Why JC Penney Stock Is Going to Zero
There was little doubt that J.C. Penney would file for bankruptcy protection. Its reorganization plan is mainly about the real estate. The retailer expects to close 200 stores this year and more next year.
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Is Problem List Making Altria Stock Less Attractive?
Altria's share price is falling. Its investments have been busts, and hedge funds and shareholders are getting cranky. Even the dividend hasn't made investors happy.
How Aurora Cannabis Q3 Earnings Surprised Investors
Canadian pot grower Aurora Cannabis posted a solid beat over analysts' revenue expectations and shares are booming as a result.
HBO Max and 5G Mean Execution Risk for AT&T Stock
AT&T's incoming CEO and another executive talked at conferences this week about the launch the HBO Max streaming service, and about the 5G transition.
Gasoline Demand Up 22% as US Economy Reopens
Gasoline prices are rising as more states and cities lift restrictions imposed to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
Why Content Oversight Board Won’t Affect Facebook Stock
Facebook created a new, independent oversight board last week and issued a quarterly report on how it has been removing unacceptable content. Will that make any difference?
Cost Cuts, New Debt, More Competition Threaten Lyft Stock
Lyft could be in for a rough ride with new debt and declines in ridership, while rival Uber looks to food delivery to bolster its bottom line.
CEO Turnover Plunges to 16-Year Low
CEO departures slowed to a trickle in April, plunging to their lowest level since November of 2014, according to the latest report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Alphabet’s Self-Driving Firm Scores $3 Billion Venture Funding Round
Self-driving technology firm Waymo closed a $3 billion round of venture funding on Tuesday. The round was announced in early March and is the first for the company that has until now been supported…
Manufacturing May Be the Key to Lifting AMD Stock Price
AMD was having a great year until the coronavirus hit. How do Nvidia’s acquisition of Mellanox and manufacturing constraints change the outlook?
Tilray Stock Needs EU Markets and Cost Savings to Recover
That last year was a terrible one for marijuana stocks is indisputable. So far, 2020 has not been much kinder, with Tilray shares down by more than 50% year to date. Yet, the company…
Why Chesapeake Energy Stock Can’t Hold Its Value
A reverse stock split, collapsing bond prices and a never-ending weight of debt have combined to threaten Chesapeake Energy's ability to remain a going concern.
Short Sellers Chase One Major Oil and Gas Stock
Short interest in oil and gas stocks was mixed in the two-week reporting period ended April 30. Short sellers took particular aim at one target.
Short Interest Mostly Flat on Solar Stocks, Falling on Alt Energy Shares
Short interest in solar and alt energy stocks was relatively muted during the two-week short interest period ended April 30.
Is Tesla Checking Out of the Hotel California?
Tesla has filed suit against the county where its U.S. auto assembly plant is located, claiming that county officials have exceeded their authority and should allow the plant to restart operations. The company has…
Gas Prices on the Rise Again
U.S. gas prices have risen for the second consecutive week after a nine-week run of declining prices.
Why Under Armour Stock Has a Rough Road Ahead
Under Armour had previously announced layoffs and cost controls, but first-quarter earnings were disappointing nonetheless.
8.4 Billion Records Exposed in Q1 Data Breaches
More than 8 billion user records were exposed in the first quarter of 2020 due to data security breaches. Just four events accounted for more than 6.5 billion records being released into the wild.
Will Reverse Split Revive Aurora Cannabis Stock?
A 12-for-1 reverse stock split by Canada-based pot grower Aurora Cannabis became effective Monday. The change was necessary to maintain the company's listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
How Supplier Troubles Could Affect Boeing Stock
Not only does Boeing need to deliver finished airplanes to its airline customers, but the aerospace giant also needs to ensure that its suppliers can deliver the parts Boeing needs to build those planes.