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3 Financial Stocks You Can Keep Forever
Warren Buffett has famously said that "our favorite holding period is forever." To be clear, this doesn't necessarily mean that Buffett actually commits to holding any of his stocks forever.....
Why American Airlines Stock Rebounded 5% on Friday
Shares of American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) stock closed up 5.4% on Friday, mirroring -- but exceeding -- similar rebounds in the stock prices of United Continental Holdings and Delta Air Lines, up....
3 Reasons You Shouldn't Max Out Your 401(k)
When it comes to getting ahead on your retirement savings, most people advise saving as much money as possible and putting everything you have in your 401(k). But while the advice is....
Why Urban Outfitters, Pure Storage, and Adamas Pharmaceuticals Jumped Today
The week ended quietly for the major benchmarks. While stocks were generally mixed, there was little overall movement from where the session began. Investors watched the progress of a hurricane....
Whole Foods Market, Inc. to Lower Prices: What You Need to Know
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has all of the permissions in order to close on its acquisition of Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), which was first announced in May. The acquisition will close on....
Why Urban Outfitters, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN) rose 8.1% on Friday after the company announced a new board appointment and share-repurchase program. More specifically on the latter, Urban Outfitters....
Why Ulta Beauty, Big Lots, and Veeva Systems Slumped Today
Friday was a relatively uneventful day on Wall Street, with the major benchmarks showing mixed results but never straying far from where they started the session. Without any big market-moving....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks climbed on Friday following a speech on financial stability by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, who warned against removing regulations implemented in the wake of the 2008 financial....
Looking Back at Our Missteps on Wal-Mart and Amazon
Mistakes will be a part of everyone's experience with investing. To embrace this idea, the Industry Focus team is looking back at some of the instances when they really missed the mark.In....
Veeva Systems Inc Has Another Strong Quarter, but Slower Growth Could Be on the Horizon
This earnings season, Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) once again demonstrated why it has become a mainstay in the pharmaceutical industry. The company, which provides a cloud platform for companies to....
Here's Why Tahoe Resources Stock Fell as Much as 22.1% Today
Shares of precious metals miner Tahoe Resources (NYSE: TAHO) dropped over 22% today after the company provided an update about its Escobal mine in Guatemala. As of 2:27 p.m. EDT, the stock was....
3 Reasons Exact Sciences Is a Better Growth Stock Than Illumina
Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) has been -- and still is -- a leader in one of the most important scientific advances in human history. The company's technology helped usher in widespread use of gene....
These Healthcare Stocks Are for the Dogs -- but They're Barking Up the Right Tree for Investors
PetMed Express (NASDAQ: PETS) and Zoetis (NYSE: ZTS) are two healthcare stocks for the dogs -- and the cats, too. PetMed Express is one of the largest pet pharmacies in the U.S., while Zoetis is a....
How to Choose the Perfect Place to Retire
For most Americans, retirement is a long-awaited rest, and some locations are more comfortable than others. Caring.com's 2017 "Best and Worst States to Grow Old" study ranked all 50 states based....
Time to Get Greedy With American Eagle Outfitters
Shares of American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) popped 8% on Aug. 23 after the apparel retailer posted second quarter earnings that crushed analyst expectations. Its revenue rose 3% annually....
What's the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Credit Cards?
"[Credit is a system whereby] a person who cannot pay gets another person who cannot pay to guarantee that he can pay."-- Charles Dickens As Charles Dickens describes it, credit sounds like a....
4 Things Disney World Is Doing to Prop Up Attendance
There's a little more elbow room at Disney's (NYSE: DIS) massive Florida resort. Attendance declined at Disney World in three of the four calendar quarters in 2016, and this year is also shaping....
Can Verizon's Network Handle Unlimited Data?
After blowing away expectations with its second-quarter earnings report, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) showed the strength of its brand and network are still well intact. Given the option between unlimited....
Analyst Picks: 3 Top Chinese Stocks to Buy
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....
GameStop Corp. Earnings: Steady Sales Growth as Profit Margin Slips
GameStop (NYSE: GME) posted earnings results this week that paired sales gains with a decline in profitability as the company gets ready for the all-important holiday shopping season.Here's how....
Why Splunk, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK) jumped as much as 12% in Friday's early trading, and traded up 9.2% as of 12:00 p.m. EDT after the operational intelligence platform specialist announced....
2 Things This Apple Inc. Supplier Just Revealed About the iPhone 8
On Aug. 24, chip giant Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) reported its fiscal third-quarter results. The company operates in a broad range of segments, but the one that I'd like to focus on here is the....
Veeva Systems Inc. Is Tanking Today -- but Why?
Despite the company's good-looking earnings and a bullish guidance, shares of Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV), a provider of cloud-based business software to the life sciences industry, fell by 12% as....
Why Auto Title Loans Are a Bad Idea
If you're strapped for cash and you own your car free and clear, an auto title loan might seem like a good way to get some fast cash when you need it. But auto title loans are among the most....
Why Ulta Beauty's Shares Are Down 10% Despite a Strong Quarter
Wall Street gave investors another case of "when good isn't good enough" this morning as shares of Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) traded roughly 10% lower as of 11:00 a.m. EDT despite the beauty....