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Comcast to Spend $100 Million Fighting for Social Justice, Equality
Comcast to Spend $100 Million Fighting for Social Justice, Equality

Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) is planning to spend $100 million over the next three years to fight injustice and inequality. 

The tech stock's CEO, Brian Roberts, said in a letter to employees it's time

Why Shares of Darling Ingredients Jumped 13.2% in May
Why Shares of Darling Ingredients Jumped 13.2% in May

Shares of Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) rose 13.2% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That handily outpaced the S&P 500 index's 4.5% gain for the month, but the

Why Carvana Surged 16% in May
Why Carvana Surged 16% in May

Shares of Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) rose 16.1% in May, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, taking the stock from $80 per share to $93 per share. For context, that came on the heels of

Why AMC Networks Stock Gained 19% in May
Why AMC Networks Stock Gained 19% in May

Shares of AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) were moving higher last month after the cable network operator posted a better-than-expected earnings report and rose on a rumor that Amazon could be interested

America's Greater Recession Began in February
America's Greater Recession Began in February

The first column I wrote for The Motley Fool on the subject of coronavirus, I wrote in February. Just a few weeks later, the entire United States economy fell into recession.

So says the Business

Why Synopsys Stock Climbed 15.1% Last Month
Why Synopsys Stock Climbed 15.1% Last Month

Shares of Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) gained 15.1% in May, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock climbed amid momentum for the broader market and also got a boost from

Why Zillow Group Soared 33% in May
Why Zillow Group Soared 33% in May

Shares of Zillow Group (NASDAQ: Z)(NASDAQ: ZG) soared 33.1% in May, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

That move sent the stock from $44 per share to $58 per share during the

Why Fox Factory Holding Surged 41% Last Month
Why Fox Factory Holding Surged 41% Last Month

Shares of Fox Factory Holding (NASDAQ: FOXF) climbed last month as the company delivered a better-than-expected first-quarter earnings report and benefited from the perception that its outdoor

These 2 Bankrupt Companies Were Stock Market Stars Monday
These 2 Bankrupt Companies Were Stock Market Stars Monday

The stock market continued to move higher on Monday, building on positive momentum from last week's big rally. Market participants believe there's further room to run for the U.S. economy, even as

Why Thor Stock Thundered 11% Higher Today
Why Thor Stock Thundered 11% Higher Today

Shares of Thor Industries (NYSE: THO) closed 11.1% higher on Monday, after the RV maker reported estimate-thumping earnings earlier in the day.

Expected by analysts to report a $0.26-per-share loss

Why Everi Holdings Stock Popped 25.5% in May
Why Everi Holdings Stock Popped 25.5% in May

Shares of Everi Holdings (NYSE: EVRI) jumped 25.5% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Investors speculated that its business, making slot machines and providing

Why Aurora Cannabis, HEXO, Cronos Group, and Other Cannabis Stocks Surged Today
Why Aurora Cannabis, HEXO, Cronos Group, and Other Cannabis Stocks Surged Today

Marijuana stocks soared on Monday, as investors grew more optimistic about the cannabis industry. Many of the largest companies enjoyed sharp gains on the day, including:

Several factors likely

Why Boyd Gaming Shares Jumped 28.1% in May
Why Boyd Gaming Shares Jumped 28.1% in May

Shares of Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) jumped a whopping 28.1% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as casinos across the U.S. moved closer to reopening. In June, shares

Why Shares of Square Jumped 24.5% in May
Why Shares of Square Jumped 24.5% in May

Shares of payment processor Square (NYSE: SQ) jumped 24.5% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as investors bet on an economic recovery. In the first week of

Tesla Drives Nasdaq Toward 10,000 Even as Upstart Nikola Threatens
Tesla Drives Nasdaq Toward 10,000 Even as Upstart Nikola Threatens

The beginning of the new week brought a new record high for the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), which is now within spitting distance of a major milestone. After its rise of around 0.75% as

Why Airline Stocks Are Surging
Why Airline Stocks Are Surging

In this episode of Industry Focus: Energy, Nick Sciple chats with Motley Fool contributor, Lou Whiteman, about the airline industry. They start things off with a new IPO announcement. Next, they go

Here's Why Limelight Networks Shares Are Jumping Today
Here's Why Limelight Networks Shares Are Jumping Today

Shares of Limelight Networks (NASDAQ: LLNW) were climbing today following an analyst upgrade for the company's stock. It was up as much as 17%, and as of 3:37 p.m EDT on Monday had gained 15.3%. 

Hormel Claims It Has Kept COVID-19 Infections Below 3% at One Facility
Hormel Claims It Has Kept COVID-19 Infections Below 3% at One Facility

As meatpacking plants across the United States continue to be epicenters for local coronavirus outbreaks, Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) claims it may have found a fairly successfully formula for fighting

Why Coty Stock Popped Today
Why Coty Stock Popped Today

Shares of Coty (NYSE: COTY) were climbing today as the beaten-down cosmetics stock  was benefiting from a rotation in the market. Over the last few sessions, investors have been moving out of stocks

Why Nikola Stock Is Surging Today
Why Nikola Stock Is Surging Today

Shares of Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) (NASDAQ: VTIQ) were surging on Monday, after the company's founder and chairman said that it will begin taking reservations for a new electric pickup

Why These 3 Top Housing Stocks Jumped More Than 15% in May
Why These 3 Top Housing Stocks Jumped More Than 15% in May

Housing-related stocks, including homebuilder D.R. Horton (NYSE: DHI), home improvement retailer Lowe's (NYSE: LOW), and flooring specialist Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL), saw big gains in May

Why Cisco Systems Stock Climbed 12.8% Last Month
Why Cisco Systems Stock Climbed 12.8% Last Month

Shares of Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) gained 12.8% in May, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock rose in conjunction with momentum for the broader market, third-quarter

EU Financial Oversight Board Recommends Banks Suspend Dividends Until 2021
EU Financial Oversight Board Recommends Banks Suspend Dividends Until 2021

An independent oversight body tasked with limiting risk in the European Union's financial system is calling for the restriction of capital distributions -- and therefore dividends -- during the

Why Shares of Latam and Other Latin American Airlines Are Soaring Today
Why Shares of Latam and Other Latin American Airlines Are Soaring Today

Airline shares are taking flight throughout the Americas on improving optimism that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic travel slump is now behind us. The U.S. airlines are all up between 5% and 15%

Here's Why BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Jumped 15% in May
Here's Why BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Jumped 15% in May

Shares of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: BCRX) increased 15% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, as investors jump in ahead of the potential launch of