Thursday’s Biggest Winners and Losers in the S&P 500
Thursday was a relatively mixed day for the U.S. broad markets. Although all the major averages started off negative a couple actually turned a gain on the day. Crude oil gave some back today…
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Newest first · Page 126Rite Aid, DexCom Plunge into Thursday’s 52-Week Low Club
Rite Aid, DexCom, Uniti Group, and SCANA all posted new 52-week lows on Thursday.
McDonald’s, Exxon Mobil Prop Up DJIA on Thursday
McDonald's, Exxon, UnitedHealth, and Home Depot helped push the DJIA toward a positive finish Thursday.
Lockheed Martin Delivers Double Win for Investors on Dividends and Buybacks
It’s a good time to be in the defense and warfare business. Just ask Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) and its competitors. The geopolitical woes of 2017 include the Middle East, ISIS, Iran, North…
Boeing 737 Backlog Jumps on New Orders
Boeing has added 58 new orders for its 737 family of jets to its 2017 order book. The buyer or buyers were not identified, but there might be more than the usual suspects in…
AbbVie and Amgen Reach Global Resolution of Humira
AbbVie shares made a handy gain on Thursday after it was announced that the company resolved its Humira patent disputes with Amgen.
The Best and Worst Customer Service Among Department Stores
As department stores struggle to overcome low profits and shrinking sales, customer service can't help but suffer. Here are how nine stores did in our recent customer survey.
13 Cities Where People Are Proud of Their Communities
Americans are patriots. As Americans, we are not just proud of our nation, but often also of our state and the city in which we live. Still, residents of cities nationwide don’t always take…
Roku Enters the Market With a Bang
Roku entered the market with a bang on Thursday morning as one of the most anticipated initial public offerings this fall.
43% of Americans Carry Credit-Card Debt for at Least 2 Years
About 29 million Americans who have been carrying credit-card debt have had a balance for at least two years, according to a new study.
Is Too Much Happening All at Once at Philip Morris International?
When investors hear about management changes, reorganization, global market risks and a big analyst upgrade all at once, it's enough to make their heads spin.
Cities With the Highest Poverty Rates
Over half a century has passed since President Lyndon Johnson declared war on poverty — with the stated goal of eradicating and preventing serious financial hardship in the United States. Though Johnson’s vision was…
Angry Birds Maker Rovio Prices IPO
Rovio Entertainment, the maker of the wildly successful mobile game Angry Birds, has announced the pricing for its initial public offering.
Natural Gas Price Rises Following Modest Storage Build
The U.S. natural gas stockpile rose by slightly less than expected last week, adding about 1% to the price of the fuel.
Chevron CEO John Watson to Retire
Chevron CEO John Watson has announced his retirement effective next year. He will be replaced by vice chairman Michael Wirth.