Why Valero Energy Has Significant Upside Despite Lower Expectations for Refiners
Valero Energy stock may have retreated, but at least one research firm sees significant upside that, while less than optimistic, could still be considered positive.
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Jon C. Ogg
Industrial Production at Worst Levels Since Right After World War II
The economy already was getting bad in the first quarter due to the impacts of the coronavirus, but March’s reading on industrial production went deep into contraction. In fact, it was worse than most…
Retail Sales Set Dismal Tone for the COVID-19 Recession
It is no secret that the economy is in a tailspin due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but sometimes the economic numbers are shocking when they are released, even when the public…
Wednesday’s Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Akamai, Carlyle, Ford, GM, JD.com, Moderna, Netflix, Peloton, Raytheon, Target, Tesla, Visa and More
Wednesday's top analyst upgrades and downgrades included Akamai Technologies, Carlyle, Ford, General Motors, JD.com, Moderna, Netflix, Peloton Interactive, Raytheon Technologies, Target, Tesla and Visa.
Despite Massive Recovery from Lows, Expectations for Apple Keep Going Lower
It goes without saying that the instant recession and massive drop in the stock market caught many investors off guard. After all, it’s not usual in any sort of panic selling to see the…
Is Neiman Marcus on the Verge of Bankruptcy?
It’s a tough time to be an apparel and fashion retailer. On top of millions of people people having become jobless, many retail destinations have been deemed non-essential and have been forced to be…
Deep Earnings Losses Seen in 2020 for 2 Consumer Credit Leaders
A credit report from this analyst notes that dividend cuts and dilutive capital raising efforts are not currently priced into the shares of some credit issuers.
Exxon Mobil Taps Massive Capital Raise to Refinance Debt
Exxon Mobil recently committed to keeping its high dividend, but many investors have wondered how long that can be maintained, given that oil prices are so low.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: AIG, Atlassian, Chubb, Deere, Hecla, ITT, Netflix, Roku, Splunk, Square, Tesla, Workday and More
Tuesday's top analyst upgrades and downgrades included AIG, Atlassian, Chubb, Deere, Hecla Mining, ITT, Netflix, Roku, Splunk, Square, Tesla and Workday.
15 Basic Economy Dividend Stocks Every Investor Will Want to Own After the COVID-19 Recession
Investors have begun trying to position themselves for the rest of 2020 in a post-bull market climate. One haven for investors throughout good times and hard times has been companies with safe and stable…
Can the US Handle -26.5% GDP and 12% Unemployment for Second Quarter of 2020?
It should now be little or no surprise that the United States is in a recession, and it should not be a surprise that the forecasters are calling for a "contractionary state" for the…
Ford Enters Revenue and Earnings Confessional
Ford seems to be caught between a rock and a hard place. While the COVID-19 instant recession has been brutal, Ford already was facing problems before the economy tanked in February and March.
GE Looks to Refinance Its Debt as It Faces Potential S&P Credit Rating Downgrade
GE is taking actions that will look like a refinancing of some debt to solidify the conglomerate's financial position.
Monday’s Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Alibaba, Apple, Amex, Brinker, Caterpillar, Chipotle, Dell, Halliburton, Palo Alto, Starbucks, Texas Instruments, Travelers and More
Monday's top analyst upgrades and downgrades included Alibaba, Apple, American Express, Brinker, Caterpillar, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dell, Halliburton, Palo Alto Networks, Starbucks, Texas Instruments and Travelers.
How the Federal Reserve’s Junk Bond Purchases Will Actually Work
Unprecedented times call for unprecedented actions. The Federal Reserve, Treasury and even politicians in America have managed to forge together bailout and rescue packages to fight the COVID-19 pandemic-induced recession that goes above and…
10 Credit Ratings Actions That Could Increase Corporate Borrowing Costs in the COVID-19 Recession
Here are 10 fresh credit rating actions that investors will want to consider when analyzing the finances of companies.
Jobless Claims Enter Depression-Era Levels
Just when you hoped or thought things could not get worse on the jobless and unemployment news, they did. Weekly jobless claims hit a whopping 6.6 million last week.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: AMC, Anthem, Apollo, Caterpillar, Exxon, HSBC, Newmont, PayPal, Six Flags, Starbucks, Stitch Fix, UPS and More
Thursday's top analyst upgrades and downgrades included AMC Entertainment, Anthem, Apollo Global Management, Caterpillar, Exxon Mobil, HSBC, Newmont, PayPal, Six Flags, Starbucks, Stitch Fix and UPS.
Should the Stock Market Already Have Recovered Half of Its COVID-19 Recession Losses?
It was a difficult mental and physical transition to move from an 11 year raging bull market to an instant recession and bear market in 2020. The stock market has to lose 10% for…
As Caterpillar Maintains Its Dividend, Just How Safe Is That Dividend in the Recession Ahead?
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) | CAT Price Prediction has joined the list of large companies issuing press releases about maintaining their current dividend. The industrial giant maintained its quarterly cash dividend of $1.03 per…