Social Security Recipients to Get 2% Bump in 2018
Millions of Social Security recipients and retirees will receive a 2% increase in benefits next year, the largest gain since 2012.
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Why HP Is Hitting a Multiyear High
HP watched its shares make a handy gain on Friday after the firm issued guidance for fiscal 2018.
Is Spark Therapeutics’ Luxturna a Game Changer?
Shares of Spark Therapeutics saw a handy gain to close out the week after the FDA recommended approval of Luxturna.
September Retail Sales Highest Since 2015
The Census Bureau's report on retail sales in September showed the largest increase in sales in two and a half years. Home improvement stores posted big gains in the aftermath of the Gulf hurricanes.
Jefferies Out With 5 New Top Pick Energy Stocks to Buy
With oil demand and exports growing, and pricing finally appearing to be stabilizing, these top picks from Jefferies make good long-term plays for growth portfolios.
Holiday Shoppers at the Starting Gate: More Than Half Set to Shop Before November 1
It may be the season of the witch, but for many consumers, it is the start of the holiday shopping. Nearly half of consumers plan to begin holiday shopping before November 1.
Bank of America Drags Despite Earnings Beat
Bank of America released a better-than-expected quarterly earnings report before the markets opened on Friday.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: AGCO, Ford, GM, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Netflix, Visa and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and other research calls from Friday include AGCO, Ford, General Motors, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Netflix and Visa.
Wells Fargo Earnings Dip on Scandal-Related Charges
Wells Fargo reported Q3 earnings that missed estimates due to a $1 billion accrual to pay for pending litigation related to current investigations into the bank's practices.
How Texas Coal Plant Closure Affects Peabody Energy
Last week's decision by Vistra Energy to close an 1,800 MW power plant in Texas, puts a serious crimp in Peabody Energy's growth plans.
4 Dow Jones Industrial Average Stocks May Be Great Buys for 2018
These four top Dow Jones Industrial Average blue chips that are all down for 2017, and now may be excellent contrarian buys.
Wrath of Wildfires Puts California Wine Industry at Risk
California is reeling from the devastation wrought by wildfires in the northern part of the state that are laying waste to that state’s wine industry.
Tesla’s Imperfections Start to Grow
Once again, Tesla's ability to build the perfect car has been undermined by news that its production process is less than perfect. Its reputation for quality has started to fall apart.
6 Most Important Things in Business Today
The CEO of Samsung will step down, the FAA ordered Airbus to inspect engines on its largest passenger jets, there are more Uber cars in New York than taxis, and more headlines.
Thursday’s Biggest Winners and Losers in the S&P 500
Thursday was a down day for all the major U.S. exchanges. Crude backed off after an incredible star to the week. The S&P 500 sectors were split down the middle, although the negatives definitely…