In afternoon trading on Thursday, Energy stocks are the worst performing sector, showing a 0.8% loss. Within the sector, Marathon Oil Corp. (Symbol: MRO) and Apache Corp (Symbol: APA) are two large stocks that are lagging, showing a loss of 2.6% and 2.4%, respectively. Among
Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned dollars to make a purchase, is that they expect to make money. Today
Okay, so it’s almost time to ring out the old year and ring in the new one. While you’re busy making New Year resolutions, let me tell you that there couldn’t be a better time to build your portfolio.
Knife River Corporation, the construction materials unit of MDU Resources Group, Inc. MDU, announced plans to invest in Blue Planet Systems Corporation to develop construction-grade rock and ultimately concrete for a no-carbon footprint without compromising on the strength of con
Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Constellation Brands Inc (Symbol: STZ), where a total volume of 7,366 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of appr
Select Medical Holdings Corporation SEM looks poised for long-term growth on the back of its leadership position and cost-effective healthcare services in each of its business segments. Its acquisition strategy also aids its organic growth. A geographically diversified portfoli
Alibaba BABA is in a tight spot, grappling with antitrust hassles. Precisely, a probe has been announced by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) to look into its unhealthy business practises.Notably, this investigation primarily focuses on the company’s b
Telehealth industry leading company Teladoc Health, Inc. TDOC might have to share space with another player Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN, which is also planning to expand its telehealth offerings.
American Tower Corporation AMT announced the closure of its InSite Wireless Group, LLC. acquisition for a total consideration of $3.5 billion including debt. The deal was publicized last month and the buyout is projected to be immediately accretive.Precisely, the acquired entity
Tenet Healthcare Corporation THC has been favored by investors on the back of its strategic initiatives and cost-reduction measures.Over the past seven days, its 2020 and 2021 earnings estimates have moved 0.5% and 5.5% north, respectively.Shares of this presently Zacks Rank #3 (
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. EEFT recently acquired Bank of Ireland’s entire fleet of non-branch ATMs in the Republic of Ireland. Per the deal, the leading company will acquire 700 non-branch ATMs. The bank will still retain ownership of 750 ATMs located across its wide network. The
Fortis Inc. FTS recently received an approval for new rates from the Arizona Corporation Commission in response to its Arizona-based unit Tucson Electric Power's (TEP) general rate application. The new rates will be effective Jan 1, 2021.The rate base of $2.7 billion is sanctione
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited CP wrapped up the previously announced acquisition of Detroit River Rail Tunnel. Previously, the railroad operator had a 16.5% stake in the tunnel. By purchasing the remaining 83.5% stake, the company aims to reduce its operating costs pertaining
Britain's trade agreement with the European Union removes a 4-1/2-year old fear of crashing out of the bloc without trading arrangements in place, but it will take UK financial markets years to lose their Brexit-inflicted scars.
Investors in Nektar Therapeutics (Symbol: NKTR) saw new options begin trading today, for the February 2021 expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the NKTR options chain for the new February 2021 contracts and identified one put and
Investors in Texas Instruments Inc. (Symbol: TXN) saw new options begin trading today, for the February 2021 expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the TXN options chain for the new February 2021 contracts and identified one put an
Investors in Microsoft Corporation (Symbol: MSFT) saw new options begin trading today, for the February 2021 expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the MSFT options chain for the new February 2021 contracts and identified one put a
Investors in Intel Corp (Symbol: INTC) saw new options begin trading today, for the February 2021 expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the INTC options chain for the new February 2021 contracts and identified one put and one call
Investors in Starbucks Corp. (Symbol: SBUX) saw new options begin trading today, for the February 2021 expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the SBUX options chain for the new February 2021 contracts and identified one put and one
Investors in Bed, Bath & Beyond, Inc. (Symbol: BBBY) saw new options begin trading today, for the February 2021 expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the BBBY options chain for the new February 2021 contracts and identified on