Investing in Stocks
Will Google+ Failure Spur a Twitter Acquisition?
Google’s recent announcement that it’s scaling back its Google+ service could be the added impetus needed to prompt an acquisition of Twitter. Read more
For John Malone, It’s All About the Cash Flow
John Malone’s strategy has always been to buy up winners, use that cash flow to draw down super-cheap debt, and then repurchase stock in accretive fashion. Read more
Solid CVS Earnings Disappoint Investors
The CVS earnings report displayed that the company is well on its way to achieving its 2015 EPS and revenue goals – yet the stock fell 2.4% on Tuesday. Read more
This Could Cost Auto Insurers $117 Billion
There has never been a safer time to drive a car. Auto fatalities have declined 25% in the last decade, and they’ve been cut in half since 1981. Read more
An Organic Grocery Stock at a 40% Discount
This organic grocery stock is off nearly 40% from its 52-week high just six months ago, but it’s still one of the best bets on the natural food trend. Read more
Disney Selloff Is a Buying Opportunity
Subscriber losses at ESPN triggered the largest Disney selloff in nearly four years. The stock fell 9.2% on Wednesday. Read more
Wendy’s Franchising Strategy Takes a Bite Out of Earnings
Investors appear concerned that even though margins are improving from Wendy’s franchising strategy, the overall pie is shrinking. Read more
Bearish Pattern on United Parcel Service
In Wednesday’s trading, UPS displayed either a “shooting star” or “gravestone doji,” depending upon your interpretation of candlestick charts. Read more
Community Banks May Get Regulatory Relief
Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen has proposed raising the threshold for the size of banks that would be subject to tougher levels of scrutiny. Read more