GameStop (GME) Stock Forecast 2025: Cohen Might Create Another Chewy
GameStop stock has been surging amid the short squeeze. What's the 2025 forecast for GME stock? Will Cohen create another success story?
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GME's Earnings Are Coming: Will It Be Mayday for Shorts or WallStreetBets?
GameStop is scheduled to release its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2020 on March 23. Should you buy or sell the stock ahead of the earnings?
GS2C Versus GME: Where Investors Are Making Money Now
At times, an arbitrage opportunity opens between German stock market-listed GameStop stock (GS2C) and NYSE-listed GME. Will GS2C beat GME?
What's Driving the Wild Rally in GameStop (GME) Stock?
Game Stop stock has doubled in less than five trading days. Is the GameStop (GME) stock short squeeze to blame for the stock’s recent rally?
GME Stock Is Still Shorted, Investors Have Renewed Enthusiasm
GameStop stock might just be the defining moment of 2021 markets. As of March, GME stock is still being shorted. What can investors expect in 2021?
How German Investors View GameStop and WallStreetBets
So far in 2021, German investors have been buying more GameStop stock alongside U.S. investors. How did WallStreetBets impact German investors?
Publix Ownership Is Split Between the Jenkins Family and Employees
Publix stores scatter the southeastern U.S. The Jenkins family operates the successful chain of supermarkets. The company is entirely employee-owned.
What the Change in Etsy's Ranking Algorithm Means for Sellers
Major e-commerce platform Etsy frequently changes its algorithm to help customers successfully search items. Did the algorithm change again?
GameStop's Stock Forecast in 2021: Should You Buy the Dip?
GameStop stock has seen tremendous volatility in 2021. What's the forecast for GME? Will it keep falling or has the stock bottomed out?
Mark Cuban's Advice for Retail Investors as GameStop Stock Plunges
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban sees a new breed for retail traders emerging. Cuban shared his advice for them after the sharp fall in GME stock.
Jimmy Kimmel Angers Viewers With 'Russian Disruptors' GameStop Claim
In an episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' recently, Kimmel claimed that GameStop's stock price surged due to "Russian disruptors" buying the stock.
GameStop Stock Got a Boost After Elon Musk's Tweet
A single Elon Musk tweet led to investors jostling for GameStop (GME) stock as short-sellers continue to count losses. Is Musk buying GameStop stock?
AmerisourceBergen and Walgreens Sign 'Deal of a Lifetime'
AmerisourceBergen is acquiring a hefty portion of Walgreens. Is the stock a buy or sell for investors in 2021? How will the deal with Walgreens help the company?
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?
The Outlook for JCPenney Beyond Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Remains Uncertain
After a bankruptcy, a buyout, and hundreds of store closures, will JCPenney department stores survive?
Alibaba Stock Is in a Free Fall, Could Recover Soon
Alibaba stock is in trouble but could recover after the issues with Chinese regulators are sorted out. The valuation looks tempting after the fall.
Alibaba's Only Stock Split Was Out of the Ordinary
Alibaba shares have been public for six years, but has the company ever split their stock? Here's a breakdown of BABA stock's history.
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.
Biggest IPOs of All Time and How Investors Can Benefit
What are the biggest IPOs of all time? Amid the IPO boom this year, how can investors benefit from future listings?
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.
Is the Worst Over in the Chinese Stock Market?
The Chinese stock market rose by 150% 15 months before June 2015. Approximately 12 million Chinese citizens opened trading accounts in May 2015 alone.
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.
Nordstrom’s operating margins feel the squeeze from expansion
In fiscal 2014, Nordstrom’s operating margins declined by another 9.8% on the heels of a 10.8% decline in fiscal 2013.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Farallon Capital Increases Its Position in Dollar General
In 2014, Dollar General reported net sales of $18.9 billion, an increase of 8% compared to sales of $17.5 billion in 2013.
It Was a Festive Holiday Season for Signet Jewelers
On January 7, 2016, Signet Jewelers (SIG), the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, announced its broad-based success in the holiday season with revenue of $1.9 billion.
Key Department Store Stocks Underperform in the Market
As of September 4, department store stocks for Macy’s fell by 11.1% since the start of 2015. Despite 1H15 sales growth, Nordstrom’s stock also fell by 7%.
Balyasny exits position in Newfield Exploration Co.
BAM exited its position in Newfield Exploration Co. in 3Q14. It accounted for 1.31% of BAM’s second quarter portfolio. NFX is an energy company.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.
Could the Rite Aid–Walgreens Merger Get Competitive?
In the Rite Aid–Walgreens merger, Walgreens is paying about 0.6x trailing-12-month revenues and 13.6x trailing-12-month EBITDA.
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%.
July’s US Retail Sales Meet Estimates
On August 13, 2015, US retail sales came in at expected levels for July. The increase in the retail sector was broad-based.
What Went Wrong with Macy’s 1Q15 Operating Margins?
Macy’s (M) operating margins declined to 6.6% in 1Q15—ending May 2, 2015—from 7.1% in the same quarter last year. The operating income declined by 7.7%.
What Wall Street Expects for Lowe’s 4Q17 Revenue
Analysts expect Lowe’s (LOW) to post revenue of $15.33 billion in 4Q17, which represents a fall of 2.9% from $15.78 billion in 4Q16.
Alibaba and Tencent Should Watch Out for Baidu
Baidu is selling a majority stake in its financial services unit as it seeks to raise funds to bolster its competition in China’s digital financial services market.
Glenview Capital opens new position in Danaher
Glenview Capital Management added a new position in Danaher Corp. (DHR) in the third quarter. The position accounted for 1.99% of the fund’s total portfolio.
Can China Recover Like It Did in 2016?
In some aspects, 2018 looked like 2015 for investors. Like in 2015, China’s (BABA) slowdown spooked investors in 2018.Healthcare Farallon Capital adds a new position in Covidien
Ireland-based Covidien is a global healthcare leader that offers innovative medical technology solutions and patient care products to providers.
Chart in Focus: Alphabet’s Returns and Stock Trends
On May 12, 2017, Alphabet (GOOGL) generated investor returns of 30.1% on a trailing 12-month basis.
Eton Park Capital opens new positions in FDO, STZ, BID, EQIX, Sells NLSN, PCLN – 13F Flash
In this six-part series, we will go through some of the main positions Eton Park Capital traded this past quarter Eton Park Capital Management is a multi-strategy hedge fund founded in November 2004 by former Goldman Sachs partner Eric Mindich. The firm started new positions in Family Dollar Stores (FDO) , Constellation Brands (STZ), […]
Why Retailers Are Increasing Their Ad Spending on YouTube
Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Lowe’s were the four retailers in the United States that spent the most on YouTube video ads last year.
What Will Become the Biggest Growth Drivers for Apple?
Apple Watch, Apple Pay, Apple TV, and iPad Pro are niche businesses for Apple (AAPL). But these still have the potential to become big in the future.
A Look at a Technical Analysis of Amazon
On May 22, 2017, 2.6 million shares of Amazon (AMZN) exchanged hands, and the stock rose 1.1% to close at ~$970.7.