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Smith & Wesson Defies Gun Sales Trend, Aims Higher

ThinkstockSmith & Wesson Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: SWHC) reported third-quarter fiscal 2014 earnings after markets closed on Tuesday. For the quarter, the gun maker posted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.35 on revenues of…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

The 4 Stocks That Dominated the Market on Tuesday

thinkstockMarch 4, 2014: Markets opened higher on Tuesday as it became clear that shooting was not about to start in Ukraine today. A lot of yesterday’s downturn was no more than a hedge against…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Gasoline Prices Up for 25 Consecutive Days

ThinkstockGasoline prices in the United States continue their seemingly inexorable path higher, putting up an average price per gallon of $3.46 on Tuesday, the 25th consecutive day that prices have increased. On the same…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

What to Do (and Not Do) If You Win the $240 Million Lottery

ThinkstockSomeone has the opportunity to come into instant riches. The Pennsylvania Lottery’s Mega Millions drawing for Tuesday, March 4, is up to $240 million in annuity value. Winners can also choose the $133,700,000 cash…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

Why CEO Jeff Immelt Spent His Bonus on GE Shares

CEO Jeff Immelt of General Electric has demonstrated his confidence in the industrial conglomerate by investing his entire 2013 cash bonus in GE shares. This comes in a transitional time for GE.

Trey Thoelcke · 13 years ago

Trina Solar Puts Up Solid Fourth-Quarter Results

Chinese solar PV maker Trina Solar posted fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened on Tuesday morning. Operations clearly drove profits. Trina Solar appears to be pointed in the right direction.

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Intel Makes the Next Move in Smartwatches

Intel has made the latest move in wearables by reportedly acquiring smartwatch maker Basis Science. The details were not revealed, but it is believed to have cost Intel between $100 million and $150 million.

Trey Thoelcke · 13 years ago

Fuel Cell Maker Plug Power Still Flying High

Plug Power shares added another 19% Tuesday morning as investors figure out where the company's next big orders will be coming from. The stock is up more than 4,500% from its 52-week low!

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Obama Administration Sides With Broadcasters Against Aereo

ThinkstockThe U.S. Solicitor General’s office filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court Monday in support of U.S. broadcast TV networks seeking to extract licensing fees from Aereo Inc. The case is set…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

D-Day at McDermott

After falling more than 10% in after-hours trading on Monday, shares of McDermott International were still down sharply Tuesday morning. This after quarterly results disappointed and the company withdrew its previous guidance.

Trey Thoelcke · 13 years ago

January Home Price Gains Push Prices to New Highs in Three States

ThinkstockHome prices rose 12% in January, compared with the same month a year ago, for a 23rd consecutive monthly year-over-year gain, according to research firm CoreLogic. Home prices in Louisiana, Nebraska and Texas surpassed…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Apple CFO Transition May Matter More Than You Think

Apple has announced that Peter Oppenheimer will retire as the tech giant's chief financial officer. Any time a CFO retirement comes up, it can create change inside a company.

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

Facebook, Google in a Space Race?

Facebook is reportedly in discussions to acquire start-up drone maker Titan Aerospace. Facebook would use the drones to provide Internet access to areas of the world that are currently not connected.

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Merrill Lynch’s Top Health Care Stocks to Buy Now

Merrill Lynch likes the health care sector and has made no secret that they think that it can continue to outperform for the balance of 2014. Here are some of the top health care…

Trey Thoelcke · 13 years ago