Atlanta Fed GDPNow Model Lowers Q1 GDP Forecasts
The Federal Reserve might be hoping for inflation of 2%, but equity investors have generally been hoping for 2.5% or more growth in gross domestic product in the United States.
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Despite Near-Term Noise, Wells Fargo Sees Higher Upside in Verizon and AT&T
Wells Fargo's Jennifer Fritzsche has retained her Outperform ratings on AT&T and Verizon with above-consensus price targets.
Why UBS Is Telling Clients to Buy Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Now
Monday's top analyst upgrades and downgrades roundup was dominated by UBS initiating Berkshire Hathaway with a Buy rating.
Personal Income and Spending Ticked Higher in February
Personal income and consumer spending both posted gains in February, according to Monday's report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Berkshire Hathaway, CarMax, Noble, Phillips 66, Portola Pharma, Qualcomm and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen on Monday morning include Berkshire Hathaway, CarMax, Noble Corp., Phillips 66, Portola Pharmaceuticals and Qualcomm.
6 Big Companies With Completely Broken Business Models
24/7 Wall St. has identified six public companies with business models that are absolutely broken. Almost all of them are losing money.
What a Higher Q4 GDP Revision Means for the Current Quarter
Perhaps the real issue is not just what a GDP revision looks like. After all, the data is now almost 90 days old and covers and average of the final quarter of 2015.
Why Analysts Are Staying Positive on Nike After Conservative Guidance
Some analysts and investors are thinking that perhaps Nike was being conservative with its guidance so that it could surpass expectations.
Merrill Lynch Sees Verizon Deal Making the Huge Frontier Dividend Safer
According to Merrill Lynch, the Frontier Communications dividend is becoming less risky. The firm's price target suggests huge upside.
Should Employers Ban Cell Phones and Social Media at Work?
In a world where it seems like almost everyone is addicted to smartphones, what would happen if employers started making employees check their phones or leave them at home or in the car?
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Altria, Exelon, General Dynamics, Mattel, Philip Morris, SanDisk, Wells Fargo and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen Thursday morning include Altria, Exelon, General Dynamics, Mattel, Philip Morris International, SanDisk and Wells Fargo.
Will Durable Goods Alter GDP Expectations?
The durable goods report is one of the most volatile economic readings of them all and subject to huge hits and misses above or below the consensus estimates.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Schwab, Dean Foods, HollyFrontier, Incyte, Newfield Exploration, Nike and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen on Wednesday, March 23, include Charles Schwab, Dean Foods, HollyFrontier, Incyte, Newfield Exploration and Nike.
The Next Mega-Caps: 7 Stocks Likely to Be Worth $100 Billion Soon
24/7 Wall St. has identified seven companies that could easily reach the $100 billion mark to become the next mega-cap stocks.
Non-Manufacturing Data Giving Higher Regional Reading
Now the so-called Philly Fed is showing that non-manufacturing business activity rose in March as well.
Large Gains Seen in Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for March
the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued its Fifth District Survey of Manufacturing Activity report, showing a stellar gain for March.
March Flash PMI Ticks Marginally Higher
Economic readings for March are showing very marginal upticks from the weak readings seen in December to February.
Analysts More Cautious on European Banks With Downgrades
Most U.S. investors tend to focus on U.S. equities and issues. The larger picture in the financial sector and in the financial markets requires a full global view.
Is Zillow Now a Screaming Buy?
RBC Capital Markets raised its rating on Zillow to Outperform with a $34.00 price target, now the highest target.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Amazon, Chevron, Monster Beverage, Range Resources, Wayfair, Wynn, Yahoo and Many More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen on Tuesday, March 22, include Amazon.com, Chevron, Monster Beverage, Range Resources, Wayfair, Wynn Resorts and Yahoo.