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Why Xunlei Ltd. Stock Jumped Friday
Shares of the China-based cloud-computing company Xunlei (NASDAQ: XNET) jumped as much as 12.6% on Friday -- but the stock is up about 5% at the time of this writing. Bullishness toward the stock....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks rose in a shortened trading session on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) made small gains, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) set a new high, closing above 2,600....
Why Frontier Communications, Qudian, and RYB Education Slumped Today
The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally a quiet one for the market, and today was no exception, as major benchmarks generally stayed relatively close to where they began the day. The beginning....
Why SandRidge Energy, Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, and Xunlei Jumped Today
Friday was a positive day for the stock market, as investors celebrated the traditionally quiet day after Thanksgiving with solid gains. Sentiment among market participants has been positive....
Is HP Inc. a Buy After its Post-Earnings Plunge?
Shares of HP (NYSE: HPQ) dropped 6% on Nov. 22 after the PC and printer maker reported its fourth quarter earnings. That decline was surprising, since HP's numbers looked solid -- its revenue....
Why YY Inc's Stock Growth is No Sure Thing
Shares of YY (NASDAQ: YY) recently surged to historic highs after the Chinese live streaming company's third quarter numbers crushed analyst expectations. Its revenue rose 48% annually, marking....
Why Qudian Inc. Stock Dropped Another 16% on Friday
Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD) just cannot catch a break. After suffering share price declines for the better part of two weeks running, the Chinese online small consumer credit provider got hit with....
Ask a Fool: How Can I Find Stocks to Hold for 50 Years?
The best thing a young investor can do is to buy stocks that could grow steadily for decades. There are a few things to look for in stocks that will stand the test of time. A healthy balance sheet....
Home Depot Gets With the PROgram
In what is becoming old hat for the giant home-improvement retailer, Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD) posted another solid quarterly earnings report earlier this month. The company's revenue rose to $25....
Is Bank of America Stock a Buy Before the End of 2017?
If you have an interest in bank stocks, then you've probably thought a time or two about Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). The nation's second-biggest bank is one of the most widely held bank stocks in....
Hankering to Invest in Subway? Here's the Thing...
Sandwich chain Subway has more locations than any other quick-service or fast-food restaurant chain in the United States, but an investment in the company is impossible. The parent company,....
NVIDIA CEO: Gaming Business Has 3 Key Growth Drivers (1 Might Surprise You)
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) turned in strong third-quarter 2018 results earlier this month. The graphics-chip specialist's revenue jumped 32%, GAAP earnings per share soared 60%, and adjusted earnings....
4 Takeaways From salesforce.com, inc.'s Earnings Call
salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) did it again. After posting another quarter of rapid growth, management had to revisit its full-year guidance, raising its expectations for total fiscal 2018 revenue for....
What to Expect From Wynn Resorts Ltd. in 2018
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) made a great comeback this year, with its stock soaring over 80% on five straight quarters of double-digit annual sales growth. Analysts expect the casino giant, which....
Is TJX Companies Running Out of Steam or Taking a Breather?
For the first time in eight years, TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) failed to report higher comparable sales. Although it reported higher sales and profits companywide, the discount retailer's stock was....
Cisco Systems Inc. Earnings: The 3 Things That Really Matter
For Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) fans, fiscal 2018's first-quarter earnings results were a long time coming. Not all tech watchers were impressed, but considering Cisco stock is up 7% since the....
Will Target's $7 Billion Bet Pay Dividends?
Target Corporation's (NYSE: TGT) third-quarter earnings report was better than anticipated. The retail giant reported both a top- and bottom-line beat by producing revenue of $16.67 billion and....
Cryptocurrencies: An Investment, a Safe-Haven Asset, or a Scam?
In the realm of economics, there are plenty of terms that might confuse the layperson, but most of us probably know what the word "money" means. "Cryptocurrency," by contrast, can be baffling.....
Can Alibaba Stock Keep Hitting New Highs?
Big gains keep coming for Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) shareholders. China's leading online marketplace operator is scorching hot, hitting new all-time highs on Wednesday. Alibaba stock keeps building on....
4 Takeaways from Coca-Cola’s Investor Day
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) recently held its first investor day since 2009. That's a long time compared with many other companies, which usually have an annual or biannual investor day. However, the....
Momo Stock Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
It will soon be time for one of this year's hottest stocks to earn its heady gains. Momo (NASDAQ: MOMO) announces financial results on Tuesday morning, and there's a lot riding on the stock that....
Ask a Fool: IRA vs. 401(k) -- Which Is the Better Choice?
If your employer's 401(k) or similar retirement plan offers matching contributions, you should be contributing enough to take full advantage of this. In other words, if your employer is willing to....
Better Buy: Palo Alto Networks Inc. vs. FireEye
When Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) reported earnings last quarter, it delivered -- as usual -- a revenue beat. That, along with strong guidance, helped push its stock up 8% after the....
How to Diversify Your Healthcare Investments
On this week's episode of Industry Focus: Healthcare, analysts Kristine Harjes and Todd Campbell get back to basics and explain what you need to know about diversifying your portfolio, especially....
Move Over, Bitcoin and Ethereum -- Make Way for Ripple
Traditionally, the stock market is the greatest creator of long-term wealth. Over time, stocks have returned an average of 7% annually, inclusive of dividend reinvestment and adjusted for....