Walmart, Johnson & Johnson Lift DJIA Wednesday
Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald's, and Visa pushed the DJIA higher on Wednesday.
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Best Town to Trick-or-Treat in Every State
Does “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat” ring a bell? No doubt, one of many adults’ greatest childhood memories entails dressing up on Halloween and collecting a pillowcase…
FOMC Minutes Signal Only Slow Balance Sheet Wind Down With Slow Rate Hike Plans
The U.S. Federal Reserve has released the minutes of the September 2017 FOMC meeting, and the investing community and economic watchers should take the notion that the current members are not looking to shake…
Why Analysts Think Micron’s Dilutive Stock Sale Is a Good Thing
Normally when a public company looks to sell stock in an offering that is dilutive to current shareholder, most are against it. But in the case of Micron Technology this offering could prove to…
More Than 172,000 California Properties at Risk From Wildfires
More than 172,000 homes in the Napa and Santa Rosa metro areas, with a combined reconstruction cost value of more than $65 billion, are at some level of risk from wildfires.
US Energy Agency Forecasts Higher Oil Prices
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has raised its forecasts for the average price of a barrel of oil for both 2017 and 2018.
How Amazon Is Appealing to the Younger Generation
Amazon has been on a tear this year, expanding across multiple industries and putting many companies on notice. But now Amazon is taking a slightly different tack.
How Kroger Is Gearing Up to Fight Amazon
Kroger shares saw a nice uptick on Wednesday after the grocer came said that it plans to redefine the food and grocery experience.
US Electric Companies Threatened by North Korean Cyberattack
A North Korean attack on the U.S. electricity grid was detected and stopped in late September. The grid is a tempting target and more attacks against it are inevitable.
IMF Highlights 9 Top Global Banks Struggling With Profits
In a new report, the IMF has also shown that some of the world's largest financial institutions could struggle to remain sufficiently profitable in the coming years.
Short Sellers Fall Back From Cybersecurity Stocks
The September 29 short interest data have been compared with the previous figures, and short interest in most of these selected cybersecurity stocks was lower.
Barracuda Networks Sinks Despite Meeting Earnings Expectations
Barracuda Networks reported its most recent quarterly results before the markets opened on Wednesday.
Short Sellers Grow More Selective on Major Biotechs
The September 29 short interest data have been compared with the previous report, and short interest in the selected biotech stocks was mixed.
Ransomware Is Big Business on the Dark Web
The market on the dark web for pre-packaged ransomware programs and tools is exploding. Ransomware programs sell for as little as a $1 and can wreak havoc on businesses and consumers.
Short Sellers Can’t Make Up Their Minds on Semiconductors
The September 29 short interest data have been compared with the previous report. Short interest was mixed in these selected semiconductor stocks.