DJIA Now Down 1,000 Points, Emerging and International Markets Differ
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down more than 140 points after a dismal ISM manufacturing report on Monday. It is now down more than 1,000 points from its high.
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Newest first · Page 455Wells Fargo Tops List of Most Valuable Banking Brands
For the second year in a row, Wells Fargo comes in number one as the most valuable banking brand, according to one of the world's leading valuation consultancy firms. American banks claim four out…
How Facebook Is Saving Twitter Ahead of Earnings
Since Facebook's beat of fourth-quarter expectations, Twitter's stock price appreciation has actually outpaced Facebook's. Before Facebook reported earnings last week, Twitter stock was barely flat for the month of January.
Four Reasons the Justice Department May Oppose a Sprint and T-Mobile Merger
Late last year, a merger of Sprint and T-Mobile US seemed likely. In the wake of comments by William Baer, the U.S. Justice Department's antitrust chief, it looks like there may not be a…
January Auto Sales Slump on Cold Weather
courtesy of Chrysler GroupAutomakers reported January U.S. sales throughout the morning Monday, and it looks like carmakers posted mostly weaker results. Cold weather in the eastern half of the United States weighed on sales…
ISM Manufacturing Growth Slows to Almost None
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said Monday that its report on business in the manufacturing sector showed much weaker growth than expected, though it managed to expand for the eighth consecutive month.
The Long-Term Costs of the RadioShack Super Bowl Ad
RadioShack is actually ticking up on the admission by the company that it has to shed its very outdated image. But investors should ask what the ultimate cost will be in capital spending to…
Charter Communications Mulls Sweeter Bid for Time Warner Cable: Reuters
Seeing how its initial bid of $132.50 per share ($37.3 billion) for Time Warner Cable produced an immediate rejection, cable operator Charter Communications is reported to be considering sweetening its offer.
Robert Baird’s Five Top Software and Services Stocks to Buy Now
In a new research report, the team at Baird continues to like the market strength of the software and services category. This may be an area that investors ought to shift some of their…
Stocks With High Emerging Market Exposure That Could Have Big Upside
The equity strategy team at J.P. Morgan presented a new research report that actually makes a very solid case not only for equities, but for equities with higher emerging market exposure. Here are 10…
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Facebook, Manitowoc, Rio Tinto, Zynga and More
These are the top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen from Wall Street research firms on Monday, February 3, 2014. They include Facebook, Manitowoc, Rio Tinto and Zynga.
Credit Suisse Top Utility Stocks to Buy for Cold Weather, Dividends and Earnings
The cold start to winter has led to spiking power demand and prices. Based on a new research report from the Utility analysts at Credit Suisse, here are the top utilities stocks to buy…
Herbalife Boosts Expectations, Offers $1 Billion in Convertible Notes
Weight management and nutritional products company Herbalife Monday morning released preliminary fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results that exceeded consensus estimates.
Only Four Dow Stocks Post January Gains
The 30 stocks comprising the Dow Jones Industrial Average combined to post a loss of just over 4.5% in January. Only four of the blue chip stocks managed to post a gain for the…
Why Americans Have Stopped Buying Barbie
Mattel did not give a reason for the sharp drop in Barbie sales in the fourth quarter. However, developments in the way that children spend their time could be ongoing culprits.