How to Invest in Skeleton Technologies and Whether You Should
Skeleton Technologies is a niche play on the EV industry. Is Skeleton Technologies publicly traded and can you invest in the company?
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Chinese Alipay Is Limited in the U.S., Might Face More Restrictions
Chinese mobile payments platform Alipay isn't used much in the U.S. However, an executive order might limit the payment platform even more.
Smith & Wesson Stock Is a Good Bet as Gun Stocks Rally
Gun stocks are soaring amid increasing unrest. Among other ammo stocks, many investors wonder if they should buy Smith & Wesson stock.
NIO Stock Might See Another Blockbuster Year in 2021
What’s NIO’s outlook for 2021? Can the stock continue to rise in 2021 or would investors be better off taking profits at these levels?
Why Ford Stock Is So Low When New EV Stocks Are Rising
Whereas newly listed electric vehicle stocks are soaring, Ford is underperforming. Why is Ford stock so low, and can it rebound?
Walgreens Stock Looks Like a Buy for Long-Term Investors
After a weak performance in 2020, what can investors expect from Walgreens stock in 2021? Are there enough catalysts for the stock to be a buy?
Conagra Consistently Acquires Top Brands to Stay Competitive
Conagra is a U.S. packaged food company. Over the years, the company has acquired some of the top brands in the packaged food industry in order to stay competitive.
Is Peugeot Coming Back to the North American Market?
Peugeot, a car brand within the French PSA Groupe, is tabling plans to return to the U.S. market. What can investors expect from Peugeot moving forward?
Is Golden Nugget or GNOG Stock a Good Investment?
On December 30, 2020, Golden Nugget Online Gaming company went public through the SPAC route. Is GNOG stock a good investment in 2021?
Common Instagram Investment Scams and How to Avoid Them
Instagram users are often victims of investment scams that use fraud to get their money. What are some common Instagram investment scams and how can users avoid them?
How to Make Money From Your Instagram Account
Instagram users can make money from sponsorships and in other ways, especially if they have many followers. How much is an Instagram account worth and how can users make money?
Analysts Turn Positive on NIO, Might Be Time to Buy the Stock
Many analysts have started turning positive on NIO stock. Is it a time to buy or sell the stock? What can investors expect from NIO in 2021?
Here's How You Can Pay Off Holiday Credit Card Debt Quickly
Holiday shopping often means holiday credit card debt. Here are tips to help you pay off that debt and avoid going into more debt during the holidays.
Christmas Shopping Procrastinators May Get Some of the Best Deals
Some swear by Black Friday, but could you actually save more money by leaving Christmas shopping to the last minute? There's some good news for procrastinators.
If You Owe Child Support, Will You Still Get a Stimulus Check?
The second stimulus check differs from the first in several ways, but will it be subject to garnishment for child support?
Is Peloton Stock a Buy or Sell Based on the Company's Outlook?
In 2020, Peloton stock has risen 408 percent. Is the stock a buy or sell at this price? How's the company's outlook and what can investors expect?
Nike Is Having a Great Year — But Is It Too Late to Buy at These Prices?
So far in 2020, Nike stock has risen 39 percent. Is the stock a buy or sell at this price? How's the company's outlook?
Costco Isn't Owned by China, Has Solid U.S. Roots
Over the years, Costco has opened locations around the world. However, the company's origins are closer to home than you may realize.
Elon Musk Has Varied Political Views, Strong Business Sense
What are Tesla CEO Elon Musk's political views? Is he liberal, conservative, socialist, or independent? Do his political views really matter?
DoorDash and Other Food Delivery Services Face Tight Competition
DoorDash has been benefiting from the stay-at-home trend amid the COVID-19 pandemic. How are other food delivery companies doing?
Here's How You Can Rent Out an Entire AMC Theater
An AMC Theater rental could be the perfect solution getting family, friends, and more together during the coronavirus pandemic.
What Delisting Means for Alibaba, China, and You
Congress has passed a law that could be a precursor to delist Chinese companies if they don't comply with audit requirements.
Smart Speakers: How Google’s Market Has Transformed
Alphabet (GOOGL) has several branches, and Google is the branch that looks after its smart speaker business.
How Analysts Rate Bed Bath & Beyond after 3Q17 Earnings
As of December 21, 2017, Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) stock was trading at $21.50. That same day, analysts were expecting the stock to reach $22.78 in the next 12 months.
Must-know update: Redbook Index same-store sales data released
The Redbook Index released the same-store weekly data on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
Will Walmart and Target’s Digital Initiatives Hurt Costco?
Costco’s top line has grown at an average rate of 11.9% in the past five quarters. On average, the company’s adjusted EPS increased 17.9%.Consumer Must-know: Why Peabody Energy fell 1.9% on July 22
Wall Street analysts’ consensus estimate for loss per share was $0.289.
Why Ford’s Lincoln Sales Fell 6% in China in October
In the previous part of this series, we looked at the second-largest US automaker, Ford’s (F), sales in China in October. The company’s weakening Chinese sales are likely to continue.
EU Fine Had a Huge Impact on Alphabet’s Profitability
Facebook’s net profit was $3.9 billion in 2Q17, up from $2.3 billion in the corresponding quarter a year earlier.
Can 2Q16 Results Drive McDonald’s Valuation Multiple Up?
Valuation multiple Investors should look at valuation multiples when deciding whether to enter or exit a stock. Valuation multiples are driven by perceived growth, risk and uncertainties, and investors’ willingness to pay for a stock. There are various multiples to evaluate a stock. In this article, we’ll use the PE (price-to-earnings) ratio due to its […]
Why the Microsoft–Amazon Cloud Competition Could Spike in 2019
Microsoft, Amazon, and other vendors are pursuing a $278.3 billion revenue opportunity in the global public cloud market, according to the latest Gartner estimates.
Why Is Twitter Investing in Original Shows and Programming?
Last month, Twitter (TWTR) announced it would partner with 30 companies to bring original shows to its platform.
Procter & Gamble Beats Third-Quarter Estimates
Procter & Gamble (PG) posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results on Tuesday, April 23.
Will McDonald’s 2Q16 Earnings Beat Analysts’ Estimates?
So far in this series, we’ve discussed McDonald’s (MCD) estimated revenue, sources of revenue, and estimated EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) margins.
What Drove Costco’s Double-Digit Earnings Growth in 2Q18?
Costco (COST) reported lower-than-expected fiscal 2Q18 earnings (period ended February 18, 2018) results on March 7, 2018.
Which Fast Food Restaurants Do Analysts Favor?
Jack in the Box (JACK) and Restaurant Brands International (QSR) are analysts’ favorites among the companies we’ve reviewed in this series.
Why J.M. Smucker Missed Q4 Earnings Estimate
J.M. Smucker (SJM) reported weaker-than-expected fiscal Q4 earnings.
Why Analysts Expect Home Depot’s Revenue to Rise in Q3
Analysts expect Home Depot (HD) to post third-quarter revenue of $26.3 billion, a rise of 4.9% year-over-year.
Did Weatherford Stock Fall in the Week to October 6?
Since the week ending September 29, 2017, Weatherford International stock has fallen 7% until October 6, 2017. OIH has generated -2% returns.
Weak Fiscal 3Q17 Sales Lower Starbucks’s Valuation Multiple
Valuation multiple We’ve used the forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple for our analysis, due to its high visibility in Starbucks’s (SBUX) earnings. The forward PE multiple is calculated by dividing a company’s stock price by analysts’ earnings estimates for the next four quarters. Starbucks’s forward PE multiple Starbucks’ lower-than-expected SSSG (same-store sales growth) in fiscal 3Q17, lowering of […]
Why Alibaba Stock Fell Following Its 3Q18 Earnings Release
Alibaba’s (BABA) stock fell about 6.2% on February 1—the day the company released its fiscal 3Q18 (December quarter) earnings.
SLB, HAL, NOV, and BHGE: Comparing the Capex Growth
National Oilwell Varco’s (NOV) capital expenditure or capex fell ~32% in fiscal 2017—compared to its capex spend in fiscal 2016.
What to Expect of DISH’s 4Q17 Revenue
DISH Network will release its 4Q17 earnings before the market opens on February 20, 2018. As per Yahoo Finance, DISH’s revenue in 4Q17 is expected to be $3.5 billion.
US Businesses Push Back against Trump’s Tariffs
Farmers for Free Trade’s campaign was rolled out on September 12 with the slogan “Tariffs Hurt the Heartland.”Consumer Must-know: Why eBay’s operating margins continue to decline
eBay’s management noted that eBay Enterprise margins fell by 3.9% during the last quarter compared to a year ago. The increased cost to prepare for the holiday season was blamed for the decline.
Why Did Domino’s EBIT Margin Decline in 2Q17?
For 2Q17, Domino’s (DPZ) posted EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) of $113.27 million, which represents an EBIT margin of 18.0%, compared with 18.9% in 2Q16.
Buckingham Research Downgrades Netflix due to Competition Fears
On March 8, Netflix (NFLX) stock fell 0.9% to $349.60 after Buckingham Research downgraded its rating from “buy” to “neutral.”
What Helped Whole Foods’ Top Line in 3Q16?
Whole Foods Market reported a 1.9% year-over-year (or YoY) increase in its top line, primarily driven by new store openings.
Why Both HD and LOW Failed to Meet Growth Estimates in Q1 2018
In the first quarter, Home Depot (HD) posted SSSG (same-store sales growth) of 4.2%, lower than analysts’ consensus expectation of 5.4%.
Philip Morris Stock Falls on Weak 3Q17 Earnings
Philip Morris International (PM) announced its 3Q17 earnings on October 19. The company posted adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.27 on revenues of $7.47 billion.
