Short Interest in Solar Stocks Rises with Share Prices
Short interest moves among solar and alternative energy stocks mostly increased during the two-week reporting period that ended on February 29.
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Apple Short Interest at 12-Month Low
Short interest in Apple shares fell more than 16% in the two-week reporting period that ended February 29.
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
March 9, 2016: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 26 equities making new 52-week lows in Wednesday’s session. Unisys Corp. (NYSE: UIS) fell by nearly 28% on Wednesday to post a…
The 4 Stocks That Boosted the DJIA on Wednesday
March 9, 2016: Markets opened higher on Wednesday with energy and tech stocks leading the way. There was little economic news as traders and investors await a Thursday announcement from the European Central Bank…
Solar Energy Tops Natural Gas in 2015 US Capacity Growth
Solar capacity growth accounted for nearly 30% of new U.S. electricity generating capacity in 2015, marking the first time that new solar capacity exceeded new natural gas generating capacity.
Yum Brands Names New Chairman, Raises Borrowing Limit
The board of directors of Yum! Brands on Tuesday named lead director Robert D. Walter as the company's new executive chairman.
Home Depot Offers $13 Million to Settle Data Breach Claims
Home Depot has filed papers with the federal district court in Atlanta offering to pay up to $19.5 million to compensate consumers who were harmed by a 2014 data breach.
Crude Oil Price Rises on Big Gasoline Drawdown
U.S. commercial crude inventories increased by nearly 4 million barrels last week, while the commercial crude inventory stands at historically high levels for this time of year, according to the EIA.
Hovnanian Misses Profit, Revenue Estimates, but Sticks With Guidance
Hovnanian Enterprises reported disappointing first-quarter fiscal 2016 results before markets opened Wednesday morning.
Credit Card Companies Just Say Yes to Late Fee Waivers, Lower Interest
Want to lower the interest you're paying on credit card debt? Want the credit card company to waive that late fee? It's not impossible.
Amazon Now in the Air Freight Business
Air Transport Services Group has announced that it has agreed to operate a U.S. air cargo network for Amazon.com.
Mortgage Loan Rates Rise Slightly as Applications Tick Higher
The latest Mortgage Bankers Association report on mortgage applications noted a week-over-week increase in the group's seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending March 4.
The 52-Week Low Club for Tuesday
March 8, 2016: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 18 equities making new 52-week lows today. Performance Sports Group Ltd. (NYSE: PSG) fell by nearly 66% on Tuesday to post a…
The 4 Stocks That Tanked the Dow on Tuesday
March 8, 2016: Markets opened lower again on Tuesday, but unlike Monday equities never broke through to the positive side of the line. The best performing sector has been utilities followed by consumer staples,…
February US Crude Production Falls by 80,000 Barrels a Day
In the March revision to its Short-Term Energy Outlook, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that the nation's crude oil production dropped to 9.1 million barrels a day in February.
Can We Expect Any Good News From DryShips Earnings?
After markets close Tuesday, dry bulk carrier DryShips is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2015 results.
Navistar Plummets on Loss, Lower Guidance
Navistar International reported mixed first-quarter fiscal 2016 results before markets opened Tuesday morning.
Coal Miner Alpha Files Chapter 11 Plan
Alpha Natural Resources filed its reorganization plan Tuesday morning with the bankruptcy court. Under the plan, remaining unsold assets are set to become part of a reorganized Alpha.
Tale of 2 Discount Fares: JetBlue vs Southwest
While prospects for the U.S. airlines industry are not exactly bleak, it is fair to say that those prospects may be getting a dose of reality.
January Foreclosures Highest in Florida, Michigan
CoreLogic notes that the current foreclosure inventory totals more than 1% of all homes with a mortgage in the United States, down in January of last year.