Is Zynga Finally for Real, Again?
Zynga was one of Friday's few hot stocks after announcing a sizable deal and a 15% cut in its workforce. The freemium video game and social gaming maker pre-announced a narrower-than-expected loss for the…
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Newest first · Page 457Six IPOs Debut on Friday as January Effect Signals Rough Waters
ThinkstockFriday is a strange day in the markets. The month of January is closing out with the first monthly January loss in three years, after a huge 2013 of course. Yet there were six…
Three Biotech IPOs Hit on Friday, After Major IPO on Thursday
Six IPOs hit the market Friday , and three of them were biotechs. What stands out is that these emerging pharma deals came on the heels of a wildly successful biotech IPO on Thursday.
MasterCard Tumbles After Earnings Miss
Shares of MasterCard tumbled 8% in early trading Friday after the company reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened. The report did not offer guidance.
Chevron Earnings Hit by Lower Prices, Margins
Chevron reported lower fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened Friday morning, due in part to lower prices and margins. The earnings announcement did not include guidance.
Walmart Stumbles, Warns on Profits
Walmart issued a profit warning Friday morning, citing higher contingency payments in Brazil, higher lease expenses in China and a restructuring of Sam's Club stores in the United States.
Russell 2000 Rebalance May Bring Huge Buying in Key Stocks
The Quantitative Strategies team at Jefferies closely monitors the index changes. 24/7 Wall St. screened the Jefferies list of stocks that will see major position adds for the rebalance. Some of them are among…
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Amazon, Citrix, Google, LabCorp, Raytheon and More
These are the top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen from Wall Street research firms on Friday, January 31, 2014. They include Amazon.com, Citrix Systems, Google, LabCorp and Raytheon.
More Trouble Ahead for Gold Mining Stocks
Quarterly results for gold mining companies are about to start coming in, and only a pollyanna would be looking for good news after the year these companies have just gone through. Earnings per share…
CONSOL Energy Results Looks Better Than They Are
CONSOL Energy reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened Friday. Natural gas production rose but margins also fell in the company's coal business.
Jefferies Says Buy Any Pullback on Top Focus Stocks for Big Gains
The equity team at Jefferies has pulled their best ideas for clients to review while the market is mired in a sell-off. These focus stocks to buy represent the best value the firm has…
Six Likely Stock Winners for the 2014 Super Bowl
Super Bowl XLVIII is likely to be a huge draw in 2014. It is also expected to be a bonanza for several companies that could be huge winners as a result of the game.…
Weyerhaeuser Earnings: Missed It by That Much
Weyerhaeuser reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened Friday. Earnings for both periods missed consensus estimates by a penny.
Europe Unemployment 12%, Above 25% in Greece and Spain
ThinkstockThe seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the 17-nation eurozone was 12.0% in December, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. The rate has been stable since October, and it is barely…
As Cloud Chief Takes Over Microsoft, Rivalry With Amazon Jumps
The head of Microsoft's cloud businesses, Satya Nadella, most likely will become CEO of the aging software company, which will make it Amazon.com's primary rival. The battle ground will not be e-commerce, but rather…