How Much Could BlackBerry Fetch in a Buyout?
A report from Reuters broke on Wednesday that sent BlackBerry shares handily higher. The market talk is that Samsung approached BlackBerry regarding a potential merger.
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30-Year Treasury Auction at All-Time Record Low Yield
Despite low participation, the 30-year Treasury bond with a 3.00% coupon just went off at a yield of 2.43% after a substantial premium pricing -- the lowest yield we have ever seen.
Fed Interest Rate Hikes Keep Getting Pushed Out Farther and Farther
When interest rates will be raised by the Federal Reserve has been debated for quite some time. Now it looks like the rates may not be raised until later in 2015 than previously expected.
Consumer Conundrum: Lower Gas Prices Not Adding to Retail Sales
Wall Street and Main Street are both rightfully disappointed by a weak retail sales report for December.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: ARM, CDW, Chesapeake, Garmin, Red Hat, Verizon and More
Wednesday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include ARM Holdings, CDW, Chesapeake Energy, Garmin, Red Hat and Verizon Communications.
What to Expect From J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo Earnings
This week marks the official opening of earnings season for the fourth quarter, and this will also mark a prelude and guidance factory for what investors are to expect in 2015.
Short Sellers Change Bets Against Top Warren Buffett Stocks
24/7 Wall St. wanted to review the highest positions in Berkshire Hathaway's equity holdings to see what has been happening in the minds of short sellers against the key Buffett bets.
Merrill Lynch 2015 Outlook for Stocks, Bonds, Energy, Income, Themes and More
The strategist team at Merrill Lynch has released its first RIC Report for 2015, analyzing what didn't work in 2014 and what lies ahead for 2015.
Bullish Analyst Duel in Amazon
Amazon.com has a bullish duel taking place in the analyst community on Tuesday: a Citigroup upgrade versus an Argus price cut.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Costco, Dynegy, HP, SunPower and More
Tuesday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Costco, Dynegy, HP and SunPower.
Is Goldcorp the Best Gold Stock Now?
If the analysts at Merrill Lynch turn out to be correct, Goldcorp will be the top senior gold producer to own in 2015.
What to Expect From Alcoa Earnings
Many investors use Alcoa as a bogey for the entire economy and the metals sector. That tie may seem less relevant now that Alcoa has been booted out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
DJIA Bull-Bear Case of 19,142 in 2015: GE, Boeing, Verizon, Caterpillar and More
After the Dow gained 7.5% and the S&P 500 was up 11.4% in 2014, 24/7 Wall St. wants to know what lies ahead for the Dow in 2015. Our methodology and track record for…
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: ADT, Alcoa, Chesapeake, Google, Kraft, On Deck, Windstream and More
Monday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include ADT, Alcoa, Chesapeake Energy, Google, Kraft Foods, On Deck Capital and Windstream.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for UnitedHealth in 2015
As the nation's largest health insurance provider, UnitedHealth is often front and center in the fight or review of the Affordable Care Act.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for Pfizer in 2015
One key consideration for the year ahead is that the Pfizer of 2016 or 2017 is likely to be night and day different from the Pfizer of 2005.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for Microsoft in 2015
One key consideration for the year ahead is that Microsoft is in a very different place than it was a year ago, now that Satya Nadella is in firm control of the company.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for J.P. Morgan and Big Banks in 2015
One key consideration for the year ahead is that J.P. Morgan is now past its trading losses and charge-off scandals. Also, Jamie Dimon is now believed to be healthy and cancer-free.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Crocs, Halliburton, Nuance, Staples, Yelp and More
Thursday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations seen from Wall Street research calls include Crocs, Halliburton, Nuance Communications, Staples and Yelp.
The Bullish and Bearish Case for Exxon Mobil in 2015, Versus Chevron
One key consideration for the year ahead is that Exxon Mobil is under a major cloud due to hugely lower oil prices.