Investing in Stocks
Xilinx Stock Poised for a Bounce
Since the beginning of June, Xilinx stock has fallen over 16% to its low Tuesday. But there are some positive developments on the daily and weekly charts. Read more
How to Capitalize on Health Care M&A
There’s been almost $396 billion in health care M&A activity so far this year, already breaking the full-year record set just last year. Read more
Don’t Count Out Caterpillar Stock Just Yet
Caterpillar stock fell 3.6% on Thursday following a weak second-quarter earnings report that saw revenues fall 13% and net income tumble 29%. Read more
Bottom Feeding in Chinese Equities
There’s usually value to be found in beaten-down markets, and Chinese equities are no exception. Read more
McDonald’s Earnings: Struggles Glare in 2nd Quarter
Falling same-store sales and slumping net income in the second quarter illustrate McDonald’s ongoing problems. Read more
The Secret Silicon Valley Stock Exchange
You may think that the Nasdaq is the most important market for technology stocks. But you’d be mistaken… Read more
Margin Debt: The Sure-Fire Path to Portfolio Implosion
NYSE margin debt currently exceeds $500 billion. If we go back to March 2009 – the depths of the stock market correction – it was below $200 billion. Read more
Don’t Worry: Chipotle Is Still a Growth Stock
Chipotle is first and foremost a growth stock, and most of Chipotle’s growth is coming from new store openings. Read more
Airline Earnings Reach Orbit
Alaska Air Group and Southwest Airlines, among the best domestic carriers, reported stellar quarterly earnings Thursday, citing fuel cost declines. Read more