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Barron's Recap (1/26/12): Made in America
Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 8:24pm | 897Read More...This weekend in Barron's online: a manufacturing boom in the United States is in its early days, part two of the Barron's 2013 Roundtable picks and pans, and the prospects for Intuitive Surgical, Apple and Ryman Hospitality Properties. Cover Story "The Next Boom" by Kopin Tan. After decades of...
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Earnings Expectations for the Week of January 14
Sunday, January 13, 2013 - 3:08pm | 1008Read More...Last Friday, Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) started off the most recent round of quarterly reports from the big U.S. banks by posting a record profit for the quarter. The company also reported that the number of mortgage loans and lending margins declined from the previous quarter. Results from many more...
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GE's New Tech Could Revolutionize Apple's MacBook Air
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 11:02am | 359Read More...General Electric (NYSE: GE) has developed an ultra-thin replacement for a key component that could one day allow Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and other manufacturers to design thinner laptops. Instead of employing noisy fans that take up an excessive amount of space, General Electric has developed a dual-...
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Barron's Recap (10/27/12): The Big Money Poll
Monday, October 29, 2012 - 7:29am | 889Read More...This past weekend in Barron's online: the results of the autumn Big Money Poll, the prospects for General Mills, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling and Barnes & Noble, as well as what President Obama does and does not know about American business. Cover Story "Bye-Bye Bull?" by Jacqueline...
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Earnings Expectations for the Week of October 15
Monday, October 15, 2012 - 6:54am | 1457Read More...The earnings crunch gets underway this week, with big names in the financial, technology, consumer goods and other sectors on tap to share their most recent quarterly results. Among those expected to post the biggest year-over-year gains in earnings are Abbott Labs (NYSE: ABT), BlackRock (NYSE: BLK...
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Looking for Dividend Hikes from GE, Microsoft, McDonald's
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 2:06pm | 722Read More...With U.S. treasuries paying out so little, investors are increasingly turning to dividends as an alternative. General Electric (NYSE: GE), Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) are just a few of...
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GE, Chevron and Other Companies Doing Business in Myanmar
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 5:46pm | 687Read More...As mentioned on Benzinga on Wednesday, legendary investor Jim Rogers stated that he sees the troubled Asian nation of Myanmar, also known as Burma, as possibly the best investing opportunity in the world. "I see enormous opportunities there because they're now opening up," Rogers said to OilPrice....
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Earnings Expectations for the Week of July 16
Monday, July 16, 2012 - 9:02am | 1081Read More...The earnings crunch ramps up this week. The many quarterly reports on the schedule ought to provide a good overview of several sectors, and the feared slump in earnings should make itself felt if it is going to. The financial sector will be highlighted by results from the likes of American...
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Barron's Recap (6/2/12): The Top 100 Women Financial Advisors
Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 11:02am | 948Read More...This weekend in Barron's online: the top 100 women financial advisors for 2012, and the prospects for Deckers Outdoor, master limited partnerships and Blue Nile. Cover Story "UGGs Still Have Legs" by Christopher C. Williams. One of the hottest apparel brands over the past decade has been the UGG...
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Earnings Expectations for the Week of April 16 (GS, MSFT, MCD)
Sunday, April 15, 2012 - 10:45am | 1425Read More...The earnings crunch is on this week. Among the scheduled quarterly reports from the financial sector are those from American Express, Bank of America, Bank of New York, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. The tech sector will be represented by earnings reports from IBM, Intel, Microsoft,...
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Accenture, Covidien, Seagate and Other St. Patrick's Stock Picks
Friday, March 16, 2012 - 6:49am | 1019Read More...St. Patrick's Day is almost upon us. So here is a quick look at how the stocks of some companies headquartered in Ireland are faring, given the uncertain economic situation in Europe. Accenture's (NYSE: ACN) share price is up more than 17% year to date, including a 9% surge in the past month. The...
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Barron's Recap (3/10/12): Online Brokers Ranked, a Looming Financial Storm
Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 12:11pm | 875Read More...This weekend in Barron's online: the 17th annual ranking of online brokers, an impending “financial storm,” ANN on the rebound, Harman International finds the sweet spot, and more. Cover Story “Online Investors Cut the Cord” by Theresa W. Carey offers Barron's 17th annual ranking of online...
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Earnings Expectations for the Week of January 16
Sunday, January 15, 2012 - 3:47pm | 1524Read More...This week will offer a good look at the state of the financial sector as many of the big banks share their fourth-quarter results. JP Morgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) broke the ice on Friday, reporting a decline in earnings that was more than analysts had estimated. Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), Goldman Sachs (...
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Five Stocks That Could Be Impacted by AMR's Bankruptcy
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 1:34pm | 837Read More...These manufacturers could be in trouble if AMR doesn't persevere. It seems like it was only yesterday when Rodman & Renshaw reiterated its Market Outperform rating and $5 PT on AMR (NYSE: AMR). That's probably because it was yesterday. Oh what a difference 24 hours can make. Following the...
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Tyco International Earnings Preview: Higher EPS, Flat Revenues Expected
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 8:00am | 589Read More...Tyco International (NYSE: TYC) is scheduled to report fiscal fourth-quarter 2011 results Wednesday, November 16, before the markets open. Tyco is in the process of spinning off some of its businesses to streamline operations, and the company has posted increased profits for three quarters in a row...
