Should Investors Be Concerned About Apple’s Silence?
For the past three years, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has issued releases on iPhone pre-order activity. This year, however, Apple is silent on the matter.
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The Birth of the Gaming Tablet
After NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) dove head-first into the handheld gaming market with Shield, rumors emerged that the company would soon release a tablet of its own.
The Best-Performing Stock Since 1980
Before reading this, I challenge you to figure out what American company has had the best performing stock since 1980. My guess is that you won't take me up on that.
Why These Are Bubble Stocks
In a market that has returned about 17% so far this year, it is tempting to follow the herd and jump on the hot stocks -- those stocks that have characteristics of rule breakers...
There’s More to Carl Icahn’s Portfolio Than Just Apple and Dell
Carl Icahn has been in the news recently.
Jim Cramer Is Wrong About Baidu
"These Chinese stocks they've had a really big run," he said during Mad Money's lightning round on Tuesday.
1 Sector Getting a Boost From Obamacare
When Obamacare was signed into law, medical device makers as a whole weren't happy campers. After all, the health reform legislation introduced an unwelcome 2.3% excise tax.
Tesla’s 90% Promise in 2016 Will Work
Elon Musk once again turned heads this week, telling London's Financial Times that Tesla should be able to provide a driverless experience on 90% of the miles driven within three...
The Cult Stock Pattern: Is This Stock Now a Buy?
At some point, every "cult stock" goes through a period in which investors recognize its overvaluation, causing the stock to fall.
5 Stocks Growing Their Dividends Well Above Inflation
Dividend investors would be wise to focus not just on a stock's current yield but also on the long-term growth potential of its dividends.
10 Companies With the Heftiest Job Cuts Since the Financial Crisis
It's now been five years since the U.S.
What Would Warren Buffett Think of These Moats?
Warren Buffett actually coined the phrase "economic moat" and this competitive advantage of brand name, demand, and pricing power is what he looks for in a company.
Best Buy’s CEO Is Selling Shares…Should You?
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY), the nation's largest big box electronics retailer, has had quite an impressive run this year (shares are up 220% year-to-date).
You Can Profit From Either Side of This Food Fight
The recent September issue of Scientific American is stirring up a bit of controversy.
JPMorgan “London Whale” Settlement Costs $920 Million, Includes Admission of Wrongdoing
In a statement released today, JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) said its $920 million settlement with financial regulators over the so-called London Whale trades was "a major step...
A New Gold and Silver Boom Thanks to Bernanke
Considering most analysts anticipated that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke would announce Wednesday he was finally easing off the throttle of his bond-buying program, the...
What’s Next for the Dow?
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over daily movements, we do like to keep an eye on market changes -- just in case they're material to our investing...
Mortgage REITs: Agency Paper Rejoices in No Taper
It was just about one year ago that QE3 made its debut, and mortgage REITs, particularly agency-only players like Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
Food Companies Scrutinized Amid GMO Controversy
Consumer preferences in terms of food seem to be shifting, many people now opting for 'organic' or 'natural' choices instead of our traditional chemically infused fare.
Is COG a Good Investment? How This Marcellus Producer Is Coping With Low Regional Gas Prices
It's safe to say that the Marcellus has exceeded most expectations about production growth.
Is Intuitive Surgical a Buy, And Is It Time to Buy This Former High-Flying Growth Stock?
When a small company is growing quickly, investors who get in on the ground floor can expect substantial capital appreciation.
Big Bank Stocks: Why Risky Bankers Get Fired (and Conservative Ones Don’t)
At the end of last week, I wrote an article about "the most important thing" in banking.
What Insider Buys Mean at Clean Energy Fuels
Clean Energy Fuels Corp (NASDAQ:CLNE) co-founder, board member, and legendary oil man T.
Immersion, Navidea Biopharmaceuticals & More Picks From This $58 Billion Hedge Fund Company
Today let's look at Citadel Advisors, founded and run by Kenneth Griffin.
This Outperforming Stock’s Terrific Run Isn’t Over
Chipmaker Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) has been on a tear this year. The stock is up almost 170% on the back of a number of tailwinds.
4 BDC Execs Say This Will Drive Earnings Growth
Business development companies make money by borrowing low and lending high.
BCE Inc. (USA) (BCE), TELUS Corporation (USA) (TU): Canadian Telecoms Could Bounce Back
BCE Inc. (USA) (NYSE:BCE), Canada's largest telecommunications service provider, is a company taking the right steps.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Google Inc (GOOG), and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Need to Hear This
The ascent of the tablet only continues. According to research firm IDC, Q4 of this year will mark the first time tablets outsell PCs.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AstraZeneca plc (ADR) (AZN), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG): The Priceless Health Business Every Investor Overlooks
It's arguably health care's biggest name.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM): Even After Missing Mobile, Can Intel Corporation (INTC) Recover?
The mobile revolution that transitioned computers out of our offices and into our pockets is already in full swing.
Apple Inc. (AAPL): Google Inc (GOOG) Chrome for iOS Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter
Over the past few days, iOS mobile users have been downloading the latest version of Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s flagship browser from Apple Inc.
PNC Financial Services (PNC), Bank of America Corp (BAC), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Key Goals for This Big Bank
A company's strategic plan (and ability to execute that plan) is critical to the success of the business and thus its stock.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Apple Inc. (AAPL): Which Tech Giant Makes a Better Dividend Stock?
Once the Street's hottest growth stories, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) are now undeniably dividend stocks.
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP), Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A): There’s More Than Meets the Eye With Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD)
What comes to your mind when you think of an iceberg? You might conjure up scenes from the Titanic movie when the "unsinkable" ship collided with an iceberg and was swallowed ...
Green Mountain Keeps Counting Beans
Just in case investors needed another reminder that Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.
Call in the Green Natural Gas Bulls
In many ways fracking is America's miracle drug. It turned the energy industry on its head.
4 Stocks Set to Benefit From the Rebound in Construction
The latest results from the U.S.
Those New iPad Commercials Won’t Change Anything
If you've been watching the NFL at all these last two weeks, you've no doubt seen Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)'s new Surface commercial.
As Long as Google Inc (GOOG) Fires Crazy Moonshots Like Calico, I’m a Happy Investor
The new company is known as Calico, and will focus on health issues with an extreme long-term view.
Zillow Inc (Z), SolarCity Corp (SCTY), Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Are These High Flyers Heading up or Primed to Crash?
Buying stocks near their all-time or 52-weeks lows isn't always a smart bet.
This Stock Is a Better Investment Than Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) and McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
You probably picked McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD), or maybe Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG), but definitely not CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC).
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) & Two Other Financial Powerhouses Showing You the Money
There are different ways in which the value of a stock can grow.
How Slower Growth, Falling Oil Will Boost This Airline
After posting disappointing results in late 2012 and early 2013, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:HA) has bounced back in a big way.
Joy Global Inc. (JOY), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Wednesday’s Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)
This series, brought to you by Yahoo! Finance, looks at which upgrades and downgrades make sense, and which ones investors should act on.
Whirlpool Corporation (WHR), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK), Sodastream International Ltd (SODA): Strategic Deals Might Not Be Enough for This Appliance Company
Take a look in your kitchen or laundry room.
EOG Resources Inc (EOG), ConocoPhillips (COP): This Oil Company is Printing Money
What's the quickest way to double an investment these days? Well, according to EOG Resources Inc (NYSE:EOG) it would be to drill for oil.
American Capital Ltd. (ACAS): 1 Company Facing an Uphill Battle
As the manager of American Capital Agency Corp.
BHP Billiton Limited (ADR) (BHP), Mosaic Co (MOS): Why I’m Buying Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (POT)
David Lee Roth left Van Halen in 1985, and the Van Halen loyal mourned his departure.
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (HAIN): Don’t Underestimate SYSCO Corporation (SYY)
SYSCO Corporation (NYSE:SYY) is a foodservice company that distributes its products to restaurants, health care and educational facilities, lodging establishments, summer camps...
Facebook Inc (FB), LinkedIn Corp (LNKD): Why This IPO Will Be a #Buy
In 140 characters or less, Twitter announced to the world that they will be pursuing an IPO, exciting Twitter fans and a few investors along the way.
