3M Earnings Enough to Pay for Improved Dividend
3M reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened Thursday. The company reaffirmed previous guidance for 2014.
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Altria Earnings, Revenues on the Light Side
Altria reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened Thursday morning that fell short of consensus estimates. Guidance for 2014 was in line with expectations.
Las Vegas Sands Rolls Snake-Eyes on Earnings
ThinkstockLas Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) reported fourth quarter and full year 2013 results after markets closed Wednesday. For the quarter, the casino and resort operator posted adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of…
The 4 Stocks That Dominated the Market on Wednesday
thinkstockJanuary 29, 2014: Markets opened lower on Wednesday following Tuesday’s late policy rate hike by the Turkish government. The announcement that the Fed will again reduce its asset purchases added more volatility and downward…
Crude Oil Prices Sink on Rising Inventories
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its weekly petroleum status report Wednesday morning. Crude inventories are building again following the December declines that were related to reducing 2013 inventory taxes.
New 3D Printing Mutual Fund Launched
The first mutual fund to cover the 3D printing and additive manufacturing space was announced Wednesday by Outlook Trust Funds. The fund is also the first to be launched by Outlook Trust.
New Name, Logo, Debt for Fiat and Chrysler
Following Chrysler's earnings announcement Wednesday morning, it and Fiat revealed a new name for the combined company now that Fiat has acquired all the outstanding shares of Chrysler from a United Auto Workers pension…
Boeing Guidance Hammers Shares
Boeing reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened Wednesday. But weak guidance sent shares lower in premarket trading.
Valero Earnings Propped Up by Ethanol; Phillips 66 Gets No Such Help
Valero Energy and Phillips 66 reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 earnings before markets opened Wednesday morning.
Mortgage Loan Rates Dip as Home Sales Stabilize
ThinkstockThe Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its weekly report on mortgage applications Wednesday morning, noting a decrease of 0.2% in the group’s seasonally adjusted composite index, following a rise of 4.7% for the previous…
EMC Earnings Don’t Satisfy Investors
EMC Corp. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2013 results after markets closed Tuesday. But shares were down in premarket trading Wednesday because of disappointing guidance.
Walmart to Tighten Controls on Vendors, Donkey Meat
A donkey meat recall earlier in January at some Walmart Chinese stores has resulted in the company's adoption of tighter controls on its Chinese suppliers. Walmart will begin DNA testing of the meat products…
The 4 Stocks That Dominated the Market on Tuesday
thinkstockJanuary 28, 2014: Markets opened mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq trailing at the opening bell as shares in Apple sold off following last night’s earnings report. Today’s economic data was also mixed, with…
AT&T Falls Short on Subscriber Additions, Earnings Guidance
Wikimedia CommonsAT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) reported fourth quarter and full-year 2013 results after markets closed Tuesday. The telecom giant reported adjusted diluted quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.53 on revenues of $33.2 billion.…
Short Interest in Chip Stocks Points Higher
ThinkstockAs of January 15, short interest in several semiconductor stocks increased as investors continued to bet against PC processors and memory chips in favor of mobile devices. With only a couple of exceptions, short…
Oil and Gas Short Interest Looking for Payoff This Week
Short interest in several large oil and gas stocks rose in the two-week period to January 15, likely as a result of expected pressure on crude oil prices, refining margins and drilling demand.
Case-Shiller: November Home Prices Remain Hot
ThinkstockThe S&P/Case-Shiller home price index for November showed another month of solid gains. The 20-city composite rose 13.7% year-over-year, equal to the consensus estimate for the month. The 10-city index rose 13.8% year-over-year in…
Ford Records a Very Good Year
Ford Motor reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened Tuesday morning. It also reaffirmed its 2014 guidance.
Short Interest in 3D Printing Sector Rises Even as Stock Prices Slip
ThinkstockWe continue to track the short interest changes in the primary 3D printer and services companies. The following information is based on data reported for the period ended January 15, 2014. Short interest in…
Comcast Boosts Dividend, Buybacks After Earnings
Comcast reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened Tuesday morning. It also said it will boost its dividend and increased its stock repurchase program.