Mortgage Loan Rates Rise for 2nd Straight Week
The latest Mortgage Bankers Association report on mortgage applications noted a week-over-week decrease in the seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending February 13.
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Devon Energy to Cut Capex 20% in 2015, Expects 25% Production Growth
Devon Energy reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results after markets closed on Tuesday.
Rackspace Forecast Hurt by Strong Dollar
Rackspace Hosting reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results after markets closed Tuesday evening.
The 52-Week Low Club for Tuesday
ThinkstockFebruary 17, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 29 equities making new 52-week lows today. American Express Co. (NYSE: AXP) dropped about 1.2% on Tuesday to establish a new 52-week low at $77.12…
The 4 Stocks That Buoyed the DJIA on Tuesday
thinkstockFebruary 17, 2015: Markets opened lower on Tuesday and finished the morning with a loss. Afternoon trading turned stocks higher on little economic news. Crude oil prices rose today after dipping more than 2%…
US Household Debt Nears $12 Trillion
In its fourth quarter 2014 report on household debt and credit, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that debt rose to $11.83 trillion.
BP Energy Outlook Shows Renewables Rising, Coal Falling
As the world’s population and wealth grow over the next 20 years, so too does demand for energy, and most of the growth comes in emerging economies.
Strong Dollar, Greek Woes Boost Hedged Equity Funds
As the dollar keeps getting stronger, investors wanting to diversify into international equities are finding a refuge in hedged equity exchange traded funds.
Homebuilder Confidence Slips as Snow Piles Up
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo housing market index for February slipped two points from in January.
Boeing Target of Bills Aimed at Keeping Jobs in Washington State
According to industry analysts, since tax breaks in 2013 by Washington state were approved, Boeing has moved about 7,000 jobs to company facilities in other states.
MGM Resorts Struggle on Low Action in China, Tax Charge
MGM Resorts International reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results before markets opened on Tuesday.
FAA Rains on Amazon’s Parade
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a regulation framework for unmanned aircraft systems that could scuttle Amazon.com's plan to use drones to deliver packages.
Wal-Mart, Sears Most ‘Liked’ Retailers
Among the big-box stores, Wal-Mart had the most likes, comments and shares on social media, with more than 40 million in the 2014 holiday shopping season.
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Lives Up to Weekend Hopes
Universal Studios scored the biggest international opening weekend ever for an R-rated movie with “Fifty Shades of Grey,” which also posted a new Valentine’s Day record.
Could Oil Still Drop to $20?
Last week analysts at Citigroup slashed their forecast for crude oil to $20 a barrel before prices begin to recover. They see prices dropping to that point as soon as the end of the…
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Could Miss Expectations
The four-day weekend U.S. debut of "Fifty Shades of Grey" looks like it will fail to match predictions of a $100 million opening.
US Drilling Rig Count Dropped by 84 in the Past Week
In the week ended February 13, the total number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States came in at 1,056, according to the latest Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
JW Marriott Opens Its Largest Hotel in North America
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts announced on Friday the opening of its largest North American property, the JW Marriott Austin.
Biotechs and Chinese E-Commerce Firm on IPO Calendar Next Week
Here is a look at the initial public offerings on the schedule for the coming week, including Infraredx, Inotek Pharmaceuticals and Wowo.
Alibaba Faces the SEC Music
Alibaba Group Holdings said it would cooperate with the SEC after receiving a letter asking for details about its interaction with a Chinese regulator.