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Why Dollar General Corp. Stock Dropped Today
Shares of Dollar General Corp (NYSE: DG) were down 5.3% as of 1:06 p.m. EDT Thursday after the discount retailer announced mixed second-quarter 2017 results and weaker-than-expected full-year....
Why Shares of Shoe Carnival Soared 22% Today
After year-to-date declines in the neighborhood of 40%, shares of Shoe Carnival Inc. (NASDAQ: SCVL), a leading retailer of moderately priced family footwear, are clawing their way back upward....
Why We Missed the Mark With Devon Energy
It's "We Said What?" week on Industry Focus, and we're going over some of the biggest mistakes we've made on air.In this segment, Taylor Muckerman looks back on his recommendation of Devon....
3 Things to Expect From Intel Gemini Lake
Since 2013, microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has been aggressive in building processors based on its Atom architecture that are targeted specifically for the low end of the personal....
Why Shares of Campbell Soup Are Down Today
Shares of Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) fell on Thursday following a disappointing fiscal fourth-quarter report. Campbell Soup missed analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings,....
3 Technologies Critical to Apple's Augmented Reality Ambitions
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is taking the emerging field of augmented reality (AR) very seriously.The company took its first big, bold step on its journey to democratize augmented reality by introducing....
3 Terrible Reasons to Sell Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM) has a unique business model, providing investors exposure to silver and gold without the need to own a miner. You need to make sure you understand the....
4 Medicare Advantage Costs You Might Not Expect
Medicare is a great program for retirees, but it ain't free. Even original Medicare has costs associated with it, and Medicare Advantage plans, which are issued by private insurance companies, can....
Better Buy: The Walt Disney Company vs. Nike
The market's been rallying this year, but two consumer-brand behemoths -- Disney (NYSE: DIS) and Nike (NYSE: NKE) -- are trading closer to their 52-week lows than their highs. Investors looking....
A Close Look at Netflix, Inc.'s Massive Content Budget
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) turned heads earlier this month, when The Wall Street Journal reported that the tech giant had made plans to spend $1 billion on original content over the next year. While....
3 Tips to Know Before Applying for a Travel Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus
We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. -- T. S. Eliot Many, if not most, people like to....
3 High-Yield Utility Stocks
Utilities are often great options for income investors. That's because these entities typically generate stable cash flow by providing recurring services to customers such as distributing....
Found: 3 Stocks Retirees Should Consider Adding
In the hunt for stocks to carry you through your retirement, you're probably looking for low-volatility stocks that supply reliable, steadily rising streams of income. You're past the time....
Five Below Spins Its Way to a Beat and Raise
Five Below (NASDAQ: FIVE) announced fiscal second-quarter 2017 results on Wednesday after the market closed, highlighting exceptional comparable sales and the continued rapid expansion of the....
3 Stocks for Warren Buffett Fans
Warren Buffett has done an astounding job creating value for investors in his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B), over the years. In fact, since taking over the company....
Amazon Wants Its Delivery Drones to Speak
Much like the self-driving car has progressed from science fiction toward reality, the idea of using unmanned flying drones to deliver packages by Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has slowly moved forward.....
What Does First Solar's Future Really Look Like?
First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) is clearly the most valuable solar manufacturer in the world today. The company has built the most profitable business in solar energy on the back of thin-film....
The Bitcoin Bubble Has Officially Reached the Stock Market
If you think the stock market or your portfolio has had a phenomenal return in recent years, it probably pales in comparison to the returns of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Ethereum. Over the....
The Long-Term Trend That Makes Kinder Morgan Inc an Awesome Buy
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) stock is trading at historic lows, but there are good reasons for Wall Street's current pessimism. The company's fee-based revenue model has taken a hit from lower oil....
Big Investors Are Buying Cara Therapeutics Stock. Should You?
Nearly half of Cara Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CARA) shares are owned by institutions. Another 15% of Cara stock is held by funds. Big investors are clearly very interested in the biotech. Those big....
The Smart Money Likes These 5 Stocks
Blindly following hedge funds into their investments isn't the smartest strategy, but seeing where the smart money is putting its money can still be instructive. Personal-finance website WalletHub....
3 Cheap Stocks You Can Buy Today
Warren Buffett recently told a group of investors that it was difficult to find bargain stocks at this point in the bull market. That's pretty easy to agree with. One, he's Warren Buffett. Two,....
5 Things Mondelez International Does Right
Mondelez International's (NASDAQ: MDLZ) stock is up 60% over the last five years, despite generating lower revenue than in 2012. Slow growth in mature markets like North America coupled with....
3 High-Yield Stocks at Rock-Bottom Prices
Finding stocks that provide value and a great dividend is the dream for many value investors. And sometimes the market under appreciates stocks with great dividends for strange reasons, giving us....
Fixed-rate Vs. Variable-rate: What's the Best Deal?
Credit generally comes in one of two types: fixed-rate and variable-rate. Choosing the right type of interest calculation for your credit products can save you a bundle, especially on large loans....