Cloud Storage Firm Box Reloads, Sets Terms for Hot IPO
Cloud-based storage and collaboration platform Box has set terms for its initial public offering. The company first filed for an IPO back in March 2014.
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Boeing Meets 2014 Delivery Goal for 8 New U.S. Navy Spy Planes
Boeing announced Friday morning that it had delivered its eighth P-8A Poseidon spy plane to the U.S. Navy, meeting its contract requirement for 2014.
US, China Are Top Markets for Mercedes-Benz
The United States remains the largest market for the parent of Mercedes-Benz, but last year China surpassed Germany as its second-largest market.
FHA Loan Insurance Savings Likely Requires Refinancing
On Thursday in Phoenix, President Obama announced a 0.5% reduction in the amount mortgage holders pay for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for Travelers in 2015
A key consideration for the year ahead is that Travelers depends heavily on its investment income for its profits. The sooner that the Fed raises interest rates, the better it is for the company.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for DuPont in 2015
One key consideration for the year ahead is how DuPont responds to pressure from activist investors like Trian Fund Management’s Nelson Peltz to split the conglomerate into pieces.
The 52-Week Low Club for Thursday
ThinkstockJanuary 8, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 69 equities making new 52-week lows today. Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) posted a new 52-week low on Thursday of $495.02. Based on Wednesday night’s closing price…
4 Stocks That Helped Lift the Dow on Thursday
thinkstockJanuary 8, 2015: Markets opened higher on Thursday following Wednesday comments from Charles Evans of the Chicago Fed that raising the policy rate too soon would be a “catastrophe.” European markets traded up on…
2014 Electric Vehicle Sales a Mixed Bag
Annual sales of all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles rose by more than 20,000 units in 2014, up nearly 23%.
The Bullish and Bearish Outlook for Chevron in 2015
One key consideration for the year ahead for Chevron is the price of crude oil, which is currently trading at five-year lows.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for Home Depot in 2015
A key consideration for the year ahead is how much it ends up costing Home Depot to deal with the massive data breach it reported in September of 2014.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for Merck in 2015
One key consideration for the year ahead is Merck's acquisitions of Idenix and Cubist Pharmaceuticals to expand its product offerings
Natural Gas Price Rises, but Faces Changing Weather Outlook
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has reported that U.S. natural gas stocks decreased by 131 billion cubic feet for the week ending January 2.
Just 4 States Account for a Third of Underwater Mortgages
Of nearly 44.6 million mortgaged properties in the United States at the end of the third quarter of 2014, about 5.1 million of the mortgages were underwater.
Ford Lifts Dividend After Year of Weak Profits
Ford announced Thursday morning a 20% increase in the company’s quarterly dividend.
December Retail Sales Gains Signal Good Holiday Quarter
Retailers are announcing December U.S. same-store sales figures Thursday. Retail Metrics projected an overall gain of 3.8%.
Chinese Gamers Will Wait Longer for Sony PlayStation 4 Intro
Sony said in a statement Thursday that the scheduled January 11 launch of the company’s PlayStation 4 in China has been delayed.
Family Dollar Earnings Tumble as Merger Vote Looms
Family Dollar Stores reported disappointing first-quarter fiscal 2015 results before markets opened Thursday morning.
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
ThinkstockJanuary 7, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 140 equities making new 52-week lows today. Avon Products Inc. (NYSE: AVP) posted a new 52-week low on Wednesday of $8.42. Based on Tuesday night’s…
The 4 Stocks That Lifted the DJIA on Wednesday
thinkstockJanuary 7, 2015: Markets opened higher on Wednesday after ADP and TrimTab reports on unemployment came in a shade above expectations. The U.S. trade balance improved in November primarily on the drop in crude…