RBC’s Five Top Chip Stocks to Buy With at Least 20% Implied Upside
In a new report from RBC, the analysts are very positive on five top semiconductor stocks to own that they think have a minimum of 20% upside from here. All of them are rated…
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Google has begun to comply with the decision by the European Court of Justice in early May that individuals can ask it to remove links to certain documents that turn up in search results.
Homebuilder Lennar Earnings Rise on Improved Demand
Lennar reported mixed second-quarter fiscal 2014 results before markets opened Thursday morning. The report cited a spring selling season that was softer than anticipated.
Countries Where People Are Least Satisfied With Water Quality
ThinkstockPeople who live in Scandinavian countries are highly satisfied with the quality of their water. People who live in Africa are not. These are among the conclusions of a study by Gallup. Gallup’s conclusions…
As Ikea Raises Minimum Wage, Pressure Grows for McDonald’s and Walmart
Ikea is one of the retailers and fast-food companies that recently decided to raise its minimum wage. McDonald's and Walmart remain the largest holdouts.
Does Facebook’s White Workforce Hurt Its Image?
The face of Facebook is white and male, by its own admission. The numbers are similar to those recently released by other high-tech companies, including Google.
Ten Cities Where Foreign Companies Create the Most Jobs
ThinkstockFor decades, the United States has been a centerpiece of the global economy. Even in the aftermath of the Great Recession, foreign businesses have looked to the U.S. for investment opportunities and talent. According…
Red Sox vs. Yankees Leads List of Most Expensive MLB Games Before All-Star Break
Performance Sports Group Ltd.The end of June is near and that means the All-Star break is fast approaching. This year the All-Star game is being held at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 15,…
Bed, Bath & Beyond Falls Short Again
Bed, Bath & Beyond reported disappointing first-quarter fiscal 2014 earnings after markets closed Wednesday.
IPO Filing for Woodside Homes: Adventures in Homebuilding
ThinkstockBefore you write off housing again, what does it tell you if there is another filing for an initial public offering in the housing sector? A company named Woodside Homes Inc. has filed for an…
Hedge Funds Now Hold Over $3 Trillion in Assets
ThinkstockThe data group named eVestment has a report of inflows of capital for the hedge fund industry which was published on Wednesday. After another $22 billion in new capital was allocated to hedge funds…
The 4 Stocks That Drove the Market
thinkstockJune 25, 2014: Markets opened lower for a third straight day on Wednesday, but led by tech and healthcare stocks equities headed higher soon after the bell sounded. The disappointing GDP reading signals that…
Warning for GM and Ford: Car Loans Becoming the Next Bubble in Banking
ThinkstockThe Office of the Comptroller of Currency is not as well known to most Americans as other financial regulators in the United States. Still, its observations often become more widely followed in the months…
Cost-Cutting Is How Food Processors Aim to Grow
In its outlook for the 2015 fiscal year, General Mills is looking to "accelerate topline growth" by introducing new products and increasing its supply-chain cost saving efforts by reducing expenses.
Google Android One Seeks Sub-$100 Smartphone in Emerging Markets
Google's new Android One initiative was unveiled on Wednesday, and the goal is significant: getting cheap smartphones in the hands of consumers in emerging and developing market economies.