Jefferies Says Value Stocks Outperform Growth Stocks After Earnings Reports
In a new research report, the analysts at Jefferies point out that after earnings reports, even if they are positive, top value names are outperforming growth names.
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Corning Flirts With Multiyear High After Earnings
Corning reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Monday, giving shares a boost in premarket trading to near the a two-year high.
The Eight Most Shorted Stocks on the Nasdaq
bfishshadow via Wikimedia CommonsShort sellers continue to hold huge positions not only in troubled companies like BlackBerry and Staples, but also in blue chips like Microsoft. As of April 15, the most recent settlement…
The Eight Most Shorted Stocks on the NYSE
courtesy of Alex Proimos, via Wikimedia CommonsShort sellers continue to hold huge positions not only in troubled companies like J.C. Penney and Alcoa, but also in blue chips like AT&T and General Electric. As…
Now That Microsoft Has a Handset Business, What Does It Do With It?
Now that Nokia has unloaded its unprofitable mobile handset business on Microsoft the question is how does Microsoft make it profitable? What did Microsoft get for its $7.52 billion?
Five Big Internet Companies Targeting Rich TV Ad Budgets
Amazon.com Inc.The Internet continues to grow at a breathtaking rate. And it is slowly, but surely changing the way many standard entertainment and advertising are viewed and consumed by the consumer. The analysts at…
Three Stocks That May Get Government Money to Supply the Internet
ThinkstockMost of us are so accustomed to having the Internet around and on 24/7, that we hardly give it a second thought. From the connection in our home to the Wi-Fi in the Starbucks…
Colgate Earnings Fail to Inspire
Colgate-Palmolive reported first-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Friday that were in line with expectations. Both revenues and gross profit margins were flat year-on-year.
UPS Joins Others Down in the Dumps
UPS reported first-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Thursday, and no surprise, winter weather was its theme of the day. And no surprise either that shares slipped after the opening bell.
Credit Suisse a Cautious Buyer of Top Gold Stocks
n a new research report, the analysts at Credit Suisse point out the fact that larger cap gold equities began 2014 relatively expensive at a 12% net-asset-value implied gold price premium to spot gold.
Altria Posts Solid Earnings on Diversification, Share Buybacks
Altria reported solid first-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Thursday, citing the strength of its core tobacco businesses and its leading premium brands.
Expired Patents Take a Bite out of Eli Lilly Results
Eli Lilly reported disappointing first-quarter 2014 results before markets opened Thursday, due in part to the impact of U.S. patent expirations for Cymbalta and Evista. Shares were up in premarket trading.
Cowen Says Go With the Big Oil Names for Dividends and Best Returns
In a new research report, the energy team at Cowen says that negative earnings revisions in big oil stocks are starting to level off. The major integrated names could be in for a solid…
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.
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.