Big Insider Selling By Barnes & Noble Chairman
ThinkstockIt is coming close to year-end, and 24/7 Wall St. is looking out for which CEOs and groups of company insiders are selling big blocks of stocks and bringing in millions of dollars going…
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ThinkstockNatural disasters in the United States, such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires, are becoming more common and more costly, both in dollar terms and in terms of lives lost. And while 2013 did…
Mega Millions Lottery Hits $400 Million: What to Do (and Not to Do) If You Win
ThinkstockThe U.S. Mega Millions lottery jackpot just got even larger. The prior $344 million has grown to a whopping $400 million, what appears to be the second largest jackpot ever for this lotto. Friday…
Big Short Interest Changes in High-Yield Dividend Stocks
courtesy of VerizonThe short interest data for the end of November is out, and the results are somewhat surprising when it comes to the top high-yield safe dividends out there. Some of the changes were…
Unusual Sell Rating Issued on Cisco
courtesy of Cisco SystemsCisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) may be in hot water with investors after its last earnings report smashed everyone who was remotely positive going into that report. Now we have a…
Solar Short Interest Continues to Be Volatile
ThinkstockWe continue to track the short interest changes in a number of solar PV and installation companies. The following information is based on data reported as of November 29. For China-based firms, the percentage…
Can Short Sellers Anticipate Another Payday from 3D Printing Sector?
ThinkstockWe continue to track the short interest changes in the primary 3D printer and services companies. The following information is based on data reported as of November 29. Short interest in 3D Systems Corp.…
Credit Suisse Offers Top Biotech Stocks to Buy for 2014
ThinkstockCredit Suisse is out and pounding the table that biotechnology cannot be ignored in 2014. Biotech has been the top-performing sector for the past three years, with year-to-date performance up 73%. Given those kinds…
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Alcatel-Lucent, Broadcom, Groupon, Nokia, Twitter and More
Jon OggStocks are challenging new highs going into year-end, and investors have to consider how to best position themselves for 2014. 24/7 Wall St. reviews dozens of Wall Street analyst reports each morning to…
China Identifies Eight Top U.S. Tech Giants as Potential Security Threats
ThinkstockThe technology sector is feeling the effects of U.S./Chinese tensions over cybersecurity. In a new research report, the Piper Jaffray Technology team highlighted the eight top U.S. technology companies that it believes are considered…
One Standout Among Homebuilder Stocks for 2014
ThinkstockThe first half of 2013 was very good for homebuilder stocks. The five largest builders (by market capitalization) hit their 52-week highs before mid-May, and it has been a gradual downhill slide since then.…
Home Depot Outlook Strong, Perhaps Not Strong Enough
ThinkstockAt the company’s investor and analyst conference on Wednesday, home improvement giant Home Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD) will reaffirm its guidance for the current fiscal year, offer financial targets for fiscal 2014 and announce…
Mortgage Loan Rates Sharply Higher This Week
ThinkstockThe Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its weekly report on mortgage applications Wednesday morning, noting an increase of 1% in the group’s seasonally adjusted composite index, following a drop of 12.8% for the previous…
Oil Presses Toward $100, Threatening Recovery Again
ThinkstockThe U.S. economy has benefited for some time from cheap oil, fueled by historically weak demand in China, crumpled demand in Europe and the rise of shale. However, the price of crude has reached almost…
New GM CEO Faces Huge Challenges in U.S.
courtesy of General MotorsNew General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) CEO Mary Barra inherits a company that has done remarkably well in China and horribly in Europe. However, her greatest challenge is in GM’s home…