The 4 Stocks That Dominated the Market on Monday
thinkstockMarch 3, 2014: Markets opened lower on Monday following a weekend of worry over the developing crisis in Ukraine. For most of the day every one of the Dow 30 industrials was trading in…
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Tensions in Ukraine Raise Commodity Prices
ThinkstockOil and gold were not the only commodities to trade at higher prices Monday. Agricultural commodities, too, are getting even bigger boosts from the troubles in Ukraine. During the Soviet era, Ukraine was often…
Knowles Corp. May Have Picked the Wrong Day for Public Debut
Knowles Corp. started its life as a publicly traded company on a rocky note Monday morning. Shares of the micro-electro-mechanical systems maker traded down, along with just about every other stock on Monday.
Citigroup Hit With Subpoenas Over Mexican Loans
Citigroup revealed Friday that it had discovered a minimum of $400 million in fraudulent loans at its Mexican subsidiary Banamex. In a filing with the SEC on Monday, the bank said that a federal…
Up Stocks on a Down Day
With all three major indexes down more than 1% in the noon hour on Monday as the situation in Ukraine continues to shift, there have been a few gainers in the market, even though…
J.D. Power: Best Companies at Customer Service
Research firm J.D. Power evaluated 600 brands across nine industries and came up with a list of 50 2014 Customer Champions. The list includes seven health care companies, two airlines and four car brands.
February Auto Sales: Hot and Not
courtesy of Chrysler GroupAutomakers reported February U.S. sales throughout the morning Monday, and there were winners and losers. Chrysler and Nissan posted solid year-over-year gains, while other makers put up lower numbers. The abnormally…
Which Major U.S. Firms Are at Risk With High Exposure to Russia?
ThinkstockU.S. trade with Russia amounted around $33 billion in 2013, down from around $40 billion the year before. Russia had a tough year and, the Winter Olympic Games notwithstanding, 2014 is shaping up to…
A Modest Proposal: Oppose Russian Move Into Ukraine by Flooding Market With Oil
ThinkstockIn his weekly “Notes at the Margin” newsletter, energy economist Philip Verleger proposes that President Obama and Congress agree to release a significant amount of U.S. crude oil stockpiles from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve…
Results Good for 3D Printer Maker Stratasys, Forecast Is Better
3D printer maker Stratasys reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened Monday morning. It said it will invest more in sales and marketing and in R&D this year.
JinkoSolar Earnings Torches Estimates, Expects Continued Improvement
JinkoSolar reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened Monday morning. It attributed the gains to increased module shipments, a higher average selling price and more.
Freeport, Newmont Could Be Winning Copper Dispute in Indonesia
ThinkstockThe government of Indonesia in January banned the export of all raw materials and then introduced an escalating export tax of 20% to 25% on copper concentrate sent out of the country. The tax…
Apple Taking the Driver’s Seat
Ferrari SpASmart cars are the next “next big thing,” and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) plans to dominate the space just as it has dominated MP3 players, smartphones, and tablets. At the Geneva Motor Show…
Gold Miner Northern Dynasty’s Stock Hammered by EPA Action
ThinkstockShares in junior gold miner Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NYSEMKT: NAK) got slammed late on Friday following an announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the agency is beginning a review of…
Burping and Farting Cows Release More Methane Than You Think
ThinkstockIt’s been known for a long time that livestock, primarily cows, pigs and sheep, emit a lot of pollutants into the atmosphere. Just last week, a build-up of methane in a barn in Germany…
IPOs: Weekly Review and Preview
ThinkstockThe initial public offering (IPO) market has nearly hit stall speed. Only two IPOs were scheduled for last week. For next week we are expecting just one launch. First, a look at the mixed…
Farm Prices Rise, Consumers Paying More for Milk, Beef
ThinkstockThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its preliminary report on February farm prices Friday afternoon. The all-products price index rose by 7 points month-over-month (7.1%) to 106, with the crop index up 4%…
Apple Shareholders Vote Down Investors’ Proposals
courtesy of Apple Inc.At the company’s annual shareholder meeting Friday morning, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) investors have rejected all the proposals put forward by shareholders for a vote. Activist investor Carl Icahn had already…
Gasoline Prices Rise for 21 Straight Days
ThinkstockThe national average price of a gallon of gasoline has risen every day for the past 21 days, according to AAA. In the month of February, gasoline prices rose $0.17 a gallon to end…
Varonis Systems: Friday’s Hot IPO
Enterprise software maker Varonis Systems held its initial public offering Friday morning. The company sold 4.8 million shares at an IPO price of $22, which was above the recently raised expected range of $19…