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How Under Armour Inc. Lost its Mojo
Shares of Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) plunged more than 20% on Oct. 31 after the athletic footwear and apparel maker posted a dismal third quarter earnings report. Its revenue fell 5%....
Why Guidance Will Be the Most Important Part of Apple, Inc. Earnings Tonight
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is set to report fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after the close tonight. I happen to be expecting a miss in the September quarter relative to Apple's own guidance, which were....
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 3Q17 Earnings Results Boost Stock
The Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) 3Q17 earnings results were released before opening bell this morning, and the company posted adjusted earnings of RMB8.57 per share on RMB55.12 billion....
Here's an Investing Strategy That Automatically Buys Low
"Buy low, sell high" must be the best-known investing advice in the universe, and it's the goal of nearly every individual investor. Of course, it's easier said than done -- and most of us aren't....
The Costly Mistake Bitcoin Investors Are Probably Making
Another week, another new high for bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, and easily the most popular virtual currency on the planet. While traditional investors are used to seeing the....
Want a Promotion This Year? 4 Things to Do This Month
It's almost that time of the year again -- the time when managers sit their employees down and discuss all the things they've done right and done wrong. It's usually known as the year-end or....
Littelfuse Sees Growth Slowdown Ahead
Circuit-protection product manufacturer Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) reported its third-quarter results before the market opened on Nov. 1. Both revenue and earnings grew at a double-digit pace,....
3 Dividend Stocks With Payout Increases Coming
The best dividend stocks offer both solid yields and the potential for dividend growth. A high yield alone won't cut it, and dividend growth from a small base doesn't get the job done, either. A....
Here's How Embraer Can Regain Investors' Confidence
Shares of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) have had an up-and-down year. A global glut of business jets and economic weakness in Brazil have continued to hurt the performance of....
Intel Corp.'s 10-Nanometer Trap
Chip giant Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) 10nm chip manufacturing technology, which is expected to offer a large leap in power efficiency and more than halve chip area from the company's current 14nm....
Why Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP Could Be a Gold Mine for Income Investors
A high yield doesn't necessarily make a dividend stock great. A truly winning proposition for an income investor is a high-yield stock that also offers strong dividend growth and capital....
Your Teenager Should Have a Retirement Account. Here's Why
You've probably heard time and time again that the earlier you start saving for retirement, the better. So why not help your kids start to save for retirement as young as possible? Giving them a....
Does Credit Score Improve With Age?
Having good credit opens the door to a host of financially beneficial opportunities. If your credit score is excellent, you're likely to have an easier time not only getting approved for loans,....
Like Dividends? This Stock Yields 4.7% and Has Increased Its Payout 93 Times
When it comes to rock-solid dividend stocks, it's tough to find anything not to like about Realty Income (NYSE: O). The company has one of the most impressive streaks of dividend increases in the....
Why Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Stock Slumped 8% in October
Shares of small-cap defense company Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) declined 8% in value over the course of October -- but not because the news was bad.In fact, Kratos had....
Social Security Checks Are Rising in 2018 -- but Seniors Shouldn't Get Too Excited About It
The Social Security Administration recently announced a 2017 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, of 2%, meaning that Social Security recipients will receive this increase to their monthly benefit....
Emerge Energy Services Posts Long-Awaited Profit in the Third Quarter
It was a matter of time before Emerge Energy Services (NYSE: EMES) posted a positive net income result, and the company did so this past quarter in fashion, as it blew by Wall Street expectations.....
"Overwatch" Is Activision Blizzard's Most Important Franchise
Earlier this year, Overwatch became the eighth title to join Activision Blizzard's (NASDAQ: ATVI) coveted list of $1 billion franchises. Overwatch is without a doubt a runaway hit for the game....
Trex Company Inc. Is Building Something Big
When Trex Company Inc. (NYSE: TREX) reported an estimate-crushing earnings report after the market closed on Oct. 30, investors were rewarded with a huge day when shares started trading on Oct.....
Just Got Divorced? Here's What Happens to Your Credit Card Debt
About 40% to 50% of all marriages in America end in divorce, and the rate was reportedly at a 40-year low recently. Getting at divorce rates is more complicated than it seems, as factors such as....
3 Stocks for Warren Buffett Fans
Who doesn't love Warren Buffett? One of the world's richest men wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He's just an investing genius who's been letting his fortune compound for decades. And....
6 Ways You Already Use Artificial Intelligence (and Don't Even Know It)
Your smartphone alone may use dozens of AI applications. Image source: Getty Images.Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming the next transformational technology. Market intelligence firm....
What Is the Biggest Bank in America?
Thanks to the immense amount of leverage inherent in a bank's business model, the biggest banks in the country also tend to be the biggest companies. You can see this by looking at JPMorgan Chase....
3 Stocks You've Been Ignoring
While our access to financial information is greater than it ever has been, there's a sad truth that remains the same: A few popular stocks dominate all of the headlines.At a recent conference for....
Apple, Inc. Has Nothing to Worry About With Its New iPhone
All those people worrying Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) wouldn't be able to move a $1,000 iPhone can relax. Demand is apparently "off the charts" for the iPhone X with pre-orders for the device selling out....