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Cognex Corporation Prepares for a Monster Quarter
Machine vision company Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) reported record results in its second quarter and promptly guided investors toward a "monster" third quarter.There are a lot of good things
Acquisitions Keep Pushing STAG Industrial Higher
In real estate, acquiring new property is the key to growth. STAG Industrial (NYSE: STAG) depends on a constant flow of new deals in order to keep expanding, and it has historically done a good job of
Delta Air Lines Deepens Ties With European Partners
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is looking to cozy up even more with its biggest trans-Atlantic partners. Under a deal announced last week, Delta will take a 10% stake in joint venture partner Air
3 Negative Trends in Amazon.com's Earnings Report
Shares of e-commerce and cloud computing giant Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) dropped following the company's second-quarter report, with strong revenue growth overshadowed by a steep plunge in profits and
3 Solar Stocks for Heading Into the Third Quarter
The solar industry has had its share of ups and downs the past few years. Over capacity, excessive leverage, and other concerns had dimmed the sector's outlook, causing steep declines in solar stocks
Cashing Out Your 401(k)? Think Again
When you finally bid your job adios and prepare to sail off into the world of retirement, you'll face an important decision: what to do with your 401(k) account. A CFPB study revealed that one in
Shopify Inc. Revenue Surges as Merchant Network Surpasses 500,000
Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) reported second-quarter results on Aug. 1. The rapidly growing number of online entrepreneurs is fueling demand for the Canadian software-maker's cloud-based commerce solutions.
Why Amkor Technology Stock Fell on Tuesday
Shares of semiconductor packaging and test services company Amkor Technology (NASDAQ: AMKR) fell as much as 11.6% on Tuesday following the company's second-quarter earnings release. The stock closed
10 Most Popular Types of Bank Checking Accounts
If you're in the market to open a new checking account, you'll not only have to decide on which bank to go with, but also on the specific type of account.A recent report from Moebs Services, a
Atlassian Corporation: Bears Need a Reality Check
Productivity and collaboration software leader Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ: TEAM) recently announced full-year financial results for fiscal 2017, which ended in June. The high growth stock set
These 5 Retailers May Not Survive 2017
Some chains won't make it through the end of the year. Image source: Getty Images.So far, 2017 has not been kind to retailers. In the first three months of the year, nine retailers declared bankruptcy
Roundtable: 1 Dark Horse Stock I'm Watching
Many of the best investments are not obvious winners. Instead, they are dark horses coming up from behind to deliver big gains when nobody expects it.Finding these sneaky winners before they hit it
What to Know About Facebook and Alphabet's Stock-Moving Earnings Reports
Two of the biggest tech giants reported last week, and their stocks moved significantly on the results, with Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) falling 3% and Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) seeing a 5%
4 New, Must-See Quotes From Facebook's Crushing Quarter
Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) extended its long streak of market-beating quarters when it reported its second-quarter results last week. Shares surged after the report as investors recalibrated their
Why Shares of Shopify Popped Today
Shares of cloud-based e-commerce platform-provider Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) soared on Tuesday following a blowout second-quarter report. Shopify handily beat analyst estimates across the board
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks began August on a optimistic note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) finishing at a record high and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) closing up, but just short of a record.
You'll Never Believe Which Marijuana Company Is Going Public
Over the years, many unusual companies have made their way to the stock market. A shifting regulatory landscape is about to result in another -- the company that owns the pot smoker's favorite
3 Top Dividend Stocks in Packaging
The global packaging industry is forecast to grow at a compounded annual growth rate, or CAGR, of 3.5% through 2020 -- a decent hurdle for ambitious packaging corporations setting their annual revenue
Scripps Networks Interactive Lowers Its Outlook as It Agrees to Merge With Discovery
Scripps Networks (NASDAQ: SNI) stock shot to a new high this week after it agreed to be purchased by fellow pay-TV-specialist Discovery (NASDAQ: DISCK). Yet Scripps paired that good news with
Berkshire Hathaway Earnings Preview: An In-Depth Look at Its Most Important Businesses
One of Wall Street's most closely watched companies, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B), is set to report its second-quarter earnings after the market closes on Aug. 4.With many
5 Things U.S. Bancorp CEO Andy Cecere Wants Investors to Know
As Andy Cecere settles into the corner office at U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), it's become clear that he intends keep the bank on the same prudent and profitable course as his predecessor.You can get a
Why Pitney Bowes, Geron, and Cummins Slumped Today
Tuesday was another good day for stocks on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrials climbed further into record territory, flirting with the 22,000 milestone for much of the day. Other major benchmarks
Why Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Sprint, and International Game Technology Jumped Today
The stock market continued its bull run on Tuesday, with major benchmarks posting modest gains that nevertheless sent the Dow Jones Industrials to yet another all-time high. International markets
3 Dividend Stocks That Smart Investors Should Own in Bear Markets
For some investors, owning stocks is the last thing in the world they'd want to do in a bear market. But for those who like steady income and who have long-term perspectives, some dividend stocks are
Why 8x8, Inc. Shares Fell 12.7% in July
Shares of cloud-based communications expert 8x8 (NASDAQ: EGHT) fell 12.7% in July 2017, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.The main culprit behind 8x8's rough July came at the very