Visa, Home Depot Jolt the Dow Thursday
Visa, Home Depot, Intel, and Microsoft were leading Dow gainers Thursday.
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Paul Ausick
Snap’s Next Big Idea: Camera Glasses — Oh, Wait …
After selling very few copies and writing down several million dollars on version one, Snap has released a new version of its camera glasses, Spectacles.
US April Auto Sales on Track to Fall Again
New car sales are on course to dip again in April, according to the latest report from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. The good news for buyers is that incentives are increasing, but that's…
Exxon, Chevron Earnings on Deck Friday Morning
Exxon Mobil and Chevron are both expected to show higher revenues and profits, largely as a result of higher commodity prices. But there are other issues at play as well.
Natural Gas Price Rises Following Storage Report
The U.S. natural gas stockpile fell again last week during a time a year when it normally rises. But the decline was small and the stockpile should begin to rebuild this week.
What Matters in Thursday’s Starbucks Earnings Report
Starbucks reports quarterly results after markets close Thursday and analysts are paying special attention to same-store sales growth and the company's response to the racial-bias incident earlier this month.
Why GM Earnings Were Not Good Enough
General Motors reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2018 results before markets opened Thursday, but investors were not pleased.
Why AT&T Earnings Drove Investors to the Exits
When AT&T reported results after markets closed Wednesday, the telecom giant just missed hitting some important analyst targets. Investors haven't been very understanding.
How Ford Earnings Soothed Investors
Ford reported Q1 earnings and revenues that beat expectations and investors seem pleased with the focus on boosting margins. That implies larger cost reductions and there are those to look forward to.
Coca-Cola, LendingClub Skid into Wednesday’s 52-Week Low Club
LendingClub, Coca-Cola, Acadia Pharmaceuticals, and Bristol-Myers Squibb all posted new 52-week lows Wednesday.
Boeing, Disney Bolster the Dow Wednesday
Boeing, Disney, Exxon, and Walmart did their best to lead the Dow to a gain Wednesday, but it may not be enough.
What to Look For When GM Reports Earnings Thursday Morning
Analysts expect GM to post lower earnings and revenues when the automaker reports results Thursday before the opening bell. Sales have increased, but incentives are higher and costs are rising.
Are Earnings What Matter Most in AT&T’s Q1 Report?
AT&T reports first-quarter results after markets close Wednesday. Analysts are expecting a solid jump in earnings based on a huge increase in wireless phone subscribers in the fourth quarter of last year.
What to Look For in the Ford Earnings Report
Analysts have lowered their expectations for Ford earnings when the company reports quarterly results after markets close Wednesday. Those more recent estimates may still be a challenge.
Crude Oil Price Slips as Inventory Drops Sharply
U.S. crude oil inventories dropped more than expected last week, but the biggest changes came in how much crude and refined products were exported.
Is Chesapeake Seeing a Short Squeeze?
Short sellers dumped 20 million shares of Chesapeake Energy shares in the two-week reporting period ended April 13. Could be a short squeeze ahead of next week's earnings report.
How Boeing Crushed Earnings Estimates, Lifted Guidance
Boeing easily beat consensus estimates both for revenues and earnings per share. The company raised EPS and cash flow guidance in celebration.
Which 3D Printing Stocks Are Tempting Short Sellers
Short interest in 3D printing stocks was mixed in the two-reporting period that ended April 13. Short sellers were looking elsewhere for profits as the days-to-cover numbers indicate.
Short Sellers Look for Direction in Solar, Alt Energy Stocks
Short interest in solar and alternative energy stocks was mixed in the most recent two-week reporting period. The increases in short interest were larger than the decreases, however.
Mortgage Loan Rates Jump, Applications Dip
Mortgage loan rates are rising as rising yields on U.S. Treasuries add to rising Federal Reserve policy rates and investors' worries about inflation. Applications for new mortgages slipped a bit last week too.