Where’s the Enthusiasm for Windows 10?
At the end of October, the world’s most widely used desktop operating system was Windows 7 from Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) with nearly 56% share. Since August, when Microsoft’s latest OS, Windows 10, was…
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Paul Ausick
10 Worst Performing Stocks in October
Some stocks have had a tough quarter and continued to struggle through October. These are the month's 10 worst-performing S&P 500 stocks.
Marijuana Price Rises Nearly 3% to $1,839
For the week ended Friday, October 30, the spot price index for a pound of cannabis increased by $51, or more than 2%, according to the analysts at Cannabis Benchmarks.
Hedge Funds Pile Back In on Short Positions; Oil Rig Count Down 16
In the week ended October 30, there were 578 rigs drilling for oil in the United States, according to the Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
The 52-Week Low Club for Friday
October 30, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 91 equities making new 52-week lows today. SolarCity Corp. (NASDAQ: SCTY) dropped more than 26% on Friday to post a new 52-week…
The 4 Stocks That Sank the Dow on Friday
October 30, 2015: Markets opened higher on Friday before falling into the red until the early afternoon. Financial stocks could not get untracked, but energy stocks were able to pick up the slack. It…
Data Breaches Remain Below 2014 Level
The latest account from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reports that there has been a total of 629 data breaches recorded through October 27, 2015.
US Natural Gas Stockpile Within Reach of All-Time High
Natural gas for December delivery fell to a new 52-week low early Friday as traders come to grips with a warmer start to the traditional heating season.
As Profits Wither, Chevron Will Fire People, Cut Capex
Chevron reported third-quarter 2015 results and announced layoffs before markets opened Friday morning.
Why Exxon Earnings Can Still Support That High Dividend
Exxon Mobil reported better-than-expected third-quarter 2015 results before markets opened Friday morning.
Refining Margins Prove Why Warren Buffett Took a Stake in Phillips 66
Oil refiner Phillips 66 reported mixed third-quarter 2015 earnings before markets opened Friday morning.
Airbus Beats Boeing to 60 Narrow-Bodies a Month, Backlog Tops $1 Trillion
Airbus reported results Friday morning for the first nine months of 2015. The company also announced that it would immediately commence a €1 billion share buyback program.
First Solar Asset Sale Boosts Earnings
First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) reported third quarter 2015 results after markets closed Thursday afternoon. For the quarter, the solar energy company posted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.38 on revenues of $1.27…
SolarCity Shares Rocked by Big Loss, Worse Guidance
SolarCity Corp. (NASDAQ: SCTY) reported third quarter 2015 results after markets closed Thursday afternoon. For the quarter, the solar PV installer posted an adjusted diluted net loss per share of $2.10 on revenues of…
The 52-Week Low Club for Thursday
October 29, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 79 equities making new 52-week lows today. GoPro Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) dropped about 17% on Thursday to post a new 52-week low…
The 4 Stocks That Weighed on the DJIA Thursday
ThinkstockOctober 29, 2015: Markets opened lower on Thursday after a GDP report that was a bit softer than expected and a somewhat better-than-expected report on new jobless claims. Quarterly results from several companies were…
What Sort of Accidents Can We Expect From Self-Driving Cars?
With the recent release of autonomous driving software, we are about to see how well self-driving cars handle themselves on U.S. roads.
Why Investors are Nervous About First Solar, SolarCity Earnings
Two of the most closely watched alternative energy stocks are scheduled to report earnings after markets close on Thursday.
September Pending Home Sales Slide for Second Consecutive Month
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) Thursday morning released its data on pending sales of existing homes for September.
Is This the Long-Awaited Turnaround at Cliffs Natural Resources?
Cliffs Natural Resources reported better-than-expected third-quarter 2015 results before markets opened Thursday morning.