The 4 Stocks That Dominated the DJIA on Thursday
thinkstockFebruary 5, 2015: Markets opened higher on Thursday on news that the Bank of Greece would continue to be able to access funds from the European Central Bank, at least for a while. New…
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Some Details Emerge on Comcast, Charter Spin-Off IPO
In an effort to get a more favorable assessment of its merger with Time Warner Cable, Comcast has said it would divest about 3 million video subscribers.
What to Expect From Twitter Earnings
Twitter is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 earnings after markets close Thursday.
DuPont Snubs Nelson Peltz Board Picks
DuPont has announced two new appointments to its board of directors, but neither of them are Nelson Peltz nominees.
Natural Gas Price Falls Again on Low Demand for Heating
The EIA reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks decreased by 115 billion cubic feet for the week ending January 30.
Weatherford Slashes 8,000 Jobs on Low Crude Oil Prices
Weatherford International has begun firing employees and said it had targeted a reduction of 8,000, mostly in the Western Hemisphere, by the end of June.
Boeing’s 777X Wing Plant Sprouts Steel
Groundbreaking for the new wing assembly plant for the Boeing 777X aircraft occurred in October, and now the first pieces of steel are rising from the ground.
January Retail Sales Overshadowed by Special Dividend Payments
ThinkstockRetailers are scheduled to announce January U.S. same-store sales figures Thursday. Research firm Retail Metrics projected an overall gain of 3.1% year-over-year. In January of 2014, retail same-store sales rose 3.3%. Retail Metrics has…
How Long Can Sprint Afford to Post Big Losses?
Telecom giant Sprint reported third-quarter fiscal 2014 earnings before markets opened Thursday morning and announced a surge in postpaid subscribers.
Yum Brands Earnings Hobbled by China Issues
Yum Brands reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results after markets closed on Wednesday.
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
ThinkstockFebruary 4, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 46 equities making new 52-week lows today. Aruba Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: ARUN) dropped about 4.3% on Wednesday to post a new 52-week low of $15.83…
The 4 Stocks That Kept the DJIA Afloat
thinkstockFebruary 4, 2015: Markets opened lower on Wednesday following a weaker than expected report from ADP on employment gains. Crude oil had lost a sharp gain by the time the opening bell rang and…
Is the FCC About to Declare the Internet a Public Utility? (Update)
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is expected to release a new proposal on Thursday that insiders believe adopts the President Obama's position to regulate the Internet as a common carrier.
What to Look for in Yum! Brands Earnings
Yum! Brands is scheduled to report fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 earnings Thursday before the market opens.
What to Expect From Sprint Earnings
Sprint is scheduled to report its earnings before the U.S. markets open on Thursday morning.
Crude Oil Inventory Increase Calls Halt to Rising Prices
U.S. commercial crude inventories increased last week, the fourth consecutive week of a higher total than at any time in at least 80 years.
Just How Bad Have Things Gotten at Myriad Genetics?
Myriad Genetics shares traded down as much as 16% Wednesday morning after the company lowered its fiscal-year guidance.
GM Earnings All About Cash and Dividends
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) reported mixed fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results before markets opened Wednesday morning.
Weaker Yen Boosts Toyota Earnings, Forecast
Toyota reported third-quarter and fiscal year 2015 nine-month results before markets opened on Wednesday morning.
Mortgage Loan Rates Slipped Lower Last Week
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 January 30.