It will be very hard to expect many key stocks a repeat this past year's performance in 2014. That may be especially true for the large diversified conglomerate stocks, particularly for Warren Buffett and…
ThinkstockWe can’t say we weren’t warned. When Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) reported third-quarter results in October, the company slashed its guidance for the second time this year. When the company released its November retail…
Courtesy 3M Company3M Co. (NYSE: MMM) is rallying after the company affirmed its long-term revenue and earnings growth targets, as well as offered its 2014 goals. More importantly, 3M seems to have taken our…
ThinkstockAfter an outstanding 2013, many investors look to 2014 with a wary, but positive eye. Most on Wall Street are generally bullish on 2014 prospects, but any number of external issues could trigger a…
ThinkstockGeneral Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) is about to enter into 2014 with some wind at its back. We now know what GE plans to do with its U.S. consumer finance operations, and we know…
ThinkstockSterne Agee is joining the many firms on Wall Street with its top picks for 2014. Monday’s feature is on their top picks for the industrials and energy stocks. Some of these have overlaps…
courtesy Deere & Co.Some stock buyback plans matter, and some do not. The Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $8 billion…
Thinkstock3M Co. (NYSE: MMM) has enjoyed a wonderful 2013, as has General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE). GE’s stock is up almost 29% so far in 2013 versus a gain of 38% for 3M. We…
courtesy Deere & Co.Deere & Co. (NYSE: DE) reported fourth-quarter and full fiscal year 2013 results before markets opened Wednesday morning. For the quarter, the farm and heavy equipment maker posted adjusted diluted earnings per…
ThinkstockThe economy has never gone back into major expansion mode after the recession. After all, the financial media often doubts the bull market, and the Federal Reserve and other central banks are involved in…
ThinkstockThe world of LED lighting has been one of significant promise, followed by waves of boom and bust for investors who have chased after the more efficient light bulbs. Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO)…
ThinkstockGeneral Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) remains a conglomerate challenged by market pundits almost daily. The reference to the stock’s fall from grace cannot be ignored, even if many of the issues of the past…
White House Photo by Pete SouzaBerkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) reported its third-quarter earnings over the weekend. The report looks good on the surface, but many treated it as a cautionary tale in their…
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) reported earnings on Friday. This is an earnings report which you would deem a good report from some sources and a bad report from other sources. Warren Buffett himself…
Courtesy of 3D Systems Inc.3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD) reported third-quarter 2013 results before markets opened Tuesday morning. The 3D printer maker posted adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.26 and $135.7 million…