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Office Depot's Stock Just Jumped -- But You Won't Like the Reason Why
It's not every day you see a stock's share price jump more than 800%, but in a market that has seen a surge in day-trading activity, it might seem like anything's possible. Unfortunately, the news
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Home Depot Has an Advantage Amazon Can't Take Away
Both Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are experiencing a surge in sales as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each has benefited in unique ways: Amazon because people spent more
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Waste Management Scores $300 Million Discount on Acquisition of Advanced Disposal Services
Shares of Advanced Disposal Services (NYSE: ADSW) fell sharply on Wednesday after Waste Management (NYSE: WM) announced it would be buying its shares at $30.30 per share in cash instead of the
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Better Buy: Starbucks vs. Shake Shack
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) were both soaring before the COVID-19 pandemic, but that crisis naturally took a bite out of their earnings last quarter. Both the coffee giant
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3 Mistakes That Could Wreck Your Retirement If There's a Second Wave of COVID-19
If you're getting close to retirement age, the coronavirus pandemic could cause you to reconsider your plans. Tens of millions of Americans have lost their jobs, and your retirement investments may
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Aeromexico Flies into Bankruptcy Due to "Unprecedented" COVID-19 Challenges
Mexican airline Grupo Aeromexico SAB de CV filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States late Tuesday, becoming the third major Latin American airline to seek bankruptcy protection due to the
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Better Buy: Cisco Systems vs. Microsoft
Two iconic technology companies, Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), are in the midst of the next wave of tech disruption. Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the
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June Stock Market Review: Spiking Coronavirus Cases Slow the Reopening Rebound
After rallying by about 25% during April and May, the S&P 500 ended June rather flat. The benchmark index rose by about 1.8%, but still posted its third straight monthly gain. The Dow Jones
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Why Shares of FedEx Are Up Today
Shares of FedEx (NYSE: FDX) gained 13% at the open on Wednesday after the transport and shipping giant reported better-than-expected quarterly results. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh on
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Is Veeva Systems Stock a Buy Right Now?
One of the clear lessons emerging from the pandemic-induced bear market is that not all companies are created equal. While the S&P 500 has struggled to get back to break-even since its late February
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Apple Wants More Engaging Arcade Games
Roughly nine months after launch, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is now reportedly looking to mix up its strategy for Apple Arcade. The subscription mobile gaming service costs just $5 per month and includes
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Plunging Sales Threaten J.C. Penney's Revival Hopes
For much of the past decade, J.C. Penney (OTC: JCPN.Q) has been trying to turn itself around, after a slew of management missteps and declining mall traffic crushed its sales and earnings. It
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Corona Hard Seltzer Is an Instant Hit
Just four months from its release, Corona Hard Seltzer has already established a foothold in the competitive market for alcoholic seltzer drinks.
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) on Wednesday
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How CarMax Managed a $1,900 Average Profit During a Brutal Quarter for the Used-Car Industry
CarMax (NYSE: KMX) recently announced quarterly earnings results that depicted a brutal selling environment over the spring months. Social-distancing efforts fueled collapsing sales volumes and
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Apple Reportedly Changing the Strategic Focus of Apple Arcade
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) apparently believes that adjustments are in order for Apple Arcade. According to a report from Bloomberg citing "people familiar with the matter," the company has modified the
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Beyond Meat Partners With Alibaba to Expand in China
Alternative meat producer Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) announced a new partnership with Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) to expand its reach in mainland China, according to CNBC. The company's Beyond Burgers
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3 More Stocks I Sold Last Month
I did a bit of portfolio pruning last month, unloading a few of my stocks in June. Last week I went over some of the names that I cut loose to raise funds to eventually apply elsewhere, but now it's
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Is Vail Resorts Stock a Buy?
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) is the world's biggest ski resort operator, but like other vacation destinations, the company has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
The global catastrophe forced
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Dun & Bradstreet Going Public Again in Fresh IPO
After a brief period in private hands, a familiar name in corporate financial analytics is returning to the stock exchange. Dun & Bradstreet has launched an initial public offering (IPO) and is
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This Group That Was Left Out of the First Round of Stimulus Checks May Finally Get Relief
Once the COVID-19 crisis hit home, it became clear that its impact would not just be health-related, but financial as well. Millions of Americans lost their jobs in March when lockdown orders were
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Macy’s Lost Nearly $4B in the First Quarter
Macy's (NYSE: M) issued first-quarter earnings results on Wednesday that showed mounting pressure on its retail business from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sales fell by more than half, as the company had
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Zoom Profits From Coronavirus Policies, but Only in the Short Term
Working-from-home policies have caused increasing reliance on videoconferencing technology, and well-known video communications company Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) has profited greatly. With seamless
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Capri Expects Massive Sales Decline in the First Quarter
Capri Holdings (NYSE: CPRI), luxury goods distributor of brands Michael Kors, Versace, and Jimmy Choo, saw sales decline 11.3% in its fourth quarter, which ended March 28, 2020 and included China
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Why SolarEdge Is Positioned to Thrive
The solar energy industry is driven by one mandate: Make the most energy at the lowest possible price. The industry tries hard to turn everything it touches into a commodity, which often leads to
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KB Home Reports Disappointing Orders. Is This a False Dawn In Homebuilding?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused something of an exodus out of the cities and into the suburbs. Redfin just reported that the percentage of homebuyers looking to relocate is at a record. The Census