Staples Earnings Take Back Seat to Office Depot Acquisition
Staples reported mixed fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results before markets opened Friday morning.
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The 52-Week Low Club for Thursday
ThinkstockMarch 5, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 82 equities making new 52-week lows today. Abercrombie & Fitch Inc. (NYSE: ANF) posted a new 52-week low on Thursday. Shares dropped about 4.6% to…
The 4 Stocks That Raised the DJIA on Thursday
thinkstockMarch 5, 2015: Markets opened higher on Thursday following a higher-than-expected number of new claims for unemployment benefits combined with lower-than-expected productivity and lower-than-expected factory orders. What saved the day was unit labor costs,…
Apple Watch Forecast to Dominate Smartwatch Market
courtesy of Apple Inc.Opinions are divided on whether or not the Apple Watch will add to the fortunes of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL). The division isn’t equal however, as arguments for another huge success…
Is a Crude Oil Super Contango in Our Future?
As U.S. crude oil inventories continue to pile up, some observers are beginning to wonder what happens when all the storage tanks fill up.
Retail’s Biggest Winners and Losers
Retailing is a notoriously competitive business and retail winners and losers can switch positions in a relative heartbeat.
Natural Gas Price Stays Flat on In-Line Drawdown
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks decreased more than expected in the week ending February 27.
February Retail Sales Affected by Port Slowdown, Weather
The work slowdown at West Coast ports, bad weather in parts of the country and foreign exchange effects were said to be a drag on February U.S. same-store sales.
Could Ciena Outlook Temper Enthusiasm for Earnings Beat?
Ciena reported mixed first-quarter fiscal 2015 results before markets opened Thursday morning.
Could Costco Earnings Signal a Rise in Membership Fees?
Costco Wholesale reported mixed second-quarter fiscal 2015 results before markets opened Thursday morning.
Pacific Ethanol Torches Estimates on Higher Volume
ThinkstockPacific Ethanol Inc. (NASDAQ: PEIX) reported fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2014 earnings after markets closed on Wednesday afternoon. For the quarter, the ethanol fuel maker posted adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of…
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
ThinkstockMarch 4, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 88equities making new 52-week lows today. Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK) dropped about 5.4% on Wednesday to establish a new 52-week low at $15.32 against…
The 4 Stocks That Weighed on Markets Wednesday
thinkstockMarch 4, 2015: Markets opened lower on Wednesday following a somewhat disappointing ADP employment report for February even though January’s estimate was revised sharply up. Crude oil inventories grew by 10 million barrels causing…
Does Comcast Dare Cannibalize Its Own Business?
Comcast will launch a streaming video service later this year, perhaps cannibalizing its existing business to take a chance on an entirely new way of doing business.
Crude Price Falls on Huge Inventory Increase
The EIA weekly petroleum status report showed that U.S. commercial crude inventories increased last week.
Is a 12% Capex Cut by Exxon Mobil Realistic?
In an investor day presentation in New York, Exxon said it plans to cut capital spending and increase production in 2015.
Abercrombie & Fitch Makes Little Headway in Turnaround Effort
Abercrombie & Fitch reported mixed fourth-quarter and fiscal 2014 results before markets opened Wednesday morning.
Samsung’s Startling Market Share Decline in Q4
When Apple reported fourth-quarter iPhone sales of more than 74 million units worldwide, the company overtook rival Samsung Electronics as the share leader in the smartphone market.
Mortgage Loan Rates Fall for First Time in a Month
The latest MBA report on mortgage applications noted a week-over-week increase in the group’s seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending February 27.
The 52-Week Low Club for Tuesday
ThinkstockMarch 3, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 56 equities making new 52-week lows today. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE: BABA) dropped about 4.7% on Tuesday to establish a new 52-week low at…