Why US Car Sales May Fall
ThinkstockNew car sales in the U.S. are expected to reach a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 17.2 million in 2015, the highest total since 2000 when 17.4 million new cars were sold in…
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Newest first · Page 167Oil Rig Count Down by 8 Last Week; Hedge Funds Dumped Short Positions
ThinkstockIn the week ended September 18th, the number of rigs drilling for oil in the U.S. totaled 644 compared with 652 in the prior week and 1,601 a year ago. Including 198 other rigs…
The 52-Week Low Club for Friday
ThinkstockSeptember 18, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 121 equities making new 52-week lows today. Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: HST) posted a new 52-week low on Friday. Shares…
The 4 Stocks That Tanked the Dow on Friday
thinkstockSeptember 18, 2015: Markets opened lower on Friday as investors reacted to further uncertainty related to an interest rate hike. Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen left the door open to an increase later this year.…
Vascular Biogenics Rises on Presentation Hype
Vascular Biogenics was one of the leading stocks in the health care sector Friday, following news that the company will present at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) European Cancer Congress 2015.
NRG to Shift Green Energy to Separate Company
NRG Energy said Friday morning that it plans to create a new company called Greenco to focus on its green energy business.
Will Shareholders Trust AmEx Earnings Growth Targets out to 2017?
The question to ask is whether American Express reaffirming its guidance out to 2017 will entice new shareholders.
Why Merrill Lynch Sees More Upside in Eli Lilly
Merrill Lynch reiterated a Buy rating and price objective on Eli Lilly after positive data on its Jardiance.
Penumbra IPO Soars After Pricing Above Range
Penumbra priced its initial public offering of 4 million shares at $30 per share on Thursday night, and the stock began trading Friday morning at $40.
JPMorgan Says ‘Rent to Own’ 3 High-Yielding Clean Energy Yieldcos
ThinkstockFor many reasons, one asset class that has taken an absolute beating this year has been the alternative energy stocks, and right in line with top solar stocks have been the yieldcos. A new…
Wal-Mart Worker Group Readies for Black Friday Job Actions
Demands for a wage of $15 an hour and full-time work will again be the focus of job actions by a worker group organized to push for the changes at Wal-Mart.
August Leading Indicators Tick Marginally Higher
It may be hard to get excited about an August economic report a day after the Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates at zero.
Why Stocks Are Selling Off Hard After the Fed Decision
The reason that stocks are not reacting well to this otherwise positive decision could be that the market no longer trusts the Fed to control interest rates.
Does a Smaller Loss Finally Make AK Steel a Buy?
AK Steel expects the positive financial effects of higher shipments, lower raw material costs, cost reduction efforts and higher operating rates will partially offset lingering low carbon steel spot market prices.
Is Raytheon Preparing a Bid for the New Air Force Training Jet?
The competition for a contract to build the new T-X trainer jet for the U.S. Air Force may be more intense than we thought.