Beyond DJIA 20,000: What Could Drive the Dow to 22,000 in 2017
The Dow has been within 1% of 20,000 for days now. What if the Dow actually manages to hit 22,000 in 2017? It may be far more possible than most investors might imagine.
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Jon C. Ogg
5 Financial Giants Still Trading Under Book Value
For "value" to be found in financial stocks, one metric that is always insightful is a review of profitable companies that are trading at discounts to their stated book values.
6 Stocks That Have Risen 500% to 1500% in 2016
It is no secret that investors have had great enthusiasm since the November election. What should be considered is that investors had found many other non-election reasons to buy stocks on pullbacks throughout the…
Consumer Confidence Continues Its Post-Election Surge in December
Consumer confidence has surged following the November 8 election. However, the latest gains are actually mixed, even if the new reading is the highest in years.
Seattle Genetics Shares Hammered on Clinical Holds
Seattle Genetics shares were down double-digits after the company announced that the FDA has placed holds on several early-stage clinical trials of its leukemia drug candidate.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Baker Hughes, Bank of America, Barrick Gold, BP, Citigroup, JetBlue, Morgan Stanley and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations on Wednesday morning include Baker Hughes, Bank of America, Barrick Gold, BP, Citigroup, JetBlue Airways and Morgan Stanley.
Sharp Growth Seen From Philly Fed Region
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has shown that the pace of growth for regional non-manufacturing activity rose in December.
Key Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades for Tuesday: Alcoa, Arch Coal, Baidu, Ciena, JD.com, Vale and Many More
Companies receiving analyst upgrades, downgrades, initiations or other key notes on Tuesday morning include Alcoa, Arch Coal, Baidu, Ciena, JD.com and Vale.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Amgen, American Express, American Water Works, Celgene, Square and More
Tthe top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen on Tuesday morning include Amgen, American Express, American Water Works, Celgene and Square.
Analysts Take More Constructive Views on Oracle After Earnings
Several analysts have chimed in after Oracle's earnings report. Most are neutral or somewhat cautious, but there remain some quite positive views as well.
Consumer Prices Justify Rate Hike
While the latest Consumer Price Index may not look extremely hot on inflationary pressures, its supports why the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate on Wednesday.
Philly Fed Blows Out Expectations in December
Thursday's release of the so-called Philly Fed reading showed that manufacturers were much more optimistic about growth over the next six months.
Why Merrill Lynch Sees 45% More Upside in Amazon Shares
Despite having dipped on the heels of the November 8 presidential election results, Amazon shares have been coming back.
Producer Prices Increase Enough for Rate Hike Cover
Inflation continued to rise on the wholesale level in November, at least by enough to offer cover for a Federal Reserve rate hike.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: CONSOL Energy, Kroger, 3M, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Xilinx and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen on Wednesday morning include CONSOL Energy, Kroger, 3M, NVIDIA, Qualcomm and Xilinx.
Import and Export Prices Act as Curve Ball for Fed Rate Hike
While some inflation has been in seen, it seems like the strong dollar is capping the prices for what Americans are importing from abroad.
FDIC Keeps Operating on Smaller Budgets
Banks and regulations may have yet another boost coming their way in 2017, on top of higher interest rates and lower regulations proposed by the Trump administration.
Why Citi’s Huge, Bullish Apple Call Isn’t All That Bullish
When investors read about five reasons Apple is going to soar in 2017 in a Citigroup research report, they probably assume that an incredibly bullish analyst call has been issued.
More Views for Rate Hike Looking Imminent
Be warned that a rate hike by the Federal Reserve looks imminent for Wednesday, and one or two more rate hikes might be in the bag toward the middle of 2017.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Amgen, Coca-Cola, IBM, Procter & Gamble, Viacom, SeaWorld, NovoCure and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen on Tuesday morning include Amgen, Coca-Cola, IBM, Procter & Gamble, Viacom, SeaWorld and NovoCure.