Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) reported its most recent quarterly results before the markets opened on Friday. The company said that it had $0.61 in earnings per share (EPS) and $3.6 billion in revenue, compared…
Data breaches are on a pace to set a new record in 2017. The Identity Theft Resource Center has received reports of 838 breaches so far this year, only about 200 fewer than reported…
Oilfield services firm Schlumberger reported Q2 results this morning that beat estimates on both profits and revenues. The company's CEO sees "robust" activity in North America and a pick-up in international business.
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS) reported its fiscal third-quarter financial results after the markets closed on Thursday. The company said that it had $1.57 in earnings per share (EPS) and $900.8 million in revenue,…
Despite the huge run in technology, there is a good argument for staying long in the sector, especially with the top software stocks. The continued growth of cloud computing and storage, combined with the…
Stocks have pulled back a tad from all-time highs, and the market indexes were indicated to have a slight drop on Friday morning. Still, indexes remain right at all time highs and this bull…
Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) released its most recent earnings report before the markets opened on Friday. The company posted $1.80 in earnings per share (EPS) and $10.1 billion in revenue, versus consensus estimates…
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating allegations that online retailer Amazon misleads customers about its prices and discounts based on a complaint by consumer advocacy group Consumer Watchdog.
Despite the fact that economists and politicians like to talk the love for a strong dollar, the fact is they often are thrilled when the dollar weakens. This weakness makes U.S. goods and services…
eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) reported its second quarter financial results after the markets closed on Thursday. The online auctioneer said that it had $0.45 in earnings per share (EPS) and $2.3 billion in revenue,…
GE reported Q2 results Friday morning that beat analysts estimates for both revenues and profits. The company also revved up its cash flow number in CEO Jeff Immelt's final quarter at the company's helm.
Major pharmaceutical companies have posted a relatively positive year so far. Currently, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is leading the pack with Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE: LLY) in a close second. However, one…
Ford (NYSE: F) has been the leading producer of full-sized pickups for decades. Its F-150 has long been the top selling vehicle in the U.S. beating out even the most popular cars. The No.2 U.S.…
The Chinese government means to become a major leader in the world of artificial intelligence, via a massive investment in the sector. What The State Council, which disclosed the initiative, did not note is that…