Was the Amazon Upgrade Too Aggressive?
An upgrade from Raymond James was the driving force in Amazon shares on Wednesday, but the real question is whether this upgrade was just too aggressive, considering the new market dynamics and risks.
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Newest first · Page 202The Tale of 2 Jewelers
Both Tiffany and Signet Jewelers reported earnings before the markets opened on Thursday. Afterward, there was one clear winner and one clear loser.
Short-Covering, Possible Debt Swap Send Peabody Stock Soaring
Energy stocks have recovered strongly, either because the share prices had fallen so far that they are now an irresistible buy or because short sellers with conviction want to hold on until the euphoria…
What to Expect From Autodesk Earnings
Autodesk is scheduled to report its fiscal second-quarter financial results on Thursday after the markets close.
An Unusual Upgrade for JC Penney
Saying that J.C. Penney has achieved a meaningful turnaround in the past seven quarters, Fitch Ratings on Thursday upgraded the company's issuer default rating.
Kansas City Fed Confirms Economic Weakness
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City August Manufacturing Survey said manufacturing activity continued to decline moderately in the Fed's 10th district.
Natural Gas Price Ticks Lower After Storage Report
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks increased more than expected for the week ending August 21.
Media Stocks Have Been Crushed: 4 to Buy Now
UBS acknowledges that while ever more advertising revenue is headed toward the digital arena, broadcast TV stations and cable networks still garner a large share and patient investors could make some serious money.
2 Major Upgrades Seen for China: CNOOC and China Life
Credit Suisse has raised its ratings to Outperform on both CNOOC and China Life Insurance, though not on the American depositary shares that trade in New York.
Key Analyst Sees Huge Upside in Schlumberger After Acquisition
Argus has a Buy rating on Schlumberger, based on strong synergies from the merger deal with Cameron International.
Pending Home Sales Tick Higher on Strong Sales in the Northeast
The National Association of Realtors pending home sales index has now risen for six of the past seven months.
Tesla P85D Better Than Perfect: Consumer Reports
When Consumer Reports road tested the Tesla Model S P85D, the car earned a score of 103 out of a possible 100.
Euro Area Leading Indicators Ticked Up in July Too
The Conference Board has released its Leading Economic Index for the euro area in July.
Q2 GDP Revised Even Higher Than Expected
Thursday's economic numbers brought a revision to the second quarter gross domestic product (GDP). While the number was expected to increase, it rose even more than anticipated.
Weekly Jobless Claims Tick Lower
The U.S. Department of Labor reported that weekly jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 271,000 in the past week.