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Steel Stocks Are Holding Back the Stock Market Today
Steel Stocks Are Holding Back the Stock Market Today

Stocks were generally quiet on Thursday morning, with major benchmarks recovering from opening losses to climb back above the unchanged mark later in the morning session. Many were disappointed to

Why Royal Caribbean Stock Popped 6% This Morning
Why Royal Caribbean Stock Popped 6% This Morning

Shares of cruise line giant Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) jumped more than 6% this morning before giving back a portion of its gains. In noonday trading, Royal Caribbean stock remains up 2.1%.

This

Will Shopify Widen Walmart’s Moat Against Amazon?
Will Shopify Widen Walmart’s Moat Against Amazon?

Shopify's (NYSE: SHOP) stock recently popped after it secured a new partnership with retail giant Walmart (NYSE: WMT). Shopify's merchant clients can now directly sell their products on Walmart's

Tencent Could Dominate China’s Online Video Market by Investing in iQiyi
Tencent Could Dominate China’s Online Video Market by Investing in iQiyi

iQiyi's (NASDAQ: IQ) stock recently surged after Reuters claimed Tencent (OTC: TCEHY) could buy a major stake in the video streaming giant. Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) spun off iQiyi in an IPO two years

Here's Why IDEAYA Biosciences Lost Nearly 23% Today
Here's Why IDEAYA Biosciences Lost Nearly 23% Today

Shares of IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ:IDYA) fell as much as 22.7% today after the company announced the pricing of a public offering of common stock. The development-stage pharmaceutical company is

3 Ways Five Below Is Playing Offense
3 Ways Five Below Is Playing Offense

Before the COVID-19 outbreak shut down retailers in the U.S., Five Below (NASDAQ: FIVE) was on pace to deliver another quarter of strong growth. But the store closures took a heavy toll, with sales

The Day-Trading Boom and Why It's So Concerning
The Day-Trading Boom and Why It's So Concerning

Recently, billionaire investor Mark Cuban compared the current stock market to the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s. The reason? Easy-to-use trading apps, commission-free stock trading, and a lack

Is Verizon Stock a Buy?
Is Verizon Stock a Buy?

Verizon (NYSE: VZ), the second largest wireless carrier in the U.S. after AT&T (NYSE: T), is often considered a stable income investment for conservative investors. It's raised its dividend annually

Why Dada Nexus Limited Stock Was Going Up Today
Why Dada Nexus Limited Stock Was Going Up Today

Shares of new IPO Dada Nexus Limited (NASDAQ: DADA) were going up on Thursday, after a well-known player was revealed as a major shareholder. As of 11:45 a.m. EDT, the stock was only up 5%. But it

Cinemark to Start Reopening Theaters This Friday, All to Be Open By Mid-July
Cinemark to Start Reopening Theaters This Friday, All to Be Open By Mid-July

After being closed for months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cinemark (NYSE: CNK) announced yesterday that it will reopen theaters in Texas tomorrow. The Dallas reopening is the first phase

Why Shopify’s Stock Went Up
Why Shopify’s Stock Went Up

In this episode of MarketFoolery, Chris Hill and Motley Fool contributor Brian Feroldi go through the latest news from the markets. There is a massive retail partnership announcement. They've got

Foot Locker Hastens Its Departure From the Shopping Mall
Foot Locker Hastens Its Departure From the Shopping Mall

Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) may be a shopping mall fixture now, but even before the coronavirus pandemic upended business as usual across the retail world, the footwear retailer was already jogging for

Why Designer Brands' Stock Is Down Today
Why Designer Brands' Stock Is Down Today

Shares of big-box shoe retailer Designer Brands (NYSE: DBI) opened lower on Thursday, after the company reported a wider loss than Wall Street had expected.

As of 11 a.m. EDT, Designer Brands'

Why Sonos Stock Stumbled Today
Why Sonos Stock Stumbled Today

Shares of home-audio company Sonos (NASDAQ: SONO) were falling on Thursday, after a report surfaced claiming the company is preparing to issue new shares. As of 10:50 a.m. EDT, the stock was down

Stimulus for Travel? The Explore America Tax Credit Raises More Questions Than Answers
Stimulus for Travel? The Explore America Tax Credit Raises More Questions Than Answers

The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continues, and lawmakers in Washington trying to address the impact that lockdowns have had on certain segments of the economy. Stimulus checks

Why Carnival Stock Plunged 7% This Morning
Why Carnival Stock Plunged 7% This Morning

Cruise line giant Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) reported an honest-to-goodness earnings report this morning, finally giving investors news to trade on that doesn't boil down to vague impressions

Costco's Long-Term Success Depends on This One Thing
Costco's Long-Term Success Depends on This One Thing

Investing in retail stocks can be a challenging endeavor. Margins are thin, competition is fierce, and any competitive advantage is difficult to maintain. Companies in this industry need some sort

Netflix Stock Was Never Cheap (but It Made You Rich Anyway)
Netflix Stock Was Never Cheap (but It Made You Rich Anyway)

Digital video veteran Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has rarely been a cheap stock. The company consistently invests whatever spare capital it has available into accelerating its top-line growth for the

Better Buy: Alibaba vs. Facebook
Better Buy: Alibaba vs. Facebook

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) and Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) are two of the world's top tech companies. Alibaba is China's largest e-commerce and cloud company, and Facebook owns the world's largest social

It May Be Time to Worry About Cruise Line Stocks
It May Be Time to Worry About Cruise Line Stocks

Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH) has canceled all its cruises until Oct. 1. Carnival (NYSE: CCL) and Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) have not done the same as both technically still have sailings on

3 Top Stay-at-Home Stocks to Watch in June
3 Top Stay-at-Home Stocks to Watch in June

The meaning of "stay-at-home stocks" has changed radically because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A year ago, the phrase might have referred to businesses that would help you through a staycation or a

4 Reasons AT&T Shouldn’t Sell WB Games
4 Reasons AT&T Shouldn’t Sell WB Games

AT&T (NYSE: T) could sell its Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment gaming division for about $4 billion, according to a recent CNBC report. Interested parties reportedly include Activision

This Is How the Amazon Juggernaut Will Finally Be Stopped
This Is How the Amazon Juggernaut Will Finally Be Stopped

There was good news this week for some small companies using Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) to manage their online selling operations. Around 1,200 of these outfits will be invited by Walmart (NYSE: WMT) to

E-Commerce Sales Kept Accelerating in May: How to Invest in the Trend
E-Commerce Sales Kept Accelerating in May: How to Invest in the Trend

Many people started returning to offices, retailers started opening their doors again last month, and Americans started buying again. Retail sales climbed 17.7% in May from their April lows. Retail

Why Investors Shouldn't Worry about Lululemon's Sales Drop
Why Investors Shouldn't Worry about Lululemon's Sales Drop

When it comes to stock investing over the past few months, there have been COVID-19 winners and losers to pick from. But what does this global situation tell us about any company now that the