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Why Innovative Industrial Properties Stock Surged 18% in July
Shares of Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR) jumped 18.4% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the real estate investment trust (REIT) expanded
Take-Two May Have a Much Better Year Than Investors Expect
This was supposed to be a transition year for Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO). After a record year in fiscal 2020, one in which net bookings were just shy of $3 billion, management originally
3 Stocks to Watch This Week
The earnings keep coming, and some notable names are reporting next week, companies that have seen their fair share of volatility in 2020. Ranging from cannabis to cruise lines to the appealing but
Why Livongo Rival Ontrak's Stock Soared 55% in July and Is Up 52% in August
Shares of virtual healthcare specialist Ontrak (NASDAQ: OTRK) soared 54.7% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. For context, the S&P 500 returned 5.6% last month.
Why CrowdStrike Holdings Stock Climbed 12.9% in July
Shares of CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) gained 12.9% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The company's stock gained ground in conjunction with momentum for the broader
Is Yum! Brands Stock a Buy?
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), the delicious-sounding parent company of quick service restaurant chains Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger Grill, was sailing along as 2020
Why TransDigm Stayed Aloft as Aerospace Plunged
TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG) delivered better-than-expected earnings in its fiscal third quarter, with the company making a strong case that the coronavirus pandemic is not going to cause this
Roku Investors Should Ignore Management's Bleak Industry Outlook
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) reported earnings results that were better than Wall Street analysts expected, but investors still sold off shares of the growth stock after digesting its letter to shareholders
3 Large-Cap Stocks That Should Soar If Coronavirus Vaccines Flop
It seems to be a foregone conclusion that at least one COVID-19 vaccine will be available by sometime next year. Twenty-six vaccine candidates are currently in clinical testing with more likely on
3 Tips for Building a Diversified Investment Portfolio
You'll often hear that a diversified investment portfolio is your ticket to long-term gains and minimized losses. But building a diverse portfolio could take a lot of legwork. If you attempt to
Chevron Booked a Big Q2 Loss -- but Has the Best Balance Sheet in Big Oil
In a volatile market, things can change incredibly quickly.
Take, for example, the second-quarter earnings of Chevron (NYSE: CVX). Just three months ago, the oil and gas supermajor stunned Wall
Why Enphase Energy's Shares Jumped 26.9% in July
Shares of Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) jumped 26.9% in July, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after announcing some key business developments. In addition, early in August the
3 Stocks to Avoid This Week
I took a look at three stocks to avoid last week, and it was a mixed bag. One investment soared 25% for the week. Ouch! However, one stock marched in place for a nearly 2% gain, and the third stock
3 Scary Facts That Should Prompt You to Increase Your Retirement Savings
Most Americans aren't saving enough for retirement. And unless you're putting aside around 15% of your income, chances are good that you're one of them.
Saving this much of your take-home money may
Is Walt Disney Giving Up on Hulu?
There's no question that the coronavirus pandemic has been a boon for the video streaming industry. Subscriptions for services like Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) have surged, and third-party aggregators
Be Like Buffett: "Bet on America" With These 3 Stocks to Buy Now
Warren Buffett believes in America -- that it will recover from a recession and from the COVID-19 pandemic. At a virtual shareholders' meeting in May, the legendary head of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:
3 Best Restaurant Stocks to Buy in August
The restaurant industry wasn't exactly thriving before the coronavirus pandemic hit, and then it was upended after establishments were limited to takeout and delivery.
Some chains like Ruth's
Is Pfizer Stock a Buy?
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating many problems in the healthcare industry, from hospitals struggling to treat patients with the disease (and deferring elective procedures in the process) to
These 3 Stocks Soared More Than 50% in July. Are They Still Hot Buys?
The S&P 500 is coming off a strong month of July, where the index rose by 5.5% as the markets continue to recover from the terrible March crash that sent many investors into a panic. Some stocks are
2 of the Best Robinhood Stocks to Buy Right Now
Robinhood investors tend to be more daring in their investing approaches than the average investor. From airline stocks to cruise ship stocks and even insolvent companies like rental car giant
The 1 Question You Must Ask Yourself Before You Claim Social Security
If Social Security worked more like Medicare, signing up would be simpler. With Medicare, eligibility begins at age 65, and while you get a seven-month window to sign up, ultimately, there's
3 Most Popular Marijuana Stocks on Robinhood: Are They Buys?
You might not be surprised one bit that many Robinhood investors like pot stocks. After all, the trading platform especially appeals to millennials. And millennials support marijuana legalization in
3 Top Coronavirus Stocks to Buy in August
Albert Einstein once said, "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." The famous scientist likely wasn't thinking about a global pandemic when he made the statement. But the concept does apply
3 Top Cloud Computing Stocks to Buy Right Now
Perhaps the biggest technological change of the current age is the massive shift of enterprise IT spending to the public cloud. The public cloud offers numerous benefits to companies, saving costs
Is Teladoc a Top Stock to Buy Now?
Teladoc Health's (NYSE: TDOC) meteoric rise to prominence this year shows no sign of slowing, with the company reporting impressive positive results in its July 29 earnings report as a result of