GE Stock Rallies on Analyst Rating Call
General Electric stock traded up by as much as 7% early Tuesday following an analyst's upgrade on the stock and price target that is higher than any other on the shares.
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Why Markets Like Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to name former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to be Secretary of the Treasury. It's a move widely approved by Wall Street, and here's why.
Consumers’ Willingness to Spend Drives Holiday Retail Sales Forecast
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, retail sales are expected to improve year over year according to an estimate from the National Retail Federation.
Are Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Q3 Results Enough to Keep Investors Happy?
Dick's Sporting Goods posted third-quarter earnings per share nearly 300% higher than in the same period last year.
Can the Run-Up in Hydrogen Stocks Continue?
Shares of four companies focused on hydrogen fuel cells have soared in the past few months but how long can the run-up last?
Are Facebook Ads at Saturation as Users Seek Other Venues?
After another quarter of solid growth in ad revenue, can Facebook find a way to keep maintain its growth?
Do Investors Think Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Can Be Privatized Before Trump’s Term Ends?
New talks about taking mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac private have driven share prices up sharply. Is something really going to happen?
Boeing 737 Max On Track to Fly in Europe Again
The head of Europe's civil aviation regulator has said that the agency expects to lift its grounding order on the 737 Max in January, paving the way for Boeing to deliver new planes to…
Chip Foundries on Track for 2020 Revenue Boost of 24%
The business of fabricating semiconductors is set to grow by nearly a quarter this year, according to new estimates from research firm TrendForce.
Tesla Gets Clobbered in Consumer Reports Rating
Consumer Reports magazine is out with its latest automobile reliability rankings and Tesla just managed to stay out of last place.
EV Maker Arrival to Come Public in a SPAC Reverse Merger
Another EV maker, this one based in Europe, is coming public in the United States early next year. Arrival Group manufactures commercial vehicles and has a big U.S. customer.
Like Tesla, GM Seeks Profits in the Auto Insurance Business
GM on Wednesday announced a new insurance program based on the company's OnStar system.
Can Anything Give Macy’s Stock a Shot in the Arm?
Retail giant Macy's reported sequential improvement in sales and net losses were smaller for the third quarter. But investors aren't convinced the economy is going to support a strong holiday shopping season.
IBM Buys Cloud Performance Monitoring Firm Instana, the Second Acquisition This Week
IBM on Wednesday announced the acquisition of Instana, a Chicago-based firm that provides performance management software for hybrid cloud applications. It's IBM's second acquisition of the week.
Thanksgiving Holiday Road Trips Down by Half This Year
The COVID-19 pandemic is keeping Americans either at home or closer to home this year according to a new survey from GasBuddy.
A New Analyst Call Adds to Tesla’s Luster
Morgan Stanley has raised its rating on Tesla from Equal Weight to Overweight and raised its price target on the stock by 50% to $540.
What Apple’s App Store Fee Change Doesn’t Do
Apple announced Wednesday that it is cutting its commission in half, from 30% of revenue to 15%, for app developers with revenue of up to $1 million annually.
Boeing’s 737 Max Gets FAA Go-Ahead to Fly Again
The FAA on Wednesday lifted its grounding order for Boeing's 737 Max airplanes. While the company will have to meet more stringent requirements, it can now get on with delivering its backlog.
Why Lowe’s Stock Was Hammered After Earnings
Early repayment of debt shaved $1 billion from Lowe's third-quarter earnings, but a disappointing forecast may be what sent investors to the exits.
Mixed News for Boeing as It Waits for 737 Max Return
While the recertification of Boeing's 737 Max is expected to happen soon, the aircraft maker faces other challenges as it tries to recover its former luster.