Thoratec Implodes on Guidance and Revenue Miss
Thoratec was the king of the stock drops in Wednesday's after-hours trading session. We have seen multiple analyst downgrades as well.
Archive
Year: 2014
All Year: 2014 Articles
Newest first · Page 197Natural Gas Inventory Slows Price Increases
thinkstockThe U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks increased by 82 billion cubic feet for the feet for the week ending August 1. That compared with an expected…
Why Investors Cheered Annaly Earnings, Plus Key Analyst Upgrade
Annaly Capital Management reported a net loss, but its core earnings per common share were higher than the consensus estimate. It likely can maintain its very high dividend payouts
4 Top Oil Service Stocks to Buy Now That U.S. Production Is Booming
A new research report from UBS reviews the second-quarter numbers from the oil service sector. The analysts recommend that after a very good market run, investors stay with the top diversified names.
Duke Earnings and Guidance to Reverse or Stop Panic Selling Trend
Duke Energy reported its quarterly results Thursday , posting a handy increase in its earnings. The summer months were a contributing factor as seasonal utility expenses tend to increase with temperatures.
July Retail Sales Edge Higher as Summer Goods Make Way for Fall Gear
ThinkstockRetailers are announcing July U.S. same-store sales figures Thursday. Research firm Retail Metrics projected an overall gain of 4.5% year-over-year, below the 5.5% sales gain posted in June. July is a transitional month for…
SunEdison Posts Surprise Profit, Sharply Higher Revenues
SunEdison reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Thursday morning. It had the company’s first operating profit margin in nearly two years.
Weekly Jobless Claims Not Only Not Rising, They Are Wonderful!
ThinkstockThe U.S. Labor Department has released its report on weekly jobless claims. We were wondering just on Wednesday whether the prior trend of higher claims would continue, and now we have that answer. Not…
European Central Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged — Perhaps No Choices Remain
ThinkstockThe European Central Bank (ECB) may not have liked to see that Italy has swung back down into recession territory, and it sure as hell doesn’t like to see Europe weakness tied to Russia-Ukraine…
5 Utility Stocks That May Win From the New EPA Carbon Ruling
ThinkstockRecent rulings on plant emissions of carbon dioxide by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are proving to be a lot more stringent than originally thought. Worse for consumers is that if current estimates are…
Wendy’s Earnings and Franchise Sales Keeping Its Turnaround Alive
Wendy's reported mixed second-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Thursday morning. Revenues were boosted by the sale of 418 company-owned stores to franchisees.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Aetna, AOL, Chesapeake Energy, JD.com, Skyworks and More
These are the top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations from Wall Street analysts on Thursday, August 7, 2014. They include Aetna, AOL, Chesapeake Energy, JD.com and Skyworks Solutions.
4 Biotech Stocks Where Analysts See 100% Upside, or Even Higher
We have seen four biotech research reports in which the analysts covering these stocks are now calling for upside of 100% -- or even higher!
3D Printer Maker Stratasys Projects Bold Revenue, Profit Targets
Stratasys reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Thursday morning. It said that it now plans on long-term organic revenue growth of 25%.
States Where It’s Hardest to Find Full-Time Work
ThinkstockWhile the labor market has improved significantly since the depths of the recession in 2009, high underemployment may be an indication that the economy is still struggling. As of the first quarter of 2014,…