Dow Chemical Offers Earnings Beat Despite Weather Issues
Dow Chemical reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2014 earnings before markets opened Wednesday due to a strong gain in its plastics unit and growth in China.
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Jefferies Initiates Coverage on Specialty Pharmaceutical Takeover Candidates
The specialty pharmaceutical sector is exploding with news of takeovers, exchanges and possible mergers. Here are some of the top stocks started with a rating of Buy at Jefferies.
UBS Picks Top Tech Software Stocks to Buy During Earnings Season
In a new research report, UBS analysts say that now is the time for investors to start scaling in to select high-growth software names. Here are some of the top names to buy now…
Deutsche Bank Identifies Next S&P 500 Candidates
In a new research report from Deutsche Bank that looks at how the market sets up for the rest of the year, the firm has a list of the 25 largest U.S. market cap…
Comcast Earnings Boosted by Olympics
Comcast reported better-than-expected first-quarter results before markets opened Tuesday, boosted by the Sochi Olympics and the best season-to-date broadcast ratings in a decade.
Plug Power Shares Drop After Joint Venture News
Plug Power has announced that it signed a non-binding agreement with Hyundai Hyscoto form a joint venture partnership that will develop and market hydrogen fuel cells throughout Asia.
Newmont Mining Shares Surge After Merger Talks Fail
The end of merger talks between Barrick Gold and Newmont Mining, the world's biggest gold-mining companies, seems to have investors in the latter pleased, as its shares surged Monday morning.
J.P. Morgan’s Top Biotech and Health Care Picks With Huge Upside
In a new research report, the J.P. Morgan health care team highlights their top names to buy after the sell-off that may provide investors some incredible outsized gains over the rest of the year.
Kimberly-Clark Tops Low Expectations
Kimberly-Clark reported better-than-expected first-quarter results before markets opened Monday.
A Chobani IPO: Is Now the Right Time?
courtesy of ChobaniChobani, the top seller of Greek yogurt in the United States, reportedly is exploring its options to raise capital, perhaps by taking the company public or by selling a stake to a…
How Target Is Trying to Fend Off Amazon
Target isn't about to let Amazon.com keep nibbling away its market share, not without fighting back. So, the retailer announced Thursday it will vastly expand the goods available to order by subscription.
Weibo IPO Rises Above Drooping Expectations
Ahead of its IPO, Weibo both priced shares at the low end of its expected range of $17 to $19 apiece, and it reduced the number of shares offered. Shares opened even lower, before…
Surge in Philly Fed Reading Contradicts Empire State Report
ThinkstockThe Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Business Outlook Survey jumped from a reading of 9.0 in March to 16.6 in April. That was the strongest reading since last September, and it beat a consensus…
Cowen Says Buy These Top Airline Stocks Before Earnings
The analysts at Jefferies point out that corporate travel was up in March, and that could bode well for the top companies and the economy. Here are some of the airlines stocks rated Outperform…
Deutsche Bank Raises Price Targets on Top Oil Service Stocks
In a new research report, the oil service and equipment analysts at Deutsche Bank say that the time to own top oil service stocks is now. Here are the top stocks rated Buy with…
DuPont Blames the Weather for Earnings Miss
DuPont reported first-quarter results before markets opened Thursday that fell short of consensus expectations. It said adverse weather conditions reduced earnings but operating margins improved.
UnitedHealth Group Revenues Stung by Obamacare
UnitedHealth Group reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings before markets opened Thursday, but revenues fell short of consensus estimates.
AT&T Adds Another Automaker to Its Wireless Scorecard
Volvo has tapped AT&T to provide wireless connectivity to its 2015 models in the United States and Canada. AT&T already has similar deals with General Motors, Audi and Tesla.
RBC’s Gold Stock Picks for Asian Demand Growth
In a new report, the mining and materials analysts at RBC believe that lower gold prices are driving Chinese and Indian demand. Here are five of the top gold stocks rated Outperform at RBC.
Southwest Profit Sharing Surges, Union Talks Continue
Southwest Airlines trumpeted its record $228 million contribution to its profit sharing plan. The payment will be an 88% increase over last year's contribution, as well as the 40th consecutive payment.