Why Global Pharma Profits Should Keep Rising
If Moody's is correct, pharmaceutical earnings will keep growing for at least the next year and a half.
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Jon C. Ogg
Little Chance (or None) Seen for Fed Rate Hike
This week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting is likely to produce no hike for the federal funds rate.
Durable Goods Look Unenthusiastic for March
The durable goods measurement of new orders rose less than expected for the month of March on a headline basis.
Consumer Confidence Chasing Consumer Sentiment Lower
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined moderately in April, after seeing an increase in March.
Why Investors Likely Will Ignore the IBM Dividend Hike
Unfortunately for IBM, a broken business model and a stock that is still up too much from its lows is muting the gain from an announced dividend hike.
Philadelphia Fed Shows Nonmanufacturing Stays Stronger Than Manufacturing
The pace of activity in the region’s nonmanufacturing sectors remained positive in April, according to the Philly Fed's Nonmanufacturing Business Outlook Survey.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Broadcom, Caterpillar, Sirius XM, Newmont, Palo Alto, Perrigo, Sarepta, Xerox and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen on Tuesday morning include Broadcom, Caterpillar, Sirius XM, Newmont, Palo Alto, Perrigo, Sarepta and Xerox.
Why AMD Analysts Have Such Different Views After Massive Earnings Rally
Advanced Micro Devices saw a serious giveback on Monday after a massive rally on Friday after earnings.
Dallas Fed Shows Mixed to Positive Manufacturing Trends
For the second month in a row, overall Texas factory activity increased in the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
First Data Sails Above Expectations
First Data reported a 3% revenue gain to almost $3 billion for its first quarter — and it would have been up 5% on a constant currency basis.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Baidu, Caterpillar, GE, Honeywell, Kimberly-Clark, Schlumberger, Southern Energy and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen on Monday morning include Baidu, Caterpillar, GE, Honeywell, Kimberly-Clark, Schlumberger and Southern Energy.
How the Bulls and Bears Alike Can View GE After Its Earnings and Guidance
When it comes to the earnings reports from General Electric, they still can perhaps best be described as "complicated and complex."
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Five Below, Ericsson, United Rentals and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen Friday morning include Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Five Below, Ericsson and United Rentals.
Microsoft Releases Q3 Earnings With Segment Revenue Growth
On Thursday after the close, Microsoft reported mixed results for its fiscal third quarter for 2016.
Leading Indicators Ticked Higher in March
March's leading indicators rose less than expected but followed two months of decline.
Philadelphia Fed Outlook Unexpectedly Heads Back Into the Red
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has released its Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey, a live reading for the month of April.
Weekly Jobless Claims Hit Lowest Level Back to 1973
The U.S. Department of Labor has delivered another round of weekly jobless claims, and the numbers were much better than expected.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Ticks Lower in March
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index ticked down to a reading of –0.44 in March from a –0.38 reading in February.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Abbott Labs, Amex, Apple, Citrix, ConocoPhillips, Kinder Morgan, Qualcomm, ServiceNow, Tesla and More
Top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen Thursday morning include Abbott Labs, American Express, Apple, Citrix, ConocoPhillips, Kinder Morgan, Qualcomm, ServiceNow and Tesla Motors.
10 Great Stocks That Warren Buffett Should Have Never Sold
There are many reasons that Buffett and his team have sold stocks. Sometimes they just become too expensive to hold for value and quality managers. Sometimes portfolio managers or unit heads retire.