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Companies Paying the Most (and Least) Taxes

Between the federal tax rate and state corporate tax rates, some corporations pay billions of dollars every year in taxes. 24/7 Wall St. examined the 10 U.S.-based, publicly traded companies with tax expenses of…

247alex · 13 years ago

CEO Confidence on the Rise

ThinkstockIt appears as though the rise in equity markets is coinciding with a boost in confidence among America’s top Chief Executive Officers. The Conference Board and PwC have reported on CEO Confidence showing a…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

The Real Reasons Mulally Snubbed Microsoft

One of the long-standing questions about who will take over as chief executive officer of Microsoft has been answered. It will not be Alan Mulally of Ford. Our interest is the real "why" behind…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

Solid Buy Rating Issued on SodaStream

An analyst has initiated coverage of cult stock SodaStream International with a Buy rating and a whopping price target of $70. That may sound bullish, but amazingly it is in the middle of the…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

The BlackBerry Stock Surprise for 2014

BlackBerry was supposed to be on its way to being dead and buried. So how is it that the stock is almost back at the old implied buyout price, and in less than a…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

U.S. Pensions Enter 2014 in Best Shape in Years

A recent BNY Mellon report shows that the funded status of U.S.-based corporate pensions rose to 95.2% in December. The report shows that pension plans, endowments and foundations have all won from the rise…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

The Bullish and Bearish Case for Microsoft in 2014

Microsoft surprised many investors in 2013 with an astonishing 44% return. 24/7 Wall St. has generated a bullish and bearish scenario for 2014 for major stocks, including Microsoft, to see what investors should expect…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

The Bullish and Bearish Case for UnitedHealth in 2014

UnitedHealth Group is still relatively new as a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Its stock gained a whopping 41% in 2013. Now the question is how well it can do for investors…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

The Bullish and Bearish Case for GE in 2014

General Electric had a great 2013. The conglomerate's stock turned in a total return of almost 38%. Now 24/7 Wall St. is looking at the bullish and bearish case for 2014 for GE, along…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

The Bullish and Bearish Case for J.P. Morgan in 2014

Amazingly, J.P. Morgan Chase, the bank with the so-called fortress balance sheet, still managed to outperform the broader market in 2013. Now it is time for 24/7 Wall St. to evaluate the bullish and…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago