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Why L Brands, Ascendis Pharma, and Phillips 66 Partners Jumped Today
Stock crawled to the finish line for the week on Friday as market participants appeared content with the status quo. Major benchmarks were little changed despite new concerns about a potential....
Why Intercept Pharmaceuticals Is Sinking Again Today
As of 2:42 p.m. EDT Friday, shares of Intercept Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ICPT) are down by over 14% on heavier than normal volume. The drugmaker's shares are tumbling as the result of analysts....
Better Buy: Kimberly-Clark Corp. vs. Johnson & Johnson
There aren't many companies that can grow sales and profits through a wide range of market conditions. But both Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB), the consumer goods specialist, and Johnson & Johnson....
What's Going On With Qualcomm's Buyout of NXP Semiconductors?
It's time to take a look at Qualcomm's (NASDAQ: QCOM) tender offer for all shares of NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI). The number of shares committed to Qualcomm's $110 all-cash offer per share....
Oddly, Juno Therapeutics Is Jumping 11.3% Today
Despite a 6.1 million-share follow-on public stock offering, shares of Juno Therapeutics (NASDAQ: JUNO) are rallying 11.3% higher at 3 p.m. EDT.Juno Therapeutics shares have been rallying since....
Why Ambarella, Inc. Could Be a Gold Mine for Growth Investors
Ambarella (NASDAQ: AMBA) shares are trailing the market by a wide margin this year. The camera tech specialist surprised investors by lowering its sales outlook in early September, and the new....
The Music Industry Continues to Bounce Back Thanks to Paid Streaming
Paid music-streaming services are driving the music industry's comeback in a big way. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) released its midyear 2017 music industry revenue....
This Trial Failure Dropped Versartis Inc 86.6% and Lifted Ascendis Pharma 51.4%
Shares of biopharma Versartis (NASDAQ: VSAR) crashed nearly 87% Friday after somavaratan, the company's lead drug candidate, did not meet its primary endpoint in the phase 3 Velocity trial. The....
Brick-and-Mortar Retail Done Right, Done Wrong -- but Not Done for
On this Market Foolery podcast, Mac Greer is joined by David Kretzmann and Aaron Bush of Supernova and Rule Breakers, and their focus is on traditional retail, where at least two niche players....
This High-Yield Stock Just Locked In 30% Growth for 2018
Refining giant Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) has been on a mission to help its master limited partnership, Phillips 66 Partners (NYSE: PSXP), increase its earnings and cash flow so it can deliver 30%....
Snap Is Restructuring Its Hardware Team
Snapchat operator Snap (NYSE: SNAP) is reportedly shuffling its hardware team, including its leadership. Bloomberg reports that the leadership changes occurred earlier this month, and the company....
Why Google Launched Tez Instead of Android Pay in India
Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google recently launched Tez, a mobile wallet app for the Indian market. The app links to a user's bank account and enables peer-to-peer transfers with....
AstraZeneca 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....
Should You Sell Stock to Cover Emergency Expenses?
Stocks are a valuable part of any portfolio, and for many, they're a safety net in lean times. When your liquid savings are running low, relying on your shares can help you cover emergency....
The Rise and Fall of the Sneaker Giants
In this segment from Market Foolery, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Hidden Gems' Abi Malin discuss the changing landscape in the sneaker and athletic apparel business. Adidas, which just a few....
What's Next for Toys R Us After Filing for Chapter 11?
In this segment from Market Foolery, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Hidden Gems' Abi Malin consider the unsurprising news that the nation's largest toy store chain has filed for bankruptcy....
This High-Yield Partnership Could Offer Retirees Sustainable Income
Sustainable income isn't just about a high yield. It's about the ability to keep paying that high yield in good times and bad. Even better is the ability to grow the distribution over time, which....
FedEx Corporation Lowers Guidance, but Execution Remains Solid
By now, most investors know that FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) was hit by a malware attack earlier this year. The impact was significant, with a $300 million income hit to FedEx's newly acquired....
CarMax Posts Strong Q2 Results as Used Car Sales Rise
The used-vehicle market presents many challenges to companies seeking to profit from it, and CarMax (NYSE: KMX) knows quite well what used-car sellers have to do to overcome some of the unique....
Chiptopia Could've Saved Chipotle's Queso Misfire
A lot of people aren't digging the new queso at Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG). The meandering burrito roller's noble attempt to create the processed creamy cheese topping by sticking to....
Why Is Cash-Rich Gilead Sciences, Inc. Borrowing $3 Billion?
Last week, Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) announced that it was borrowing $3 billion. That's billion with a "B."The company doesn't really need the money. It was sitting on $36.6 billion in cash,....
Target Tries to Solve an In-Store Shopping Problem
One of the major frustrations for shoppers comes when they know what they want in a store, but can't seem to find it. That's an area where digital retailers have an edge because as long as the....
Despite an Earnings Dip in the Fourth Quarter, Copart Ends the Year Strong
Copart (NASDAQ: CPRT), the online automotive auction services company, incurred an impairment charge in the quarter, which weighed on its earnings, but full-year 2017 revenue, net income, and....
3 Stocks That Could Put NVIDIA's Returns to Shame
NVIDIA's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock price has nearly tripled over the past year, helped by one stunningly good quarter after another as a broad range of customers have come to realize the power of its....
Forget Apple: Universal Display Investors Should Be More Excited About This
Earlier this month, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) finally confirmed it will bring OLED (organic light-emitting diode) displays to its iPhone line starting with the iPhone X. Though astute investors....