ThinkstockThe outlook for a long-sought federal fix of state sales taxation of online retailers looks dim after comments Wednesday by Robert Goodlatte, chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, suggested the House…
ThinkstockWhile the slow grind higher in big carrier network spending has not led to a capital expenditure explosion, the continued capacity and latency build out of the Internet has some companies’ growth starting to…
In a new research report from Deutsche Bank, the equity strategists point that the companies that are maintaining and increasing share buybacks, plus maintaining and increasing dividends, are the stocks to buy now.
The chief strategist at Piper Jaffray released his report for March. It details how the second and third quarters typically behave in the mid-term years after a solid first quarter. Here are the top…
ThinkstockRecent bad weather, a surge in crude shipments and a record grain crop have combined to create a jam in cargo delivered by rail. Train speeds have dropped around 9% in past few months,…
SolarCity and Best Buy have teamed up to help customers go solar. The aim for the solar panel installer is to get face time with shoppers to explain how much money they could save.…
Despite there being a good possibility that GM will not face any legal liability for the 13 deaths caused by an ignition defect in 1.4 million cars built between 2003 and 2007, that will…
While J.C. Penney has taken some positive steps toward a turnaround, the retail analysts at Sterne Agee are advising their clients that chasing this name is not a good idea.
The pricier the stock market gets, the more important it is for investors to keep a close eye on what they are paying for stocks. Flashy momentum stocks are great for traders, but investors…
Vornado Realty Trust apparently is looking for any avenue it can to generate more value for its shareholders. The New York-based commercial landlord reportedly is considering a spin-off of its suburban shopping centers as…
ThinkstockWednesday, the makers of the popular smartphone game Candy Crush Saga filed for an initial public offering. Dublin-based King Digital Entertainment plans to offer more than 22 million shares, priced at $21 to $24…
Biotech and emerging pharmaceutical stocks continue to be hot, but short sellers shied away from many of them in late February. Those bucking that trend include BioMarin Pharmaceutical and Medivation.
Shares of Las Vegas-based casino operator Boyd Gaming took off in after-hours trading Monday after a regulatory filing from activist hedge fund Elliott Associates disclosed that it owns 4.99% of Boyd's shares outstanding.
Many bears on Wall Street say that biotech stocks are overvalued, but many trade in line with historical valuations. In a new research report, Cowen highlights upcoming catalysts that could send some of the…
La Jolla Pharmaceutical shares surged after the micro-cap biotech said late Monday that its study for a chronic kidney disease treatment showed a statistically significant improvement.
Due to its greater reach along the U.S. East Coast arising from its recent merger with US Airways, American Airlines said Monday that it has ended its inline agreements with JetBlue Airways. It also…
In a new research report, Cowen analysts posted a list of some of the top new datapoints cited at the Cowen 2014 Healthcare Conference by large cap pharmaceutical companies concerning upcoming events and drugs.
ThinkstockThe amount of global debt swelled to more than $100 trillion last year, according to the Swiss-based Bank for International Settlements (BIS), as governments borrowed to lift their economies out of recession and corporations…
In the wake of recent high-profile data breaches, Visa and MasterCard said Friday that they have formed a new group aimed at improving payment system security. The new group will include banks, retailers and…
Less than three months after its rebirth, American Airlines is on pace for a record annual profit estimated at $3.5 billion putting it ahead of rivals Delta Air Lines and United Continental.