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Can a More Profitable Etsy Stay True to Its Mission?
In this Industry Focus discussion of online craft marketplace Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY), the team discusses the trade-offs between profit and idealism -- a struggle which Etsy has very publicly endured....
A Wild Ride for Etsy in 2017: Success and Sacrifice
Investors are breathing a sigh of relief as Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) stock has surged over 60% year to date, clawing back roughly half of its share price losses since its IPO in the spring of 2015.In....
Why Opko Health Stock Stumbled in November
Shares of Opko Health (NASDAQ: OPK) had another poor showing in November, with its stock shedding a whopping 19.5% of its value last month, according to data from S&P Global Market....
In Your 40s? 2 Stocks You Might Want to Buy
If you are in your 40s, you're still building a nest egg... and likely dealing with the responsibilities that come along with a family and home. You aren't yet looking for dividend income, but you....
Is Now the Perfect Time to Buy Juno Therapeutics Stock?
Juno Therapeutics (NASDAQ: JUNO), a clinical-stage oncology company, continued its unrelenting rally this year by tacking on another $5 billion to its market cap in November, according to data....
Why This Water Stock Jumped 9.3% in November
Shares of Brazilian water utility Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo (NYSE: SBS) -- Sabesp for short -- gained 9.3% in November. The stock is up 22.5% for the one-year period....
3 High-Growth Stocks That Are Just Getting Started
If you had the guts to stay invested through the Great Recession -- or the good fortune to start investing in 2009 -- you have enjoyed one of the greatest rising tides you'll probably ever....
Just Months After Taking Over, Marcato Throws in the Towel on Buffalo Wild Wings
If the Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD) acquisition closes, activist shareholder Marcato Capital will reap an approximately 10% return on its investment in the the restaurant chain.Why would....
JetBlue's Fleet Review Should Wrap Up Soon -- and It's a Big Deal
Earlier this year, JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) launched a comprehensive fleet review, led by new CFO Steve Priest. This entails fine-tuning the timing of aircraft deliveries from Airbus....
5 Sneaky Ways Marketers Trick You Into Spending More for the Holidays
In this episode of the Motley Fool Answers podcast, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp bring you a December warning at least as important as the one given by Jacob Marley: Beware!Advertising....
2 Opportunities WWE Pessimists Needs to Know About
While World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE: WWE) had a strong third quarter that sent its stock price higher, the company still has its share of doubters. That makes sense, because WWE's top source....
Mark My Words: Bitcoin Could Plunge on December 11
Historically, the stock market has been the greatest creator of long-term wealth, and it certainly hasn't disappointed in 2017. Each of the three major U.S. indexes have logged dozens of fresh....
2 Top Steel Stocks to Consider Buying Now -- and 2 to Avoid
Steel is at the core of the world around us, supporting our buildings, protecting us in our cars, and helping us run our homes in the form of washing machines and refrigerators. Supply and demand....
Universal Display Seals the Deal With China's BOE Technologies
Shares of Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ: OLED) jumped as much as 10.4% early Friday, then settled to close up 3.2% after the OLED technologist announced new long-term OLED agreements with....
Why Macy's, J.C. Penney, and Kohl's Surged in November
Shares of Macy's (NYSE: M), J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP), and Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) jumped 26.9%, 18.2%, and 14.9% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The....
Why First Solar's Shrinking Profit Margins Could Rebound
First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has become shockingly less profitable over the past eight years.Despite its status as the current leader in utility-scale solar installation in the U.S., First Solar's....
Cantel Medical Corp. Keeps Pace on Its Goal
Cantel Medical (NYSE: CMD) reported results for the first quarter, posting double-digit revenue and earnings growth to start its fiscal year. It's hard to ask for more from the medical-supply....
What's Behind Valeant Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s 11% Move Higher?
Shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: VRX), the embattled drugmaker that's predominantly grown through acquisitions and drug-price increases over the years, surged as much as 11% by 3 p.m. EST....
How Universal Display Corp. Stock Rose 25.2% in November
Shares of Universal Display (NASDAQ: OLED) gained 25.2% in November 2017, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The surge started off with an earnings surprise and simply....
Is Trivago Stock Finally Ready to Take Off?
It's been a brutal rookie year for Trivago (NASDAQ: TRVG) and its investors, but the stock may be bottoming out here. Shares of the hotel metasearch specialist opened 13% higher on Friday after....
Cantel Medical (CMD) Q1 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
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The Best Internet of Things Stocks of 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) -- which includes wearables, connected cameras, smart appliances, and other gadgets -- should rapidly expand over the next few years. Global IoT spending could rise....
Is This Stock Manipulation or Just a Smart Money Move?
Imagine this scenario with me for a second:On April 26th of this year, you bought shares of RH (NYSE: RH) -- an upscale furniture retailer formerly known as Restoration Hardware. Between then and....
Why XPO Logistics Stock Raced Ahead of Peers and Jumped 14% in November
XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) has been on fire this year, and November was no different. Shares of the freight and logistics giant soared 14% last month even as close rivals FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and....
The Real Reason Why Aluminum Stock Alcoa Corp Slumped 13.1% in November
Alcoa Corp's (NYSE: AA) last major press release was in October, when it announced its third-quarter numbers. Yet, shares of the world's largest manufacturer of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum....