Altria Dividend Hike Brings Telecom Yield Ambitions
Altria is at it again with a dividend hike. The news looks great ... on the surface.
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More Than Meets the Eye in Sally Beauty Stock Buyback
Sally Beauty shares have rallied handily on the heels of the company authorizing a new $1 billion share repurchase program.
What $16.65 Billion Really Means to Bank of America
Bank of America shares rallied late on Wednesday on news that it has reached a $17 billion settlement with the Department of Justice.
Philly Fed Manufacturing on Fire: DJIA Holds Above 17,000
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has released its August Business Outlook Survey, and the report was a hot one.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: HP, InterMune, MeetMe, Tesla and More
These are the top analyst upgrades and downgrades from 24/7 Wall St. for Thursday, August 21, 2014. They include Hewlett-Packard, InterMune, MeetMe, Target and Tesla Motors.
Hewlett-Packard Delivers on Earnings and Guidance in Turnaround
ThinkstockHewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) has reported its third-quarter earnings. The PC and IT-services giant had adjusted earnings of $0.89 per share. Revenues grew 1% from a year ago on a constant currency basis to…
What the iBillionaire ETF Changes Look Like Now
ThinkstockThe Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF (NYSEMKT: IBLN) recently made some serious changes to its portfolio, based upon iBillionaire Index changes. The exchange-traded fund has made several changes after the broad 13F filings from billionaires…
Fed Minutes Show Sooner Timeline for Rate Hikes, Maybe, If …
courtesy of the Federal ReserveThe Federal Reserve has released the minutes of its July 29 to 30 FOMC meeting. While it has been broadly expected that the Fed will keep rates on hold, there is one…
Berkshire Hathaway Enters DOJ Settlement Tied to USG — Updated Buffett Statement
Berkshire Hathaway is supposed to be one of the squeaky clean companies as far as accounting and operational oversight are concerned. It turns out that even the cleanest of the clean can run into…
Full 360-Degree Preview for Hewlett-Packard Earnings
Hewlett-Packard will report its third-quarter earnings after the close of trading on Wednesday. We have featured an earnings preview for the PC and IT-services giant, as well as other issues to consider.
Caterpillar Dealer Sales Trends Looking Less Bad
On Wednesday Caterpillar released its monthly dealer sales data for July. It seems odd to think that a 9% drop in total global demand is good.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Activision, BHP Billiton, Dunkin’, Hertz, JetBlue, Panera and More
These are the top analyst upgrades and downgrades from 24/7 Wall St. for Wednesday, August 20, 2014. They include Activision, BHP Billiton, CIBC, Dunkin' Brands, JetBlue and Panera Bread.
The 10 Most Dominant Warren Buffett Stocks
When Berkshire Hathaway released its latest changes to its public equity holdings, what stood out the most was just how large some of the stakes have gotten compared to the total Buffett portfolio.
Big Insider Selling Coincides With SolarCity Analyst Downgrade
ThinkstockSolarCity Corp. (NASDAQ: SCTY) has had several issues come up of late. Earnings (well, losses) took out about 8% of the value recently with light revenues, but on Tuesday a downgrade from Robert W.…
PetSmart Merger Hopes Only Act to Convolute Earnings Expectations
ThinkstockPetSmart Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) has been all over the place, and it appears that the stock will remain all over the place going into earnings. Word has surfaced, what we would argue is “again”…
No Re-IPO for Winn-Dixie
ThinkstockA form “RW” was filed with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) by a company named Southeastern Grocers LLC on Tuesday. While this might not sound like much to most people, this means…
What to Expect Outside of Earnings Along With Hewlett-Packard Earnings
Wikimedia CommonsHewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) is set to report its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday afternoon after the market closes. While there are many issues around earnings expectations, Meg Whitman’s turnaround plan is still likely…
El Pollo Loco Reality Check From Analyst Quiet Period Expiration
ThinkstockEl Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LOCO) has gone from a super-hot initial public offering (IPO) to a serious reality check. The grilled chicken chain’s quiet period has ended, so now the analysts from…
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Applied Materials, Pollo Loco, Dollar General, SolarCity, Urban Outfitters and More
These are the top analyst upgrades and downgrades from 24/7 Wall St. on Tuesday, August 19. 2004. They include Applied Materials, Pollo Loco, Dollar General, SolarCity and Urban Outfitters.
Was 2013 the Peak of the Housing Market?
ThinkstockFannie Mae has issued a very mixed report looking forward. While 24/7 Wall St. covered the report earlier on Monday, what stands out is not just that housing has been muted. Above and beyond the…