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Dow Jones Rises 100 Points; Caterpillar Stock Down on Sales Slump; Walmart Launches Subscription Service; Microsoft Rolls Out Mobile Cloud Gaming
Dow Jones Rises 100 Points; Caterpillar Stock Down on Sales Slump; Walmart Launches Subscription Service; Microsoft Rolls Out Mobile Cloud Gaming

The stock market surged on Tuesday, led higher by rallying tech stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) had gained 0.45% by 1:30 p.m. EDT.

Shares of Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) failed

Square Says Pandemic Has Accelerated Digital Economy as More Go Cashless
Square Says Pandemic Has Accelerated Digital Economy as More Go Cashless

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the trend toward cashless transactions and the digit economy, according to a new survey by mobile payment company Square (NYSE: SQ).

Before the pandemic, in

COVID-19 Sends Caterpillar's Retail Machine Sales Tumbling for the 9th Straight Month
COVID-19 Sends Caterpillar's Retail Machine Sales Tumbling for the 9th Straight Month

Global economies may be reopening after COVID-19-triggered lockdowns, but the pandemic isn't offering Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) any respite yet. Each month, Caterpillar releases statistics for its

Park Hotels and Resorts Sees Stock Price Jump on Update
Park Hotels and Resorts Sees Stock Price Jump on Update

Park Hotels and Resorts (NYSE: PK) saw its stock price jump almost 9% on Monday after the hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) issued a business update that showed some positive momentum. The

This Natural Gas Stock Is Up 68% in 2 Days: Here's What Investors Should Know
This Natural Gas Stock Is Up 68% in 2 Days: Here's What Investors Should Know

Shares of LNG export start-up NextDecade (NASDAQ: NEXT) have been skyrocketing over the past two days. As of 12:28 p.m. EDT today, shares are up 15%, which puts the stock up an incredible 68% after

Germany Awards $743 Million to BioNTech and CureVac for Coronavirus Vaccine Development
Germany Awards $743 Million to BioNTech and CureVac for Coronavirus Vaccine Development

To accelerate COVID-19 vaccine development and boost vaccine manufacturing capacity within its borders, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research is awarding BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) and

Why Shares of Delta Air Lines Are Higher Today
Why Shares of Delta Air Lines Are Higher Today

Shares of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) got a lift Tuesday following an analyst upgrade and comments from the airline's CEO concerning the health of the business and the need for furloughs. Delta

Will a New Bipartisan Stimulus Proposal Finally Bring Americans Relief?
Will a New Bipartisan Stimulus Proposal Finally Bring Americans Relief?

When the coronavirus crisis first hit, it was obvious that the public needed near-term financial relief. Thankfully, U.S. lawmakers worked quickly to get the CARES Act passed into law. It included

Why Plug Power, Bloom Energy, and Lithium Americas Stocks Are Rising Tuesday
Why Plug Power, Bloom Energy, and Lithium Americas Stocks Are Rising Tuesday

Tuesday is looking like another good day for alternative energy stocks, with shares of fuel cell stars Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) and Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) rising 3% and 3.6%, respectively, in

Microsoft Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches Today With More than 150 Games
Microsoft Xbox Cloud Gaming Launches Today With More than 150 Games

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced on Monday that its cloud gaming service will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (previously called xCloud). The service will launch today with more than 150

Why Kraft Heinz's Plans and Outlook Have Its Shares Trading Higher
Why Kraft Heinz's Plans and Outlook Have Its Shares Trading Higher

After releasing a fresh outlook and strategic transformation plan, food and beverage giant Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) saw its stock trade more than 2% higher before hours today, an upward trend that

Why Nikola Stock Is Trading Lower Today
Why Nikola Stock Is Trading Lower Today

Shares of electric-truck start-up Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) are trading lower today, down 6.2% as of 12:15 p.m. EDT, after Bloomberg reported that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY) Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY) Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript

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Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (NYSE: HMY)Q4 2020 Earnings CallSep 15, 2020, 2:30 a.m. ET

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Better Buy: Slack Technologies vs. Microsoft
Better Buy: Slack Technologies vs. Microsoft

Over the past few years, Slack (NYSE: WORK) attracted millions of users with its streamlined enterprise communication platform, which reduced the need for clumsy email chains and phone calls

Here's Why Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Stock Is Soaring on Tuesday
Here's Why Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Stock Is Soaring on Tuesday

The stock market was having an all-around strong day on Tuesday, and real estate investment trusts, or REITs, were among the strongest performers.

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (NYSE: SKT) was

Delta CEO Expects Only Limited Furloughs as Talks With Pilots Continue
Delta CEO Expects Only Limited Furloughs as Talks With Pilots Continue

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) said on Tuesday it expects to avoid furloughs for all worker groups except pilots, though it warned that employees will work reduced hours through the end of the year.

Ai

Why Peloton Stock Just Popped 5%
Why Peloton Stock Just Popped 5%

Shares of connected exercise-machine maker Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) popped nearly 6% in early trading on the Nasdaq, retaining a 4.6% gain as of 11:50 a.m. EDT.

If you own shares of

Netflix Is Killing the Competition in This One Key Category
Netflix Is Killing the Competition in This One Key Category

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been of the best growth stocks on the market over the last decade, but one question has dogged the company repeatedly in recent years: Will it succumb to the competition?

Sony Reportedly Slashing PlayStation 5 Production 26% This Year
Sony Reportedly Slashing PlayStation 5 Production 26% This Year

Sony (NYSE: SNE) won't be able to meet demand for its new PlayStation 5 gaming console because chip production issues are causing it to slash the number of units it produces this year by 26%

Amazon's Luxury Stores Just Dealt Another Blow to Department Stores
Amazon's Luxury Stores Just Dealt Another Blow to Department Stores

On Tuesday, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced the debut of Luxury Stores, a channel available "by invitation only" and designed to showcase high-end luxury and beauty brands that will launch

NextEra Energy to Split Stock, Raises Guidance Through 2023
NextEra Energy to Split Stock, Raises Guidance Through 2023

With shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) zooming in recent weeks to touch all-time highs in early September, the company is doing what hot stocks Apple and Tesla recently did: go for a stock split.

Why Planet Fitness Stock Is a Better Investment Than Peloton Stock
Why Planet Fitness Stock Is a Better Investment Than Peloton Stock

Like so many other industries, gyms across the nation were shut down due to COVID-19. Companies offering at-home fitness solutions -- like Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) -- should continue to thrive in this

Why Roku Stock Shot Up 6%
Why Roku Stock Shot Up 6%

Despite a global pandemic that confined much of the population to its homes -- watching TV -- for much of this year, shares of over-the-top streamer Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) haven't benefited nearly as

Disney World and Rivals Have New Tricks for Halloween Treats
Disney World and Rivals Have New Tricks for Halloween Treats

Halloween decorations popped up at Disney's (NYSE: DIS) massive Florida resort on Tuesday morning. Disney World's Magic Kingdom canceled its Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nearly three months

A Promising Tech Stock I'm Adding to My Watch List
A Promising Tech Stock I'm Adding to My Watch List

September has brought on increased market volatility versus the summer, and in response, many investors are likely dusting off their watch lists for potential purchases if recent selling persists