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Is Macy's Real Estate Really Worth $16 Billion?
The value of Macy's (NYSE: M) real estate may be worth more than the company itself, as an analyst recently calculated, but is it really worth $16 billion as investment management firm Cowen....
Harley-Davidson's Sports Glide Returns After 25 Years
Probably no single motorcycle model can reverse Harley-Davidson's (NYSE: HOG) sliding sales -- not even the iconic Sports Glide, returning to the company's lineup after a 25-year absence. While it....
Why L Brands, Inc. Shot Up 30% in November
Stock in specialty retailer L Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LB) gained 30.3% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.Shares enjoyed a boost on the first day of the month when L....
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....
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....
Here's Where Things Went Wrong for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. in 2017
This past year has been a bit of a let-down for Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) investors considering that the stock shed a quarter of its value, erasing a big chunk of last year's rebound. That....
Does Harley-Davidson Need a New CEO and Board?
As Harley-Davidson's (NYSE: HOG) sales enter their fourth year of decline, investors should ask whether the motorcycle maker needs a shakeup. The problem may not just be the soft industry in which....
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....
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....
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....
"Bitcoin Stocks" Get a New Member as Cboe Launches Bitcoin Futures on Sunday, Dec. 10
The price of bitcoin, the oldest and largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has skyrocketed 1,578%, from less than $1,000 to $15,973 in 2017, as of 4:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 7. (The price provided here....
Why Retail Stocks Are Loving the GOP Tax Plan
Investors have fled retail stocks this year as worries mount regarding the "retail apocalypse". Brick-and-mortar chains have announced more store closings than any previous year on record.....
CBOE Bitcoin Futures: How Will They Work and Can I Invest With Them?
Bitcoin has been the surprise big winner of 2017, with prices having soared higher as the cryptocurrency gains credibility among a broader set of users as a store of value. One thing that's....
Can Restaurants Really Save the Struggling Retail Industry?
Two wrongs don't make a right, and two failing businesses joining together don't make a healthy one -- just ask Sears Holdings. So if those are bad ideas, can aligning two ailing industries make....
3 Growth Stocks at Deep-Value Prices
With the stock market at record highs, many investors are paying premiums for companies that appear capable of delivering big earnings growth over the long term. That sets them up with a....
Why Brown-Forman, H&R Block, and Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Jumped Today
The stock market was relatively quiet on Wednesday, as competing factors kept major benchmarks within a fairly tight range close to where they began the day. Ongoing progress on trying to....
Why DaVita Inc. Jumped Higher Today
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is up 12.8% at 12:35 p.m. EST after announcing that it's selling its medical group to UnitedHealth Group's (NYSE: UNH) health services business Optum for $4.9 billion.....
Why A.O. Smith Corporation Stock Surged in November
The stock price of residential and commercial water heater and boiler manufacturer A.O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) rose 7.1% in November largely after an upbeat presentation to analysts on Nov.....
Why Nordstrom Inc. Climbed 15% in November
Shares of Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN) moved higher last month, after the company turned in a decent third-quarter earnings report and benefited from a broader wave lifting retail stocks --....
Why Gap Stock Jumped 24% in November
Shares of clothing retailer Gap (NYSE: GPS) gained 24% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, compared to a 2.8% increase for the broader stock market.Data....
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for In-the-Know Investors
Some stocks aren't no-brainer buys -- it takes a bit more digging to determine whether they warrant consideration. For the more experienced investor, though, finding an income-paying stock with....
This 1 News Event Sent Oil Drilling Stocks Soaring in November
Shares of land rig owners Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP), Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR), and Patterson-UTI Drilling (NASDAQ: PTEN) all jumped 10% or more in November. While it was a real up and....
3 Best-Performing Stocks in November
Last month was a good one for owners of beaten-down retailing stocks. In fact, all three of the best-performing members of the S&P 500 came from this industry. Foot Locker (NYSE: FL), L Brands....
Why IPG Photonics Stock Dropped Today
Shares of IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP) fell 10.4% on Monday, despite no material negative news for the fiber laser and amplifier specialist.To be fair, in a press release this morning, IPG....
Here's Why These Retail Stocks Jumped as Much as 8% Today
It's Dec. 4, and shares of several big retailers are up strongly. As of 11:48 a.m. EST, shares of Macy's Inc. (NYSE: M), Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS), Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT), and Kohl's....