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Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Q4 Earnings Preview

Amgen (AMGN) reports Q4 earnings on Thursday, and if something does weigh on AMGN stock, it'll likely be one of these three factors.

Can Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Jump Over These Hurdles?

FB stock has a knack for beating the Street and Q4 should be no different. But Facebook investors will certainly want to get a better sense of the growth.

FireEye Inc (FEYE) Needs Someone to Buy Its Sandbox

Computer security approaches come and go, but real solutions remain elusive. FireEye has a niche with its sandbox approach, but it needs to be bought out.

4 Energy Stocks That Are Running on Fumes

Energy stocks are weakening amid bearish inventory data, evidence of increased U.S. shale production and doubts about the OPEC output freeze.

Super Bowl 2017 Location: Where Is the Super Bowl This Year?

The Super Bowl 2017 location has been announced as Houston, Texas. The game will feature the New England Patriots face the Atlanta Falcons.

When Is Groundhog Day 2017?

When is Groundhog Day 2017? It is about to take place this Thursday and chances are Punxsutawney Phil will predict an early Spring.

Is Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Resurrecting the Cursed Windows RT?

Microsoft (MSFT) watchers discovered reference to Windows 10 Cloud in recent builds of Windows, and it’s rumored to be a Chrome OS fighter.

Walmart ShippingPass to Be Replaced by Free Two-Day Shipping

Walmart (WMT) is replacing its Shipping Pass membership with free two-day shipping on orders that meet the minimum requirement of $35.

Pfizer Inc. (PFE) Stock Makes Big Moves After Q4 Earnings Miss

Pfizer Inc. (PFE) stock was on the move Tuesday following the release of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2016.

Why Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Q4 Earnings Trump Reality

Exxon stock investors shrugged off another earnings miss. They're anticipating better times for XOM under President Trump.

3 Things Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Owners Must Watch in Q1 Earnings

Apple is slated to report Q1 numbers on Tuesday, and after three whiffs, AAPL stock holders desperately need a strong showing.

Why I’m Still Passing on Under Armour Inc (UAA) Stock

Under Armour is a favorite brand of many people, but there's too much baggage to consider buying UAA stock right now.

The World’s Largest Carmaker Is No Longer Toyota Motor Corp (ADR) (TM)

Toyota Motor Corp (ADR) (TM) has lost its throne as the world's largest automaker. Here's the European giant that has surpassed the company.

Chevron Corporation (CVX) Stock Sells Off

A miserable earnings release made Chevron Corporation drop to November levels, and the pain may not be over for CVX stock.

Office Depot Inc (ODP) Announces New CEO

Office Depot Inc (ODP) is getting a new CEO next month as current CEO Roland Smith completes his plan to retire from the company.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Is Too Dangerous Ahead of Earnings

2015 was stellar for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and the AMD stock price reflected that ... But investors may want to get more cautious.

Car2Go Replacing Some Smart Cars With Mercedes-Benz Vehicles

Car2Go is now letting customers use some Mercedes-Benz vehicles for travel and plans to expand its fleet with more of the cars this year.

3 Earnings Reports You Need to Watch This Week

Apple (AAPL), AMD (AMD) and Under Armour (UAA) are all reporting earnings this week. And investors should be paying attention.

Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) Stock Tanks as Walgreens Deal Price Dips

Walgreens (WBA) and Rite Aid (RAD) have lowered the per-share value of their proposed merger, and RAD stock hits the pavement.