Investing in Stocks
FedEx Still Soaring Despite Earnings Miss
Fuel surcharges and currency shifts are partly to blame for the FedEx earnings miss. Unwrap that earnings package and you’ll find package volume increases and some attractive operating results. Read more
Rite Aid Earnings Disappoint: What You Need To Know
Shares in Rite Aid tumbled as it lowered its profit outlook for the year, but the company is on track in a strategic shift to high growth, high profit… Read more
Will Warren Buffett and 3G Capital Quench Their Beverage Company Thirst?
A short blog post on a Brazilian news website sent shares of Diageo PLC soaring last week on rumors that 3G Capital might buy the global spirits powerhouse. Read more
Lessons From a Late Great Billionaire Investor
Billionaire investing legend Kirk Kerkorian died Monday. Though the reclusive financier always did things his way, investors can learn a lot from his style. Read more
A Win-Win: CVS Buys Target’s Pharmacy Business
CVS Health announced Monday that it plans to buy Target’s pharmacy business for $1.9 billion. The move looks like a clear win for both companies. Read more
Which Asset Class Is Leading the Market in 2015?
In a reversal of the 2014 market trend, stocks in this asset class have jumped higher by 5.6% year-to-date and are leading the market. Read more
3 Insurance Stocks That Will Profit from Higher Interest Rates
While big banks are usually at the top of the list of companies that would benefit from higher interest rates, insurance stocks shouldn’t be overlooked. Read more
What Rupert Murdoch’s Retirement Means for the Cable Industry
Rupert Murdoch’s passing of the Twenty-First Century Fox torch to his son James could signal a sea change at the mass media conglomerate. Read more
Take a Ride: 2 High-Yield Theme Park Stocks
With the brutal winter behind us and summer on the doorstep, two theme park stocks look particularly attractive. Read more