Exxon Earnings Cannot Overcome Jitters Over Prices, Production
Exxon Mobil reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 earnings before markets opened Monday morning.
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Refinery Strike Not Likely to Boost Crude Oil Prices
Contract negotiations between the United Steelworkers union and oil companies fell apart on Saturday and workers went out on strike Sunday.
January New Car Sales Forecast Highest Since 2006
Automakers will be announcing January U.S. new car and light truck sales on Tuesday morning and industry watchers are predicting sales at their highest levels since January 2006.
North Dakota Faces Massive Budget Shortfall From Lower Crude Prices
North Dakota's legislative council has released an updated revenue forecast that cuts the forecast for the state's oil and gas tax revenues nearly in half.
Health Care Dominates IPO Schedule for First Week of February
Including one holdover from last week, there are 12 IPOs on the calendar for the first week of February.
‘American Sniper’ Expected to Top $30 Million for Weekend
The movie studios know the Super Bowl will dominate U.S. attention this weekend and have chosen to maintain a low profile.
Why Oil Prices Jumped 8% on Friday
Rig counts are an important sign of the energy industry’s strength, but the meaning has changed. The count means less in terms of production than it did before shale drilling became popular.
The 52-Week Low Club for Friday
ThinkstockJanuary 30, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 181 equities making new 52-week lows today. Chicago Bridge & Iron Company NV (NYSE: CBI) dropped more than 16% on Friday to post a new 52-week…
The 4 Stocks That Sank the DJIA on Friday
thinkstockJanuary 30, 2015: Markets opened lower on Friday after the report on GDP showed expansion in the U.S. economy was less than expected. Equities traded in the red in all sectors but basic materials…
Farm Prices Slip as Livestock Production Falls
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its preliminary report on December farm prices Friday afternoon.
US Drilling Rig Count at Lowest Point in More Than 5 Years
In the week ended January 30, the total number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States was down week-over-week and year-over-year.
Can Barnes & Noble Follow Books-A-Million Going Private?
Bookseller Books-A-Million said Friday morning that it has received an offer to acquire 100% of the company's outstanding shares.
Shake Shack IPO Debuts as Home Run
The latest entry into the fast-casual dining space made a big noise Friday morning, when Shake Shack began trading at over $47 a share.
Boeing Takes New Order for $1.4 Billion; Airbus Nabs $828 Million
Boeing announced Friday morning that All Nippon Airways has ordered three 787-10 Dreamliners and five 737-800s in a deal worth $1.4 billion at list prices.
Bad Q4 at Chevron Looks Far Worse Ahead
Chevron reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year earnings before markets opened Friday morning.
Xerox Struggles Emphasized by Weaker Guidance
Xerox reported mixed fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results before markets opened Friday morning.
Altria Earnings Show That the Dividend Is Sustainable
Altria reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results before markets opened Friday morning.
Why Google Earnings Might Be Better Than They Look
Google reported disappointing fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results after markets closed Thursday.
The 52-Week Low Club for Thursday
ThinkstockJanuary 29, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 242 equities making new 52-week lows today. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) dropped 5.7% on Thursday to post a new 52-week low of $16.43 after closing…
The 4 Stocks That Lifted the DJIA on Thursday
thinkstockJanuary 29, 2015: Markets opened slightly higher on Thursday then sank before making a comeback later in the day. Only the oil and gas sector is trading lower as the day’s session draws to…