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Better Buy: The Coca-Cola Co. vs. Verizon Communications Inc.
You could be forgiven for thinking this is an odd pairing. What's the point in comparing the stocks of a major communications company like Verizon (NYSE: VZ) with the world's leading provider of
Charter Communications, Inc. Jumped on Earnings: What You Need to Know
Earlier this week, Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) reported second-quarter earnings to a standing market ovation. The cable broadcaster's share prices rose as much as 6.4% the next day and
This Week in Solar
Earnings season finally started this week in the solar industry, and it started with a bang. First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) absolutely crushed estimates and confirmed that solar module demand is high
McCain Pulls the Plug on Obamacare "Skinny Repeal" Without Replacement
Republicans have been fighting to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act since it was passed by Democrats in 2010. After winning Congress and the White House last November, many republicans
Celgene Corporation Continues to Get It Done
Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) continues to grow revenue with its top-three drugs all experiencing sales growth of at least 20% year over year in the second quarter. The solid quarter allowed management to
Intel Corporation Benefiting From the Memory Boom
Anybody following the semiconductor industry probably knows that the market for memory products -- that is, both NAND flash memory (used for high-speed mobile, PC, and data-center storage) and DRAM
The Long-Overdue News About M&T Bank
There are few people in the United States who know more about the history of banking, and bank regulatory policy in particular, than Charles Calomiris. He literally wrote the book (a fine book at
Chevron's Production Surge Lifts Second-Quarter Earnings
It's not that uncommon to see a small independent oil and gas producer to post 10% production growth rates. For a massive company like Chevron (NYSE: CVX) to pull off that feat is an entirely
Moog Powers Higher on Strength in Aircraft Controls, Components
Moog (NYSE: MOG-A) (NYSE: MOG-B) has seen substantial growth in recent years in its precision components and systems business, largely because of favorable conditions for the key industries that it
Here's Why NuVasive Is Tanking Today
After NuVasive (NASDAQ: NUVA), a medical device maker focused on minimally invasive spine surgery, reported mixed second-quarter earnings results and announced a shake-up in its executive team, its
Intel Corporation's R&D Grows as Marketing Expenses Shrink
Microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) reported solid second-quarter financial results on July 27, topping revenue and earnings per share estimates for the quarter and even raising its full-year
The Financial Impact of Intel Corp.'s "Data Center First" Strategy
At chip giant Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) 2017 investor meeting, management revealed that the company would be fundamentally changing how it develops its data center products.In a nutshell, Intel
3 Value Stocks Senior Citizens Should Consider Buying Today
News flash, seniors: the average American's life expectancy has increased by roughly a decade since you were born, meaning now more than ever you'll need to ensure you won't outlive your money. This
A Light at the End of the Tunnel for Restaurant Stocks?
According to benchmarking data from MillerPulse, restaurant same-store sales increased 0.5% in June. Although the bump is small, it's not trivial as June marked the 2nd consecutive month of increasing
3 Reasons for American Express Shareholders to Cheer
The American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) reported its 2017 second quarter earnings earlier this month and the results provided a lot for investors to be happy about. The company's adjusted revenue and
Deeper Inside Intel Corporation's Client Computing Group Results
On July 27, microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) reported its financial results for the second quarter of the year, offered guidance for the third quarter, and even raised its full-year revenue
3 Reasons Visa Just Delivered A Great Quarter ... Again
Right now, little seems to be able to slow down the world's largest payments network. A new CEO comes in and immediately faces a series of questions and concerns? No problem. The company must
Intel Corp. Beat Its Own Estimates This Time
After the closing bell on Thursday, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) reported results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017. The world's largest semiconductor company continued to work its two-pronged
Mighty AstraZeneca Takes a Lickin' on Failed Mystic Trial
When AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) spurned overtures from Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) to combine in one of the biggest merger deals of all time, it told investors not to worry. It had plenty of irons in the fire
Is Management Really to Blame for Chipotle Mexican Grill's Woes?
Over the past decade, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) was hit by numerous food safety incidents that spooked its customers and investors. In 2008, outbreaks of hepatitis A and norovirus affected
Intel Corporation Reports Strong Earnings Results
Microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) reported strong results after market close on July 27. Excluding the company's Intel Security results (since the company divested of this business), the
After a Big Earnings Beat, Boeing Wins a Big Buy Rating: What You Need to Know
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one
Better Buy: Fitbit Inc. vs. Apple
Fitbit Inc (NYSE: FIT) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) may be two of the best known stocks in the wearable space. Fitbit broke through with its ubiquitous fitness trackers earlier in the decade, while
Unlimited Plans Help Boost Verizon Subscriber Figures
Telecommunications giant Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) reported second-quarter results earlier this morning. The company was able to reverse the subscriber losses that it suffered last quarter
Did the Checkpoint Inhibitor Bubble Just Burst?
Shares of Agenus (NASDAQ: AGEN), a small-cap cancer immunotherapy company, were down by almost 16% at 1:20 p.m. Thursday as a result of AstraZeneca's (NYSE: AZN) Mystic trial missing its primary