Top IT and Data Stock Picks From Cowen for the Rest of 2014
A new research report from the analysts at Cowen focuses on tech stocks that have flexed their muscle and added capacity in the past to be ready for the current and future increased demand.
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Newest first · Page 223Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Apple, ARM, DaVita, GE, GoPro, Itron and Many More
These are the top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations from Wall Street firms on Monday, July 21, 2014. They include Apple, ARM Holdings, DaVita Healthcare, General Electric, GoPro and Itron.
Valeant Offer Weaker After Allergan Earnings
In a sharply worded press release Monday morning, Valeant Pharmaceuticals said that it "can no longer tolerate" statements from Allergan that are "attempts to mislead investors."
Deutsche Bank Raises Price Targets on Top Biotech and Health Care Stocks
New research reports from the biotech, health care and medical device teams at Deutsche Bank raise price targets on three top names to buy and include updates on two others.
GoPro Stock Defies Weak Analyst Ratings After Quiet Period Expiration
GoPro has seen its quiet period come to an end. Here is a broker and analyst montage of the firms from the underwriting syndicate that have issued coverage.
Earnings and Buyback Drive Halliburton to New Highs
Halliburton reported second-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Monday morning. The oil and gas services company also boosted its stock buyback program by $4.8 billion.
Will ‘Back to School Spending’ Hurt Holiday Retail Sales?
ThinkstockAs the economy recovers slowly, among the most critical questions about GDP recovery is how much money Americans actually have to spend for more than essentials. High energy and food prices, particularly as they…
Red Bull May Be Hurt by Alcohol Consumption Study
ThinkstockThe journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research has just published a study that concludes that combining energy drinks with alcohol tends to increase overall desire to drink more, compared to when people drink alcohol…
Best Car Deals for the Month of July
Chrysler Group LLCThe editors at Kelley Blue Book (KBB) have put together a list of the best lease and purchase deals available for the month of July. There are five significant cash-back offers and…
Obama Administration OKs Oil & Gas Searches Off Atlantic Coast
ThinkstockSaying that the status quo does not meet the “need for action,” the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on Friday issued a decision on what the agency will look for in permit…
How the Market and Analysts Value Apple Ahead of Earnings
courtesy of Apple Inc.Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) will dominate earnings season on Tuesday afternoon when it reports earnings. The stock has undergone its split, and no significant pullback has been seen. In fact, Wall…
Top Biotech Earnings Previews for the Week Ahead
ThinkstockEarnings season is now well under way for the second quarter. So far, things are looking good. The biotech sector has yet to see any significant earnings representation. That will change during the week…
Detroit Has 26 Homes Available for $1,000 Minimum Bid
Wikimedia CommonsThe Detroit Land Bank’s efforts to sell massive inventories of unoccupied homes continues at a snail’s pace. The Detroit Land Bank Authority currently has 20 homes available for auction, with starting bids as…
Xbox One Sales Doubled in June, Still Trail PlayStation
courtesy of Sony Corp.In a war of words, not numbers, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) claimed last week that sales of its Xbox One doubled month-over-month in June. The company has not released any actual…
Last Week of Weather Makes California Drought Worse
ThinkstockThe most recent report on the national drought conditions from the U.S. Drought Monitor: As of July 15: During the past 7-days, a series of slow-moving cold fronts traversed the eastern two-thirds of the…