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Retail and Europe Spoil the Day: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Marc Bastow — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:50:36 +0000

Continued pressure from economic troubles in Europe, particularly Greece, weighed on the markets, dropping an early rally down for the day.

4 Popular Coffee Brands Just Got Cheaper

Angela Nazworth — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:25:29 +0000

J.M. Smucker has slashed the list price on some of its packaged coffee including Folgers, Millstone, Cafe Bustelo and Dunkin' Donuts.

GE Capital Resumes GE Dividend Payments

Christopher Freeburn — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:05:10 +0000

GE Capital will pay its parent company a $4.5 billion dividend for this year and resume regular dividend payments during the second quarter.

Harvard and MIT to Offer Free Online Classes

Angela Nazworth — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:45:54 +0000

Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology will offer free online classes through their nonprofit organization, edX.

Fastest Growing Fast-Casual Food Chains

Angela Nazworth — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:37:01 +0000

A new report from Technomic shows sales growth of 8% among the top 150 fast-casual food chains. Here are the leaders from seven segments.

Wal-Mart’s Low Prices Hit Record High

Christopher Freeburn — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:35:17 +0000

Raymond James found that a basket of Wal-Mart branded products costs more than ever, but is still cheaper than comparable baskets from other retailers.

Tumi Posts Q1 Profit, Shares Tumble

Christopher Freeburn — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:01:28 +0000

Tumi Holdings posted first-quarter earnings of $2.9 million, compared to a loss in 2011, as Q1 sales jumped 21.4%, but company shares fell almost 5%.

Handling a Dysfunctional Europe

Louis Navellier — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:24 +0000

The political situation in Greece is severe, but with some long term view, investors can still find opportunities in European stocks

Staples: Shares Drop as Earnings Miss

Christopher Freeburn — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:44:49 +0000

Staples reported a decline in first-quarter profits as weak European sales hit Q1 results, which missed Wall Street expectations, sending its shares lower.

McDonald’s Introduces the $1 McCruncher to Select Markets

Angela Nazworth — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:43:41 +0000

McDonald's is testing its newest cheeseburger in several markets. The creation is a snazzier version of its classic cheeseburger.

Should I Buy GM Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Tom Taulli — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:33:59 +0000

The Oracle of Omaha just dipped his toes into 10 million shares of General Motors. Should investors follow Buffett into the GM pool?

JPMorgan’s Slide Makes Some ETFs Safer Than Others

Dan Burrows — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:15:02 +0000

Some financial sector ETFs are insulated from JPMorgan as it grapples with a $2 billion trading loss and shareholder lawsuits.

These 10 Cities Are Chock-Full of Readers

Angela Nazworth — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:11:12 +0000

Amazon.com has released its yearly list of the most well-read cities in America. Here's a look at the top 10.

Selling Continues in Gold and Silver

Andrew Burger — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:11:05 +0000

U.S. housing starts and industrial output weighed on gold and silver prices, but numerous mining stocks were heading upward.

Aaron Sorkin to Pen Steve Jobs Biopic

Angela Nazworth — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:07:00 +0000

Well-renowned screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has been tapped by Sony Pictures to write the screenplay of Walter Isaacson's Jobs biography.

Retail’s First-Quarter Winners and Losers

Will Ashworth — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:58:17 +0000

The consumer continues to drive the U.S. economy, but not all retailers are benefiting the same way. Recent earnings help uncover the winners and losers.

A Look Over the Horizon at 5 Financial Issues

Keith Fitz-Gerald — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:45:28 +0000

Five issues are on the plate for Keith Fitz Gerald, from monetary policy to CEO performance, and he tackles each subject for your investment pleasure.

3 ETF Strategies to Ride Out Summer Volatility

Susan J. Aluise — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:25:57 +0000

With care, these ETFs are better than just selling in May because they can compensate for -- or even profit from -- the season's increased volatility.

Abercrombie Reports Fierce Drop in Q1 Profits

Angela Nazworth — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:14:04 +0000

Casual apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch reported plunging first-quarter profits. The news pulled ANF shares down more than 11% in morning trading.

The JPMorgan Weekly Option Blow-up Trade

Michael Shulman — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:01:42 +0000

The recent JPM stock blow-up is providing traders with an opportunity to bank fast profits from JPM weekly options.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Next iPhone Will Feature 4-Inch Screen

Christopher Freeburn — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:57:45 +0000

Next iPhone to have 4-inch screen; Apple in talks with China Mobile to carry iPhone; and HTC phones face indefinite Customs delay over Apple patent claims.

T-Mobile to Eliminate 900 Additional Jobs

InvestorPlace Staff — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:56 +0000

America's fourth largest mobile provider T-Mobile will eliminate 900 jobs in addition to a previously announced 1,900 in an effort to save money.

4 Beaten-Down Names to Buy Now

James Brumley — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:03 +0000

These companies are four of the most attractive, excessively oversold stocks you should consider buying before the market realizes its mistake.

April Housing Starts Rebound, Beat Forecasts

Christopher Freeburn — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:38:12 +0000

The Commerce Department said housing starts increased 2.6% in April, rising to an annualized rate of 717,000 units, topping economists' forecasts.

Energy Independence: Alaska Heats Up

Aaron Levitt — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:29:12 +0000

New technology is giving America's biggest energy player new life -- both onshore and in newly opened Arctic waters. Here's how the region could develop.

Deere: Profits Jump, Q3 Outlook Rises

Christopher Freeburn — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:11:57 +0000

Deere & Company reported increased second-quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and predicted improved results for Q3 and fiscal year.

Target Stock Just Barely Hits the Mark

Louis Navellier — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:08:29 +0000

Target's earnings announcement showed strong quarterly results, but the stock is mired just a little with slow growth numbers overall so be a cautious buyer

Be Careful Chasing Higher Yielding Stocks

Dividend Growth Investor — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:07 +0000

Just because a stock's dividend yield is low is not a reason to chase a higher dividend yield if the stock is still solid and can produce down the road.

Amazon Is Saying ‘You’re Hired’ … a Lot

Angela Nazworth — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:35:26 +0000

Amazon is on a hiring spree, adding at least 1,000 jobs in Seattle alone. But some analysts think the rapid pace could hurt already thin profit margins.

Trade Your Way to Big Profits With Commodity Futures

Ken Trester — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:28:46 +0000

Demand for crude oil, metals and other materials is increasing, so now is the perfect time to learn how to trade commodity futures.

Target: Earnings Rise, Boosts Outlook

Christopher Freeburn — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:23:15 +0000

Discount retailer Target announced first-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.11, beating analysts' estimate of $1.01, and raised its outlook for the year.

Could Gold Lose 40%-50% in Value?

ETFguide — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:01:31 +0000

As Europe's debt crisis worsens and as Wall Street madmen nuclear bomb billions on foolish credit trades, the currency of last resort may still be gold.

Buffett’s Berkshire Bets on GM, Ups Wal-Mart Stake

Christopher Freeburn — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:46:58 +0000

Berkshire Hathaway took its first stake in GM and increased its existing stake in Wal-Mart during the first three months of the year, SEC filings reveal.

Playing Gold at a Tipping Point

Lawrence Meyers — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:45:16 +0000

With key support breached, it may be time to go short, and here's how using some ETF strategies. Still, you've got to keep a close watch on such plays.

Get Into Gaming Stock Changyou.com

Robert Hsu — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:30:15 +0000

Changyou makes the most popular role-playing video games in China and is bursting at the seams with users both now and for the future, making the stock a buy.

5 Triply Tempting Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy

Jim Woods — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:56 +0000

Strong earnings, dividend hikes and price surges make these five blue-chip stocks the belles of the ball.

J.C. Penney’s Turnaround Turns Ugly

Dan Burrows — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:23:12 +0000

Ron Johnson's renovations aren't working as quickly as investors hoped, as shoppers reject JCPenney's new pricing strategy.

2 ETFs to Take Advantage of Cheap Loans

Robert Hsu — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:38 +0000

Interest rates are extremely low, and using leverage from borrowing low and investing in higher return assets is a great play, but be sure to take some caution.

Finding Value in Vale

Tim Biggam — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:32 +0000

This Brazilian basic materials company has been unduly punished, and you can use any of several option strategies to take advantage of that.

Why Earnings ‘Beats’ Are Never a Surprise

Dan Burrows — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:30:23 +0000

It's the same game every time: Analysts slash forecasts going into the season, creating a wave of 'better-than-expected' results.

2 REITs: One Safe, One Speculative

Lawrence Meyers — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:46 +0000

REITs can offer terrific dividends and stability to your portfolio. Whatever your risk tolerance, one of these will work for you.

A Stone-Cold Earnings Trade Lock of the Week

Traders Reserve — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:26 +0000

4 companies will release earnings later this week, each providing a chance to profit on call options, including an options lock of the week pick

PulteGroup (PHM) Is Building Toward Something Better

Sam Collins — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:30:42 +0000

Good news is starting to mount on the homebuilding front, and PulteGroup is giving off powerful technical signals pointing toward higher ground.

Bulls Only Holding the Long Road Now

Sam Collins — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:29 +0000

The market has entered a new phase with indices confirming that both near and intermediate trends are now pointing down, but the long-term trend still is up.

Markets Grapple With GM, Greece — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Marc Bastow — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:23:41 +0000

Worries over Greece and possible European contagion continued to worry the markets, and retailers had a mixed day of earnings.

Best & Worst College Majors for Scoring That Dream Job

Angela Nazworth — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:50:59 +0000

The job market is looking up, but some graduates are finding it easier to grab that post-college dream job than others.

Survey: Best Car Rental Companies 2012

Angela Nazworth — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:31:44 +0000

Hertz raced past its competition and National came in second in Zagat's 2012 survey about rental car companies.

Why Mario Batali Is ‘On Food Stamps’

Angela Nazworth — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:31:20 +0000

Celebrity chef Mario Batali has taken the 'Food Stamp Challenge,' which encourages people to live on a food stamp budget for one week.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: 7.85-Inch iPad Will Launch in Fourth Quarter

Christopher Freeburn — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:00:59 +0000

7.85-Inch iPad Will Launch in Q4 With Thin-Film Technology, No Flexible Display for Next iPhone, iPhone Sales Sliding as Anticipation Builds for New iPhone.

Dick’s Sporting Goods: Profit, Shares Jump

Christopher Freeburn — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:17:35 +0000

First-quarter earnings were up 53% compared to last year, beating forecasts. Dick's declared a dividend and raised its outlook for the year.