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Analyst Pierre Ferragu from financial firm New Street Research set his price target for AMD at $18 per share, arguing that the stock has been priced for a level of success that simply isn't realistic. "AMD's stock price reflects a scenario we don't believe possible," Ferragu wrote. In particular, Ferragu sees larger rival Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) getting its manufacturing act together as we speak.
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Why PBF Energy Inc and Other Refining Stocks Are Getting Clobbered Today
Shares of PBF Energy Inc (NYSE: PBF) tumbled as much as 10.9% on Friday, joining a sectorwide sell-off that also saw refiners Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO), Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX), Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC), and HollyFontier (NYSE: HFC) take it on the chin by sinking more than 5% at one point in the day. A trio of factors seems to be driving these declines.
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Now is a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ chance to invest in US pot companies, investor says
With some Canadian pot stocks posting triple-digit return rates this year, many retail investors have looked north to pour cash into cannabis. U.S. cannabis companies are worth a lot more than their current valuations suggest since federal illegality has put undue pressure on the industry, said David Wenger, a New York attorney and senior editor of the Cannabis Law Digest.
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Jim Cramer Shares His Thoughts On Amarin, AT&T, McDonald's And More
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NewsAssociated PressWhat happens if you win Mega Millions' $970M jackpot?
Despite the terrible odds — one in 302.5 million for those keeping score at home — someone will eventually match all six numbers and win the Mega Millions jackpot, which now stands at $970 million. Here are some answers for someone holding that prized lottery ticket for what would be the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. Lottery officials recommend winners take a deep breath, put their winning ticket in a safe spot and consult with a reputable financial planner before popping over to the lottery headquarters.
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Hillary Clinton under fire over Lewinsky comment
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Cleveland-Cliffs CEO slams Goldman Sachs analyst on earnings call; 'You are a disaster'
The chief executive of mining and resources company Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (clf) slammed a Goldman Sachs analyst on the company's earnings call earlier Friday, accusing him of failing to understand numbers. You are an embarrassment to your parents," Lourenco Goncalves said in response to a question from another analyst on the call, according to a FactSet transcript. "Matthew Korn from Goldman Sachs, you can run, but you can't hide.
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Suddenly Toxic, Saudi Prince Is Shunned by Investors He Courted
Now Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman could become the biggest risk to his own project. Everything changed when Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2 and didn’t come out. Prince Mohammed, who’s denied any knowledge of Khashoggi’s fate, still has his defenders -– notably Donald Trump.
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Here’s why you shouldn’t retire super early — even if you can
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Buy Disney on Streaming Service that Will Rival Netflix: Barclays
Shares of Disney have outperformed the broader market this year, up 10.2% year-to-date (YTD) compared to the S&P 500's 4.2% return. Venkateshwar upgraded Disney stock to overweight from equal weight, attributing his more upbeat forecast to the company's new over-the-top media service, slated for release in 2019.
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Home Depot vs. Lowe’s: Both Stocks Are Slumping, So Which One Should You Buy?
An analyst downgrade based on housing market outlooks has sent stocks from Lowe’s and Home Depot down over the last two days. Both Home Depot and Lowe’s are in downtrends dating back to September. On Wednesday, shares in Lowe’s and The Home Depot were slumping after disappointing housing market data led a key analyst to downgrade his ratings and slash price targets, and both stocks continued the slump into a second day on Thursday.
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Tesla unveils 'lower-cost' Model 3
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Don't Be Fooled -- Intuitive Surgical Had Another Huge Quarter
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Miami swimwear company sues Sears, Lampert for fraud
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Is CenturyLink, Inc. a Buy?
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Valero to fold logistics arm back into parent company in $950 million deal
Less than five years after it was created as a master limited partnership, San Antonio-based pipeline and storage terminal company Valero Energy Partners LP is merging back with its parent company. Valero Energy Partners (NYSE: VLP) announced after close of market on Thursday that it is merging with Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO), its general partner Valero Energy Partners GP LLC and Forest Merger Sub LLC, a subsidiary that was incorporated in Delaware as a merge vehicle by Valero on Tuesday. Under a merger agreement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Valero will buy all outstanding shares of VLP stock at $42.25 per share in a transaction that is expected to be worth $950 million.
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Palo Alto Networks Stock Upgraded: What You Need to Know
Cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) won a big upgrade today when analysts at R.W. Baird announced they're assuming coverage of the stock and raising their price target to $250 a share. If they're right about that, Palo Alto Networks is worth more than 23% more than it currently costs. Many companies offer cybersecurity services, but which one is the best to invest in?
FinanceMarket RealistVF Corporation Reports Robust Q2 2019 Numbers
VF Corporation (VFC) reported better-than-expected top and bottom line numbers for the second quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended on September 30. VF Corporation delivered revenue of $3.90 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2019, reflecting YoY (year-over-year) growth of 15.0% and beating analysts’ consensus estimate by 1.1%. Acquisitions and the strengthening of its international and D2C (direct-to-customer) operations, along with brands such as Vans and North Face, drove the company’s top line growth.
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Why IBM’s Brief Growth Streak Just Stalled
Unfortunately for its shareholders, there was a speed bump on the road to rebound last quarter: The company reported this week that revenue shrank, and growth in its vital "strategic imperatives" businesses slowed. Seriously, when IBM's legacy mainframe business is the strongest performer in a given quarter, one has to see that as a problem.
BusinessReutersFrustrated GM investors ask what more CEO Barra can do
General Motors Co (GM.N) Chief Executive Mary Barra has transformed the No. 1 U.S. automaker in her almost five years in charge, but that is still not enough to satisfy investors. Ahead of third-quarter results due on Oct. 31, GM shares are trading about 6 percent below the $33 per share price at which they launched in 2010 in a post-bankruptcy initial public offering. The Detroit carmaker's stock is down 22 percent since Barra took over in January 2014.
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Nvidia an Exception Amid More Bearish Chip Sector Outlook: Goldman
The recent weakness in shares of semiconductor manufacturer Nvidia Corp. ( NVDA) presents an opportunity for tech investors to buy the chip stock at a discount price, according to one team of bulls on the Street. Shares of Nvidia have lagged the chip sector since the start of the month, down roughly 17.8% compared to the iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF's (SOXX) 9.6% loss over the same period.
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12 Stocks May Plunge as Investors 'Harvest' Tax Losses
The fourth quarter began with a big stock market selloff, and many investors may be taking a close look at once-loved stocks in their portfolios that have disappointed with significant price declines this year. "Tax loss selling becomes a possible source
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Marijuana investors may lose 90% of their money in Canada, so consider the really big prize elsewhere
Marijuana presents a tremendous opportunity for investors over the next few years. Naïve investors are excited. The reality is that professionals will pick their pockets, and many naïve investors who are excited now will end up losing 90% of their investment.
FinanceMarket RealistCleveland-Cliffs Has Strong Q3 2018, Reinitiates Dividend
Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) released its third-quarter earnings today before the markets opened. Its revenue came in at $741.8 million, which was 24.3% higher YoY (year-over-year), beating analysts’ estimate of $732 million according to the consensus compiled by Thomson Reuters. In its second-quarter results, it beat the consensus estimate.
FinanceMarket RealistWhy Is Ford Stock Tanking before Its Q3 2018 Earnings Event?
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