Gilead Continues to Recover from Express Scripts Loss
Gilead Sciences was picked up by Anthem to provide its hepatitis C drug as the primary option for patients.
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Year: 2015
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The United States remains the largest market for the parent of Mercedes-Benz, but last year China surpassed Germany as its second-largest market.
Analyst’s Top 3 Biotech Picks for 2015 With Upside and Takeover Potential
A recent research piece from the biotech analysts at Stifel focused on three top stocks to buy with outstanding potential.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for Microsoft in 2015
One key consideration for the year ahead is that Microsoft is in a very different place than it was a year ago, now that Satya Nadella is in firm control of the company.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for J.P. Morgan and Big Banks in 2015
One key consideration for the year ahead is that J.P. Morgan is now past its trading losses and charge-off scandals. Also, Jamie Dimon is now believed to be healthy and cancer-free.
Unemployment Improves, Yet Labor Force Participation Hits Multiyear Low
The U.S. Department of Labor has released the Unemployment Situation Report for the month of December. Overall, there was a solid pace in December.
FHA Loan Insurance Savings Likely Requires Refinancing
On Thursday in Phoenix, President Obama announced a 0.5% reduction in the amount mortgage holders pay for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance.
Merrill Lynch’s Top 5 Catalyst-Driven Ideas to Start 2015
A research report from the alpha generation team at Merrill Lynch focuses in on specific catalyst-driven ideas for the first 90 days of 2015.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Crocs, Halliburton, Nuance, Staples, Yelp and More
Thursday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen from Wall Street research calls include Crocs, Halliburton, Nuance Communications, Staples and Yelp.
Deutsche Bank Says 4 Cleantech Stocks Have Big 2015 Potential
A new report from Deutsche Bank indicates the recent volatility in solar stocks, driven in part by oil price weakness, presents a very attractive entry point for investors.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for Travelers in 2015
A key consideration for the year ahead is that Travelers depends heavily on its investment income for its profits. The sooner that the Fed raises interest rates, the better it is for the company.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for DuPont in 2015
One key consideration for the year ahead is how DuPont responds to pressure from activist investors like Trian Fund Management’s Nelson Peltz to split the conglomerate into pieces.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for American Express in 2015
Key considerations for the year ahead include how American Express will appeal to the market with mobile payments and whether it can expand its customer base.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for Exxon Mobil in 2015, Versus Chevron
One key consideration for the year ahead is that Exxon Mobil is under a major cloud due to hugely lower oil prices.
States With the Best (and Worst) Schools
The United States has lost ground among developed nations in promoting quality education for its students. To counter this troubling trend, the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association worked…