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These Biotech Stocks Are Pricey, but Investors Can Still Buy Them
Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SRPT) and Amicus Therapeutics (NASDAQ: FOLD) are two fast-growing biotech stocks that are trading at price-to-sales multiples north of 50, yet biotech investors may....
3 Apple Suppliers Investors Shouldn’t Worry About
Apple's supply chain has been rankled by reports of disappointing demand for the new generation iPhones. Rosenblatt Securities, for instance, estimates that the iPhone 8's pre-orders have fallen....
Is This the Best Big-Bank Dividend Stock?
One of the appeals of bank stocks is that they tend to pay generous and growing dividends. You could even say that it's an inherent aspect of a bank's business model, since most banks can't....
Amgen Wins Reprieve on Its 2nd-Best-Selling Drug
The "composition of matter" patent protecting Amgen Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AMGN) white-blood-cell-boosting drug Neulasta from competition has already expired. That may mean it's only a matter of time....
These Are the Stores Losing Traffic to Whole Foods
On Aug. 28, Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) officially took possession of Whole Foods Market. Then it planted its flag by immediately slashing prices on consumer staples such as bananas, avocados,....
3 Stocks Building on Millennial Trends
If you're trying to make money off of where millennials spend their time and money, you'll want to check out Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL), and Activision Blizzard....
Is Realty Income Corporation a Buy?
Net-lease real estate investment trust Realty Income (NYSE: O) pays a 4.5% dividend yield in monthly installments, making it a favorite of many income-seeking investors. However, while the market....
3 Takeaways From Constellation Brands' Earnings Report
Investors had high expectations heading into Constellation Brands' (NYSE: STZ) (NYSE: STZ-B) fiscal second-quarter earnings report in early October -- and the alcoholic beverage giant didn't....
NVIDIA's Automotive Supercomputer Can Now Handle Fully Autonomous Driving
Graphics chip company NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) first introduced its DRIVE PX platform, a machine-learning automotive supercomputer that enables advanced driver assistance features, in early 2015.....
Why Illinois Tool Works' Stock Rose 7.6% in September
Shares of industrial components manufacturer Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW) rose 7.6% in September, continuing a growth trend that has caused shares to soar 160% over the last five years.As....
Why Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) climbed 4.5% on Tuesday after the retail giant announced encouraging progress on its strategic initiatives, preliminary guidance for the coming fiscal....
Why MannKind, Nutanix, and Smith & Nephew Jumped Today
The stock market ticked up on Tuesday, with the Dow and other major benchmarks posting gains of 0.1% to 0.3%. Concerns about the fate of the tax reform proposal in Washington continued to have....
Better Buy: CenturyLink, Inc. vs. T-Mobile
These are turbulent times for the telecommunications industry. There's cutthroat competition among the leading wireless carriers, and the outlook is even murkier for the regional telcos trying to....
Apple Pay Gets a Major Endorsement
It was three years ago that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) launched Apple Pay for the first time. Using contactless readers and Touch ID, the mobile payment method was meant to make checkout easier and more....
3 Reasons Opening a Bank Is a Great Idea for Square Inc
One of the secrets to Square Inc's (NYSE: SQ) success has been its remarkable ability to develop an ecosystem for small and medium-sized businesses that extends far beyond mere payment-processing....
3 Things to Expect From Apple Inc.'s A12 Chip
This year, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) introduced three new iPhones, all of which are powered by the company's custom-designed A11 Bionic chip. The A11 Bionic is, as is usually the case, a wonderful....
Why Kohl's Corporation Popped 14.8% in September
Shares of Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) jumped nearly 15% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.Investors cheered as the department store chain announced a surprise....
You'll Be Surprised at the Size of ConocoPhillips' War Chest
One of the effects of the oil market downturn is that energy companies have been hoarding cash. Most cut back expenses to the bare bones and sold assets to shore up their balance sheets, which....
Healthcare: Are These the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now?
Demand in the healthcare sector isn't tied as closely to the state of the economy as it is in most other sectors. Because of that, dividend-paying healthcare stocks may offer income investors some....
Snap's New AR Lens Won't Change Investor Sentiment
Snap (NYSE: SNAP) doesn't seem able to do anything right these days. It was recently preparing to unveil a new augmented reality (AR) lens for its camera app but used a countdown clock that ended....
This Just In: Palo Alto Networks Stock Upgraded
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....
What Investors Should Know About This Leading Luxury Brand
Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) lays claim to one of the most bankable global luxury brands on the planet. While the company's stock has posted impressive gains over the past 12 months, shareholders....
1 Major Takeaway From Ford Motor Company's Strategic Update
Investors had waited anxiously to hear what Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) newly appointed CEO, Jim Hackett, would lay out in his strategic plan after 100 days on the job. Unfortunately, the plan,....
Why It's Time to Pay Attention to China's Largest Restaurant Chain
Yum China (NYSE: YUMC), spun off from Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) late last year, has been faring just fine on its own. The controller of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell in the....
These 3 "Boring" Stocks Tripled Your Money Over the Last 5 Years
One common misconception about investing is that market-thumping returns require big risks, like buying high-growth companies in emerging fields. That might be true if you're looking for a small....