Gold Outshines the Market in Q1 2016
Gold outperformed most other asset classes in the first quarter, according to a report released Thursday by the World Gold Council.
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March Same-Store Sales Growth Muted
Retailers announced March U.S. same-store sales figures Thursday morning. Research firm Retail Metrics had forecast a year-over-year increase of just 0.1%.
China’s Smaller Cities Help Boost New Car Sales in 2015
Passenger car sales rose 11% in China last year, the slowest pace in the past three years. And more than half of foreign brand sales were outside the country's largest cities.
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
April 6, 2016: Here are four stocks trading with relatively heavy volume among 20 equities making new 52-week lows in Wednesday’s session. The day’s gainers held a nearly 3-to-1 advantage over losers on the…
The 4 Stocks That Dominated the Dow on Wednesday
April 6, 2016: Markets opened higher on Wednesday following mixed trading in Asia. The dollar weakened and the release of the minutes from the FOMC’s March meeting gave equities an additional boost in the…
March Same-Store Sales Forecast to Rise Just 0.1%
Several chain stores that still report monthly same-stores sales results will be announcing March numbers after markets close Wednesday and before they open Thursday.
Nomura Expects Some Profit-Taking on Chevron Stock
Nomura reiterated rating on Chevron stock as Neutral with a price target of $85, in the wake of news of a facility shout down.
Why First Solar Shares Could Still Rally 35% or More
Analysts at Janney Montgomery Scott said they remain positive on First Solar stock and reiterated their Buy rating and $86 price target.
Crude Oil Price Rises on Big Drop in Inventories
U.S. commercial crude inventories decreased by nearly 5 million barrels last week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
IBM, SAP Team on Cloud, Cognitive Technologies
In a joint announcement Wednesday morning, IBM and SAP announced plans to create cognitive and cloud-based solutions for the two companies' customers.
FAA Issues Directive on Boeing 787 Flight Control Issue
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive for all Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft that requires a revision to the flight manuals for the planes.
Where Do People Spend the Most on Sports Gear: Lululemon or Nike?
A recent analysis by researchers at Perfect Price combed through billions of credit card transactions to find out how much shoppers actually spend on a visit to sporting goods stores.
Constellation Earnings Rise Sharply on Beer Sales, Forecast
Constellation Brands reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2016 results before markets opened Wednesday morning.
Mortgage Loan Rates on Track for 3-Year Low
The latest Mortgage Bankers Association report on mortgage applications noted a week-over-week increase of more than 2% in the group's seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending April 1.
The 52-Week Low Club for Tuesday
April 5, 2016: Here are four stocks trading with relatively heavy volume among 36 equities making new 52-week lows in Tuesday’s session. The day’s losers held a 2-to-1 advantage over gainers on the NYSE.…
The 4 Stocks That Sank the Dow on Tuesday
April 5, 2016: Markets opened lower again on Tuesday following mixed trading in Asia, combined with some weak economic data out of Europe and negative sentiment in the oil markets. All 10 sectors traded…
Panama Papers Link Petrobras to Nevada Holding Company
McClatchy reported Tuesday that Nevada-based Murray Holdings turned up in the documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.
The Perfect Storm for Home Improvement Leaders
When housing prices are on the march higher, it is sometimes difficult for homeowners and some first-time buyers to find something affordable. Many also choose just to stay put and make some changes to…
Job Openings Flat in February
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) on Tuesday.
Will Executive Reshuffle Help Freeport-McMoRan?
Mining giant Freeport-McMoRan announced Tuesday morning that it has parted company with the executive management team at its oil and gas division.