States With the Highest (and Lowest) Taxes
During the 2011 tax season Americans paid an average of 9.8% of their income in state and local taxes — on top of taxes collected by the federal government. This is part of the…
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Newest first · Page 426The 52-Week Low Club for Friday
ThinkstockApril 10, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 12 equities making new 52-week lows today. Extreme Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) dropped about 28% on Friday to post a new 52-week low of $2.33…
The 4 Stocks That Drove the Dow Higher on Friday
thinkstockApril 10, 2015: Markets opened higher on Friday after GE announced a plan to dump real estate assets held by GE Capital and initiate a share buyback of $50 billion. Equity markets generally rode…
Secondary Offerings Outnumber IPOs by 9 to 1 in 2015 Q1
In the first three months of 2015, there were a total of 34 initial public offerings on U.S. equity markets. In the same period, about 270 companies held secondary stock offerings.
Why Mylan Still Has Upside After Perrigo
Independent research firm Argus has weighed in on Mylan and Perrigo prior to the acquisition.
More Carnage in Oil and Gas Sector Jobs and Spending, but Looking Less Bad
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Energy Survey spells out a real picture of what the oil and gas industry is facing.
How Many $6.6 Billion Orders Will Boeing Take Without the Ex-Im Bank?
At a signing ceremony Friday in Panama City, Boeing received a firm order for 61 of its new 737 MAX single-aisle jets, which carry a list price value of $6.6 billion.
Why This Analyst Is Raising Its Apple Target (Hint, Not the Watch)
Canaccord Genuity reiterated a Buy rating for Apple and increased its price target due to iPhone forecasts rather than the Apple Watch.
Lessons of Force Majeure for 2014, 2015 and Beyond
24/7 Wall St. wanted to revisit the lessons of force majeure, with a view shaped around the world of 2014, 2015 and the coming years.
Merrill Lynch Sees 3 Financials Beating Earnings Handily
Merrill Lynch believes American Express, Capital One Financial and Discover Financial Services will beat earnings estimates.
Jefferies Has 8 Big Reasons to Buy Twitter Now
While many older Americans are using Facebook, much of younger America is getting news, information, commentary and more from Twitter.
Can Dogs Save Garmin?
Garmin is releasing a product aimed at serious sporting dog trainers that it hopes will put it back on the map.
Defense Budget Has No Room for Air Force Training Jet
The Air Force needs to come up with a fleet of 350 new trainers at a time when the U.S. defense budget is under pressure both from lower appropriations and sequestration.
These 4 Companies May Be Possible Takeover Candidates
Recent monster deals have investors asking who may be next. Here are some possible takeover targets.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Apple, Citrix, Kythera, Mylan, Netflix, Weatherford and More
Friday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include Apple, Citrix Systems, Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Mylan, Netflix and Weatherford International.