Investing in Stocks
Friends in High Places: The Icahn-Allergan Dynamic
It’s easy to become a friend of activist investor Carl Icahn. All you have to do is make him a $1.7 billion profit. Read more
Will Advance Auto Parts Shares Advance?
Activist investor Starboard Value has purchased another big chunk of Advance Auto Parts shares. But the auto parts company faces a host of problems. Read more
Trader’s Toolkit: Chart Patterns and Reversals
There are a number of chart patterns that recur with enough statistical frequency that technicians are able to rely on them to predict future price action. Read more
Lululemon Shares Stretch 5% on Quarterly Report
Lululemon’s investment in its men’s line in paying off, as Lululemon shares got a boost after the apparel company said first-quarter revenue beat estimates. Read more
How to Trade Facebook Stock Today
For active traders, momentum stocks are among the best to trade. And Facebook stock today is setting up to move higher in the near term. Read more
Twilio IPO Could End the Tech IPO Dry Spell
With prominent San Francisco tech startup Twilio announcing plans to go public, the dormant IPO market might finally be awakening. Read more
Housing Stocks Overbought and Hitting Resistance
The housing sector is one of the most interest-rate-sensitive sectors, and rising interest rates would be tough on housing stocks. Read more
Rev Up Your Income Portfolio With This Motorcycle Stock
When you think of Polaris, off-road four-wheel vehicles are probably what spring to mind. But it has also emerged as a leading motorcycle stock. Read more
Buffett Is Drinking the Wrong Soda Stock
It’s no secret that Warren Buffett loves his soft drinks, but one underrated small-cap soda stock is gaining a harder edge. Read more