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Spirit Airlines Making Big Strides in These 2 Key Metrics
2017 has mostly been a year to forget for Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) investors, with a wave of pilot-related cancellations and a devastating hurricane season wreaking havoc on the company's....
3 High-Yield Stocks at Rock-Bottom Prices
Selecting the best high-yield stocks from the bargain bin tends to involve a balancing act. Companies that offer big dividends and trade at low earnings multiples often do so because their....
3 Growth Stocks for Forward-Looking Investors
Every investing style poses unique challenges. When it comes to growth investing, they have to do with identifying companies that have "fertile fields of growth," as famed investor Thomas Rowe....
Nordson Pops on Advanced Technology Strength
Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN) announced stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter 2017 results on Wednesday after the market closed, helped by a surprise increase in organic sales despite....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks were mixed on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) set a record, but the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) closed slightly down.Data source: Yahoo! Finance.The Fed....
Here's How Holly Energy Partners Crushed It in 2017
This past year has largely been a disappointment for investors in master limited partnerships (MLPs). The Alerian MLP Index, which tracks energy infrastructure MLPs, has delivered a negative total....
3 Big Things Coming to Florida Theme Parks in 2018
There's no denying that 2019 will be a big year for central Florida's bustling tourism industry. Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) and Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) Universal Orlando have major additions in the....
JetBlue Airways Corporation Is Set to Soar
After a strong run between 2013 and 2015, shares of JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) have been stuck in neutral for the past two years. Large increases in non-fuel unit costs and weak unit revenue....
Why Momo Inc. Shares Lost 21% in November
Shares of Chinese mobile-based social network Momo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) lost 21.2% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence .After rising a little over 5% during the....
Why Finisar Shares Are Soaring Today
Shares of Finisar (NASDAQ: FNSR) have soared today, up by 30% as of 12 p.m. EST, after the company scored a $390 million investment from Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). The investment was awarded from the....
Stock in Hyperloop Builder Hit With Sell Rating: 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....
First Solar: Can Thin-Film Keep Up?
2017 was a banner year for First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) for a number of reasons. It sold large solar developments for more money than expected, resulting in a short-term boost in earnings. The....
3 High-Growth Stocks for Rising Interest Rates
Interest rates are rising, giving lift to virtually every financial stock in 2017. But investors are especially bullish on a few choice stocks, sending shares of Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW), SVB....
The 4 Biggest Misconceptions About Bitcoin
Historically, no asset has been better at making investors money over time than the stock market. Looking back decades, stocks tend to average an annual return of 7%, inclusive of dividend....
Verifone Systems, Inc. (PAY) Q4 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Verifone Systems, Inc. (NYSE: PAY)Q4 2017 Earnings Conference CallDec. 12, 2017, 4:30 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
The 3 Best REITs of 2017
The stock market has performed quite well in 2018, with the S&P 500 up by about 18%. However, not all sectors have done well. The real estate sector has been a laggard, with the Dow Jones....
Here's Why Everyone's So Excited About bluebird bio
Investors have seen bluebird bio's (NASDAQ: BLUE) share price skyrocket following impressive early-stage trial results for bb2121, a multiple myeloma gene therapy that's licensed to Celgene Corp.....
3 Stocks Your Children Will Brag About Someday
Do you dream of passing along your wealth to your children someday? If so, then you need to fill your portfolio with stocks that can stand the test of time.So which companies do we think could....
Why Casey's General Stores Inc Stock Tumbled Today
Shares of Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY) took a spill Tuesday after the convenience-store operator posted disappointing results in its second-quarter earnings report. Casey' missed....
Why Roku Stock Skyrocketed 121% in November
Shares of Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) jumped a staggering 121.7% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the company reported strong third-quarter 2017 results that....
Is It Too Late to Buy Skechers Stock?
Shares of footwear company Skechers (NYSE: SKX) have had quite a year. The stock is up nearly 50% year to date, trouncing the broader market by a wide margin. Skechers' results in the past few....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) both closing at record highs.Data source: Yahoo! Finance.Rate-sensitive....
Better Buy: Seaspan Corporation vs. Diana Shipping Inc.
Seaspan Corporation (NYSE: SSW) and Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX) have gone in opposite directions this year. Seaspan has lost more than 35% of its value while Diana Shipping's stock has surged....
Why Mattel, Iron Mountain, and J.C. Penney Slumped Today
Tuesday was another positive day for most of the stock market, although certain segments did better than others. Among major benchmarks, the Dow performed the best, with triple-digit gains taking....
Why Goldman Sachs, Seagate Technology, and Tenet Healthcare Jumped Today
The stock market continued to climb on Tuesday, with the Dow and S&P 500 moving higher to record levels even as the Nasdaq Composite lagged behind. Investors were generally focused on the....