50 Top Tech Gifts Under $100

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 5:45 pm

If you are planning on buying a new tablet, a 4K smart TV, a new phone, or some other new tech gadget this holiday season, chances are you’re not alone. ...
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Monday’s Biggest Winners and Losers in the S&P 500

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 4:08 pm

November 12, 2018: The S&P 500 closed down 2.0% at 2,726.32. The DJIA closed down 2.3% at 25,388.54. Separately, the Nasdaq closed down 2.8% at 7,200.87. Monday was a down ...
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General Electric, PG&E Tumble into Monday’s 52-Week Low Club

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 4:04 pm

November 12, 2018: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 250 equities making new 52-week lows on Monday. On the NYSE decliners led advancers by about 2.73 to ...
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Apple, Goldman Sachs Tank the Dow Monday

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 4:01 pm

November 12, 2018: Markets opened lower Monday and that was just for starters. Only the S&P 500 looked like it had a chance to avoid a decline of around 2% ...
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US Gas Prices Drops for Fifth Straight Week

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 1:55 pm

The average U.S. price for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped by nearly six cents in the past week, to start this week off at a price of $2.67, according ...
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PG&E Hammered on Coming Wildfire Claims

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 1:45 pm

In April 2015, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) fined PG&E Corp. (NYSE: PCG) $1.6 billion to pay for an explosion in San Bruno, California, that killed eight people and ...
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Why Even Anheuser-Busch Can’t Get Any Love in Turbulent Times

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 1:40 pm

When investors hear about defensive stocks being the place to hide in periods of uncertainty or during a rough market, beer historically has been one of those go-to spots. After ...
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10 ETFs to Avoid a Stock Market Crash — or Even Profit From It

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 1:20 pm

Many investors just cannot wait for 2018 to turn into 2019. That seemingly endless nine-year bull market has run into serious issues twice in 2018, and the October sell-off was ...
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What to Expect When Home Depot Reports Tuesday Morning

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 12:35 pm

Home Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD) is scheduled to release its third-quarter financial results before the markets open on Tuesday. Consensus estimates from Thomson Reuters call for $2.26 in EPS and ...
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Phillips 66, Partner Taking Bids on New Crude Oil Pipeline

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 12:20 pm

Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) and privately owned Bridger Pipeline on Friday announced an open season for the proposed Liberty Pipeline to transport crude oil from production areas in the Rockies, ...
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Even With Superstar CEO, GE Has Lost Its Own Narrative

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 11:55 am

There is a serious issue that is almost impossible for companies of any size to overcome. This is when they "lose their own narrative." General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) is ...
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Why Apptio Shares Are Booming

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 11:30 am

Apptio Inc. (NASDAQ: APTI) shares absolutely exploded on Monday after the company announced that it would be acquired by an affiliate of Vista Equity Partners, a leading investment firm focused ...
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Wells Fargo: Apple under pressure after Lumentum cuts

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 11:15 am

Wondering why Apple fell into the 190s this morning? This will do for a start.   From a note to clients by Aaron Rakers than landed on my desktop ...
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First the FDA Will Come for E-Cigs, Then It’s Coming After Menthol

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 11:05 am

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to announce this week that it plans to impose severe restrictions on the sale of flavored e-cigarette pods. While the first ...
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On Big Oil, Short Sellers Can’t Make Up Their Minds

Posted: November 12, 2018 at 10:55 am

Crude oil was trading right around $61 a barrel early on Monday. Over the past month, crude has been down sharply following the markets lower for the year. However, it ...
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