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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
Disney Is Not Kicking Netflix to the Curb
Unless you've been living in entertainment exile over the past week or so, you've probably heard the news that Disney (NYSE: DIS) plans to pull its content from Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) in favor of
Report: The Apple Inc. Watch Is Set to Keep Growing
A report published on Aug. 18 by DIGITIMES says that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is on track to ship 4.5 million Apple Watch units during the fourth quarter of the year, with shipments for the entire year
How Enbridge Inc Makes Most of Its Money
Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) is the largest energy infrastructure company in North America. It operates a diverse set of businesses including oil and gas pipelines, utilities, renewable power plants, and a
The Dow Just 'Plunged' 274 Points -- The Horror! Well, Not Really...
If you're an economic optimist, Thursday probably wasn't your best day. When the clock struck 4 p.m. on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) had tumbled 274 points, marking
Apple Inc.'s Brilliant Move
In about a month, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to release a trio of new iPhones as well as a brand-new version of its iOS operating system, known as iOS 11.One thing that's quite interesting about
Momo Has a Lot to Prove on Tuesday
One of this year's hottest stocks will need to justify its heady gains next week. Momo (NASDAQ: MOMO) -- the operator of a popular live video broadcasting platform in China -- reports fresh financials
Why Apple, Inc. Should Go Big With Its Original Shows
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is about to drop $1 billion on original content over the next year, The Wall Street Journal reported this week. The notable budget puts the tech giant alongside big Hollywood
4 Reasons Why I Love HP Inc. Stock
Many investors think of HP (NYSE: HPQ) as a sleepy "mature" tech stock with limited growth potential. Yet HP shares rallied nearly 30% this year, beating the S&P 500's 10% gain and a 24% decline at
DISH Goes to War With Local ABC Affiliate, Arms Customers With Digital Antennas
Financial disputes between broadcast or cable networks and pay-television providers have often resulted in channels going dark in local markets. Cable and satellite companies pay each channel a fee in
ExxonMobil's Management Explains Why Investors Shouldn't Worry About Declining Production
Over the past few years, ExxonMobil's (NYSE: XOM) investors have started to get a little concerned with the company's oil and gas production. Or, more specifically, a lack of production growth. Exxon
Why I Love American Express Company
Its growth may not be as impressive as that of rivals Visa and MasterCard, but I'm still a big fan of American Express (NYSE: AXP) as a long-term investment -- for its strong growth, a rock-solid