Costco May Be America’s Best Run Company
Costco Wholesale, which reported extraordinary sales numbers in a sector that has largely fallen apart, may be the best run company in America.
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ThinkstockAmid soaring corporate profits and stagnating worker wages in the past decade, growing numbers of low-wage workers are demanding higher pay. In the wake of intensifying debates over income inequality, the Securities and Exchange…
Planet Fitness Impresses Investors in First Earnings Report
Planet Fitness IPO FilingPlanet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) reported its second quarter earnings after the markets closed on Wednesday. The company had $0.13 in earnings per share (EPS) on $79.0 in revenue compared to…
Five Below Earnings Not Up to Par for Investors
Retailer Five Below reported its fiscal second-quarter earnings after the markets closed on Wednesday.
5 Stocks Cheering the Puerto Rico Debt Renegotiation Settlement
ThinkstockOn the heels of the Greek financial crisis, Puerto Rico had a crisis of its own. The country announced that it would not be able to pay its debts to its bondholders which hit…
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
ThinkstockSeptember 2, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 95 equities making new 52-week lows today. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX) dropped about 3.7% on Wednesday to post a new 52-week…
The 4 Stocks That Lifted the DJIA on Wednesday
thinkstockSeptember 2 2015: Markets opened higher on Wednesday, following the lead of the overnight futures market. After the opening bell equities traded sideways for most of the morning, dipped in the late morning and…
Fed Beige Book Notes Pressure on Wages
ThinkstockU.S. economic activity expanded in all 12 Federal Reserve districts according to the latest version of the Beige Book released Wednesday afternoon. Six Fed districts characterized growth as moderate and five more described growth…
Hulu’s Cord-Cutter Dream, Commercial-Free TV
Commercials, despite being a minor inconvenience for those watching television, are what makes the advertising world turn round in that industry.
Still Big Upside Potential for Southern Co. After AGL Acquisition News
ThinkstockBeing invested in a utility was great for investors during the time when it was assured that interest rates were going to remain low for a very long time. Ahead of the coming rate…
140 Million Records Exposed in 533 Data Breaches to Date in 2015
The latest report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reveals that there has been a total of 533 data breaches recorded through September 1, 2015, and more than 140 million records have been…
Tesaro Rises on Positive FDA Results
Tesaro shares reacted positively in the market Wednesday after positive study results surrounding its lead product were released.
Fuel Economy Rating of New Cars Sold Ticks Down in August
New vehicles sold in the month of August averaged 25.3 miles per gallon, down a bit from July.
Analysts Talk Down GoPro Growth and Valuations After Ambarella
Concerns are growing that GoPro and Ambarella growth of days past likely will not be repeated, and estimates and targets have been trimmed at two firms on Wall Street.
Cargill, America’s Largest Private Company, Suffers Revenue Drop
Cargill, America's largest private company, suffered an 11% drop in its revenue in its most recent fiscal year.