Could GM Really Be Worth Almost 50 Percent More?
General Motors Co.General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) is in a very strong position looking to the future. The company has open avenues to pursue both domestically and in China. With this position, and with…
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Newest first · Page 259Consumer Confidence Tanks in July
ThinkstockThe Conference Board has released its Consumer Confidence reading for the month of July. Confidence came crashing down, likely overshadowed by market volatility from the risks of Greece, China, and rising interest rates. The…
Minneapolis, New York, Washington Post Smallest Gains on Case-Shiller Index
ThinkstockIn all 20 U.S. cities included in the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index, May house prices increased year-over-year. Three cities posted year-over-year gains of 3% or less during May: Minneapolis and New York registered price…
The Most Expensive States to Drive
ThinkstockOwning a car is expensive. There are maintenance costs to consider, insurance to pay, and of course, gas. Several factors could affect these costs going forward. For one, if legislatures allow the Federal Highway…
Are Merck Earnings Enough?
ThinkstockMerck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK) reported its second-quarter financial results Tuesday before the markets opened. The pharmaceutical giant had $0.86 in earnings per share (EPS) on $9.8 billion in revenue compared to Thomson…
Merrill Lynch Top 5 Earnings Momentum Stocks in the S&P 500
ThinkstockAnalysts are constantly using quantitative screens to search the stock universe for what is the best performing category. In a recent report from Merrill Lynch’s Savita Subramanian, the superb strategist at the firm gives…
Sirius Rises on Record Quarter
Wikimedia CommonsSirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) released its second-quarter earnings report Tuesday before the markets opened. The company had $0.03 in earnings per share (EPS) on $1.12 billion in revenue versus Thomson Reuters…
Can Ford Sustain High Profit If Market Share Declines Continue?
Ford Motor Co.Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) reported second quarter 2015 results before markets opened Tuesday morning. For the quarter, the automaker posted adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.47 on revenues of…
Cowen Raised Price Targets On 4 Top Growth Stocks
ThinkstockWhile the long awaited correction may have to wait a day as the markets look ready to rebound, the good news for investors is the economy is looking better and the market should start…
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Baidu, BlackBerry, GM, PayPal, Teva, Yelp and Many More
Jon OggStocks were indicated higher on Tuesday morning after 5 days in a row of selling. Yet again we see the trend of investors finding a reason to buy every stock market sell-off for…
CONSOL Energy Takes Massive Impairment Charge, Posts Loss
ThinkstockCONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE: CNX) reported second quarter 2015 results before markets opened Tuesday morning. The coal and natural gas producer reported quarterly an adjusted diluted loss of $0.37 and revenues of $648.94 million.…
Pfizer Overcomes Currency Exchange Issue with Stronger Sales of Cancer Drugs
ThinkstockPfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) reported second quarter 2015 results before markets opened Tuesday morning. The company reported quarterly adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.56 and revenues of $11.9 billion. In the same…
Here’s Why the Chinese Stock Market Will Remain Volatile
Wikimedia CommonsThe Chinese stock market went into a free fall in Monday’s trading, dipping an amazing 8.5% in one day. Some investors may view this as the ultimate value opportunity, while others may view…
7 Big Banks Trading Under Book Value
ThinkstockNow that most of the financial giants have reported their second quarter earnings, 24/7 Wall St. wanted to pay close attention to the bargain bin that may still attract the value investors. As it…
DuPont Cuts Dividend, Lowers Outlook
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyE. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. (NYSE: DD) reported fiscal second quarter 2015 earnings Tuesday morning before markets opened. The chemical giant posted adjusted operating…