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Apple Inc. (AAPL) & Why The Stock Market Could Crash
At the most basic level, a share of stock entitles you to a share of profits -- and profits are what ultimately bolster a stock price.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): These Stocks Crushed the S&P 500 (.INX) Last Month
If you ignored the advice to sell in May, you probably fared reasonably well last month, as the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) posted a gain of more than 2% on the month.
Bank of America Corp (BAC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): Three Numbers That Will Drive Stocks in June
U.S. stock markets have had a strong start to 2013, with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 gaining more than 15% in the first five months of the year.
PVH Corp (PVH), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN), Macerich Co (MAC): Meet the Four Newest Members of the S&P 500
For many companies, rising to become part of the S&P 500 (S&P Indices:.INX) represents the pinnacle of their achievement.
NV Energy, Inc. (NVE): Did Buffett Overpay for This Utility?
The S&P 500 and the narrower, price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average both fell 0.7% today.
Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) May Open Higher as Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Beats the Street
LONDON -- Stock index futures at 7 a.m.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), The Coca-Cola Company (KO): Rising Interest Rates Put Brakes on Markets
Today the major markets have given back all of yesterday's big gains -- and then some. As of 12:55 a.m. EDT, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 160 points, or 1.04%.
Citigroup Inc. (C) Settles FHFA Suit. Here’s Why It’s Still a Buy
Did just agree to be ransomed, or is the bank just wisely paying to move forward? Citigroup Inc.
Bank of America Corp (BAC), Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) May Fall as Growth Fears Return
LONDON -- Stock index futures at 7 a.m.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) & AT&T Inc. (T)’s Google Inc (GOOG) Threat
Stock markets surged higher this morning on stronger-than-expected economic data.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), American Express Company (AXP): Three Stocks Leading the Dow’s Triple-Digit Charge
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is making big gains following the release of better-than-expected consumer confidence numbers, up 0.91% to 15,443 points as of 1:25 p.m. EDT.
Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI): What Should You Do If You Knew a Market Correction Was Coming?
Over the past few years, we've all seen a number of analysts, experts, and wealthy admired investors call for a market correction.
Seagate Technology PLC (STX), Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): The Five Cheapest Stocks in the S&P 500
The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) has never been higher; in fact, if you had invested in March 2009 -- the Great Recession's market bottom -- you'd be looking at a 150% return in just...
Toll Brothers Inc (TOL) & Home Depot, Inc. (HD): What Will Influence Stocks This Week?
While the week is starting out with not so much as a peep in the markets thanks to the exchanges being closed in observance of Memorial Day, things are bound to pick up once a...
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), The Boeing Company (BA): Wall Street Recovers From Early Losses
The rollercoaster ride continued on Wall Street today, but stocks swung back near breakeven in late trading to save what could have been a very bad day.
Why Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) Shares Are Soaring Today
Following what seemed to be a relentless upward march in stock prices, we may be witnessing a shift in sentiment and the start of a period in which prices get reacquainted with...
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), Ralph Lauren Corp (RL): Early Losses Likely for Dow (.DJI) as Global Markets Fall
LONDON -- Stock index futures at 7 a.m. EDT indicate that the Dow Jones Industrial Average may open down by 0.58% this morning, while the S&P 500 may open 0.72% lower.
Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ): Talk of Tapering Sends Stocks Sharply Lower
Stock markets started the day higher as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified before Congress, but the mood quickly changed when he mentioned pulling back on bond purchases...
The Home Depot, Inc. (HD), Pfizer Inc. (PFE), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): These 3 Stocks Are Leading the Dow (.DJI) as QE3 Continues
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up after comments from the Fed told the market little it didn't already expect. As of 1:25 p.m.
Medtronic, Inc. (MDT), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), AutoZone, Inc. (AZO): Today’s Three Best Stocks
There's hardly any certainty in the market, but even I have to admit it's become almost comical that the Nasdaq Composite has hit a new high (including intraday highs) in 17 straight...
Why Is Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Up?
The market is up just a bit today, but that hasn't prevented Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) from delivering modest returns halfway through the trading day.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) & The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI) is up slightly, continuing its slow but steady rise. JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) Set to Open Flat After The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) Beats the Street
LONDON -- Stock index futures at 7 a.m.
American Express Company (AXP), Alcoa Inc (AA): Two Stocks Leading the Dow (.DJI) to New Heights
There were no U.S. economic releases today. The market is awaiting Wednesday's release of the notes from the May 1 Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
The Facebook Inc (FB) Story In 3 Charts
Even as several European markets are making new highs today, U.S.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG), Google Inc (GOOG): The S&P 500’s Highest Priced Stocks
The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) has been hitting record highs lately, leading some to wonder whether the stock market is overpriced.
Sprint Nextel Corporation (S), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) & The S&P 500’s Best Values
The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) has been hitting record highs lately, leading some to wonder whether the stock market is overpriced.
D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI), Bank of America Corp (BAC): The Case-Shiller CAPE Is Obsolete (At Least for Now)
While these are fundamental questions that serious investors should know the answer to, I'd venture a guess that few have more than a vague sense of the market's present valuation...
Bank of America Corp (BAC), Citigroup Inc (C): Is the Stock Market Getting Frothy?
Given that the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI) recently crossed the 15,000-point threshold for the first time in history, it should come as no surprise that...
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): Three Stocks Driving Stock Markets to New Highs
Another week, another record close for stock markets.
Silver Wheaton Corp. (USA) (SLW), Yamana Gold Inc. (USA) (AUY): Why I’m Buying Mining Stocks
It's been a pretty good year for my portfolio for two particular reasons: The stock market rally has been practically unstoppable, and I've remained diversified throughout the...
Citigroup Inc (C), MetLife Inc (MET): What’s Up With The Equity Risk Premium?
If you ask the right people, you'll hear that stocks are cheap because the equity risk premium has skyrocketed.
The Home Depot, Inc. (HD), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK): Markets Are Flat After Release of Poor Economic Data
Although homebuilder confidence is rising in May, the number of housing starts in April fell to a five-month low.
Goldman Sachs Grop, Inc. (GS), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Morgan Stanley (MS), Bank of America Corp (BAC) & One Big Fat Thing To Be Aware Of
Investors are stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), Gartner Inc (IT): What Should You Know?
With more than 90% of the S&P 500 companies having already reported earnings, and 67% of those companies having beaten estimates, we can almost certainly mark this season down...
Ameren Corp (AEE), Exelon Corporation (EXC): Are Your Dividend Stocks Overvalued?
BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK)'s global chief investment strategist has bad news for utilities investors.
Alcoa Inc (AA), Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG): Mixed Economic Data Gives Investors Little Direction
Conflicting economic data once again has U.S. stock markets searching for direction.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)’s Bullish Dow (.DJI) Ways
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up following some mixed reports on the economy. As of 1:20 p.m. EDT the Dow is up 55 points, or 0.36%, to 15,270.
Chevron Corporation (CVX), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Alcoa Inc (AA): Economic Data Pushes Markets Higher, Except for These Few Stocks
As of 12:45 p.m. EDT the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 0.53%, putting it just five points shy of 15,300.
Deere & Company (DE), Macy’s, Inc. (M): Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) Edges Higher Ahead of U.S. Industrial Data
LONDON -- Stock index futures at 7 a.m.
Dell Inc. (DELL)’s Latest Offer
The battle for took a new turn at the end of last week when -- manager of the Longleaf Funds and , one of Carl Icahn's vehicles -- sent a letter to the Dell Inc.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): You, Yes You, Are Letting This Cloud Your Better Judgement
U.S. stocks settled at another record high -- by the skin of their teeth -- as the S&P 500 gained seven hundredths of a point.
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA): Let’s Play A Game
On May 7, this past Tuesday, video-game maker Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) reported earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended March 31.
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) & The Stocks Driving The S&P 500 Higher
On March 28, more than three weeks after the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI) managed to climb to a new all-time record high, the S&P 500 finally followed...
Bank of America Corp (BAC): An Ominous Warning
Last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI) and broad-based S&P 500 hit all-time highs, surpassing the psychological 15,000 and 1,600 mark, respectively...
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), Chevron Corporation (CVX): Best & Worst Dow (.DJI) Movers
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down as cyclical companies weigh on the Dow. As of 1:15 p.m. EDT, the Dow was down 26 points to 15,056.
Monster Beverage Corp (MNST), Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Among Yesterday’s Three Worst Stocks
The four-year bull market that drove the S&P 500 Index to all-time record closes in the last four trading days lost ground today -- but it isn't the end of the world.
AT&T Inc. (T)’s Holding Back Dow (.DJI)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) is basically flat after slightly better than expected unemployment claims data. AT&T Inc.
