Home Builder Confidence Jumps to 10-Year High
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo housing market index for October increased to its highest reading since the end of the housing boom in late 2005.
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Newest first · Page 117How the Oprah Effect Is Tipping the Scales in Favor of Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers International came barreling out of the gate on Monday morning when it announced a monumental partnership with one of the biggest names in endorsements.
Tens of Millions of Americans Terrified About ID Theft
Americans are having their personal records stolen at retailers, banks and even game consoles to which they have given name, rank and serial numbers.
Transfirst Files for IPO
Transfirst Holdings has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its initial public offering (IPO).
4 Top Merrill Lynch Energy Picks That Pay Good Dividends
Four of Merrill Lynch's current top pick energy stocks also offer dividends that are in some cases outstanding.
Crude Oil Tumbles Following China GDP Report
Whether or not Monday morning's falling price for crude oil is due to China's gross domestic product report may be just a matter of interpretation.
IBM Earnings to Hinge on Backlog, Strategic Imperatives, Stock Buybacks and Currency
IBM is expected to report third-quarter earnings after the close on Monday. Note that the company uses buybacks and cost cuts to keep earnings high.
Hasbro Misses Earnings on the Top Line
Hasbro reported mixed third-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Monday.
4 Top Jefferies Aggressive Growth Stock Picks to Buy Now
A new research report from Jefferies focuses in on some growth stock calls that are decidedly more aggressive, but that also could have tremendous upside potential.
Taylor Swift Ticket Prices Top $5,300
Ticket prices for the "1989 World Tour: Taylor Swift & Vance Joy" have gone above $5,300 in some cities, a sign of the extraordinary demand.
Why Does Netflix Have an 800 Number?
For some reason, Netflix has an 800 number, or to be precise an 866 toll-free one. Perhaps it is for Netflix customers who do not have an Internet connection.
China Gives OK to Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent Merger
The $17 billion merger between Finland's Nokia and France's Alcatel-Lucent received conditional approval Monday morning from China's Ministry of Commerce.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Carrizo, Nike, Oracle, Pure Storage, Regions Financial, Seagate and More
Monday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include Carrizo Oil & Gas, Nike, Oracle, Pure Storage, Regions Financial and Seagate Technology.
Are Valeant Earnings Enough?
Valeant Pharmaceuticals reported its third-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Monday.
4 Tech Stocks That Could Trade Much Higher From Solid IT Spending
A new research note from Oppenheimer features companies that may continue to benefit from spending on what they dub the “rapid widespread rearchitecting to cloud services.”