the
A Large-Scale Acquisition Is Unlikely for Pfizer Until This Happens
Pharma titan Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) announced second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, but the drugmaker's performance was clearly a secondary issue for analysts and investors alike. Despite beating consensus
5 Signs Disney World May Be in Trouble This Summer
This was supposed to be a big summer for Central Florida's theme parks. Disney (NYSE: DIS) opened Pandora-The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom, the resort's most ambitious theme-park
Apple, Inc. Reports Strong Growth
In its second quarter, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) proved its recent return to growth won't be short-lived. Better-than-expected results, as well as growth in every one of the tech giant's product segments
Apple Earnings: Playing the Guidance Game -- and Winning
And you thought the June quarter was supposed to be boring.Well, it normally is. But this time around, Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) fiscal third-quarter earnings release on Tuesday was so strong that it
Why Shares of Charter Communications Inc. Popped 16% in July
Shares of cable company Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) jumped 16.4% in July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as it became a hot commodity in merger talks. Spr