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Why PetMed Express, Inc. Stock Jumped 18% in July
Shares of PetMed Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETS) jumped last month after the nation's largest pet pharmacy delivered a strong second-quarter earnings report. According to data from S&P Global Market
CVS Health Corporation's PBM Strong, but Retail Business Weak in 2nd Quarter
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) didn't disappoint the last time the pharmacy giant announced its quarterly results. The company's profit was down in the first quarter, but still beat expectations. Still, CVS
3 Things You Should Watch For in CVS Health's Q2 Update
A rebuilding year.That's how CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) CEO Larry Merlo has referenced 2017 in the past. The rebuilding is needed because the large pharmacy services company lost two major contracts in
Why Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Gained 12.4% Today
After announcing better-than-expected sales, an acquisition, and increased guidance for 2017, shares in Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (NASDAQ: MDRX) rallied 12.4% higher today.Allscripts
Why AmerisourceBergen Corp. Fell Dramatically Today
AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC) closed down 10.5% on Thursday after announcing disappointing fiscal third-quarter earnings and reducing its expectations for revenue for the entire fiscal 2017. Fellow
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 Hanesbrands Inc. Dividend Sustainable?
Paying a yield of 2.6%, investors seeking dividend stocks may find Hanesbrands (NYSE: HBI) an attractive option. The clothing company owns multiple brands including its namesake Hanes, Playtex, and
Can Rite Aid Stock Bounce Back After Last Month's 24% Drop?
No prescription seems to alleviate the pains that Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) investors are experiencing. Shares of the drugstore operator plunged 24% in July, continuing to tumble after its once pending
How Safe Is McCormick's Dividend?
Spice and flavorings giant McCormick (NYSE: MCK) has a long-running dividend that's kept growing through industry recessions and expansions alike. But is that payout still safe now that the company is
CVS Health Takes More Baby Steps Toward Walking the Walk on Healthy Living
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is becoming that annoying family scold who furrows their brow and wrinkles their nose at anything that smacks of fun. Three years after it stopped selling cigarettes, the
3 Value Stocks for Wise Investors
With the stock market regularly hitting new all-time highs, value investors are hard-pressed to find a company that isn't exorbitantly priced. But there are always a few stocks that aren't carried
Here's Why GNC Holdings Inc. Stock Looks Extra Healthy Today
Shares of GNC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a specialty health retailer, are about 12.6% higher as of 11:55 a.m. EDT during Thursday's session. The company's second-quarter earnings release wasn't
Whole Foods' Results Improve Slightly As Its Merger With Amazon Looms
Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) issued what may be its final earnings report as an independent publicly traded corporation on Wednesday. In the run-up to its $13.7 billion merger with Amazon.com
Competition Hits McKesson's Bottom Line, but the Future Looks a Bit Brighter
The pharmaceutical industry has been under political attack since before the 2016 elections, as lawmakers want to rein in the amount that drug companies charge for key prescription drugs. Drug
Why Smart & Final Stores, Inc. Stock Jumped Today
Shares of food retailer Smart & Final Stores (NYSE: SFS) jumped as much as 19.8% on Wednesday following the company's second-quarter earnings release. As of 12:54 p.m. EDT, the stock was up....
3 Stable Stocks for Conservative Investors
Some investors make risky bets, hoping to snag a piece of the next big thing. That strategy can lead to incredible returns, but it comes with stomach-churning ups and downs that'll keep you up at
Why PetMed Express Inc. Stock Jumped Today
Shares of PetMed Express Inc. (NASDAQ: PETS) soared today after the country's largest pet pharmacy reported strong fiscal first-quarter results. As of 12:32 a.m. EDT, the stock was up 19.3%.PetMed
3 Stocks Under $5 That Could Make You Rich
Stocks with share prices under $5 are rarely worth owning. On the rare occasion, however, small-cap healthcare stocks can be glaring exceptions to this general rule.Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX), Geron Corp
I'm Glad I Missed $564 in Gains When Amazon Bought Whole Foods
When news broke of Amazon.com's purchase of Whole Foods (NASDAQ: WFM) for $42 per share, I started kicking myself. Roughly two months earlier, I'd sold my entire Whole Foods position for $31.16 per
3 Reasons Hampton Creek Wants to Start Selling Animal-Free Meat in 2018
It hasn't been a completely smooth ride for Silicon Valley unicorn Hampton Creek, which has been embroiled in several controversies concerning its plant-based, vegan mayonnaise brand, Just Mayo. But
Why Plug Power, Capital One Financial, and athenahealth Jumped Today
Friday was a down day for the stock market, but major benchmarks didn't slip too far from where they started the day. A drop in crude oil took prices back below $46 per barrel, igniting debate about
3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes
Finding market-beating stocks can be tough when the stock market is falling because, historically, the majority of stocks go in the same direction as the S&P 500. However, there are some stocks that
Better Buy: CVS Health Corporation vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Forget the difference in market caps. CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) are fierce rivals. The fact that Wal-Mart is valued nearly four times greater than CVS
Prime Day Was Amazon's Best Day Ever, but Target and Wal-Mart Aren't Hurting
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Supernova and Rule Breakers' David Kretzmann dig into the
Why Rite Aid, Novavax, and RH Jumped Today
Tuesday was a mixed day for the stock market, with major benchmarks moving in different directions. The Dow Jones Industrials lost ground due to a high-profile earnings miss from a major Wall Street