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Sotheby's Stock Upgraded: What You Need to Know
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....
Why 2U, Inc. Stock Jumpd 11.9% in September
Shares of 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU) rose 11.9% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the online education platform specialist priced a new offering of common....
Micron Faces Another Trade Secrets Mess in Taiwan
Five former employees of Micron Technology's (NASDAQ: MU) Taiwanese subsidiary, Inotera Memories, were recently charged with illegally passing trade secrets. Taiwanese prosecutors claim that the....
Why iRobot Corporation Stock Dropped 19.2% in September
Shares of iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) fell 19.2% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, as short-seller Spruce Point Capital updated its bearish report on....
Why HubSpot Inc. Stock Jumped 14.6% in September
Shares of HubSpot Inc. (NYSE: HUBS) climbed 14.6% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the marketing and sales software specialist held its analyst day....
Why Alarm.com Should Be on Your Radar
As the world becomes more and more connected through the internet and smart devices, many companies are taking off by updating old technology.In this clip from Industry Focus: Tech, host Dylan....
5 Key Takeaways From iRobot's Investor Conference
iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) shareholders have been on a wild ride these past two months. The stock skyrocketed 20% in July after second-quarter earning trounced estimates. Then, the stock fell to....
The 4 Biggest Social-Media Networks You've Never Heard Of
You've likely used several social networks, but have you heard of these? Image source: Getty Images.Social media has become a worldwide phenomenon over the last several years and has changed the....
Why HubSpot Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of HubSpot Inc. (NYSE: HUBS) were up 10.6% as of 12:26 p.m. EDT Wednesday after the marketing and sales software specialist raised its financial guidance on the heels of its analyst day on....
Is iRobot's Dominance Coming to an End?
In the past three years, iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) has pulled off a truly impressive feat. During that time, the maker of home robotics has increased its revenue by nearly 40% while simultaneously....
Weibo Alienates its Users with a Baffling Decision
Chinese social network Weibo (NASDAQ: WB) recently updated its terms of service to protect its content, and many users weren't happy. Under the new terms, users are no longer allowed to repost....
Activist Investor to SINA: Sell Weibo or Sell Yourself
American activist investors rarely try to influence Chinese companies, but U.S. hedge fund Aristeia Capital recently went against the grain by challenging SINA (NASDAQ: SINA), one of the oldest....
2U’s Recipe for Revenue Growth
Continuing our discussion of education tech provider 2U Inc (NASDAQ: TWOU), our Motley Fool Industry Focus podcast hosts analyze the importance the organization places on its contracts with major....
What Sets 2U Apart From Competitors
In this segment of the Industry Focus: Consumer podcast, host Vincent Shen and Motley Fool contributor Asit Sharma dive into 2U Inc (NASDAQ: TWOU), a provider of online learning technology to some....
Is iRobot Corporation a Buy?
iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) has been either a wonderful or awful investment so far, depending on when you bought shares over the past year. Since September of 2016, its stock is up 97%. But....
Is SharkNinja a Real Danger to iRobot?
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Supernova and Million Dollar Portfolio's Matt Argersinger, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff....
Could This $22 Billion Chinese Startup Wound Weibo and SINA?
Chinese news aggregator Toutiao recently severed all content-sharing ties with Chinese social network Weibo (NASDAQ: WB). The spat between the companies started in August, after Weibo's parent....
Checking In on FireEye Inc.'s Turnaround
The cybersecurity company FireEye (NASDAQ: FEYE) is coming off a solid financial performance in the second quarter; the stock has climbed up from its low earlier in the year but is still....
Why Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. Stock Plunged Today
Shares of Ubiquiti Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: UBNT) fell as much as 13% early Monday, then settled to close down 7.9%, after short-selling firm Citron Research suggested the networking hardware....
iRobot Notches a Significant Patent-Dispute Win
Only a day after iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) stock plunged, as a short-seller highlighted the threat of new competition for the Roomba maker, the company offered an effective reminder of how hard it is....
Don't Get Greedy With FireEye, Inc. Stock
FireEye (NASDAQ: FEYE) shareholders have enjoyed eye-popping gains so far in 2017, with investors bidding up the stock on signs of an operating rebound. There are good reasons for the spike,....
Why Cornerstone OnDemand Shares Soared Today
Shares of Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ: CSOD) soared on Thursday, closing out the day with gains of 15%, after news broke that the company has reportedly hired financial advisors for a "strategic....
3 Stocks That Have Doubled This Year
All investors are happy to see even a modest raise in their stock holdings. On the back of this long bull market we're currently riding, there are a number of companies that have enjoyed quite a....
Why iRobot Corporation Stock Plunged Today
Shares of Roomba maker iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) were down 14.5% as of 3:15 EDT Wednesday, as a short-seller renewed his attack on the company following the entrance of a new....
Why ON Semiconductor Corporation Stock Popped 14.2% in August
Shares of ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ON) jumped 14.2% in the month of August, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after power-efficient semiconductor solutions company....