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PayPal Now On Apple: What Investors Should Know
Earlier this month, PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced that PayPal could now be used as a method of payment for purchases made within Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) App Store, iTunes, or Apple
Microsoft Beat on Earnings Because Its Phone Business Is Finally Dead
Overall, Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) earnings report last night was pretty solid, beating consensus estimates for both top- and bottom-line results. Office 365 consumer subscribers climbed to 27
3 Reasons Hampton Creek Wants to Start Selling Animal-Free Meat in 2018
It hasn't been a completely smooth ride for Silicon Valley unicorn Hampton Creek, which has been embroiled in several controversies concerning its plant-based, vegan mayonnaise brand, Just Mayo. But
2 Growth Opportunities for This Top Apple Inc. Supplier
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) is believed to be the sole supplier of the A10 Fusion chips that power Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) current iPhone 7 series smartphones. In addition
Why Plug Power, Capital One Financial, and athenahealth Jumped Today
Friday was a down day for the stock market, but major benchmarks didn't slip too far from where they started the day. A drop in crude oil took prices back below $46 per barrel, igniting debate about
3 Things Skyworks Solutions Inc. Management Wants You to Know
Wireless chip-maker Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) reported its financial results and hosted a conference call going over those results on July 20."We delivered revenue of $901 million, up 20% year
Companies Are Lining Up to Support Apple Against Qualcomm
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) legal battle with Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) isn't going anywhere anytime soon, even though Qualcomm is confident that the two companies will be able to settle. We already know
Why Caterpillar Inc. Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
Deciding whether to buy or sell stock in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) raises one of the great investing conundrums: what to do with a stock that has strong earnings momentum, but whose current
Here's How Skyworks Solutions Inc. Is Trying to Diversify From Apple, Inc.
Wireless chip supplier Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) recently reported its third-quarter financial results. The company posted revenue of $900.8 million, which represented about 20% year-over-year
Google Glass Is Back. Here's Why It May Stick Around This Time.
Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google has officially brought back Google Glass after a pretty spectacular failure in the consumer space just two years ago. Apparently, people don't want
Extreme Networks Closed the Avaya Deal. Now What?
Networking equipment maker Extreme Networks (NASDAQ: EXTR) is almost done with its latest round of game-changing buyouts. The $100 million buyout of bankrupt rival Avaya's networking business closed
Micron Technology Inc. in 3 Charts
Even as the Nasdaq Composite is reaching fresh all-time highs, Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) stock's 138% rally over the past 12 months puts the Nasdaq's 25% rise to shame. These numbers certainly
3 Drone Companies to Invest in Today
Depending on whom you ask, drones went mainstream in 2015 -- or maybe it was 2013, or 2017. One thing is clear: Watching the local fireworks display this past July 4th, I counted no fewer than half a
Better Buy: The Walt Disney Company vs. Mattel
"Into each life some rain must fall."-- Henry Wadsworth LongfellowThis quote is true of life, and equally true for investors. At some point, even the best of companies face challenges that put the
1 Piece of Good News for Qualcomm, Inc.
Qualcomm's (NASDAQ: QCOM) chip business performed well last quarter; revenue grew modestly year-over-year as profitability surged. Unfortunately, that bit of good news was overshadowed by a disastrous
McDonald's Corp Earnings: What to Watch
Investors are optimistic about McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) earnings report, set to publish before the market opens on Tuesday, July 25. The stock has risen more than 20% so far this year to make the fast
3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes
Finding market-beating stocks can be tough when the stock market is falling because, historically, the majority of stocks go in the same direction as the S&P 500. However, there are some stocks that
3 Growth Stocks I'd Buy Right Now
There may be no better illustration of the power of compound growth than the long-term chart of a growth stock. Investors can likely list off the names of several of the best well-known examples
T-Mobile US Earnings Surge on 1.3 Million Subscriber Additions
T-Mobile US (NASDAQ: TMUS) reported second-quarter results on July 19. The No. 3 U.S. wireless carrier delivered strong revenue and profit growth fueled by what are likely to be industry-leading
Intel Is the Latest to Bail on Wearables
The nascent market for wearable technology has been brutal, and the latest company to throw in the towel is none other than chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). CNBC reports that Intel has shuttered its
Embraer Stock Is a Better Buy Than Boeing Stock Right Now
U.S. aerospace giant Boeing (NYSE: BA) has been one of the best-performing large-cap stocks of the past year. In fact, the stock has nearly doubled since bottoming out last February. Over the last
Apple, Inc. Reportedly Exploring Electric Car Battery Technology
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) automotive strategy may be in disarray, but the company continues to march forward with assembling all the pieces it will eventually need if it ever decides to pull the trigger
3 Hidden Gems in the Energy Sector
The energy sector has had its ups and downs in recent years. However, despite the most recent downturn, worldwide demand for energy continues to rise, which should eventually take commodity prices up
Why Himax Technologies, Inc. Shareholders Have Something to Worry About
Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX), a Taiwanese maker of display driver ICs and timing controllers, has been a volatile investment over the past 12 months. The stock hit nearly $11 last September
Better Buy: McDonald’s Corporation vs. Burger King (RBI)
If this battle were just about which burger joint is more well-known worldwide, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) would be a runaway winner. The company's Golden Arches are one of the most recognizable logos on