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Netflix, Inc. Just Made Its First-Ever Acquisition
Stop the presses! Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) just made a small acquisition.Its buyout of comic book publisher Millarworld, announced before Monday's opening bell, is notable for a couple of reasons.Let me
Why Southwest Airlines Dropped 11% in July
Shares of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) fell 11% in July according to S&P Market Intelligence due, in large part, to what investors interpreted as a lackluster second-quarter earnings report
6 Things ConocoPhillips' CFO Wants You to Know About the Progress on Its Strategy
Last November, ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) unveiled its value proposition for investors as it transitioned to a disciplined, returns-focused exploration and production company. The U.S. oil giant
Microsoft's Results Show Why Satya Nadella Was a Savvy Hire
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) recently reported impressive quarterly earnings. Revenue grew 10% on a constant currency basis, leading to a 16% increase in operating income and a whopping 43% increase in
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Tapping Your Emergency Savings
Though most Americans aren't prepared to handle a financial emergency, the good news is that nearly one-third of U.S. adults have enough cash socked away to cover six months or more of living
Why Shares of Eros International Are Soaring Today
Shares of Indian film producer and distributor Eros International (NYSE: EROS) surged on Monday following a report that the company was in early talks with Apple, Amazon, and Netflix to sell its film
Netflix Steals a Page Out of Disney's Playbook
Plot twist: Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is going shopping. The world's leading premium streaming service is buying Millarworld, the comic book and graphic novel publisher behind Kick-Ass, Reborn, and
Here's Why Myokardia Inc. Stock Shot Up Today
Shares of Myokardia Inc. (NASDAQ: MYOK), a clinical-stage biotech developing treatments for inherited heart problems, took flight this morning. Positive data for its lead candidate propelled the stock
A Foolish Take: The David That's Beating Goliath in the Bank Industry
When most people think about the story of David and Goliath, they imagine a small shepherd wielding a slingshot who prevailed against almost insurmountable odds.But this isn't quite right, as Malcolm
A Foolish Take: Amazon Will Dominate the Smart Speaker Market This Year
When Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) introduced the Echo smart speaker late in 2014, some critics called it an unnecessary device. But the Echo actually expanded the company's e-commerce ecosystem into homes
Why NxStage Medical, Inc. Is Skyrocketing Today
Shares of NxStage Medical (NASDAQ: NXTM), a medical device maker focused on end-stage renal disease and acute kidney failure, jumped 28% as of 11:40 a.m. EDT on Monday.NxStage Medical reported its
Is Illumina Stock a Buy at Nearly 40 Times Earnings? 1 Analyst Thinks So
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
Here's Why Halcon Resources Corporation's Stock Rocketed Nearly 35% in July
Halcon Resources' (NYSE: HK) stock was scorching hot in July, jumping 34.4% by the end of the month.One of the drivers of Halcon's huge gain last month was oil, which rebounded more than 9%. It was
3 Value Stocks for Retirement
When choosing the best stocks for your retirement, it's no time to start playing games. You want to go with the best companies in the business for their respective industries that provide a
Why Tesla's Beat on Profits in Q2 Isn’t Enough
In this Market Foolery segment, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool One's Bill Mann discuss the current state of affairs at the disruptive electric-car company, which exceeded expectations in its
Here’s Why MetLife Is Down 10% Today
MetLife (NYSE: MET) dropped by just over 10% shortly after the market opened on Monday, but this isn't really a bad day for MetLife's shareholders. Rather, the stock is down because of the spin-off of
Why Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. Popped in July
Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) jumped 10.4% in July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after earnings and increasing expectations for the gaming industry
Here's Why Impax Laboratories Inc Jumped 18% In July
In response to receiving a double dose of good news from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and some bullish commentary from Wall Street, shares of Impax Laboratories (NASDAQ: IPXL), a maker of
This is What Fueled RigNet Inc.'s Nearly 15% Rebound in July
Shares of RigNet (NASDAQ: RNET) continued rebounding last month, closing 14.5% higher.One of the catalysts for RigNet's rebound was that oil enjoyed its best month since April of last year, rising 9%
Spectra Energy Partners Cranks Out Another Consistent Quarter, but 1 Question Looms
So far, Spectra Energy Partners' (NYSE: SEP) earnings results haven't been disrupted by the recent change in ownership. Revenue and cash flow continue to grow as the company brings new assets online
II-VI Jumps as Bookings Hit the $1 Billion Mark
The industrial economy has recovered sharply in recent months, and companies in the sector have looked for ways to improve their manufacturing processes. Lasers have played an important role in
Here’s Why Oceaneering International Surged More Than 10% in July
Shares of Oceaneering International (NYSE: OII) surged in July ending the month up 10.7% after receiving a quick rating upgrade and reporting expectation-beating second-quarter results.On July 20th
Can Groupon Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 8% Pop?
It's been a welcome summer of love for Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) investors. Shares of the daily deals leader rose 8.4% last week, ticking higher after posting mixed quarterly results. The stock has
Can SodaStream Keep Going After Last Week's 9% Pop?
SodaStream (NASDAQ: SODA) continues to execute on the mother of all second acts. The company behind the carbonated beverage maker saw its shares rise 9.2% last week, moving higher after another
Fairmount Santrol Wants to Play Catch-Up With Other Major Sand Producers
This quarter has been the breakout quarter for sand producers. After more than a year of negative results, Fairmount Santrol (NYSE: FMSA) joined its peers and posted positive net income for the second