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Illumina Soars After Crushing Expectations for Q2
In response an upbeat second-quarter report and bullish guidance, shares of Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN), a leading provider of genetic testing equipment, rose Wednesday morning. The stock was up by 13.3%
Why PharMerica Stock Is Soaring Today
Following word that private equity firm KKR (NYSE: KKR) will acquire the company for $29.25 per share in cash (plus the assumption or repayment of debt), shares of PharMerica Corporation (NYSE: PMC)
Is Age Discrimination Hurting Your Career?
They say that, with age tends to come experience, and in the workplace, that can be a valuable thing. Yet a growing number of employees are coming to find that their age works against them, not for
How to Choose Treasury Investments
No matter your age or investing goals, it's a good idea to have at least a small percentage of your portfolio in bonds. Bonds provide a steady, guaranteed source of income and tend to thrive in the
Devon Energy Corp. Didn’t Disappoint in Q2
Devon Energy's (NYSE: DVN) shale-fueled growth engine started gaining steam during the second quarter. Thanks to several high-rate wells, the company produced more oil than expected, which enabled it
3 Things Apple Inc. Management Wants You to Know
On Aug. 1, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported its financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2017. The company's results were solid, with revenue and earnings per share coming in ahead of
Twitter Is the Poster Child of Shareholder Dilution
As a shareholder, I generally like a lot of what Twitter Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) is doing, but there is one aspect of the company that continues to irk my sense of fairness -- the amount of stock
Why Apple, Inc. Stock Jumped on Wednesday
Shares of technology giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) surged as much as 6.5% on Wednesday. The move follows Apple's third-quarter earnings release after market close on Tuesday. Shares are up 5.3% at the
Why Shares of Ultimate Software Group Dropped Today
Shares of human capital management software provider Ultimate Software Group (NASDAQ: ULTI) slumped on Wednesday following a mixed second-quarter report. While revenue surged 20%, it nonetheless
Here's Why Pioneer Natural Resources Stock Is Getting Pummeled Today
Shares of Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) are getting pummeled today, down 11.4% as of 11:49 a.m. EDT, after the shale driller reported second-quarter results.Those results were actually quite
Ubiquiti's Earnings Preview: Look Out for Guidance and New Product Traction
Ubiquiti Networks (NASDAQ: UBNT) is an exciting growth company that manufactures wireless data communications and wireless broadband products. The company has a low number of public shares, which
Why National CineMedia, Inc. Shares Are Plunging Today
Shares of National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI) are plunging today, down by 15.4% as of 11:34 a.m. EDT, after the cinema advertising specialist's parent company released a weak preliminary second-quarter
AMC Entertainment's Q2 Preview Sends Investors Running; Shares Drop 25%
Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE: AMC), the largest movie exhibitor in the U.S, in Europe, and throughout the world, fell off a cliff Wednesday morning, shedding roughly a quarter of
Power Outages Drive Generac's Results Higher
The American power grid is a key necessity for the vast majority of the nation's population, and many people have no alternative in the event of power outages. Generac Holdings (NYSE: GNRC) has sought
Dorman Products Churns Out Steady Growth
Dorman Products (NASDAQ: DORM) has worked hard to ensure that it can help meet the booming demand for auto parts in the automotive industry. A combination of high consumer demand for new
A Large-Scale Acquisition Is Unlikely for Pfizer Until This Happens
Pharma titan Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) announced second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, but the drugmaker's performance was clearly a secondary issue for analysts and investors alike. Despite beating consensus
5 Signs Disney World May Be in Trouble This Summer
This was supposed to be a big summer for Central Florida's theme parks. Disney (NYSE: DIS) opened Pandora-The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom, the resort's most ambitious theme-park
Can Match Group Be a Dividend Stock?
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) made a splash on the stock market when it debuted in 2015, as the leading online-dating company represented a new kind of business for investors.While the debut was greeted
3 Companies Building the World of Tomorrow
It's always intriguing to think about what new technologies the future will bring. But what you might not realize is that many of the building blocks of tomorrow are already in place. And lucky for
Caesarstone Earnings: Spiking Costs Send Profits Lower
Quartz surface specialist Caesarstone (NASDAQ: CSTE) posted earnings results this week that paired record sales with a sharp drop in profitability. The trends put the company on track to meet its
It's Hard to See What Wall Street Didn't Like in U.S. Silica's Second-Quarter Earnings
Wall Street wasn't a fan of U.S. Silica Holdings' (NYSE: SLCA) most recent earnings report. Even though the company grew sales and earnings were 10 times higher than the prior quarter, Wall Street
Apple, Inc. Reports Strong Growth
In its second quarter, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) proved its recent return to growth won't be short-lived. Better-than-expected results, as well as growth in every one of the tech giant's product segments
Oil States International Posts a Repeat Quarterly Earnings Performance
Oil States International's (NYSE: OIS) earnings result continued its internal tug of war this past quarter. U.S. shale drilling continues to be the belle of the ball in the oil market, but it has
Spirit Airlines' Return to Unit Revenue Growth Looks Short-Lived
Investors came into Spirit Airlines' (NASDAQ: SAVE) Q2 earnings report expecting an improved revenue picture that would help boost earnings for the remainder of 2017. Instead they got a clear picture
What to Watch When Cognizant Reports Q2 Results
Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH), a provider of information technology consulting and business services, impressed investors earlier this year with a strong first quarter earnings report