Packaged goods giant Procter & Gamble (PG: Charts, News) rallied strongly last week, after the company reported strong second quarter earnings that topped analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines. P&G earned $1.22 per share on reven…
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Procter & Gamble (PG) Tops Estimates on Both Top and Bottom Lines
January 29th, 2013Yahoo Beats Estimates Again; Mixed Reports for US Economy (YHOO, VMW)
January 28th, 2013The S&P 500′s winning streak of eight sessions finally ended on Monday as mixed economic reports were shared from the US. The Nasdaq was boosted slightly after shares of Apple (AAPL) rebounded by 1.8%. Companies reporting positive earnings res…
Microsoft (MSFT) Posts Mixed Second Quarter Earnings
January 28th, 2013Microsoft (MSFT: Charts, News) reported earnings last week, narrowly topping analyst estimates for profit but missing on revenue. For its second quarter, Microsoft posted earnings of 76 cents per share, or $6.4 billion, on revenue of $21.46 billion….
Retiring Baby-Boomers and the Threat to the Economy
January 25th, 2013The effects of an aging economy and the large scale retirement of baby boomers are going to be wide spread. Learn how it may impact your economic situation.
The Most Important Responsibilities on an Executor’s Checklist
January 25th, 2013Whether selecting an executor or accepting the responsibility of one, here is everything you need to know to make the right decision.
The Basics of Currency Fluctuations
January 25th, 2013Investing internationally can bring you rewards, but can also bring increased risk. Learn how to manage that risk and see the benefits of diversification.
Common Stock versus Preferred Stock, and Stock Classes Explained
January 25th, 2013Find out about the two most fundamental categories of stocks: common stock and preferred stock. Learn about the rights and benefits associated with each.
Information on Filing Auto Claims and Reducing Premiums
January 25th, 2013Find out about strategies to reduce the amount your paying on auto insurance, as well as tips related to filing a claim.
Introduction to Inflation and its Impact
January 25th, 2013Inflation is one of the most common factors cited for having an impact on markets. Learn the basics about what inflation is, and how it affects you.
S&P 500 Posts 1.1% Rise for the Week; Apple Drags Down Nasdaq (AAPL)
January 25th, 2013 Weekly Wrap Up
This week was momentous for the S&P 500. The major index extended what has now become its longest winning run in over six years. Stock was trading higher due to many positive quarterly earnings as well as generally positive housing m…
Exxon Surpasses Apple as Market Leader; S&P’s Run is Best Since 2004 (XOM, AAPL)
January 25th, 2013The S&P extended its gains to what has now become the longest positive streak since 2004. Deutsche Bank (DB) analysts have revised their twelve-month target for the index from 1,575 to 1,600. The Dow is also on it’s way to an all-time high whi…
Google (GOOG) Tops Estimates on Strong Mobile Growth
January 25th, 2013Earlier this week, search behemoth Google (GOOG: Charts, News) rallied strongly after reporting fourth quarter earnings that exceeded analyst estimates, prompting a wave of upgrades. The Mountain View, California-based company earned $10.65 per shar…
S&P Continues to Climb on Thursday While Apple (AAPL) Sinks Nasdaq
January 24th, 2013On Thursday the S&P 500 briefly broke ahead of the 1,500 mark for the first time since December 2007, but erased gains by the end of the day. The Dow also made small gains today while Nasdaq ended in the red. Jobless claims surprised many and …
AMD (AMD) Soars Despite Lackluster Fourth Quarter Earnings
January 24th, 2013Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD: Charts, News) soared 10% yesterday, after the chip maker surprisingly beat lowered expectations. For its fourth quarter, AMD reported a loss of 63 cents per share, or $473 million, on revenue of $1.16 billion. …
Apple Reports Results After Hours; House Passes Debt-Ceiling Extension (AAPL, NFLX)
January 23rd, 2013The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to extend the debt limit in the US while the major indices saw gains for another session. The S&P 500′s winning streak has now reached six days and nears the investor target record of 1,500 point…
IBM (IBM) Shares Higher on Solid Fourth Quarter, Guidance
January 23rd, 2013Shares of International Business Machines Corp. (IBM: Charts, News) gained +7.83 or +3.99 percent to $203.91 per share in afterhours trading on Tuesday, after the company reported a six percent increase in 2012 fourth quarter earnings. IBM stock had…
S&P Sees Longest Winning Streak in Almost 6 Weeks; Tech Stocks Report Earnings
January 22nd, 2013The S&P 500 hit a five-day high midday on Tuesday after recent optimism for the global economy. Stocks were also trading higher ahead of tomorrow’s meeting among the House of Representatives for a vote on an extension of the US debt limit. The…
Boeing’s (BA) Dreamliner Dreams Go Up in a Puff of Smoke
January 22nd, 2013Aircraft manufacturer Boeing’s (BA: Charts, News) suffered a major setback this month, after safety concerns arose regarding its flagship 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The revolutionary, next-generation 787s are manufactured from lightweight composite ma…
Euro Zone Sees Signs of Progress; RIM Surges to a 13-Month High (RIMM)
January 21st, 2013Across the globe important policy meetings were scheduled for Monday, including talks between euro zone ministers and a two-day policy meeting for the Bank of Japan. Greece was given the green light for a new loan payment of 9.2 billion euros this…
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