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Why Shares of Boeing Are Up Today
Shares of Boeing (NYSE: BA) jumped more than 5% at the open on Friday after the company's 737 MAX jet was deemed safe by European regulators. Getting the MAX airborne is a key part of the bull case
Why AMC Entertainment Stock Jumped 18% Today
Shares of movie theater operator AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) were up 11% as of noon EDT today, after increasing as much as 18% on the day. The jump is in contrast to the stock's performance
Why General Electric Stock Just Popped 6%
General Electric (NYSE: GE) investors have had a tough year. As the S&P 500 surged more than 16% over the past 52 weeks, GE stock went the other way. It's still down 23% -- and lagging the S&P's
Why Virgin Galactic Stock Just Popped 5%
At last! Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE) stock is up 4.7% in 11:30 a.m. EDT trading. It's not quite a 5% move, but we'll take it.
It's been a solid three days since the last time Virgin Galactic stock
Why Adaptimmune Therapeutics Stock Is Sinking Today
Adaptimmune Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ADAP), a clinical-stage cancer specialist, is having another off day today. Specifically, the biotech's shares are down by 16.8% as of 10:55 a.m. EDT Friday
Stock Markets' March Higher Resumes as Hertz Soars, Array Shines
The stock market reversed course and pushed higher on Friday morning, with many investors hoping that the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) might finally be poised to climb into record
Why Shares of GTT Communications Skyrocketed Today
GTT Communications (NYSE: GTT) stock spiked today after the company said it had reached a deal to sell its infrastructure division to I Squared Capital. Shares of the technology company jumped by as
Why Apple's iPhone 12 Could Be a Runaway Hit
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) recently launched its newest iPhone 12 lineup, and 5G was the main talking point of the event -- but the new devices seem to be drawing mixed reactions from both Wall Street and
4 Biggest Consumer Goods Trends in 2020
In this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, Emily Flippen chats with Motley Fool contributor Asit Sharma about some emerging trends in the sector. They look at e-commerce and some companies
Better Buy: Nike vs. Tanger Factory Outlet Centers
Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (NYSE: SKT) are both survivors of the retail apocalypse. Nike has expanded its direct-to-consumer presence with its online and brick-and-mortar
Walmart's CEO Calls Urgently for Second Round of Stimulus Checks
Speaking yesterday on a CNBC interview, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) CEO Doug McMillon urged America's leaders to reach a bipartisan agreement on a new round of stimulus quickly to help American families and
Better Buy: Costco vs. Dollar Tree
2020 has been a disastrous year for the retail industry, but there's one exception.
Essential retailers, especially those focused on consumer staples , have mostly thrived during the pandemic as
Here's Why Del Taco Stock Got Crushed Today
Shares of Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ: TACO) got crushed on Friday after the company reported results for the third quarter of 2020. Sales growth and results actually exceeded analyst expectations
Why Maxeon Solar Technologies Stock Just Crashed 12%
Shares of Maxeon Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: MAXN) have had their share of ups and downs -- but mostly downs -- since the company's widely publicized spinoff from parent company SunPower in late
Why Navistar Stock Roared Ahead 21% Today
Volkswagen's (OTC: VWAGY) acquisition of Navistar International (NYSE: NAV) is back on. Navistar stock gained on the news this morning, up 21% as of 10:40 a.m. EDT.
Two days ago, the German
Here's Why CIT Group Is Soaring on Friday
The stock market was having a strong day on Friday, but regional bank CIT Group (NYSE: CIT) was a big standout. As of 10:45 a.m. EDT, shares of the bank stock were higher by more than 22% for the
GameStop's Deal With Microsoft Gives It a Cut of Every Digital Game Sale
The deal GameStop (NYSE: GME) negotiated with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) last week is apparently better than many people thought.
While shares of the video game retailer got a big boost from the
Is Home Depot a Great Dividend Stock?
Here's the answer to the headline's question: The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is a great dividend stock. Of course, "great" is a relative term; there are various ways to measure greatness. However, after
This ETF Could Help Grow Your Retirement Account
Saving in an IRA or 401(k) is only half the job of securing a comfortable retirement. The other half is choosing investments that give you a fighting chance at growing your nest egg over time
Top European Aviation Regulator Gives 737 MAX Green Light
European safety regulators are ready to clear Boeing's (NYSE: BA) 737 MAX for takeoff, a key milestone in the aerospace company's effort to get its most important product airborne again.
The 737 MAX
Buy Walmart, Sell Target?
When it comes to retail stocks one would think that Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Target (NYSE: TGT) are inseparable. The two mass-market chains have thrived through the pandemic as retail outlets that
iPhone Sales Will Get a Boost From Carriers This Year
5G took center stage at Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) recent iPhone event. The faster network capability is one of the main selling points for Apple this year, but the feature inherently relies on the
First Citizens BancShares and CIT Merging to Create $100B Asset Bank
The $49-billion asset First Citizens BancShares (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is merging with the $61-billion asset CIT Group (NYSE: CIT) in an all-stock deal that will create the 19th largest bank in the U.S
Albertsons Sets Its First Dividend as a Public Company
Albertsons (NYSE: ACI) went public in late June, and as it prepares to release its second-quarter earnings report next week, the second largest pure-play supermarket chain announced it would begin
Teladoc Health & Livongo Merger-Explained
It's a no brainer that healthcare is shifting away from "fee for service" and more toward "value-based care". As this shift continues, innovative companies focusing on wholistic, patient-centric