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3 Stocks That Could Soar More Than Priceline
The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN) has been a massive winner for long-term investors. Through its ownership of top travel brands such as Kayak.com, Booking.com, RentalCars.com, and more, Priceline....
Microsoft Corporation Earnings: Mark Your Calendar
Earnings season will kick into high gear next month. With major market indices hitting new highs recently, expectations are high. The pressure is particularly significant for Microsoft (NASDAQ:....
Home Depot's Successful $1.6 Billion Gamble to Drive Growth
While retail stocks have been hammered on Wall Street lately, one of the few exceptions to the rule is Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD). Since the beginning of the year, the giant home improvement....
Should You Buy Oracle After its Post-Earnings Dip?
Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) shares slid 8% on Sep. 15 after the tech giant reported its first quarter earnings. That sell-off was surprising; Oracle soundly beat analyst estimates on both the top and....
3 Stocks That Could Put eBay's Returns to Shame
Over the past 20 years, online auction house eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) has generated returns of more than 4,500% for investors, even including a period where it lost some 80% of its value.Long-term....
Most Costco Members Don't Shop at Costco All That Much
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) markets itself as a warehouse club where, in exchange for a membership fee, consumers get access to a variety of food, merchandise, and services at discounted prices.Of....
How Costco Wholesale Hopes to Finish Its Year Strong
The retail industry has gone through a lot of difficulties recently, and even stalwarts such as Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) have felt the impact. As a larger number of shoppers turn to....
Here's How Carvana Will Reward Shareholders in a Tough Auto Market
Everybody loves a new vehicle, but few enjoy the buying process. It's that dislike for how much of the industry does business -- in Carvana Co.'s (NYSE: CVNA) case, the used-vehicle market --....
Why Experiential Shopping Is the Next Frontier in Retail
Continuing our discussion of Nordstrom's (NYSE: JWN) new "Nordstrom Local" concept store, we dive into other examples of experiential shopping, some of which may surprise you. Who knew that....
These 3 Stocks Have Doubled Investors' Money
With a stock market still hitting new, record highs, stocks that double in value in a year's time may not seem like much of an achievement. Yet the S&P 500 is up only 15% this year and the Dow....
This Stock Offers Investors Unmistakable Value in a Sky-High Market
Despite a stellar rise in its stock price this year, shares of Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) still offer investors a good value. While other areas of the stock market are starting to look expensive,....
Is This Netflix Move in India Enough?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) hasn't met with much success in India so far as premium pricing, limited internet speeds, and high data costs have checked its growth. Additionally, the streaming giant made....
Amazon's 2nd Headquarters Presents a Quandary for Hopeful Cities
Metropolitan areas across the country are putting together their proposals to become the winning location of Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) second headquarters. The e-commerce giant announced earlier....
Why Blue Apron Holding Stock Popped Today
Blue Apron Holding (NYSE: APRN) shares were surging for the second day in a row Friday following reassuring analyst comments and CEO Matt Salzberg's defense of the company at two conferences this....
Nordstrom Local Becomes the Latest Brick-and-Mortar Experiment to Win Back Shoppers
Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) recently revealed plans for a new store concept -- Nordstrom Local will be much smaller than the typical department store while offering services, including manicures,....
Why Shares of Tiffany & Co. Dropped Today
Shares of jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) slumped on Thursday after news broke that Qatar's sovereign wealth fund sold a large block of shares. The shares were reportedly priced....
3 Stocks That Could Soar More Than Amazon
There's no denying Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has delivered incredible gains for many investors in recent years. Shares of the e-commerce giant have skyrocketed 1,080% over the past decade as of....
Grocery Stores Facing a New Challenge
In the pre-digital era, people shopped for groceries by making a list of things they needed before heading out to a supermarket or other store to purchase them. Perhaps they were influenced by....
Up 20% in 2017, Is Home Depot Stock a Buy?
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is beating the broad market year to date as investors reward the company for showing healthy sales growth and rising profitability. That rally might be just the start,....
3 Stocks to Buy and Forget About
There's arguably no better way to predictably generate wealth than to buy shares of solid businesses and hold them over the long term. Thus -- with the caveat that it's wise to touch base from....
Target: 3 Reasons to Buy, 3 Reasons to Sell
Shares of Target (NYSE: TGT) shares have fallen 20% this year due to the retailer's sluggish sales growth, tough competition from e-commerce rivals, and concerns about its turnaround plans. But....
8 Mistakes You Can Make Shopping at Costco
Costco's warehouse offers an opportunity to save or waste money. Image source: Costco. Sometimes cheap prices don't always lead to saving money.Spending $60 for a basic Gold Star Costco (NASDAQ:....
Amazon Is on Its Way to Dominate This E-Commerce Market
India is the world's fastest-growing e-commerce market, according to Forrester Research. The study estimates that India's e-commerce market could grow at an annual pace of over 31% over the next....
Why The Hain Celestial Group Inc. Lost 10% Last Month
Shares of The Hain Celestial Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HAIN) took a hit last month when Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) said it was about to close on Whole Foods Market, and would slash prices on a number of....
Why Kroger Inc. Stock Lost 11% Last Month
Shares of Kroger Inc. (NYSE: KR) fell back last month on continued challenges in the grocery industry, while Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced it would take over Whole Foods Market on Aug. 28,....