Will a Dividend Cut and More Asset Sales Turn Barrick Around?
Barrick Gold reported lower second-quarter 2015 earnings and a dividend cut after markets closed Wednesday.
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Lower Annual Production Target Hits Tesla Stock
Tesla Motors reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2015 earnings after markets closed on Wednesday.
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
ThinkstockAugust 5, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among the 279 equities making new 52-week lows today. Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK) dropped about 12.8% on Wednesday to post a new…
The 4 Stocks That Buoyed the Dow on Wednesday
thinkstockAugust 5, 2015: Markets opened higher again on Wednesday following a surprise jump in the ISM non-manufacturing index. The trade deficit was larger than expected, but was inline with the Census Bureau’s own advance…
Spending on Digital Entertainment Tops Spending on Physical Media
It had to happen eventually, but it happened a lot more quickly than many people expected.
July Retail Sales Headed for Tiny Gain
July is typically a transition month, with retailers clearing out summer inventory and stocking up with back-to-school items.
US Refineries Running at 10-Year High
In Wednesday's report on the nation’s petroleum inventories, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said that U.S. refineries were running at 96.1% of capacity in the week ended July 31.
What to Expect From Continental Resources Earnings
Oil producer Continental Resources is scheduled to report earnings after markets close on Wednesday.
Crude Oil Price Pops Higher on Large Inventory Draw
The latest U.S. Energy Information Administration weekly petroleum status report said U.S. commercial crude inventories decreased by 4.4 million barrels last week.
Chinese Demand for Oil Slows in June
China’s apparent demand for oil rose year over year in June, but at a slower rate than in the previous three months.
Will Lumber Liquidators Find a Way Out?
Lumber Liquidators reported disappointing second-quarter 2015 earnings before markets opened Wednesday morning.
Can Chesapeake Drill Its Way Out of a Hole?
Chesapeake Energy reported second-quarter 2015 earnings before markets opened Wednesday morning.
Mortgage Loan Rates Dip, Applications Up Sharply
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 July 31.
Devon Energy Production, Profits Rise
ThinkstockDevon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) reported second quarter 2015 results after markets closed on Tuesday. For the quarter, the independent oil & gas company posted adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.78 on…
The 52-Week Low Club for Tuesday
ThinkstockAugust 4, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among the 238 equities making new 52-week lows today. Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK) dropped about 2.2% on Tuesday to post a new…
The 4 Stocks That Weighed on the Dow Tuesday
thinkstockAugust 4, 2015: Markets opened slightly higher again on Tuesday absent any upbeat U.S. economic data. Apple stock is dragging down the tech sector, and that kept the indexes trading near their flat line…
What to Expect From Barrick Gold Earnings
ThinkstockBarrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX) reports second-quarter results Wednesday morning and the gold miner is expected to post earnings per share (EPS) of $0.05 on revenues of $2.23 billion. In the same quarter last…
Coal Stocks Pummeled by EPA Clean Air Rules
Investors hammered coal stocks Tuesday as a result of the new EPA rules and other issues.
Why Exxon Is Boosting Its Refining Capacity
Exxon Mobil announced Tuesday morning that it will increase the capacity of its Beaumont, Texas, refinery.
July Home Prices Fall Most in Massachusetts, Rise Most in Colorado
Home prices in the United States rose for the 40th consecutive month in June. But there were four states that posted negative home price appreciation in June.