Top 5 Factors Affecting Oil Prices in 2015
As we ring in the New Year, let's take stock of where we are at with the oil markets.
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24/7 Wall St. reviewed the poorest county in each state based on data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
Euro Area Youth Unemployment at 24%
Anyone looking for a rapid recovery from Europe's deep and prolonged recession will find no comfort in the unemployment rate for the euro area in November.
Amazon Loses Ground in Customer Service
Amazon has lost its number one position in customer service, and with it the image that its position against brick-and-mortar stores and niche online retailers is invulnerable.
J.C. Penney Delivers a Serious Upside Surprise
After the close of trading Tuesday, J.C. Penney gave a preliminary update on its performance for the combined nine-week November and December period.
Mixed Earnings Results Not Good Enough at Micron
Micron Technology reported mixed first-quarter results Tuesday after the market close, and shares plunged in after-hours trading.
The 52-Week Low Club for Tuesday
ThinkstockJanuary 6, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 177 equities making new 52-week lows today. Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: KORS) posted a new 52-week low on Tuesday of $65.12. Based on Monday…
The 4 Stocks That Weighed Down Tuesday’s DJIA
thinkstockJanuary 6, 2015: Markets opened higher on Tuesday but by mid-morning all three major indexes had tumbled below the break-even line. Once again, falling prices for crude oil and concern over what will happen…
Hewlett-Packard Gets New Street-High Analyst Target
Wikimedia CommonsCredit Suisse released an analyst report reiterating an Outperform rating for Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HPQ) and raising its price target to $50 from $45. The brokerage firm raised the target for a few reasons:…
The Bill Gross Outlook on 2015
Janus.comJanus Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: JNS) released its collective investment outlook for the year ahead, otherwise known as “Straight Talk on 2015.” Investing experts that spoke at this event were Myron Scholes, Gibson Smith,…
Falling Oil Forces US Steel Facility Closures
ThinkstockUnited States Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) will lay off roughly 750 employees between two plants, undoubtedly the result of falling oil prices. It is worth noting that these facilities are not being shut down…
Will Rising Ethanol Prices Wipe Out Consumer Savings on Gasoline?
Ethanol producers stand to benefit from rising ethanol prices, provided the U.S. corn crop can support their demand.
Oppenheimer Gets More Positive on 4 Top Banks for 2015
Oppenheimer has released a very positive report for three of America's four largest banks. The firm continues to believe that bank stocks are modestly undervalued and should outperform modestly.
Shopping Drove Mobile App Usage in 2014
Shopping and productivity have risen to the top of mobile app usage growth, far outdistancing the entertainment and games apps that previously led in consumer usage.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for Walt Disney in 2015
One key consideration for the year ahead is that Disney will start to see the hype from the upcoming Star Wars franchise hit.