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3 Biotech Stocks for Enterprising Investors
The biotech sector isn't for the faint of heart. While investors can strike it rich if they get lucky, they can also lose a bundle if things don't go according to plan. Given the risk, it can take a
1 Tax Mistake to Avoid In 2017
So far in 2017, the IRS has issued over 106 million tax refunds, with an average amount of more than $2,700. This means that three-fourths of all taxpayers got money back from the IRS this year. While
Social Security Needs an Extra $12.5 Trillion to Stay Solvent at Current Benefit Levels Through 2091
As many Americans are probably well aware, Social Security -- arguably the most important social program in this country -- is in deep trouble. Despite the fact that roughly three out of five elderly
Starbucks: Prognosesenkung schickt Aktie auf Talfahrt. Bieten sich neue Chancen?
Der Kaffeeröster Starbucks hat Zahlen zum zweiten Quartal 2017 präsentiert und einmal mehr eindrucksvolle zahlen präsentiert. Allerdings nahm man die Gewinnprognose für das Gesamtjahr leicht....
Altona Mining berichtet über das 2. Quartal 2017 - Analysten sehen 60 % Kurspotenzial
Ein Thema im Quartalsbericht von Altona Mining (ISIN: AU000000AOH9 / ASX: AOH) war natürlich die Aufkündigung der Exklusivität des Abkommens mit den Chinesen. Erst vor ein paar Tagen meldete Altona
Why Bojangles', Inc. Stock Dropped Today
Shares of Bojangles' Inc. (NASDAQ: BOJA) plunged 15% Friday after the fast-food chain announced mixed second-quarter 2017 results and lowered its full-year guidance.Quarterly revenue rose 2.1% year
Yandex Loses Market Share in Spite of Strong Growth
Yandex N.V. (NASDAQ: YNDX) announced reasonably strong second-quarter 2017 results on Friday morning, detailing broad-based growth across all of its various business segments and an intriguing
5 Things Introverts Need to Explain to Their Managers
Though not everyone falls clearly into one of two distinct categories, in work and in life, there are introverts and extroverts. Introverts, by nature, typically recharge their emotional batteries by
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.: Solid Q2 Results Show Investor Fears Are Misplaced
Last quarter, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) continued its slow but steady comeback following its late 2015 food safety crisis. The company reported that comp sales growth remained solid in the
Charter Communications, Inc. Jumped on Earnings: What You Need to Know
Earlier this week, Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) reported second-quarter earnings to a standing market ovation. The cable broadcaster's share prices rose as much as 6.4% the next day and
This Week in Solar
Earnings season finally started this week in the solar industry, and it started with a bang. First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) absolutely crushed estimates and confirmed that solar module demand is high
The Real Strategy Behind NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW Gaming Service
In June, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) launched its new GeForce NOW service in beta to Mac users (available to PC users at a later date). For those out of the loop, GeForce NOW allows gamers to play select
McCain Pulls the Plug on Obamacare "Skinny Repeal" Without Replacement
Republicans have been fighting to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act since it was passed by Democrats in 2010. After winning Congress and the White House last November, many republicans
SS&C Technologies Touches New Highs After a Solid Quarterly Win
SS&C Technologies Holdings (NASDAQ: SSNC) announced slightly better-than-expected second-quarter 2017 results on Thursday after the market closed, including its 21st straight quarter of revenue growth
Forget Costco: These 3 Stocks Have Doubled This Year
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock is underperforming the market lately, with shares down slightly even as the S&P 500 has jumped higher by double digits.Below, we'll look at a few stocks that have delivered
Oil & Gas Stock Roundup: Earnings and M&A Sent These Stocks Soaring
Crude prices rebounded sharply this week, closing up nearly 9% to just below $50 a barrel. Several factors sparked that rally, including another decline in U.S. oil inventories, pledges by some OPEC
Cypress Semiconductor Enjoys Broad-Based Growth
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: CY) announced better-than-expected second-quarter 2017 results on Thursday after the market closed, highlighting record revenue from each of its key market
4 Jaw-Dropping Stats About Retirement
If you plan to have a high-quality retirement, you'll need to take steps well in advance to prepare. Those should include investing and saving for retirement, making sure you don't have a lot of debt
Lower Earners Just Lost a Key Retirement-Savings Option
When it comes to retirement savings, the statistics are often dire: One in three Americans has no money set aside for the future, while more than 40% of baby boomers nearing retirement have yet to
Can Menu Innovation Lead to a Chipotle Turnaround?
Even prior to Chipotle Mexican Grill's (NYSE: CMG) well-publicized food safety incidents of 2015, some analysts were worried that Chipotle's restaurant volumes were peaking. One of the reasons behind
Is Taking Social Security at Age 66 Wise?
If you were born between 1943 and 1954, your full retirement age is 66. If you haven't claimed Social Security yet, you're probably debating if you should claim at 66, or wait until age 70. It's a
Chart Industries, Inc. Breaks the Freeze, Returns to Profits
Chart Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTLS) reported second-quarter financial results on July 27. And while it wasn't exactly a stellar quarter, as sales continued to trend lower from the peak a few years
Federated Investors Reports a Drop in AUM and Operating Income
Fund manager Federated Investors (NYSE: FII) reported that net income rose 1% in the second quarter to $53.5 million, helped primarily by an increase in investment income from the company's investment
Growing Trump Worries Are Weighing on AK Steel Holding Corporation's Stock Today
Shares of AK Steel (NYSE: AKS) slumped on Friday and were down nearly 9% by the closing bell. It wasn't alone, as U.S. Steel (NYSE: X) and Nucor (NYSE: NUE) also sold off on the day, down 8% and 2%
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stock indexes were mixed on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) setting yet another record high, but the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) closing lower.Data source: Yahoo