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Jon C. Ogg

Labor Department: CPI Meets Jobless Claims

Ed Brown, via Wikimedia CommonsThe Labor Department is out with two different reports on Thursday, both of which matter in the grand scheme of things. January inflation via the Consumer Price Index took stage,…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

UBS Scans Stock Alternatives for Much Higher Yields

One of the terrible things about taking interest rates to near zero and keeping them there is the savers in this country get murdered. After all these years of low rates, what is an…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

Analyst Cannot Even Value J.C. Penney at $3

Sterne Agee's Chuck Grom maintained a Neutral rating on the down and out retailer J.C. Penney, but he suspended his $3.00 price target on the stock. Is J.C. Penney doomed?

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

Tesla’s Earnings and Guidance on Fire!

courtesy of Tesla MotorsTesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been a stock on fire. Now we have the Elon Musk earnings report that comes with very strong production guidance for 2014. The electric car maker…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

Why Everyone Now Likes Analog Devices Even More

ThinkstockAnalog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) reported earnings on Tuesday, but there is more noise and action from analysts than we could have ever expected. The earnings were a beat before items, but the real…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

Do Not Bet on a Family Dollar and Walmart Merger

Credit Suisse's Michael Exstein issued a review of Walmart that includes how and why Walmart should acquire Family Dollar Stores. Our bet is that Walmart may have a hard time with regulators in acquiring…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

Chelsea Moving on to the Revenue Stage of Its Cycle

Chelsea Therapeutics is finding a serious victory from its hypotension drug. Shares hit a multiyear high after it confirmed an accelerated FDA approval of its Northera for the treatment of low blood pressure.

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

Cowen Says to Buy These Three Big Oil Stocks Now

In a new research report, the energy analysts at Cowen point out that after three years of disappointment, 2014 is expected to represent a year of stabilization/moderate growth for mega-cap oil names.

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

Making Heads or Tails of Dryships Earnings Release

ThinkstockDryships Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) has reported its fourth quarter earnings. The drybulk and petroleum products marine transportation services provider reported a net loss of $24.4 million, or a -$0.06 loss per share, versus a…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

Lululemon Finally Becomes a Buy

After months of turmoil, it seems that Lululemon Athletica shares may finally be offering enough upside and downside protection to entice new investors. The company's woes very likely are not entirely over, though.

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago