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Why Plug Power Inc's Shares Plunged 17% in November
Shares of hydrogen fuel company Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ: PLUG) plunged 16.8% in November, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after reporting another big quarterly....
Kroger Proves There's Life After Amazon/Whole Foods
Back in June, analysts were getting ready to write Kroger's(NYSE: KR) obituary. Shares of the supermarket giant fell 26% over a two-day span after the company first reported a dismal earnings....
Why Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Jumped 26% in November
Stock in natural and organics grocer Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFM) gained 26.5% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence .Sprouts stock took flight after....
Why CVS Health Is Sinking Today
Shares of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) fell as much as 6.5% on Monday after news broke that the company has officially reached a deal to acquire health insurance giant Aetna (NYSE: AET). Image source:....
$69 Billion Mega-Deal: What CVS Health's Acquisition of Aetna Means for Investors
It's official. After a little over five weeks of speculation, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced on Sunday that it was acquiring Aetna (NYSE: AET) for $69 billion. The combination of the two....
3 Reasons Why Aetna Isn't Up 14% Today
It turns out that the rumors were true.Investors learned on Monday that Aetna (NYSE: AET) has officially accepted a takeover bid from pharmacy giant CVS Health (NYSE: CVS). This $69 billion deal....
What Investors Missed in the Market This Week
The trading week ended on an odd note with stocks falling Friday after former national security advisor, Michael Flynn, pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents in regards to potential Russian....
3 Stocks for Baby Boomers to Reach Their Goals
If you're one of millions of baby boomers who've either retired or are approaching retirement, the stock market can serve as an ideal place to help you reach your goals. But finding the best....
Why Kroger Co. Stock Popped on Thursday
Shares of grocer Kroger (NYSE: KR) jumped as much as 13.6% on Thursday, following the company's release of its third-quarter results. The stock finished the trading day up 6.1%.Kroger stock's rise....
Kroger's Growth Pace Accelerates
Kroger's (NYSE: KR) rebound is gaining steam. The supermarket chain this week announced its third consecutive quarter of improving sales gains even as management forecast another uptick in the key....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) burst through the 24,000 level for the first time to finish at 24,272. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) also closed at a....
These Are Some of Black Friday's Big Winners
With Thanksgiving leftovers likely finished and the initial holiday shopping rush behind us, early sales results paint a positive picture for retailers.From Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, more....
How Safe Is Wal-Mart (WMT) Dividend?
A steadily growing dividend is nice to have as part of any stock investment. But at the very least, income investors want to feel confident that their payout isn't at risk of being suspended or....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks were mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) closing at a record, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) losing ground, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite....
Here's Why Rite Aid's Shares Are Rallying 16% Today
After Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) announced after the bell on November 27 that it closed on the transfer of 97 stores to Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA), its shares climbed 16.3% higher as of....
Cyber Monday Shows Wal-Mart Is Not Yet in Amazon's League
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has made major strides when it comes to becoming a serious digital player. By offering free shipping on eligible orders over $35 and allowing in-store pickup and return for....
Why 2017 Was a Year to Forget for CVS Health Corporation
For CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS), there was one good thing about 2017: It wasn't as bad as the previous year. But that's faint praise at best. In 2016, the pharmacy giant reeled from two....
A Strong Case for Buying Wal-Mart
As America undergoes a major retail shakeup, the winners will be the companies that can give companies what they want, when they want it, however they want it delivered.Doing that requires scale....
Sprouts Is Closing Out a Surprisingly Good Year
By all evidence, 2017 should have been a trying year for Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ: SFM). Still-lingering effects of grocery deflation, which have weighed heavily on much larger competitors....
Wal-Mart and Target Are Finally Finding Their Way Against Amazon.com
The easy narrative over the last decade has been that Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been eating Target (NYSE: TGT) and Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) lunch in retail. Consumers are spending more online,....
3 Things to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks inched higher last week as investors cheered positive earnings announcements from retailers heading into the holiday season shopping rush. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:....
Kroger Earnings: What to Watch
Kroger (NYSE: KR) will announce its third-quarter earnings results before the market opens on Thursday, Nov. 30. Investors haven't found much to be excited about in the supermarket chain's latest....
What to Expect From Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in 2018
2017 has been a banner year for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT). The retail giant, which was considered a dinosaur not long ago, has seen its stock jump 40% this year, besting nearly every other....
Here's Alibaba's Big Plan to Beat Wal-Mart in China
Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) has ambitious plans. Earlier this year, founder Jack Ma compared the company to sovereign nations by noting that the e-commerce giant's goal is to become the fifth largest....
Is Black Friday Still the Day Retailers Move From Loss to Profit?
While it's not the only meaning behind the name, one of the reasons Black Friday gained that nickname comes from the idea that the rush of shoppers moved retailers from a loss (the red) to a....