Cantor Fitzgerald Shows Best Global Equity Research Ideas for 2014
The new year is well under way and the major firms on Wall Street are all presenting their best stock ideas for 2014. The team at Cantor Fitzgerald is no exception.
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Four Restaurant Stocks Set to Thrive in 2014 and Beyond
ThinkstockBarron’s suggested this week that the recovery in the housing market could spell trouble for restaurant stocks going forward. But there seem to be two theories on what could happen. Investors seem to feel…
A Million China Mobile iPhone Preorders: Off to the Races?
While Apple CEO Tim Cook was in Beijing to meet Chairman Xi Guohua of China Mobile, the latter company announced that preorders for the iPhone have reached about 1 million units.
Credit Suisse Adds 10 Stocks to Buy to Its 2014 Top U.S. Investment Ideas List
Credit Suisse recently added 30 names to its top ideas list. Ten of those names make its #1 Top Picks list. 24/7 Wall St. takes a look at each of the ten.
Twitter Face-Lift Shows the World Is Going Mobile
Twitter is getting a face-lift. And its new look of its website resembles the company's mobile apps for iOS and Android. The decision may have been a no-brainer for Twitter, because that is where…
Whiskey Maker Beam to Be Swallowed Up by Suntory
ThinkstockBeam Inc. (NYSE: BEAM), the maker of Jim Beam and Marker’s Mark alcohol brands, has agreed to be acquired by Japan’s Suntory Holdings. Suntory will pay $83.50 per share, which is a 25% premium…
Lululemon Cuts Guidance: From Bad to Worse
Declining traffic and sales so far in January have prompted yoga-inspired clothing company Lululemon Athletica to lower its fiscal fourth-quarter guidance below analysts' estimates. Shares fall 7% in premarket trading.
CEO Chen to Stay on at BlackBerry: Can He Save the Sinking Ship?
The search for a new CEO for BlackBerry is over. John S. Chen has promised to stay on at BlackBerry and the word "interim" has been dropped from his title as chief executive.
Cloud Software Sales Boost SAP Earnings, Investors Not Impressed
SAP reported better-than-expected preliminary fourth-quarter 2013 results before markets opened Friday, boosted by strong growth in cloud software sales.
More Millionaires in Congress Than Ever Before
At a time when federal lawmakers are debating issues like unemployment benefits, food stamps and the minimum wage, as well as considering an overhaul of the tax code, there are now more millionaires in…
December Traffic Results Lift Airlines to New Highs
Shares of major airlines hit new 52-week highs Thursday in the wake of reports of strong traffic in December. That was good news for the companies after several days of storms and record cold…
Merrill Lynch Top Medical Technology Stocks to Buy for 2014
At this time last year, the sentiment on Wall Street for the medtech sector was very poor. The bearish sentiment that prevailed in January of 2013 is gone, but expectations are still tempered. That…
Credit Suisse Favors Quality at Any Price Top Momentum Growth Stocks
In a new research report, the investment strategy team at Credit Suisse is recommending investors look to move out of the deep value stocks that have been so successful and consider stocks in the…
Economic Fears Weigh on Family Dollar Earnings
ThinkstockFamily Dollar Stores Inc. (NYSE: FDO) reported first-quarter fiscal 2014 results before markets opened Thursday morning. The discount retailer posted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.68 on revenues of $2.50 billion. In the…
The Internet of Things Will Provide Top Companies Huge Opportunity
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, there is a huge buzz around what is being called the "Internet of Things." Piper Jaffray has listed some of the companies that stand to benefit…
J.C. Penney Pleased With Holiday Sales: Wall Street Doesn’t Agree
In a released statement, J.C. Penney said it was "pleased" with its holiday numbers, but the retailer stopped short of actually putting out actual figures. Shares opened lower Wednesday.
The Baird List of Top Value and Relative Value Stocks to Buy for 2014
There seems to be a growing consensus on Wall Street that more and more names that once dominated the growth arena, but have been mired in sideways price moves for years, are indeed value…
Ford Sales in China in High Gear, GM Slumps
Ford edged past Toyota and Honda in 2013 in terms of sales in China, helped by redesigned cars and the ongoing effects of a territorial dispute between China and Japan. It still lags sales…
J.P. Morgan’s Top Cable, Telecom, Satellite and Tower Stocks for 2014
With entertainment exploding, cell phone usage increasing at a breakneck pace and the demand for spectrum growing with each quarter, the top stocks to buy for 2014 merit a very close look by investors.…
Could Lawsuit Hamper Facebook’s Targeted Ad Efforts?
A lawsuit filed by two Facebook users gets at the heart of what the social media giant does. Its business model depends largely on its ability to target individuals sought by advertisers.