Can Dow Chemical Continue Its Comeback?
The Dow Chemical reported mixed second-quarter 2015 results before markets opened Thursday morning.
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Qualcomm to Fire 15% of Staff After Cutting Outlook, Will Deal with Activists
ThinkstockQualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) reported third fiscal quarter 2015 results after markets closed on Wednesday. The chipmaker posted adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.99 and revenues of $5.8 billion. In the third…
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
ThinkstockJuly 22, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 324 equities making new 52-week lows today. Barrick Gold) dropped about 3.6% on Wednesday to post a new 52-week low at $7.03 after closing at…
The 4 Stocks That Sank the Dow on Wednesday
thinkstockJuly 22, 2015: Markets opened lower again on Wednesday and positive news on the housing market soon after the opening bell moderated the loss somewhat, but ultimately had no lasting effect on the three…
Caesars Bankruptcy Possible Following Court Ruling
ThinkstockA federal bankruptcy judge in Chicago has denied a request from casino and resort operator Caesars Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ: CZR) to delay creditor lawsuits totaling some $11 billion while the company’s operating subsidiary remains…
The 13 Least Appealing 2015 New Cars
Of the 13 brands that scored below average in the 20th annual J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, four are from Fiat Chrysler, far more than any other maker.
Apple Watch Nabs 75% of Global Smartwatch Market
Strategy Analytics reported Wednesday morning that the global smartwatch market in the second quarter reached a total of 5.3 million units, up more than 450% year over year.
The 10 Most Appealing New Cars of 2015
The gap between premium and non-premium car brands is narrowing, at least far as how appealing new cars are to their new owners.
DirecTV Closer to Approval of Buyout by AT&T
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said that an order recommending approval of AT&T's acquisition of DirecTV has been sent to the other four FCC members, but with a number of conditions attached.
Crude Oil Price Struggles to Hold Above $50 After Inventory Report
U.S. commercial crude inventories increased by 2.5 million barrels last week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Home Depot Makes an Unusual but Very Strategic Acquisition
Home Depot has announced that it had reached a definitive agreement to acquire Interline Brands, a distributor and direct marketer of broad-line maintenance, repair and operations products.
Caterpillar Reports Sales Doldrums Ahead of Earnings
Caterpillar has released its monthly retail sales report, just one day ahead of the company’s scheduled second-quarter earnings report.
Customer Spending Slows, Leads EMC to Cut Guidance
EMC reported mixed second-quarter 2015 results before markets opened Wednesday morning.
How Boeing Earnings Shook Off a Massive Charge
Boeing reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2015 results before markets opened Wednesday morning.
Mortgage Loan Rates Ticked Down Slightly Last Week
The latest Mortgage Bankers Association's report on mortgage applications noted a week-over-week increase of a scant 0.1%.
FedEx Places $10 Billion Order for Boeing Freighters
In a move that has been expected for at least two weeks, FedEx announced late Tuesday that it has placed a firm order for 50 additional Boeing 767-300F freighters.
Are Microsoft Earnings Better Than They Look?
Wikimedia CommonsMicrosoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) reported fourth fiscal quarter and full-year 2015 results after markets closed Tuesday. The software behemoth reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.62 on revenues of $22.18 billion. In…
The 52-Week Low Club for Tuesday
ThinkstockJuly 21, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 206 equities making new 52-week lows today. Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK) dropped about 8.5% on Tuesday to post a new 52-week low at $9.40…
The 4 Stocks That Tanked the Dow on Tuesday
thinkstockJuly 21, 2015: Markets opened lower on Tuesday following earnings reports from IBM and United Technologies, both DJIA components. Crude oil has been trading higher most of the day as the dollar weakened. Gold,…
Five States With Highest Unemployment
ThinkstockThe national unemployment rate for June was 5.3%, essentially unchanged from May. And the lowest unemployment rate in the country was less than half that, 2.6% in Nebraska. No other state checked in with…