Trump Softens on US Ex-Im Bank; Boeing, GE Smiling
In an interview Wednesday, President Trump reversed his previous judgment on the value of the U.S. Export-Import Bank, an institution he had attacked during his election campaign.
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Cenovus Energy, DryShips Dip into Wednesday’s 52-Week Low Club
Cenovus Energy, DryShips, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and OncoMed Pharmaceuticals all posted new 52-week lows Wednesday.
Boeing, Caterpillar Sink DJIA on Wednesday
Caterpillar, Boeing, Home Depot, and Goldman Sachs weighed most heavily on the DJIA Wednesday.
Will Crude Prices Rise Even If OPEC Agrees to Extend Cuts?
Saudi Arabia is prepared to ask OPEC members to extend the cartel's crude oil production cuts for the second half of the year. Whether the move will drive crude prices higher is not clear.
Mortgage Loan Rates Moving Lower, Applications Tick Higher
Rates for a 30-year conventional mortgage dropped slightly last week, helping raise the number of new mortgage applications. Rates slipped to a year-to-date low on Tuesday.
Crude Oil Prices Rise Following Large Inventory Reductions
Crude oil for May delivery rose about 2% following the weekly inventory report from the US Energy Information Administration. Inventories fell more than expected on crude oil, gasoline, and distillates.
BlackBerry’s $815 Million Arbitration Win Won’t Solve All Its Problems
An arbitrator has awarded BlackBerry a $815 million interim settlement in a dispute with Qualcomm over royalty payments. A final figure will be determined after a hearing on May 30.
Short Interest in 3D Printing Stocks Mixed
Short interest during the two-week period ending March 31 rose on two of four 3D printing stocks we follow. As of that date, three of the four stocks had posted a year-to-date gain, and…
Short Sellers Undecided on Solar, Alternative Energy Stocks
Short interest in solar and alternative fuel stocks was mixed in the two-week period to March 31. Of the companies we watch, short interest rose on two of three solar stocks and on two…
Tesla Posts Huge Short Interest, 27% of Float
Short interest in Tesla stock rose less than 1% in the two-week period ended March 31, but nearly 27% of the company's stock is currently short.
Surge in Ford Short Interest, Up by a Third
Short interest in Ford soared by a third in the two-week period ending March 31. Several factors contributed to the jump in short interest, including an earnings warning for the first quarter.
AmTrust, DryShips Plunge into Tuesday’s 52-Week Low Club
AmTrust, DryShips, Cytori Therapeutics, and Top Ships posted new 52-week lows on Tuesday.
Apple, DuPont Sink DJIA Tuesday
Apple, DuPont, Goldman Sachs, and Pfizer led the DJIA to a lower close on Tuesday.
How Russia Could Soon Own 3 US Oil Refineries
Venezuela's state oil company has pledged nearly half its U.S.-based Citgo assets as collateral for a loan from Russian state oil company Rosneft.
Taxing Marijuana a Delicate Balance for Governments
Taxes on legal sales of marijuana are a boon to state and local governments looking for a way to raise revenues. But a Canadian researcher warns that setting tax rates too high could push…
Can Tesla Take a Run at VW’s $70 Billion Market Value?
Now that Tesla has passed both Ford and GM in the market cap race, can the electric car maker take dead aim at the world's second-largest carmaker, Volkswagen?
Tax Return Filing Deadline Brings Out the Scammers
Tax returns for last year must be mailed by Monday, April 18. Cybercriminals have been busy this year, stealing personal information that allows them to file fraudulent returns and collect refunds before taxpayers even…
The Best Online Brokerage Firms
The surge in online brokerage firms can be a bit daunting for small investors. Researchers at MoneyRates.com have named their picks for the best online firms, and their choices could help get you started.
Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 10-Year Low
The percentage of home mortgage loans that are 30 days or more past due has reached a 10-year low according to research published by CoreLogic on Tuesday.
Warren Buffett to Go After Panera
Brazilian investment firm 3G Capital, backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, may challenge JAB's $7.5 billion offer for Panera.