Research firm IDC reported that global PC sales rose 22.4% in the second quarter as many companies and individuals replaced older computers. Europe’s demand rose, which will not continue into the second…
Reuters: BP plc (NYSE: BP) has begun to run an important test on its well cap. Reuters: China’s economy expanded at 11.1% in 1H but closed in Q2. Reuters: GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK)…
The latest and M&A deal in the world of technology and communications came to ADC Telecommunications Inc. (NASDAQ: ADCT) this week, where Tyco Electronics, Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) is paying $12.75 per share…
Stocks with strong balance sheets that are likely to post good earnings have lost their interest for short sellers. Base on data as of June 30, short sellers abandoned the shares of…
MarketWatch: Moody’s downgraded Portugal two notches to A1 Reuters: BP plc (NYSE: BP) will test a new oil cap in place. Reuters: The Wall St. reform bill is nearing a final vote…
MarketWatch: Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE: GS) was upped to overweight at JPM. Reuters: Large shareholders of BP plc (NYSE: BP) were against the oil company raising a large sum of capital by…
Reuters: Maria Cantwell (D-WA) will support the Senate financial reform bill, giving Democrats a boost. Reuters: Automakers had a setback in June, an indication that the industry is facing slow growth. Reuters: …
These are some of the top analyst research calls with upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen from Wall Street firms this Thursday morning: AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) Raised to Outperform at KBW. AmeriCredit…
Dell board member William H. Gray III, who runs the company’s Governance and Nominating committee, has a problem. He needs to replace CEO Michael Dell, but replacing a company’s founder is hard.…
Reuters: The financial reform bill may be delayed until mid-July. Reuters: The storm in the Gulf may delay oil clean-up. Reuters: Oil fell to $77. Reuters: Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU) will hire…
Many stocks are on the move this morning, only a few of which are on earnings, and the moves feel a bit odd this morning compared to many other days. BP plc…
Reuters: The yuan rose after China’s flexibility announcement. Reuters: The amount of the Gulf spill could be up to 100,000 barrels a day. Reuters: The government has no easy way out if…
These are some of this Thursday’s top analyst calls with upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen in Wall Street research notes: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) Started as Buy at Janney (late yesterday). Amazon.com…
Reuters: Credit rating agencies will not be heavily regulated under the new financial reform bill. Reuters: AT&T (NYSE: T) had privacy problems with its iPhone 4 order system. Reuters: The EU, IMF,…
Reuters: Obama’s leadership will be tested this week by his reaction to BP plc (NYSE: BP) spill. Reuters: Jobs are critical to the housing recovery. Reuters: China’s AgBank will attempt a $23…
