South American Car Sales Hit the Skids
Volkswagen AGOver the decade through 2013, new car sales in South America have grown an average of 11% a year, trailing only Asia as the hottest market for new cars. As of April, 2014…
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Newest first · Page 256No Room for Error in Micron Technology Earnings Report
Micron Technology is on deck to report earnings after the close of trading on Monday. If you remove the emotion and the interest, it seems like Micron will have to deliver incredible upside to…
May Sales of Existing Homes Post Largest Gain in Three Years
ThinkstockThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that the seasonally adjusted annual rate of existing home sales in May rose 4.9% to 4.89 million from an upwardly revised total of 4.66 million in April.…
Three Analyst Stocks With 50% to 100% Implied Upside
ThinkstockThis past week brought many analyst upgrades and downgrades. 24/7 Wall St reviews dozens of analyst research reports each day of the week and hundreds of calls over the course of a week. The…
Deutsche Bank Says Inflation Bump Is More Than Just Market “Noise”
ThinkstockFor years the inflation monster has been the genie in the bottle or in Pandora’s box. It was something we were warned about, but told not to be concerned over. Food and energy prices…
Chicago Fed Sees Positive National Economic Growth
ThinkstockThe Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) rose in the month of May to 0.21. This is a monthly index measuring overall economic activity and related inflationary pressure. April’s CFNAI was revised to -0.15…
Chipmaker Avago Makes Another Acquisition
Singapore-based chipmaker Avago Technologies announced Monday morning that it will acquire U.S.-based chipmaker PLX Techology. The acquisition adds strength to Avago's presence in the storage and networking switch and internal bus market.
Five Top Stocks That Could See a Boost From Summer Heat
Companies that are more focused on natural gas production may be an outstanding trade to take advantage of the warmer weather that is kicking off the summer. RBC highlighted some top names to buy.
$9.1 Billion Energy Merger May Be Just the Start
Wisconsin Energy announced Monday morning that it will acquire electricity and natural gas provider Integrys Energy for $9.1 billion in cash and stock.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: AMD, Dish Network, Facebook, Nordstrom, SunPower and More
These are the top Wall Street analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations for Monday, June 23, 2014. They include AMD, Dish Network, Facebook, Nordstrom and SunPower.
Five Cheap, Large Cap Stocks to Buy for the Rest of the Year
A new research report from Deutsche Bank continues to stress that investors should look for value in large cap, safe names that are cheap. ThesefFive top stocks could make good investments for the rest…
GE Seals $17 Billion Deal for French Energy Firm Alstom
General Electric managed to outbid its competitors, appease a socialist government and get what it wanted all at the same time Sunday. The Alstom deal is GE's largest ever.
Why Oracle Made a Bid for Micros Systems
In attempt to gain a stronger foothold in the retail and hospitality industries, Oracle reportedly is nearing a deal to acquire Micros Systems for $67 a share, or $5 billion.
Dov Charney Will Ruin American Apparel
American Apparel is about to be torn to shreds by the battle against ousted CEO Dov Charney. The company's financial situation is precarious, and it cannot stand the distraction of a long legal battle.
The iWatch and Another Apple Downfall
Courtesy of Apple Inc.The new iWatch is supposed to be everything the iPad and new versions of the iPhone have not been. It is supposed to transform the consumer electronics industry the way the…