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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Why Grubhub Stock Rose 19% in May
Shares of Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) jumped last month as news broke that Uber (NYSE: UBER) was interested in acquiring the restaurant-takeout marketplace. Such a deal, which has not gone through, would
These Oil Stocks Are Rocketing Higher Today on Big OPEC+ Deal
Shares of oil drilling stocks are flying higher on June 8, following news over the weekend that some of the world's biggest oil-producing nations had reached an agreement to continue output cuts
Why Beyond Meat Stock Surged Today
Shares of Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) soared on Monday, following news of a major new distribution deal in China. As of 2:55 p.m. EDT, Beyond Meat's stock was up more than 20%.
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