Will Holiday Online Spending Yield More Revenues and Profits?
As of Sunday, December 14, U.S. consumers had purchased nearly $42.5 billion in goods online since November 1, not including purchases made from mobile devices.
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Paul Ausick
Alt Energy Stocks Follow Crude Oil’s Ups and Downs
Since last Thursday, the price of WTI crude oil for January delivery has dropped about the same amount as shares of First Solar Pacific Ethanol. Coincidence?
Outlook for Oilfield Services in 2015
The oil patch is a tough place to make a living these days, and most observers believe it is going to get tougher.
Crude Oil Price Hammered by Jump in Gasoline Stockpiles
The EIA weekly petroleum status report showed U.S. commercial crude inventories decreased by 800,000 barrels last week.
Analyst Forecasts Tesla Sales 40% Below Company’s Estimate
Saying that low gasoline prices could cause problems for the electric carmaker, a Morgan Stanley analyst forecast sales for Tesla Motors below the company’s own estimate.
FedEx Earnings Sag on Lower per Package Revenue
FedEx reported disappointing second-quarter fiscal 2015 results before markets opened Wednesday morning.
Mortgage Loan Rates Drop to 18-Month Low
The Mortgage Bankers Association weekly report on mortgage applications noted a decrease in the group's seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending December 12.
American Apparel Fires Founder
American Apparel announced after markets closed on Tuesday that it had terminated founder Dov Charney for cause and appointed a new CEO.
The 52-Week Low Club for Tuesday
ThinkstockDecember 16, 2014: Here are four stocks among the 378 equities making new 52-week lows today. Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX) posted a new 52-week low on Tuesday of $10.28. Based on Monday night’s closing…
The 4 Stocks That Sank Tuesday’s Market
thinkstockDecember 16, 2014: Markets opened lower on Tuesday after Russia raised its lending rate to 17% in an effort to support the ruble and oil opened down more than 2%. But oil rallied and…
Wage Suit Could Cost Walmart $0.06 a Share in the Fourth Quarter
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld a 2007 judgment against Walmart that will require the firm to pay $188 million in back pay and fees.
Which Retailers Will Be Sales Winners on Final Weekend Before Christmas?
Consumer sentiment is on the rise and falling gasoline prices appear finally to be having some positive impact on retail sales.
Gold and Silver Outlook for 2015
Here is a look at what 2015 may have in store for top gold and silver miners. Will the bleeding continue at its current pace or will it slow down next year?
New Housing Starts, Building Permits Drop in November
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development reported Tuesday morning that new housing starts in November slipped by 1.6%.
RadioShack Still Looking for Cash
RadioShack said in an SEC filing that it has signed an agreement with FTI Consulting for "advisory and interim management services."
Spain’s Repsol Gets Talisman for a Bargain Price
Madrid-based oil company Repsol announced Tuesday morning that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Calgary-based Talisman Energy.
VeriFone Earnings, Revenues Solidly Higher
VeriFone Systems reported adjusted fourth-quarter and full-year 2014 results after markets closed Monday.
The 52-Week Low Club for Monday
ThinkstockDecember 15, 2014: Here are four stocks among the 354 equities making new 52-week lows today. Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) posted a new 52-week low on Monday of $100.42. Based on Friday night’s closing…
The 4 Stocks That Weighed on Monday’s Market
thinkstockDecember 15, 2014: Markets opened higher on Monday following a strong report on industrial production that was later describe as a catch-up phase from previous growth. But the big drag appears to have been…
Offshore Drilling Outlook for 2015
This has been a tough year for offshore drilling companies, and 2015 does not look to be a year for recovery.