More Evidence of Small Business Hiring on the Decline
Intuit's monthly Small Business Employment and Revenue Indexes show that employment in firms with fewer than 20 employees remained almost unchanged for the third consecutive month.
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Kroger Further Grows Its Geographic Footprint
Kroger is about to get a tad larger as it will acquire Roundy's in a deal said to be worth some $800 million.
Credit Suisse More Positive on McDonald’s
Credit Suisse reiterated its Outperform rating on McDonald's shares raised its price target by $10.
More EMC Deal Concerns Arise
The pending buyout of EMC by the now-private Dell already is facing problems, and not just concerns about how VMware is being treated.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Aegerion, Amazon, EMC, McDonald’s, MetLife, Microsoft, SanDisk, Tyco and More
Wednesday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Amazon.com, EMC, McDonald's, MetLife, Microsoft, SanDisk and Tyco International.
6 Serious Earnings Disappointments That Smacked Shareholders
Tuesday’s trading session mixed after having been lower, so the markets are trying to snap the recent losing streak. Many companies are still reporting third quarter earnings, and some of these companies are turning…
McDonald’s Delivers Stronger Dividend and Franchise Model Focus
When was the last time you remember shares of McDonald's being halted for "news pending" during the middle of a trading day?
Are Wholesale Inventories Being Built Up for Stronger Demand Ahead?
Wholesale inventories rose more than expected in September, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Small Business Confidence and Hiring Stalls in October
The case for optimism might not be bad when it comes to small businesses, but the case is far from looking more positive.
Import and Export Prices Contain No Inflation
If the Federal Reserve wants more evidence of inflation to help justify that likely December interest rate hike, the Fed presidents are going to have to look somewhere other than import and export prices.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: AbbVie, Apple, Autodesk, JD.com, CyberArk, Dean Foods, Disney and More
Tuesday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include AbbVie, Apple, Autodesk, JD.com, CyberArk, Dean Foods and Walt Disney.
Fitbit Secondary Offering Dominated by Insiders Selling Shares
Fitbit, maker of sports fitness tracking devices, has disclosed more details regarding a planned secondary offering.
The 5 Stocks That Really Weighed Down the Dow on Monday
Monday’s markets were dominated by little real economic news, but the trend was sharply lower. It turns out that only two of the thirty Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks were up in the final…
7 Serious Earnings Disappointments That Just Stung Shareholders
Monday’s trading session was marred by overseas weakness, profit taking and a realization that the Federal Reserve now is likely to target a December interest rate hike. It turns out that some companies just…
Why Target Is Now So Much More Attractive Than Wal-Mart
Is Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) ready to leave Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) in the dust? That is the question investors might be wondering on Monday.
Is Bankruptcy the Only Way Out for Arch Coal?
On Monday, Arch Coal posted a loss of about $2 billion for the third quarter of 2015. The case for a bankruptcy at Arch Coal looms ever larger.
Atlassian Files for IPO
Atlassian has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow it to proceed with a proposed initial public offering.
Another Bad Earnings Reaction for Hertz
Investors are likely to consider the Hertz earings report unfinished business because the long-term guidance was put off until the company's investor day.
JPMorgan Slightly Raises Oil Price Expectations for 2016
Is a slightly higher oil price target for 2016 good news or bad news? That is what oil executives, investors and consumers have to consider on Monday.
Analysts Come Out Swinging for the Fences on First Data Ratings
Many of the analysts at the investment banking firms that were in the underwriting syndicate are out with their initial research calls for First Data's expectations ahead.