J.C. Penney Stages Strong Rally
Over the past 12 months, J.C. Penney has dropped more than 50% of its value. Since the beginning of the year, the stock is down just 10%, and in the past five days shares…
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Amazon.com shares plunged nearly 10% Friday after reporting earnings Thursday night and offering less than optimistic guidance for the current quarter. Shares continued their slide Monday morning.
Meda Shareholder Blocks Mylan’s Second Takeover Bid
Shares of Mylan retreated first thing Monday morning, after the generic drugmaker's sweetened bid for Swedish drugmaker Meda was rejected.
Pending Home Sales Post First Gain in Nine Months
ThinkstockThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) Monday morning released its data on pending sales of existing homes in March. The pending home sales index rose 3.4% from an upwardly revised index reading of 94.2…
Bank of America Cancels Buyback, Dividend Hike
When Bank of America reported first-quarter earnings less than two weeks ago, it said the results of its Federal Reserve stress tests would allow it to increase its dividend. That's not going to happen…
China Cuts Off Video Streaming of Four U.S. TV Shows
China's State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television has closed the remaining open door for some U.S.-created TV programming to reach Chinese viewers.
Jefferies Says Value Stocks Outperform Growth Stocks After Earnings Reports
In a new research report, the analysts at Jefferies point out that after earnings reports, even if they are positive, top value names are outperforming growth names.
Corning Flirts With Multiyear High After Earnings
Corning reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Monday, giving shares a boost in premarket trading to near the a two-year high.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: AIG, BlackBerry, CenturyLink, Deckers Outdoor, Whole Foods and More
These are the top analyst upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen from Wall Street research firms on Monday. April 28, 2014. They include AIG, CenturyLink, Deckers Outdoor and Whole Foods.
Comcast Chucks 3.9 Million Subscribers to Gain Time Warner
Charter Communications seems to have driven a harder bargain with Comcast than was first reported. In the deal announced Monday, Comcast agreed to divest systems with about 3.9 million subscribers.
Nissan Sales Rose Sharply in April
Nissan Motor Co.Among major cars brands, Nissan is expected to have the largest percentage growth in April, compared to the same month last year. Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) and Chrysler sales should also…
Pedestrian Deaths Highest in Detroit
ThinkstockAdd to the list of reasons it is dangerous to live in Detroit that it is the most perilous city for pedestrians, at least in so far as people who are killed by automobiles.…
Low-Wage Jobs Dominate Employment Recovery
ThinkstockThe median household income of Americans has not increased in a decade, when adjusted for what has been modest inflation. The poverty level has not fluctuated either, stuck around 16%. Those figures could get…
Internet Explorer Has Huge Security Flaw
Microsoft has released a warning about vulnerabilities in its Internet Explorer that create security flaws that it deems as a "danger" for people who use Windows XP.
Average Retirement Age Pushes to 62 Years
If aging Americans need to work longer because their retirement funds are small, then the average age of retirement should rise accordingly. And, according to new research, it has. A new Gallup poll shows…