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Here's What to Expect When Whole Foods Reports Earnings
Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) reports its fiscal third-quarter earnings on Wednesday after the close of trading. In mid-June, the natural and organic foods grocer announced a departure from the
Here's What to Expect From Altria Group on Thursday
Investors began the year excited about Altria Group (NYSE: MO), pushing the tobacco stock to big gains. Yet over the past month, Altria has fallen back, and some wonder how much longer the company
Why Shopify's Stock Has Popped 110% in 2017
Internet retail platform Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) has jumped 110% since the beginning of this year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after it expanded its relationship with
Michaels Companies Stock Wins an Upgrade: What You Need to Know
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one
RPM International Droops on Spring Rains, Higher Costs
Consumers and industrial clients alike use products designed to extend the life of their key assets. RPM International (NYSE: RPM) strives to tap into that market with its Rust-Oleum, DAP, and other
3 Things You Should Know About Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS) is a well-known vendor of audio chips. Its largest customer is Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which made up 78% of the company's revenue in its most recent quarter (no doubt driven
Why Las Vegas Sands Corp. Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
With 60% of Las Vegas Sands' (NYSE: LVS) revenue coming from Macau, investors should be worried about whether the gambling enclave's results can be sustained. There are a lot of factors weighing
Why PayPal Holdings Is Up 48% This Year
Shares of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) have climbed 48% this year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company beat analysts' estimates for its first quarter and
The Case For and Against Cutting Social Security Benefits
Most Americans have one goal in mind: to cross the retirement "finish line" comfortably, and on their own terms. But for many, the only way this is going to happen is with a lot of help from Social
Better Buy: The Home Depot, Inc. vs. Target
The retail industry has been a great big puddle of uncertainty lately. E-commerce juggernaut Amazon.com, Inc. has numerous traditional retailers trembling in their boots. Still, many believe that the
Why Skyworks Solutions Is Up 44% So Far This Year
Skyworks Solutions' (NASDAQ: SWKS) stock price has climbed 44% so far in 2017, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the Massachusetts-based semiconductor manufacturer
Egg is Starting to Stick to the Teflon-Don(ald)
The Donald, because he doesn’t read much (any) history, seems to be totally clueless about Watergate. But, you say, he has staff to inform him of his ignorance. Unfortunately, the advisors that he....
Forget International Business Machines Corp.: These 3 Stocks Are Better Buys
IBM (NYSE: IBM) reported its second-quarter earnings on July 18, and the results were unimpressive. Revenue fell 5% year over year to $19.29 billion, marking its 21st straight quarter of annual
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
Here we go -- the first storm of summer. Now that the latest quarterly earnings season has kicked off, as expected we've seen a fresh set of dividend raise declarations from big companies over the
Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. Talks Competitive Advantages
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) is the world's largest contract chip manufacturer. It serves a broad range of customers building an even broader range of products, spanning from
Here's How Analog Devices, Inc. Makes Its Money
Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI), according to its most recent form 10-K filing, sells a "broad line of high-performance ICs [integrated circuits] that incorporate analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal
Even in This Rich Market, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Is Offering Investors Value
While the rest of the market seems to be hitting a new all-time high every day, shares of Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) haven't done a thing this year. In fact, the stock is down about 1% versus a
Frontier Communications Stock: Will It Get Worse?
Brutal doesn't begin to describe the past year for Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) shareholders. Nothing has gone right, and the market has noticed, giving Frontier one of the most heavily
Redfin IPO: What Investors Need to Know
Would-be homebuyers and real estate junkies have an upcoming IPO all their own. Redfin, the property search service, is scheduled to go public in the next few days. By listing its shares, Redfin is
Blue Chip Stocks in Focus: Bank of Nova Scotia
Published by Nick McCullum on July 24th, 2017
The financials industry is full of high-quality, blue chip stocks.
Before showing you an example, it’s important to understand what a blue chip
Chipotle Has a Perception Problem, Not a Food Safety Problem
Just when it appeared Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) had begun winning back the customers it lost after a series of food safety problems at its restaurants, the company had to close a Virginia store last week
Blue Chip Stocks in Focus: Toronto-Dominion Bank
Published by Nick McCullum on July 24th, 2017
‘Blue chip stocks’ received their name because, in the game of poker, the blue chips have historically had the highest value.
Despite the
McDonald's Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
The world's largest burger chain is earning its Golden Arches these days. Shares of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) have moved higher every single month in 2017, rising 28% year to date. The stock hit a new
Chipotle Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
Momentum isn't being kind to Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) investors as we approach Tuesday afternoon's quarterly report. The stock hit a fresh four-year low last week, as a food-borne-illness
4 Things to Watch for When Pandora Reports Earnings
Pandora Media's (NYSE: P) second-quarter earnings report is due out after the market closes on July 31. This quarter's report and conference call should be of interest to investors as it is the first