ISM Shows Tick-Down in Non-Manufacturing Growth
The Institute for Supply Management released its Non-Manufacturing Index for September with a reading of 58.6%.
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Newest first · Page 117‘Gone Girl’ Builds Expectations for Weekend Movie Releases
After a so-so September at the box office, October’s movie releases are expected to start strong and get stronger.
Merrill Lynch’s 5 Energy Stocks to Buy for a Rebound in Oil
Here are the five higher beta oil stocks rated as a Buy that Merrill Lynch prefers for a potential rebound.
The Most Popular Beers in the World
Globally, for every glass of wine consumed, two bottles of beer are consumed. Here are the world’s top 10 brews.
Skepticism Over Boeing’s 737 Production Hike
Both Boeing and Airbus have been taking large numbers of orders over the past several years as demand for new jets comes from growing airlines in developing countries.
Payrolls Scream Higher With Revisions, Unemployment at 5.9%
The official unemployment rate fell to 5.9%. The Fed hawks could have a better argument for sooner-than-expected rate hikes.
UBS Spots 5 Very Oversold, Well-Known Technology Stocks to Buy
A new report from the IT tech analysts at UBS highlights some prominent technology stocks that are very oversold.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Apple, Cliffs, Cree, Salesforce.com, SunPower and More
These are the top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations covered by 24/7 Wall St. on Friday, October 3, 2014.
RadioShack Gets a Lifeline
RadioShack has reached an agreement with a group of lenders that gives the troubled retailer enough cash flow to purchase inventory for the coming holiday season.
What Would a Move to Organic Milk Cost Starbucks (and Us)?
A press release from Thursday noted that 150,000+ consumers will urge Starbucks to switch to organic milk with a major social media push this coming Sunday.
The Future of Some Newspapers Is Worse Than It Looks
Among the most troubled newspaper companies in America is McClatchy, which took on an extraordinary amount of debt.
AutoNation Becomes Target as Buffett Moves In
The future of AutoNation, the largest U.S. car dealership, may change to that of being a target more than just a seller of vehicles.
Banks With the Most Branches
As of June, there were 94,725 bank branches in the United States, according to recently released data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). This represents the lowest reported figure since 2005, as banks…
Apple Takes Surprise Analyst Downgrade From Deutsche Bank
When investors hear the word "analyst downgrade" pertaining to Apple they sometimes get a bit panicked or defensive.
The 52-Week Low Club for Thursday
ThinkstockOctober 2, 2014: The following stocks are among the 351 equities making new 52-week lows today: Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: BABA) dropped 0.6% Thursday to a new post-IPO — and new all-time — low…