US Economy to Grow at Fastest Pace in 10 Years
Despite the increased volatility and uncertainty seen in the markets in 2015, the United States is actually on track to do something it hasn’t done in a decade.
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Thanksgiving Weekend to See 136 Million Shoppers
Over the 2014 Thanksgiving holiday weekend, nearly 134 million Americans went shopping. That number is forecast to rise to nearly 136 million this year.
Natural Gas Price Bounces Around Following Inventory Addition
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks increased less than expected for the week ending November 13.
Kirkland’s Earnings and Guidance Fall Short
Kirkland's reported disappointing fiscal third-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Thursday.
Philadelphia Fed Posts First Gain in 3 Months
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia reported that manufacturing conditions in its regional district showed slight improvement in its monthly survey for November. Thursday’s report was the Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey, and the general…
Another Stellar Weekly Jobless Claims Report
The U.S. Labor Department has turned in yet another stellar weekly jobless claims report.
Are Investors Forcing Cisco to Make a Big Acquisition?
An Oppenheimer survey indicates that investors are ready for a more aggressive M&A posture from Cisco.
Why Department Store Stocks Move Inversely to Reliance on Holiday Shoppers
This year has been one of the worst on record for the big department chains, but some are hurting more than others.
KaloBios Skyrockets After Martin Shkreli Takes a Majority Stake
Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli took a major stake in this small biopharma company KaloBios Pharmaceuticals over the course of this week.
UBS Makes Big Year-End Changes to Equity Focus List
The avalanche of year-end portfolio changes are coming fast and furious. In a new research report, UBS makes some serious changes to its Equity Focus list.
Terror Attacks Weigh Heavily on Airlines: 3 to Buy Now
24/7 Wall St. screened the Merrill Lynch research data base for airline stocks rated Buy and found three that could provide investors outstanding upside potential.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Keurig, ON Semi, Salesforce, Sunoco, Disney, Wendy’s and Many More
Thursday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include Keurig Green Mountain, ON Semiconductor, Salesforce.com, Sunoco, Walt Disney and Wendy's.
August Cash Home Sales Highest in Miami, Philadelphia
In August of 2015, cash sales comprised 31.7% of all home sales, down from 34.9% in August of 2014, marking the 32nd consecutive year-over-year monthly decline. Cash sales rose by 0.8 percentage points compared…
SpaceX Now Sole Bidder for Rocket Launches After ULA Withdraws
Potential contractors to send U.S. Department of Defense satellites into space are fewer after United Launch Alliance (ULA) pulled out of the bidding for the contract.
4 Large Cap, Blue Chip Stocks That Pay a 5% Dividend or More
24/7 Wall St. screened the Merrill Lynch research universe for large-cap blue chip stocks that paid a 5% dividend.