Chicago PMI in February 2016 Worst Since Late 2009
Monday's economic calendar was not loaded up that high, but the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index was released with a dismal reading on the headline report.
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Credit Trends Look Mostly Flat in February
The National Association of Credit Management has released its Credit Managers Index for February, showing that the combined totals of this index were more or less unchanged.
Warren Buffett Comes Clean on Kinder Morgan Purchase — It Was Not Me!
On CNBC, Warren Buffett confessed that he was also surprised about the Kinder Morgan stake. It turns out that this stake was purchased by either Ted Weschler or Todd Combs, his two new portfolio…
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Huntington Bancshares, Nucor, Orexigen, SanDisk, Square, VIVUS and Many More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen on Monday, February 29, include Huntington Bancshares, Nucor, Orexigen Therapeutics, SanDisk, Square and VIVUS.
6 Top Oil and Gas Stocks Analysts Want You to Buy Now
Some analysts are starting to declare bottoms and are seeing serious value for those oil investors who can look out in 2017 or beyond.
How Warren Buffett Grew Income, Book Value, Stocks and Revenues at Berkshire Hathaway in 2015
The rest of the market may have its share of problems, but on the surface everything would seem to be fine with Berkshire Hathaway.
Analysts Making Key Changes in Gold Stocks After Big Runs
After the recent strong performance of gold and gold mining stocks in 2016, many analysts have made new gold stock calls.
Will More Legal Settlements Be Blamed on or Attributed to Supreme Court Justice Scalia’s Death?
The death of a Supreme Court Justice causes problems on all sorts of levels. It has been known since the news broke that Justice Scalia's death would create a political fight.
Consumer Confidence Holds Up, but Not in Expectations
The University of Michigan announced that the Index of Consumer Sentiment for February 2016 was still lower than the prior month at 91.7.
Personal Income and Spending Act as Offsets
Friday's economic reports showed that personal income, disposable personal income and consumer spending all rose by 0.5% in January.
GDP Upward Revision Marred by Unfavorable Data
Is it possible that the negative flow of economic readings in late 2015 and the start of 2016 are not as bad as most economists and investors were led to believe?
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: American Water, Autodesk, Kraft Heinz, Palo Alto, Toyota, Vipshop and More
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen from Friday, February 26, include American Water Works, Autodesk, Kraft Heinz, Palo Alto Networks, Toyota and Vipshop.
Why Citi Sees Huge Upside in 4 Top Biotechs Now
Citigroup came out with a biotech upgrade of sorts on Thursday. The firm issued brand new Buy ratings on four of the largest names within the biotech space.
Is the Oprah Effect Already Wearing Out at Weight Watchers?
Weight Watchers may have enjoyed a massive run higher in recent months from news that Oprah Winfrey was getting involved as a stakeholder and spokesperson, but is it over?
5,000 More Layoffs Coming to Halliburton
News has broken on Thursday that Halliburton is laying off another 5,000 workers. This marks more than 20,000 Halliburton layoffs since the start of the oil drop.
Subprime Auto Delinquencies Approaching 2009 Levels
Fitch Ratings warns that delinquencies in subprime auto loans have hit a six-year high in the United States. Losses are also classified as elevated.
Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Back at 2009 Levels
Manufacturing activity in the Fed's Tenth District declined further in February and the drop was led by energy-related firms.
2 New Smart Growth ETFs Launched by Janus
Janus Capital has decided to launch two new exchange traded funds, making for another round of specialty ETFs for investors.
PowerSecure Scores Huge Premium Buyout
PowerSecure International has now landed its shareholders in the midst of a high-premium acquisition.
FHFA Shows Universal Housing Price Gains
The Federal Housing Finance Agency showed that house prices rose in the United States during the fourth quarter of 2015. This marked a streak of 18 consecutive quarterly gains.