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What Has These 4 Stocks Marching in Opposite Directions Today?
With investors more afraid than ever before about the market's prospects for 2016, shares of Cal-Maine Foods Inc (NASDAQ:CALM), Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ:PRGS), Performance...
Why Are These Stocks Making Big Friday Moves?
With the markets getting squashed yet again as crude breaks below $30 per barrel and the VIX threatens to rally, Textura Corp (NYSE:TXTR), Resource Capital Corp.
What’s the Deal With These Stocks Getting Pounded?
It's been a Friday to forget for many bullish investors as the NASDAQ index opened in the red and continues to decline in late morning trading as valuation worries and concerns...
Investors Fearlessly Buying These 5 Stocks Amid Sinking Market
With crude futures down by 5% this morning due to oversupply concerns, and the VIX up by 14% to over 27, fear is absolutely permeating through the market right now as all three...
Here’s Why Citigroup, Disney, & More Are Deep in the Red Today
With the market deep in the red to conclude the trading week, shares of Ericsson (ADR) (NASDAQ:ERIC), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), and Citigroup Inc (NYSE...
Four of the Biggest Movers on a Volatile Friday Morning
Market fear just isn't going away. With S&P futures down by 2% in the pre-market and crude prices breaking below $30 per barrel, Friday looks to be another volatile day.
Here’s Why These 4 Stocks Made Big Moves Thursday
Thursday's market action seems like the polar opposite of Wednesday's, as all three major indexes are well in the green versus yesterday's tanking.
Why Are Investors Piling Into These Stocks Today?
The bulls on the Street aren't dead just yet, as the Dow Jones is up by over 150 points and the S&P is 1% in the green in early afternoon trading.
Here’s Why Mobileye, Fitbit, & More are in the Red Today
With all three indexes in the green today, shares of Mobileye NV (NYSE:MBLY), Fitbit Inc (NYSE:FIT), Gladstone Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:GLAD), and ZIOPHARM Oncology Inc.
Why Are These Stocks on the Move Today?
With volatility a bit lower this morning after yesterday's more than 2% move, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (NYSE:FCAU), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
These 5 Stocks Are Grabbing the Morning Headlines
A day after all three indexes fell by 2% or more, the market is taking a breather, as the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ futures are all in the green this morning.
Here’s Why Twitter, Netflix, CSX, and Lendingtree Are in the Red Today
It's getting harder and harder to remain a short-term bull in the market today, as volatility increases and concerns over the global economy climb.
What You Need to Know About These 4 Stocks Deep in the Red Today
Volatility isn't going away on the 13th day of the year, as all three indexes are now in the red after opening up substantially higher in the morning.
Why Are Investors Diving Headlong Into These 4 Stocks Today?
With cold weather blanketing many parts of the U.S on the 13th day of the month, the broader market is in a chilly mood as well, as all three major indexes are now in the red...
Why Are These 4 Stocks Making Waves This Morning?
With NASDAQ futures up by 0.7% and crude futures bouncing back from the $30 per barrel level, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), QUALCOMM, Inc.
Here’s Why These 4 Stocks Are in the Spotlight This Morning
It's hump day of the second trading week of the new year, and all three major index futures are in the green for the third-straight morning, despite the Shanghai index dipping...
These 5 Stocks Are Making Big Moves; Here’s Why
With the VIX fear index well above 20 and crude prices fluctuating wildly, Vipshop Holdings Ltd - ADR (NYSE:VIPS), Genworth Financial Inc (NYSE:GNW), LightPath Technologies, ...
Investors Can’t Get Enough of These 4 Stocks Today
With the S&P 500 and Dow Jones barely in the green as investors remain concerned about China's slowing economy, Big Lots, Inc.
What Is Going On With These 4 Plunging Stocks?
On the second day of the trading week, Eldorado Gold Corp (USA) (NYSE:EGO), Natural Health Trends Corp.
Why Are Investors Driving Up The Price of These 5 Stocks?
With the Dow Jones index up by 100 points and crude futures very volatile, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.
Why These 4 Stocks Have Surged Out of the Morning Gates
Volatility is taking a back seat today as all three indexes are well in the green in morning trading. Among the stocks rising pushing them upwards are Apple Inc.
The News that Prompted Furious Trading in These 4 Stocks Today
Sientra Inc (NASDAQ:SIEN), Select Medical Holdings Corporation (NYSE:SEM), Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HALO), and Micron Technology, Inc.
4 Stocks That are Heading in Opposite Directions Today
With all three major indices now in the red in afternoon trading, HCA Holdings Inc (NYSE:HCA), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
What Factors Have These 4 Stocks in Dire Straits Today?
With the market trying to stay above sea-level in afternoon trading on Monday, Chiasma Inc (NASDAQ:CHMA), Pacific Biosciences of California (NASDAQ:PACB), Fitbit Inc (NYSE:FIT...
What is Going On With These 4 Plunging Stocks?
Shares of Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX), Qiagen NV (NASDAQ:QGEN), McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK), and bluebird bio Inc (NASDAQ:BLUE) are deep in the red on Monday as investors...
Why Are These 4 Stocks on the Move?
Volatility is taking a breather today as all three major indexes are relatively flat despite China's main index falling by over 5% overnight.
Here’s Why These 4 Stocks Are in the Morning Spotlight
On the first day of the new trading week, all three index futures are modestly higher, while oil and gas futures are still trending lower.
Here’s Why Investors Are Piling Into These Five Stocks
With the VIX fear index retreating by 6.6% today and volatility calming down a bit, investors are snapping up NGL Energy Partners LP (NYSE:NGL), Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE...
Why Are These Stocks Surging on Friday?
With the NASDAQ up by 0.48% in morning trading after the horrendous losses yesterday, shares of tech companies Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), FuelCell Energy Inc (NASDAQ...
Why Are These Four Stocks on the Move Today?
On the last day of what has been perhaps the most volatile trading week to begin the new year in a very long time, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ:BBBY), PriceSmart, Inc.
Here’s Why These Five Stocks Are in the Spotlight Today
With the Shanghai index in the green overnight volatility is pulling back and fear is retreating.
Here’s Why These Stocks Are In the Green Today
With the VIX rising by 20% to 24.70 in afternoon trading and crude prices fluctuating wildly, fears that 2016 could be a down year are rising.
Why Are These Stocks Surging Today?
With all three indexes again down 1% or more on Thursday and fears of a potential 2008 replay rising, shares of MakeMyTrip Limited (NASDAQ:MMYT), Arotech Corporation (NASDAQ:ARTX...
Why Are These Stocks Losing Ground Today?
With the Shanghai index down 7% overnight for the second time this week, volatility and fear have spiked on Wall Street.
Here’s Why These Five Stocks Are Trending on Wednesday
With the three major indexes down 1% or more, T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:TMUS), Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
Why Are These Stocks in the Spotlight Today?
Volatility continues to rear its ugly head today as all three major indexes opened sharply lower. Among the stocks buzzing this morning are Yahoo! Inc.
Why Are These Stocks On The Move Today?
With the three major indexes slightly in the red for today after Monday's brutal sell-off, GoPro Inc (NASDAQ:GPRO), Micron Technology, Inc.
Why Are These Stocks Trending Today?
With the VIX above 20 and many investors on edge over the jump in volatility in recent days, Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:LLY), Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WLTW), Amazon.com, Inc.
Why Are These Stocks Deep In the Red Today?
With volatility officially back as the Dow Jones is off by 400 points in afternoon trading, Dreamworks Animation Skg Inc (NASDAQ:DWA), Fossil Group Inc (NASDAQ:FOSL), SouFun ...
Why Are These Five Stocks Rallying on Monday?
With almost all of the S&P 500 in the red because of Shanghai's big 7% sell-off, shares of Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (NASDAQ:SWHC), Sunedison Inc (NYSE:SUNE), 3D Systems Corporation...
Why Are These Stocks Surging on Monday?
At a time when the S&P is down 2.16% and the Dow is off by almost 400 points, Sypris Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYPR), Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.
Why Are These Five Stocks in the Spotlight Today?
With the three major indexes firmly in the red beginning in 2016, shares of Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO), Apple Inc.
Why Are These Five Stocks Trending Today?
On the first trading day of 2016, McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD), Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG), Lululemon Athletica inc.
JPMorgan’s Top Dividend Stocks for 2016, Part 4
In the fourth and final part of our series of articles covering JPMorgan's favorite dividend stocks for 2016, we cover Iron Mountain Inc (NYSE:IRM), KLA-Tencor Corp (NASDAQ:...
Why Are Investors Bidding Up These Five Stocks Today?
Shares of Micron Technology, Inc.
Why Are These Stocks Advancing on Tuesday?
With the new year rapidly approaching and many investors actively positioning themselves for the end of the 2015 tax year, shares of Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX), Chimerix ...
Here’s Why These Five Stocks Are in the Spotlight Today
With 2016 only days away, shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Pep Boys-Manny Moe and Jack (NYSE:PBY), Apple Inc.
Why Are These Five Stocks Trending Today?
On the first full trading day after Christmas, five stocks, Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA), JD.Com Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:JD), SINA Corp (NASDAQ...
Why Are These Four Stocks in The Spotlight Today?
With all three indexes roughly flat in morning trading as many veteran market participants kick back for the holidays and the rookies try to hold the fort, California Resources...
