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Why Nike, Deere, and Matson Slumped Today
Friday was a tumultuous end to a tough week, as many investors focused on the ongoing political shakeup at the White House. Chief strategist Stephen Bannon left his role with the Trump....
1 Way Intel Corp. Can Boost Desktop Processor Prices
Last quarter wasn't a great one for Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) desktop personal computer business -- at least relative to its notebook personal computer business.Revenue from the former dropped about....
Is This Why Twitter Will Never Ban Trump?
Let's be clear: Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) will never ban President Trump. On numerous occasions, Twitter has insisted that its rules apply to all accounts -- including Trump's -- yet receives ongoing....
Why Calpine Corporation's Shares Popped 10% Today
Shares of Calpine Corporation (NYSE: CPN) jumped as much as 10.4% in trading Friday after the wholesale utility company agreed to sell itself to a group led by private equity firm Energy Capital....
Why Nike Inc. Stock Dropped Today
Shares of Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) fell as much as 5.7% in Friday's early trading, and stood down 4.6% as of 3:00 p.m. EDT after Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) announced significantly weaker-than-expected....
No, Millennials Are Not Killing Craft Beer
There might be a lot of things to cast aspersions on millennials about, but killing the beer industry doesn't seem to be one of them. Despite a recent Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) report blaming the....
Why Foot Locker Inc. Stock Plummeted 26% Today
Shares of Foot Locker Inc. (NYSE: FL) were down 26.3% as of 2:30 p.m. EDT Friday after the footwear retailer announced disappointing second-quarter 2017 results. More specifically, for its fiscal....
3 Things You Need to Know About Marijuana Stock Scotts Miracle-Gro
You might think The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) would be a boring stock in a boring business. After all, lawn and garden care usually doesn't generate a lot of buzz among investors.....
1 in 3 Investors Is Financially Supporting an Adult Family Member
You may be in for a rude awakening if you've envisioned retirement as a time filled with relaxation, travel, and bumper stickers proudly announcing you're spending your children's inheritance. The....
Why Snap Stock Is Jumping Today
It's been a busy week for Snap (NYSE: SNAP). Following a lock-up expiration on Monday, which included a modest amount of insider selling, and an analyst upgrade, shares have largely stabilized in....
Why Hibbett Sports, Inc. Stock Fell on Friday
After Hibbett Sports (NASDAQ: HIBB) reported its second-quarter results for fiscal 2018, shares took a dive on Friday, falling as much as 18.3%. The stock is down about 6.7% at the time of this....
ConocoPhillips Has Bought Back 29.4 Million Shares So Far in 2017. Should Investors Be Happy?
Last November ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) outlined its strategy to create value amid a volatile oil market, along with actions to accelerate its value proposition. Among those efforts was a plan to....
Chevron's Management Thinks It Can Accomplish 2 Conflicting Goals at the Same Time
Grow production or preserve capital? This is the question that haunts every oil and gas producer's management team. For years, they have always had to choose one or the other. Chevron's (NYSE:....
Better Buy: Hecla Mining Company vs. Royal Gold, Inc
If you're looking for exposure to precious metals miners, you have more options than you might realize. There are actual miners like Hecla Mining Company (NYSE: HL), which has over 100 years of....
3 Reasons Why Snap Stock Might Bounce Back
Investors eyeing freshly minted market debutantes may view Snap, Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) as a cautionary tale. Snapchat's parent company has shed more than half of its value since peaking the day after....
Why Shares of Control4 Corporation Are Spiking 10% on Its Addition to S&P SmallCap 600
Shares of Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leading provider of automation and premium control solutions for the connected smart home, are soaring 10% on Friday after it was announced the....
Infosys Ltd. Shares Plunge as CEO Sikka Walks Out
Shares of Bangalore-based technology consulting company Infosys (NYSE: INFY) were trading as much as 9% lower on Friday morning. Nervous investors took the stock lower as CEO Vishal Sikka....
Ask a Fool: Can I Get Rich by Day Trading Stocks?
Day trading refers to opening and closing the same stock positions during one trading day. In practice, many day traders hold stocks for minutes, or even seconds, at a time.Some day traders do....
Why Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. Stock Jumped Today
Shares of Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPWH) were surging today after the retailer of hunting and fishing gear topped low expectations in its second-quarter report. As of 10:52....
Here's Why Shares of Matson, Inc. Are Plunging Today
Shares of Matson (NYSE: MATX) plunged on Friday morning and were down more than 25% at 10:45 a.m. EDT. Weighing on the stock was news that a rival plans to launch a competing shipping service.....
Why Shares of Ross Stores Jumped Today
Shares of Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) surged on Friday after the retailer reported better-than-expected second-quarter results. As of 11:30 a.m. EDT, the stock was up 9%.Ross Stores reported....
Ask a Fool: How Can I Protect Myself From a Stock Market Crash?
There's no way to accurately time a market crash, so it's generally a bad idea to sell your investments in anticipation. Many experts were predicting one in 2015, but the bull market has continued
Is This Billionaire the Answer to Procter & Gamble's Sluggish Performance?
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) investors have had to wait years for the consumer products giant to execute on its turnaround. But as management hopes to make major progress going forward, one major
10 States Where Graduate Degrees Boost Your Pay the Most
Image source: Getty Images.Many workers opt to go back to school for the promise of higher earnings, a better job title, or both. And in some cases, that's a move that can really pay off. The median
Deere Stock Downgraded Twice in 4 Days: 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