Philly Fed Manufacturing on Fire: DJIA Holds Above 17,000
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has released its August Business Outlook Survey, and the report was a hot one.
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The Conference Board reported that the Leading Economic Index had increased 0.9% in July to 103.3.
Did Family Dollar Reject Dollar General’s Cash to Preserve Levine’s Job?
Family Dollar has rejected Dollar General’s all-cash bid and reiterated its support for the cash and stock offer from Dollar Tree.
Weekly Jobless Claims Continue With Strength
The U.S. Department of Labor has released its reading on weekly jobless claims. People who applied for jobless benefits decreased by 14,000 to 298,000. This was a decline from the previous level of 312,000, which had…
Dollar Tree Earnings Take Back Seat to Bid for Family Dollar Stores
Dollar Tree reported disappointing second-quarter fiscal 2015 results before markets opened Thursday morning.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: HP, InterMune, MeetMe, Tesla and More
These are the top analyst upgrades and downgrades from 24/7 Wall St. for Thursday, August 21, 2014. They include Hewlett-Packard, InterMune, MeetMe, Target and Tesla Motors.
Sears Earnings — the Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves
Sears Holdings reported a deeper-than-expected second-quarter 2014 net loss before markets opened on Thursday. Collapsing sales of consumer electronics dragged on same-store sales.
58.com Falters on Weak Outlook
58.com reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2014 results after markets closed Wednesday evening. But third-quarter revenue guidance was well below the consensus estimate.
Israel’s Economy by the Numbers
ThinkstockIsrael has an outsized effect on world politics for a nation the gross domestic product (GDP) of which is not among the 40 largest in the world. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) puts it…
Google Loses Share Price War With Apple
Apple split its shares, and Google split its, although in a different fashion. In the stock price increase war since the events, Apple has won handily.
Unlikely Bedfellows: Mines That Run on Solar or Wind Power
ThinkstockBy Andrew Topf of Oilprice.com Mining companies are often seen as dinosaurs when it comes to making changes that will benefit the environment, but that perception may be shifting as some companies turn to…
15 Biggest Employers in the World
courtesy of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) is the world’s largest publicly traded employer, with approximately 2.2 million employees across of the globe, a number greater than the population of cities such as…
Hewlett-Packard Delivers on Earnings and Guidance in Turnaround
ThinkstockHewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) has reported its third-quarter earnings. The PC and IT-services giant had adjusted earnings of $0.89 per share. Revenues grew 1% from a year ago on a constant currency basis to…
Blank Check IPO Filing: Hydra Industries
ThinkstockHydra Industries Acquisition Corp. has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) as of August 19. The offering is 10 million units, which are valued at $100 million. The company plans on listing on…
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
ThinkstockAugust 20, 2014: Among the more than 30 stocks making new 52-week lows today were the following four firms: Angie’s List Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGI) saw shares fall nearly 3% to a new 52-week low…