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Is the Closing of a "Star Wars" Game Studio a Warning Sign for Electronic Arts Investors?
Right in time for the Halloween season, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) has delivered news that has given some shareholders a fright. The publisher announced on Oct. 17 that it would be closing....
CoStar Group, Inc. Earnings Surge 44%
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) reported third-quarter results on Oct. 25.The new business model for the provider of commercial real estate information is exceeding expectations for sales and profits,....
3 Value Stocks at 52-Week Highs Still Worth Buying
Just because a stock has hit a new 52-week high doesn't mean it can't go on to loftier levels. Sometimes, stocks will even pull back a little bit before resuming their run-ups again.We asked three....
Qualcomm Earnings Report Will Shed More Light on Royalty Damage
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) is in a tough situation going into the release of its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, set for after the market closes on Nov. 1. The chipmaker's business has been....
Nokia's Outlook Worsens As Revenue Slumps
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) reported its third-quarter results before the market opened on Oct. 26. A steep revenue decline was driven by weakness in the network's business, with a strong performance from....
The Biggest Mistakes I Made With a Credit Card
Ah, credit cards. On the one hand, they make shopping easy and offer enticing rewards. On the other hand, they open the door to a world of mistakes that could zap your credit if you're not....
Amazon.com, Inc. Management Talks Physical Stores, Prime Day, and Whole Foods
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is firing on all cylinders. The company's third-quarter earnings report blew investors away, sending shares soaring as much as 13.6% on Friday. But there's more to the....
This Is How Warren Buffett Is Playing Tax Reform. Should You Do the Same?
As an investor who looks for great individual companies from a long-term perspective, I don't put too much stock in trying to predict the broader market. Constantly moving in and out of positions....
Americans Spend $15 Billion in Bank Overdraft Fees. Here's the Best Way to Avoid Them
Paying any type of bank fee is never fun. Some fees are unavoidable, but others, like overdraft fees, can often be avoided with a little planning. Americans shelled out an estimated $15 billion in....
Why Aaron's, Inc. Stock Slumped 10% Today
Shares of home-furnishings lessor Aaron's Inc. (NYSE: AAN) fell as much as 10% in early trading Friday, after the company reported third-quarter 2017 earnings that fell short of Wall Street....
Acquisitions, Restructuring Paying Off for Chart Industries, Inc.
On the surface, Chart Industries Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GTLS) third-quarter earnings might not look so great, with expenses seemingly much higher and earnings much lower than they were this time last....
Boston Beer Sees Favorable Trends in a Mixed Quarter
Boston Beer (NYSE: SAM) announced mixed third-quarter 2017 results on Thursday after the market closed, showcasing modest earnings growth and improved depletions trends despite continued headwinds....
Should You Buy Seagate After its First Quarter Surprise?
Seagate Technology's (NASDAQ: STX) stock rallied by about 13% after the hard drive maker posted better-than-expected first quarter earnings on Oct. 23. But even after that pop, Seagate's stock....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Strong earnings reports from big technology companies propelled the market higher Friday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) closing at a new record high along with the....
Celgene At $100: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
It's been a rotten couple of weeks to be a shareholder of Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG). The biotech giant's shares have been in near-freefall after they reached an all-time high of $147 on Oct. 2.....
Why Axalta Coating Systems Ltd's Shares Popped 19% Midday Today
Shares of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (NYSE: AXTA) jumped as much as 18.6% in trading midday Friday after reports of a potential merger were reported by Reuters. At 3:15 p.m. EDT, shares had....
3 Small-Cap Marijuana Stocks to Get on Your Radar
When it comes to the fastest-growing, and riskiest, industries in the stock market, none takes the cake like legal marijuana.According to cannabis research firm The Arcview Group, legal sales in....
Here's Why Endo International Stock Dropped as Much as 13.8% Today
Shares of generic pharma leader Endo International (NASDAQ: ENDP) sank nearly 14% today after the company announced two of its subsidiaries had filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug....
Why J.C. Penney, Baidu, and Expedia Slumped Today
The stock market soared on Friday, led by generally strong results among the largest technology names in online search, e-commerce, and office productivity software. Major market benchmarks....
Why Microsoft, Align Technology, and Intel Jumped Today
Friday was a blockbuster day on Wall Street, as earnings results from some of the largest technology companies in the market helped power the Nasdaq Composite Index to a gain of more than 2%.....
Here's Why CVS Health Is Tumbling 6.8% Today
Shares in CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) were down 6.8% at 3:45 p.m. EDT, after The Wall Street Journal broke a story that the company may be offering to buy Aetna (NYSE: AET) for $66 billion or....
Amazon.com Has Nearly Doubled Alexa Skills in Less Than 5 Months
That was fast.Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported blockbuster earnings last night that are sending shares to all-time highs today. There's plenty to dig into, but CEO Jeff Bezos included a....
Are Shares of Regions Financial a Buy for Value Investors?
Regions Financial's (NYSE: RF) stock has climbed 42% over the past 12 months. That's more than double the S&P 500's increase and narrowly edges out other big banks as well, with the KBW Bank....
Why Super Micro Computer Shares Fell Today
Shares of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) fell today, down by 7% as of 3:20 p.m. EDT, after the company reported preliminary fiscal first-quarter earnings that were worse than expected. The....
Why Intel Corp. Stock Jumped More Than 8% Today
Shares of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) soared on Friday, rising 8.3% as of 2:40 p.m. Eastern time, and reaching prices not seen since the dot-com bubble. A rock-solid earnings report provided fuel for....