Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Amazon.com Inc (Symbol: AMZN), where a total of 104,104 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 10.4 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 1
Morning trading was volatile for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) on Monday. Some wild fluctuations left the index up 1.8% at 11:10 a.m. EST, but more ups and downs are likely throughout the rest of the day. The novel coronavirus that originated in China has be
In early trading on Monday, shares of Walmart topped the list of the day's best performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components, trading up 3.0%. Year to date, Walmart has lost about 6.6% of its value.
Following in Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) footsteps, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) lowered its revenue target for the current quarter as a result of concerns over adverse effects from the novel coronavirus outbreak.
The coronavirus outbreak in China is turning out to be a challenge for a wide swathe of companies. Several big names in the tech sector have blamed the outbreak for negatively affecting their businesses. Smartphone giant Apple, for instance, recently slashed its revenue guidance
The following are the top rated Technology stocks according to Validea's Patient Investor model based on the published strategy of Warren Buffett. This strategy seeks out firms with long-term, predictable profitability and low debt that trade at reasonable valuations.
Last week, U.S. markets suffered their worst five-day performance since the 2008 financial crisis. And while that might be harrowing for some, investors may want to begin hunting for bargains. While I think many types of stocks are still too dangerous to buy, stocks of high-qual
Last week, U.S. markets suffered their worst five-day performance since the 2008 financial crisis. And while that might be harrowing for some, investors may want to begin hunting for some bargains. While I still think many types of stocks are still too dangerous to buy, stocks o
Potential pandemics can be frightening. You can't turn on the news on TV or read online without seeing more concerning reports about the global spread of the coronavirus. The numbers are rapidly mounting -- over 82,000 confirmed cases and at least 2,800 deaths.
The coronavirus outbreak has cast a pall of gloom over chip stocks in recent trading sessions. After starting the year off on the right foot, the semiconductor sector has taken a beating of late as the epidemic has started affecting key technology players such as Apple (NASDAQ:
Dividend stocks can be a portfolio's best friend. They can help boost good returns and prevent or offset losses during times like these, when the markets have turned red. Having some dividend stocks in your portfolio is a good way to protect yourself against a downturn, and Nat
I'm a big believer in "skin in the game." If someone -- like me -- is going to write about how a stock is a great buy, I think they'd better back that up with their own money. Otherwise, if the stock tanks, the writer still gets paid while everyone who took that advice loses mon
In early trading on Friday, shares of Booking Holdings topped the list of the day's best performing components of the Nasdaq 100 index, trading up 0.8%. Year to date, Booking Holdings has lost about 18.5% of its value.
In early trading on Friday, shares of MMM topped the list of the day's best performing Dow Jones Industrial Average components, trading up 3.0%. Year to date, MMM has lost about 12.4% of its value.