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Gap Stores’ Dividend Hike Can’t Hide Lower Profit

Gap Stores reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results after markets closed Thursday. The company also raised its dividend. Shares traded down in the after-hours market.

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

The 4 Stocks That Dominated the Market on Thursday

thinkstockFebruary 27, 2014: Markets opened slightly lower on Thursday following a weaker report on new jobless claims and a more encouraging report on durable goods orders. Traders chose to follow the lead of the…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

The Best Conglomerate for the Rest of 2014

The markets are way up, but for some reason this just does not feel like a market at the all-time high. That being said, 24/7 Wall St. wanted to evaluate the conglomerate sector for…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

ITT Educational Services Misses the Point of CFPB Complaint

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging that ITT Educational Services, the for-profit college chain, engages in "predatory student lending." On Thursday the company issued a rebuttal.

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

GM Faces Investigation in Ignition Switch Recall

Two days ago GM doubled the number of vehicles included in its recall related to an ignition switch defect that is now linked to 13 deaths. The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration has…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Solar Short Interest Heats Up on One Stock

ThinkstockWe continue to track the short interest changes in a number of solar PV and installation companies. The following information is based on data reported on February 14. Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) saw…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Did Wesport Innovations Finally Just Bottom?

ThinkstockWestport Innovations Inc. (NASDAQ: WPRT) has a lot to be thankful for after what was a poor earnings report. The quarterly report was nothing stellar, and this year is going to be one of…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

Short Interest in 3D Printing Sector Focuses on One Stock

ThinkstockWe continue to track the short interest changes in the primary 3D printer and services companies. The following information is based on data reported for the period ended February 14, 2014. Short interest in…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Two Very Different Takes on Baidu

Baidu was hitting new all-time highs in the after-hours trading session Wednesday night. The problem is that we have seen one key upgrade and one key downgrade from Wall Street analysts on Thursday.

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

J.C. Penney Rockets on Short Covering

The only way J.C. Penney stock is worth 20% more today is if you believe the company has really started its turnaround. Or you just have to cover your short position because this stock…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Two Mergers in Troubled MLP Sector

The world of master limited partnerships has been rocked lately, and the news has not been good. Now there are two small MLP mergers to consider, and this could at least rekindle some interest…

cgblaine22 · 13 years ago

NYSE Stocks With the Most Short Interest

ThinkstockHere is a look at the five NYSE-traded stocks with the largest number of shares held short as of February 14. Of the five, only two saw short interest decrease. AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) saw…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Natural Gas Drawdown Slows, Prices Slip Too

thinkstockThe U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks decreased by 95 billion cubic feet for the week ending February 21. That compared with an expected drop of 102…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Can Aegerion Still Rise 70%?

Merrill Lynch issued a note on Aegerion Pharmaceuticals in the wake of its earnings report that both maintained a Buy rating and maintained its $102 price target. This target implies about 70% upside.

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago