NX: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Texas Instruments Not Quite In The Clear Yet

    April 23, 2013
    TI's outlook is improving, but core market growth is still lagging.
  2. For Alcoa, It Can Still Get Worse Before It Gets Better

    April 09, 2013
    Alcoa's productivity is impressive, but industry oversupply is a huge problem.
  3. Sigma-Aldrich Inks Deal with Olink - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Sigma Life Science, the innovative biological products and services business unit of Sigma Aldrich Corporation ...
  4. Cloud Peak Beats EPS, Sales Trail - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (CLD) reported earnings of 54 cents per share in the fourth quarter 2012 compared with 70 ...
  5. Data on AVEO/ALPMY's Tivozanib - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AVEO) and Astellas Pharma, Inc. (ALPMY) recently announced final overall survival (OS) ...
  6. CNOOC Clears Final Hurdle for Nexen - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Chinese energy giant CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) has cleared the final obstacle for its acquisition of the Calgary, ...
  7. US Approval for Celgene's Pomalyst - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently delivered encouraging news to Celgene Corporation (CELG) by ...
  8. Covidien Issues STAR Trial Data - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    International health care products major, Covidien plc. (COV) announced results of the two-year "Solitaire FR ...
  9. CONSOL Provides Reserves Update - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) divulged its updated resource reserves figures for the year 2012. The company added 954 ...
  10. Microchip Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP) reported GAAP net income of $10.2 million or 5 cents per share in third quarter of ...
  11. Sigma-Aldrich Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Lab chemical and life sciences company Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (SIAL) posted adjusted earnings (excluding items) ...
  12. Arch Coal Misses, Suffers Loss - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Arch Coal Inc. (ACI) reported fourth-quarter 2012 pro forma loss of 42 cents per share, wider than the Zacks ...
  13. Luminex Beats EPS, Profits Up - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Luminex Corporation's (LMNX) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 12 cents per share (up 9% year over year) beat ...
  14. Bear of the Day: Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (MLNX) - ...

    February 05, 2013
    Weak Q1 prompted a flurry of negative estimate revisions from analysts, sending shares of this stock to a Zacks Rank #5.
  15. CNOOC Sets $12-$14B as '13 Budget - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    China's biggest offshore oil driller CNOOC Ltd (CEO) has proposed to invest around $12 billion to $14 billion in ...
  16. Agilent Launches MSO - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Agilent Technologies Inc. A) recently launched Infiniium 90000 X-Series mixed-signal oscilloscope (MSO). The six ...
  17. CONSOL Beats on Both Lines - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) reported earnings of 43 cents per share for the fourth quarter 2012, surpassing the Zacks ...
  18. CNOOC, Nexen Extend Deadline - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Energy producer Nexen Inc. (NXY) and Chinese energy giant CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) have jointly agreed to extend the ...
  19. Peabody Energy Likely to Miss - Analyst Blog

    January 25, 2013
    Peabody Energy (BTU) will release its fourth quarter 2012 financial results before the market bell on Jan 29, 2013. ...
  20. Covidien's 1Q Beats, Raises View - Analyst Blog

    January 25, 2013
    Covidien plc. (COV) reported its adjusted earnings per share of $1.10 for the first quarter of fiscal 2013, 4 cents ...
  21. QLogic Beats 3Q Estimates - Analyst Blog

    January 25, 2013
    QLogic Corporation (QLGC) reported third quarter 2013 earnings of 15 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...
  22. Altera Misses in 4Q, Outlook Gloomy - Analyst Blog

    January 24, 2013
    Altera Corporation (ALTR) reported earnings of 37 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012, which missed the ...
  23. Mellanox Reports Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 24, 2013
    Fabless semiconductor company Mellanox Technologies Ltd. (MLNX) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 47 cents ...
  24. CNOOC Upped to Outperform - Analyst Blog

    January 23, 2013
    On Jan 14, 2013, we upgraded the Chinese energy giant CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) to Outperform. The company's premium assets ...
  25. NRG Updates Financial Outlook - Analyst Blog

    January 23, 2013
    NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) announced its preliminary Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization ...
  26. Earnings Preview: Covidien - Analyst Blog

    January 23, 2013
    Health care products major Covidien plc (COV) is scheduled to release its third-quarter fiscal 2012 results before ...
  27. Earnings Preview: Amgen - Analyst Blog

    January 22, 2013
    Amgen (AMGN) is scheduled to report its fourth quarter 2012 results on Jan 23, 2013 after the closing bell. Last ...
  28. CONSOL Guides a Soft Start - Analyst Blog

    January 21, 2013
    Diversified fuel producer CONSOL Energy (CNX) announced sequentially lower coal and natural gas production ...
  29. Modest 3Q for Xilinx, View Positive - Analyst Blog

    January 21, 2013
    Xilinx Inc. (XLNX) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 38 cents in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, ...
  30. NXP Semiconductors NV - Momentum

    January 21, 2013
    NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) has gained significant momentum over the last 12 months based on its growing share in ...
  31. Onyx to Raise Funds - Analyst Blog

    January 18, 2013
    Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ONXX) recently announced its intention to raise funds through the issuance of 4.4 ...
  32. 7 ETFs To Play The Global Manufacturing Rebound In 2013

    January 18, 2013
    As 2013 begins it seems that the global economy can no longer do wrong. Markets have been bullish since the first ...
  33. Luminex Wins FDA Clearance - Analyst Blog

    January 16, 2013
    Luminex Corporation (LMNX) recently revealed that it won clearance from the FDA for its xTAG Gastrointestinal ...
  34. QLogic Reports 3Q Prelim Results - Analyst Blog

    January 16, 2013
    QLogic (QLGC) announced preliminary third quarter results on January 15, 2013. For the quarter ended December 30, ...
  35. LabCorp Remains at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    January 15, 2013
    We have reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH), the second largest ...
  36. Quest Diagnostics Remains at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    January 15, 2013
    We recently reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Quest Diagnostics (DGX), the leading providers of commercial ...
  37. CONSOL Unveils 2013 Capex Guidance - Analyst Blog

    January 15, 2013
    CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) has announced its full-year 2013 capital expenditure guidance in the range of $1,290 - ...
  38. Altera Downgraded to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog

    January 15, 2013
    On January 12, 2013, Zacks Investment Research downgraded Altera Corp. (ALTR) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). ...
  39. The Smart Money Loves These 10 Stocks

    January 14, 2013
    During the past 10 years, the best hedge funds have consistently produced market-beating returns, driving huge ...
  40. Tough Road For Utilities ETFs?

    January 14, 2013
    Utilities stocks (and ETFs) have generally fared quite well in the last few years, thanks to an interest in low ...
  41. Infinity Provides Pipeline Update - Analyst Blog

    January 11, 2013
    Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. (INFI) recently provided an update on its pipeline and issued its guidance for 2013. ...
  42. Volcano Corporation Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog

    January 11, 2013
    We have reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on Volcano Corporation (VOLC) based on the company's disappointing ...
  43. STMicro & Quantenna Team Up - Analyst Blog

    January 10, 2013
    STMicroelectronics (STM) and Quantenna Communications, Inc. have come together to reveal a reference design for ...
  44. Sinopec to Acquire Parent Assets - Analyst Blog

    January 10, 2013
    China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (SNP), aka Sinopec, intends to acquire international upstream oil and gas assets ...
  45. Catalyst-Filled 2013 for Onyx - Analyst Blog

    January 09, 2013
    Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ONXX) recently provided an update on its performance in 2012 and its plans for 2013. ...
  46. Cliffs to Sell Amapa Stake - Analyst Blog

    January 08, 2013
    According to Reuters, Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) and Anglo American Plc. are set to divest their Amapa iron ...
  47. Ice Dampens CNOOC Bohai Bay - Analyst Blog

    January 08, 2013
    China National Offshore Oil Corporation, the parent company of CNOOC Ltd. (CEO), said that its production at its ...
  48. Mellanox Lowers Revenue Outlook - Analyst Blog

    January 08, 2013
    Mellanox Technologies Ltd. (MLNX) recently revised down its guidance for the fourth quarter revenue guidance which ...
  49. Good News for Bayer/Onyx - Analyst Blog

    January 04, 2013
    The HealthCare unit of Bayer (BAYRY) recently announced that a phase III trial (DECISION: n=417) of Nexavar ...
  50. Have We Seen The Worst For Mellanox?

    January 04, 2013
    A rare miss may create a rare buying opportunity in Mellanox, but the risks are not trivial.
  51. Ross Among the Nasdaq's Biggest Movers on January 3, 2013

    January 03, 2013
    The market has been quiet so far today, with the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow showing little change. The Nasdaq Composite ...
  52. Technology Stocks, Including Mindray Medical ...

    January 03, 2013
    It's been a quiet morning for the market. The Nasdaq is unchanged; the S&P 500 has moved little; and the Dow has ...
  53. First Solar and More Big Movers in Semiconductors on ...

    January 03, 2013
    This morning, the market has been relatively quiet. The Nasdaq has moved little; the S&P 500 has been relatively ...
  54. Altera Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on January ...

    January 02, 2013
    On a good day for the market, the Nasdaq is up 2.3%, the S&P 500 has climbed 1.8% and the Dow has moved up 1.9%. The ...
  55. NXP Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on December 31, ...

    December 31, 2012
    After the morning's trading, the Nasdaq is up 0.6%, the S&P 500 has risen 0.2% and the Dow has moved little. The ...
  56. Bayer Submits Regorafenib in Japan - Analyst Blog

    December 28, 2012
    Bayer Yakuhin Ltd., the Japanese subsidiary of Bayer AG (BAYRY), submitted a marketing authorization application for ...
  57. SINA Corporation and Other Big Movers on the Nasdaq on ...

    December 28, 2012
    It's been a bad morning for the market, with the Nasdaq slipping 0.3%, the S&P 500 down 0.5% and the Dow declining ...
  58. Technology Stocks, Including SINA Corporation, Making ...

    December 28, 2012
    It's been a bad day for the market after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq has decreased 0.3%; the S&P 500 is ...
  59. Freescale Semiconductor Holdings and More Big Movers in ...

    December 28, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has declined 0.3%; the S&P 500 has fallen 0.5%; and the Dow has ...
  60. A Look Back At The Year In Biotech

    December 28, 2012
    Biotech stocks have been major outpeformers in 2012.
  61. Maxim Integrated Products and Other Semiconductors ...

    December 27, 2012
    The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq has slipped 0.7%; the S&P 500 has fallen 0.8%; and the Dow is ...
  62. Back to Neutral on Bayer - Analyst Blog

    December 26, 2012
    We are reverting to a Neutral recommendation on Bayer (BAYRY) as we believe that all the positive news that led to ...
  63. Semiconductors Stocks, Including Freescale Semiconductor ...

    December 26, 2012
    The market is currently down, with the Nasdaq slipping 1.1%, the S&P 500 declining 0.6% and the Dow falling 0.3%. ...
  64. NRP Buys Major Stake in Marcellus - Analyst Blog

    December 21, 2012
    Coal and mineral partnership, Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) announced its purchase of an overriding royalty ...
  65. Panera and Other Big Movers on the Nasdaq on December ...

    December 21, 2012
    The market is down this morning. The Nasdaq has decreased 2%; the S&P 500 has slipped 1.9%; and the Dow is down ...
  66. Capital Goods Stocks, Including Caterpillar, Making Big ...

    December 21, 2012
    On a bad day for the market, the Nasdaq has fallen 2%, the S&P 500 has slipped 1.9% and the Dow has declined 1.4%. ...
  67. Kyocera Corporation and More Big Movers in Technology on ...

    December 21, 2012
    The morning has been bad for the market. The Nasdaq has fallen 2%; the S&P 500 is trading down 1.9%; and the Dow has ...
  68. Broadcom and Other Semiconductors Stocks Making Big ...

    December 21, 2012
    The Nasdaq has slipped 2%, the S&P 500 has decreased 1.9% and the Dow is trading down 1.4% on a bad morning for the ...
  69. Skyworks Solutions and Other Big Movers In ...

    December 20, 2012
    The Nasdaq has decreased 0.4%, the S&P 500 has remained steady and the Dow is trading down 0.1% after the morning's ...
  70. Nasdaq Stocks, Including Bed Bath & Beyond, Making Big ...

    December 20, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq is trading down 0.4%, the S&P 500 is unchanged and the Dow has declined 0.1%. The Nasdaq ...
  71. Illumina and Other Technology Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    December 20, 2012
    The Nasdaq is trading down 0.4%, the S&P 500 remains relatively unchanged and the Dow is down 0.1% so far today. The ...
  72. NetEase.com Inc and More Big Movers on the Nasdaq on ...

    December 19, 2012
    The Nasdaq has moved up 0.1%, the S&P 500 is trading down 0.1% and the Dow is unchanged so far today. Most stocks on ...
  73. Western Digital and More Big Movers in Technology on ...

    December 19, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq is up 0.1%, the S&P 500 has slipped 0.1% and the Dow has been relatively flat. The technology ...
  74. Altera and More Big Movers in Semiconductors on December ...

    December 19, 2012
    The Nasdaq is up 0.1%, the S&P 500 is down 0.1% and the Dow remains relatively unchanged so far today. The biggest ...
  75. Luminex Retained at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    December 18, 2012
    Luminex Corporation's (LMNX) third quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of $0.04 per share missed the Zacks Consensus ...
  76. Peabody's 2013 Outlook Unfavorable - Analyst Blog

    December 18, 2012
    The coal mining company Peabody Energy (BTU) released some details of its first quarter and full year 2013 financial ...
  77. Semiconductors Stocks, Including Broadcom, Making Big ...

    December 18, 2012
    The market has been doing well after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq is up 1.1%; the S&P 500 is up 0.8%; and the ...
  78. Cliffs Natural Cut to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    December 18, 2012
    We are downgrading our rating on mining company Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF) to Underperform following its ...
  79. Altera and ARM Join Forces - Analyst Blog

    December 17, 2012
    Recently, Altera Corporation (ALTR) and ARM Holdings plc (ARMH) have entered into a contract for jointly creating an ...
  80. NXP and More Big Movers in Semiconductors on December ...

    December 17, 2012
    The Nasdaq has moved up 0.5%, the S&P 500 has climbed 0.6% and the Dow is up 0.5%, marking a bad morning for the ...
  81. Liberty Media Corp Among the Nasdaq's Biggest Movers on ...

    December 17, 2012
    The market is on the rise so far this morning. The Nasdaq is up 0.5%; the S&P 500 is trading up 0.6%; and the Dow ...
  82. SINA Corporation and Other Technology Stocks Making Big ...

    December 17, 2012
    The market has been doing well after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq is trading up 0.5%; the S&P 500 has moved up ...
  83. Broadcom and More Big Movers in Semiconductors on ...

    December 14, 2012
    The morning has been bad for the market. The Nasdaq has slipped 0.8%; the S&P 500 has decreased 0.2%; and the Dow is ...
  84. Canada Gives Approval To Deal Between Nexen And CNOOC

    December 14, 2012
    This deal could either be a huge success or a huge disaster.
  85. Xilinx Upgraded to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    December 13, 2012
    We recently upgraded our recommendation on programmable logic devices maker Xilinx, Inc. (XLNX) to Neutral from ...
  86. Lattice Trims Rev View, Shares Dip - Analyst Blog

    December 13, 2012
    Recently, Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (LSCC) reduced its revenue expectations for the fourth quarter of 2012. ...
  87. Semiconductors Stocks, Including Mellanox, Making Big ...

    December 12, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq has remained steady, the S&P 500 has moved up 0.2% and the Dow is up 0.2%. These are the ...
  88. China Southern Airlines Limited Among Transportation's ...

    December 12, 2012
    After the morning's trading, the Nasdaq has been relatively flat, the S&P 500 has increased 0.2% and the Dow has ...
  89. Technology Stocks, Including Garmin, Making Big Moves on ...

    December 12, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq has remained steady, the S&P 500 has risen 0.2% and the Dow is trading up 0.2%. The technology ...
  90. WDC has Reasons to Cheer - Analyst Blog

    December 11, 2012
    A recent survey by The Online Investor (published by Forbes) revealed that Western Digital Corporation (WDC) has ...
  91. Texas Instruments and Other Semiconductors Stocks Making ...

    December 11, 2012
    The market has been doing well after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq has moved up 1.7%; the S&P 500 has increased ...
  92. Altera and More Big Movers in Semiconductors on December ...

    December 10, 2012
    The market is having a good day so far: the Nasdaq has climbed 0.6%; the S&P 500 has moved up 0.2%; and the Dow is ...
  93. Oil and Gas Operations Stocks, Including Nexen Inc, ...

    December 10, 2012
    The morning has been good for the market. The Nasdaq has risen 0.6%; the S&P 500 has climbed 0.2%; and the Dow has ...
  94. Priceline.com and More Big Movers on the Nasdaq on ...

    December 10, 2012
    This morning has been good for the market. The Nasdaq has moved up 0.6%; the S&P 500 is trading up 0.2%; and the Dow ...
  95. NYSE Stocks, Including Nexen Inc, Making Big Moves on ...

    December 10, 2012
    So far today, the market has been on the rise. The Nasdaq is trading up 0.6%; the S&P 500 has moved up 0.2%; and the ...
  96. Nexen Inc Among Energy's Biggest Movers on December 10, 2012

    December 10, 2012
    The market is doing well so far today. The Nasdaq has climbed 0.6%; the S&P 500 has moved up 0.2%; and the Dow is up ...
  97. Mettler-Toledo International and More Big Movers in ...

    December 10, 2012
    It's been a good morning for the market. The Nasdaq is up 0.6%; the S&P 500 has risen 0.2%; and the Dow has climbed ...
  98. Semiconductors Stocks, Including Avago, Making Big Moves ...

    December 07, 2012
    After the morning's trading, the Nasdaq has slipped 0.7%, the S&P 500 has been relatively flat and the Dow is ...
  99. Intel Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on December ...

    December 06, 2012
    On a good day for the market, the Nasdaq is trading up 0.7%, the S&P 500 has increased 0.3% and the Dow has climbed ...
  100. Altera Trims Outlook, Shares Fall - Analyst Blog

    December 05, 2012
    Chipmaker Altera Corporation (ALTR) recently trimmed its revenue guidance for fourth quarter 2012 and updated its ...
  101. Transportation Stocks, Including Canadian Pacific ...

    December 05, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq has decreased 1%, the S&P 500 has declined 0.1% and the Dow has increased 0.2%. The ...
  102. Onyx Pharmaceuticals (ONXX) - Bull of the Day

    December 05, 2012
    We are upgrading Onyx Pharmaceuticals (ONXX) to Outperform based on the company's strong third quarter results and ...
  103. Coal Industry Stock Review - December 2012 - Industry ...

    December 04, 2012
    Coal is burned as fuel or gasified to create a synthetic gas (syngas) that can then be used as feedstock for the ...
  104. Shire Plc and Other Healthcare Stocks Making Big Moves ...

    December 04, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq is trading down 0.5%, the S&P 500 has slipped 0.3% and the Dow is unchanged. The healthcare ...
  105. Mellanox and More Big Movers in Semiconductors on ...

    December 04, 2012
    The Nasdaq has decreased 0.5%, the S&P 500 has declined 0.3% and the Dow has moved little so far today. The ...
  106. Baidu Among the Nasdaq's Biggest Movers on December 4, 2012

    December 04, 2012
    The Nasdaq is trading down 0.5%, the S&P 500 has fallen 0.3% and the Dow has been relatively flat this morning. Most ...
  107. Technology Stocks, Including Baidu, Making Big Moves on ...

    December 04, 2012
    The Nasdaq has decreased 0.5%, the S&P 500 has declined 0.3% and the Dow remains relatively unchanged after the ...
  108. Mellanox and Other Big Movers In Semiconductors on ...

    December 03, 2012
    The Nasdaq has moved up 0.2%, the S&P 500 has declined 0.1% and the Dow has slipped 0.2% so far today. These are the ...
  109. VeriSign and Other Nasdaq Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    December 03, 2012
    The Nasdaq has risen 0.2%, the S&P 500 has decreased 0.1% and the Dow has fallen 0.2% this morning. The recent surge ...
  110. Bull Vs. Bear: Canuck Oil Is Safest, But Pure Canadian ...

    November 30, 2012
    For those who think it's time to invest in Canadian oil - think again.
  111. Avago and More Big Movers in Semiconductors on November ...

    November 30, 2012
    The morning has been bad for the market. The Nasdaq has slipped 0.4%; the S&P 500 has fallen 0.2%; and the Dow has ...
  112. National Oilwell and More Big Movers in Energy on ...

    November 30, 2012
    On a bad day for the market, the Nasdaq is down 0.4%, the S&P 500 has fallen 0.2% and the Dow has decreased 0.2%. ...
  113. Semiconductors Stocks, Including ASML Holding N.V, ...

    November 29, 2012
    On a good day for the market, the Nasdaq has climbed 0.5%, the S&P 500 has moved up 0.5% and the Dow is up 0.4%. The ...
  114. Peabody Energy Shuts Down One More - Analyst Blog

    November 28, 2012
    Peabody Energy's (BTU) decision to permanently shut down its Willow Lake Mine near Harrisburg, Illinois, is going to ...
  115. Mellanox and Other Big Movers In Semiconductors on ...

    November 28, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq remains relatively unchanged, the S&P 500 is up 0.1% and the Dow has moved up 0.2%. The ...
  116. Nasdaq Stocks, Including Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, ...

    November 28, 2012
    The Nasdaq has remained steady, the S&P 500 is up 0.1% and the Dow has increased 0.2% so far today. Most stocks on ...
  117. Workday Among Technology's Biggest Movers on November ...

    November 28, 2012
    After the morning's trading, the Nasdaq has been relatively flat, the S&P 500 has climbed 0.1% and the Dow has ...
  118. Walter to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    November 26, 2012
    We retain our Underperform recommendation on coal major, Walter Energy Inc. (WLT). The company reported weak top- ...
  119. Arch Closes Debt Restructuring - Analyst Blog

    November 26, 2012
    Pure coal play, Arch Coal Inc. (ACI) finalized its 9.875% senior unsecured notes issuance worth $375 million due ...
  120. Will Baxter Go For Gambro?

    November 26, 2012
    Baxter may be about to conclude its long pursuit of Gambro
  121. CONSOL Still Neutral - Analyst Blog

    November 20, 2012
    We reaffirm our Neutral recommendation on Pennsylvania-based CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX).  The multi-fuel energy ...
  122. CNOOC Accepts Nexen Takeover Clauses - Analyst Blog

    November 20, 2012
    Chinese energy giant CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) accepted the clauses laid down by the Canadian government for its acquisition ...
  123. Semiconductors Stocks, Including Intel, Making Big Moves ...

    November 20, 2012
    This morning, the market has been relatively quiet. The Nasdaq has been relatively flat; the S&P 500 has remained ...
  124. Walter Offers $500M Senior Notes - Analyst Blog

    November 19, 2012
    Pure metallurgical coal play, Walter Energy Inc. (WLT) announced that it will offer 9.875% senior notes worth $500 ...
  125. ARM Holdings plc and More Big Movers in Semiconductors ...

    November 19, 2012
    The market is having a good day so far: the Nasdaq has risen 1.7%; the S&P 500 is up 1.5%; and the Dow has climbed ...
  126. Earnings Preview: Tech Data - Analyst Blog

    November 16, 2012
    Information technology products distributor Tech Data Corp. (TECD) is slated to release its third quarter 2013 ...
  127. Arch Coal to Issue Senior Notes - Analyst Blog

    November 15, 2012
    St. Louis based coal company Arch Coal Inc. (ACI) announced that it will offer 9.875% senior notes worth $375 ...
  128. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Among Healthcare's Biggest ...

    November 15, 2012
    The market is currently down, with the Nasdaq falling 0.4%, the S&P 500 decreasing 0.3% and the Dow declining 0.3%. ...
  129. NXP and Other Semiconductors Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    November 15, 2012
    The morning has been bad for the market. The Nasdaq has decreased 0.4%; the S&P 500 has fallen 0.3%; and the Dow is ...
  130. Q1: Record Revenue and Income. Int'l Sales Growing Is ...

    November 14, 2012
    Q1: Record Revenue and Income. Int'l Sales Growing Is Huge Positive By Brian Marckx, CFA Q1 2013 Financial ...
  131. Cisco and Other Technology Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    November 14, 2012
    The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.4%; the S&P 500 has declined 0.5%; and the Dow ...
  132. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Among Healthcare's Biggest Movers ...

    November 14, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far. The Nasdaq has decreased 0.4%; the S&P 500 has fallen 0.5%; and the Dow is ...
  133. Mellanox Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on ...

    November 14, 2012
    On a bad day for the market, the Nasdaq has slipped 0.4%, the S&P 500 has fallen 0.5% and the Dow is trading down ...
  134. Facebook Inc. - Class Among the Nasdaq's Biggest Movers ...

    November 14, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq is trading down 0.4%; the S&P 500 has fallen 0.5%; and the Dow has ...
  135. LPL Investment Holdings and Other Nasdaq Stocks Making ...

    November 13, 2012
    The market is having a good day so far. The Nasdaq is up 0.2%; the S&P 500 has risen 0.6%; and the Dow has climbed ...
  136. Healthcare Stocks, Including Thermo Fisher, Making Big ...

    November 13, 2012
    The market is having a good day so far: the Nasdaq has climbed 0.2%; the S&P 500 is up 0.6%; and the Dow has risen ...
  137. NXP and Other Semiconductors Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    November 13, 2012
    On a good day for the market, the Nasdaq has risen 0.2%, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.6% and the Dow has moved up ...
  138. EU Nod for Novartis' Votubia - Analyst Blog

    November 13, 2012
    The European Commission (EC) recently approved Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis' (NVS) Votubia to treat adults ...
  139. CNOOC Hits Gas Again in Yinggehai - Analyst Blog

    November 12, 2012
    Chinese energy giant CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) has come across a big gas field in the Yinggehai basin in the South China Sea, ...
  140. Mixed Quarter from Salix - Analyst Blog

    November 12, 2012
    Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) posted third quarter earnings of 95 cents per share, well above the Zacks ...
  141. Nexen Inc and More Big Movers in Oil and Gas Operations ...

    November 12, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq is down 0.1%, the S&P 500 is unchanged and the Dow has slipped 0.1%. CompanyMarket ...
  142. SanDisk and Other Big Movers In Technology on November ...

    November 12, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq is down 0.1%, the S&P 500 has been relatively flat and the Dow has slipped 0.1%. The ...
  143. Onyx Pharmaceuticals and More Big Movers on the Nasdaq ...

    November 09, 2012
    This morning has been good for the market, with the Nasdaq moving up 0.9%, the S&P 500 rising 0.5% and the Dow ...
  144. Healthcare Stocks, Including Covidien, Making Big Moves ...

    November 09, 2012
    The Nasdaq has risen 0.9%, the S&P 500 has moved up 0.5% and the Dow is trading up 0.2%, marking a bad morning for ...
  145. HCA and Other Healthcare Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    November 08, 2012
    This morning's trading has marked a bad day for the market so far. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.5%; the S&P 500 is down ...
  146. Mellanox and Other Semiconductors Stocks Making Big ...

    November 08, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far. The Nasdaq is trading down 0.5%; the S&P 500 has decreased 0.2%; and the Dow ...
  147. Apple Among Technology's Biggest Movers on November 7, 2012

    November 07, 2012
    The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq has declined 2.7%; the S&P 500 is trading down 2.6%; and the ...
  148. ASML Holding N.V and More Big Movers in Semiconductors ...

    November 07, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq is down 2.7%; the S&P 500 has decreased 2.6%; and the Dow has ...
  149. Earnings Scorecard: Altera Corp - Analyst Blog

    November 06, 2012
    Earnings estimates for chipmaker Altera Corporation (ALTR) have declined significantly after the company provided ...
  150. Onyx Beats Expectations - Analyst Blog

    November 06, 2012
    Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ONXX) reported a loss of 89 cents per share in the third quarter of 2012, narrower than ...
  151. Semiconductors Stocks, Including Lam, Making Big Moves ...

    November 06, 2012
    After the morning's trading, the Nasdaq has moved little, the S&P 500 has moved up 0.4% and the Dow is up 0.6%. The ...
  152. Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Other Healthcare Stocks ...

    November 02, 2012
    The Nasdaq remains relatively unchanged, the S&P 500 has decreased 0.2% and the Dow has declined 0.3% after the ...
  153. KLA-Tencor and Other Semiconductors Stocks Making Big ...

    November 01, 2012
    The market is currently up, with the Nasdaq climbing 1.5%, the S&P 500 up 1.1% and the Dow rising 1.1%. The ...
  154. Priority FDA Review for Stivarga - Analyst Blog

    October 31, 2012
    Recently, the HealthCare unit of Bayer (BAYRY) announced that its oncology drug Stivarga (regorafenib) will be ...
  155. CONSOL Halts a Surface Operation - Analyst Blog

    October 31, 2012
    CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) announced its intention to discontinue the Miller Creek surface operations for a temporary ...
  156. Luminex Misses Ests., Trims Outlook - Analyst Blog

    October 30, 2012
    Luminex Corporation's (LMNX) third quarter 2012 adjusted (excluding one-time charges) earnings of 4 cents per share ...
  157. QLogic Beats, but Outlook Grim - Analyst Blog

    October 26, 2012
    A leading supplier of high performance network infrastructure solutions, QLogic Corporation (QLGC) reported second ...
  158. CNOOC 3Q Sales Rise - Analyst Blog

    October 26, 2012
    Chinese offshore giant CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) reported third quarter 2012 total revenue of 48.96 billion yuan ($7.73 ...
  159. Energy Stocks, Including Magellan Midstream Partners, ...

    October 26, 2012
    The morning has been bad for the market. The Nasdaq is trading down 0.1%; the S&P 500 has slipped 0.2%; and the Dow ...
  160. Mixed 3Q for Nexen - Analyst Blog

    October 26, 2012
    Nexen Inc.'s (NXY) third-quarter 2012 income from continuing operations of 11 Canadian cents (11 US cents per share) ...
  161. PVR Partners Posts Mixed Numbers - Analyst Blog

    October 25, 2012
    PVR Partners, L.P. (PVR) announced its third-quarter 2012 pro forma earnings per unit of 6 cents compared with 29 ...
  162. Consol Energy Misses on Both Lines - Analyst Blog

    October 25, 2012
    Diversified fuel producer CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) reported pro forma loss of 5 cents per share for the third ...
  163. Sales Swell at Celgene - Analyst Blog

    October 25, 2012
    Celgene Corporation's (CELG) third quarter 2012 earnings (excluding special items but including stock-based ...
  164. Semiconductors Stocks, Including NXP, Making Big Moves ...

    October 25, 2012
    The market is quiet so far today. The Nasdaq is unchanged; the S&P 500 has moved little; and the Dow has been ...
  165. Lower Pricing Hurts Cliffs in 3Q - Analyst Blog

    October 25, 2012
    Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) posted earnings of 59 cents per share in the third quarter of 2012, down 85.8% ...
  166. Altera Beats in 3Q, Guides Weak - Analyst Blog

    October 24, 2012
    Altera Corporation (ALTR) reported a net income of $157.5 million or 49 cents per share in the third quarter of ...
  167. How Many Cuts Does It Take To Reach TI's Center?

    October 23, 2012
    There are still no real signs of recovery in TI's core markets. Find out why.
  168. ARM Holdings plc and Other Semiconductors Stocks Making ...

    October 23, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has slipped 0.8%; the S&P 500 has fallen 1.5%; and the Dow is ...
  169. Yahoo and More Big Movers on the Nasdaq on October 23, 2012

    October 23, 2012
    The market is down this morning. The Nasdaq is trading down 0.9%; the S&P 500 has slipped 1.5%; and the Dow has ...
  170. Yahoo and Other Big Movers In Technology on October 23, 2012

    October 23, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.9%; the S&P 500 is trading down 1.5%; and the Dow has ...
  171. Energy Stocks, Including Continental Resources, Making ...

    October 22, 2012
    The Nasdaq has increased 0.5%, the S&P 500 has been relatively flat and the Dow has remained steady so far today. ...
  172. Continental Resources and Other Oil and Gas Operations ...

    October 22, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq has increased 0.5%, the S&P 500 has been relatively flat and the Dow is unchanged. The Oil and ...
  173. KLA-Tencor Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on ...

    October 22, 2012
    After the morning's trading, the Nasdaq is up 0.5%, the S&P 500 has remained steady and the Dow remains relatively ...
  174. Onyx Enrolls FOCUS Patients - Analyst Blog

    October 22, 2012
    Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ONXX) recently announced that it has finished enrolling patients for the phase III FOCUS ...
  175. Energy Sector Recap Week Ending October 19, 2012

    October 22, 2012
    A summary of important events that investors should know about in the Energy Sector for the week ending Oct. 19, 2012.
  176. Nexen Inc and More Big Movers in Energy on October 22, 2012

    October 22, 2012
    The Nasdaq has increased 0.3%, the S&P 500 has fallen 0.2% and the Dow has declined 0.2% after the morning's ...
  177. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp and Other Oil and Gas ...

    October 22, 2012
    After the morning's trading, the Nasdaq has increased 0.3%, the S&P 500 has decreased 0.2% and the Dow has declined ...
  178. Earnings Preview: Altera Corporation - Analyst Blog

    October 19, 2012
    Earnings estimates for Altera Corporation (ALTR) have moved south, ahead of the company's second-quarter results on ...
  179. Earnings Preview: Peabody Energy - Analyst Blog

    October 19, 2012
    Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU), world's largest private-sector coal company, is scheduled to report its ...
  180. Semiconductors Stocks, Including NXP, Making Big Moves ...

    October 19, 2012
    The Nasdaq has fallen 1.6%, the S&P 500 is down 1% and the Dow has decreased 1.1% on a bad morning for the market. ...
  181. Nexen Misses Maintenance Deadline - Analyst Blog

    October 18, 2012
    Canadian oil and gas company Nexen Inc. (NXY) has missed the deadline for the completion of maintenance work at the ...
  182. Peabody Extends Senior Notes Offer - Analyst Blog

    October 18, 2012
    Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) has extended exchange offers for its two series of senior notes, totaling $2,858.4 ...
  183. Mellanox Reports Strong 3Q - Analyst Blog

    October 18, 2012
    Fabless semiconductor company Mellanox Technologies Ltd. (MLNX) reported third quarter 2012 earnings of $1.14 per ...
  184. Lam and Other Big Movers on the Nasdaq on October 18, 2012

    October 18, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq has slipped 0.3%, the S&P 500 has moved little and the Dow has increased 0.1%. Most stocks on ...
  185. Danaher and Other Big Movers In Technology on October ...

    October 18, 2012
    The Nasdaq is down 0.3%, the S&P 500 is unchanged and the Dow has climbed 0.1% after the morning's trading. The ...
  186. ASML Holding N.V Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on ...

    October 18, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq has declined 0.3%, the S&P 500 has moved little and the Dow has moved up 0.1%. The biggest ...
  187. Abbott Among Healthcare's Biggest Movers on October 18, 2012

    October 18, 2012
    The Nasdaq has decreased 0.3%, the S&P 500 has moved little and the Dow has climbed 0.1% so far today. The ...
  188. Xilinx Beats in 2Q, Guidance Weak - Analyst Blog

    October 18, 2012
    Xilinx Inc. (XLNX) reported earnings per share of 46 cents in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, easily beating the ...
  189. CONSOL Unveils 2012 Outlook - Analyst Blog

    October 16, 2012
    CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) has announced its third quarter, fourth quarter and full-year 2012 guidance. ...
  190. Texas Instruments and More Big Movers in Semiconductors ...

    October 15, 2012
    The Nasdaq has increased 0.3%, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.3% and the Dow is up 0.3% on a good day for the market so ...
  191. Earnings Preview: Mellanox - Analyst Blog

    October 15, 2012
    The fabless semiconductor company, Mellanox Technologies Ltd (MLNX) is scheduled to release its fiscal second ...
  192. NXP and More Big Movers in Semiconductors on October 12, ...

    October 12, 2012
    This morning's trading has marked a bad day for the market so far. The Nasdaq has declined 0.2%; the S&P 500 has ...
  193. Investors Still Paying Up For J.B. Hunt's Uncommon ...

    October 12, 2012
    J.B. Hunt's growth thesis is sound, but the valuation is demanding.
  194. CNOOC Limited and Other Energy Stocks Making Big Moves ...

    October 11, 2012
    The Nasdaq has moved up 0.3%, the S&P 500 has risen 0.6% and the Dow has increased 0.3% on a good day for the market ...
  195. Linkedin and More Big Movers in Technology on October ...

    October 11, 2012
    The morning has been good for the market. The Nasdaq has climbed 0.3%; the S&P 500 has moved up 0.6%; and the Dow is ...
  196. Avago and Other Semiconductors Stocks Making Big Moves ...

    October 11, 2012
    The market has been doing well after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq has moved up 0.3%; the S&P 500 has risen ...
  197. Valeant Pharmaceuticals Int and More Big Movers in ...

    October 11, 2012
    The morning has been good for the market. The Nasdaq has risen 0.3%; the S&P 500 is up 0.6%; and the Dow has climbed ...
  198. Cliffs Enters 3-year Deal with USW - Analyst Blog

    October 11, 2012
    Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) entered into a three-year tentative labor contract with the United Steel Workers ...
  199. Alcoa Is A Potential Value Call

    October 10, 2012
    Alcoa is doing the best it can in a tough market. The company probably needs aluminum prices above $1 or $1.10/lb ...
  200. Costco and Other Big Movers on the Nasdaq on October 10, ...

    October 10, 2012
    The Nasdaq has been relatively flat, the S&P 500 has declined 0.2% and the Dow has fallen 0.5% so far today. The ...
  201. Technology Stocks, Including NXP, Making Big Moves on ...

    October 10, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq has been relatively flat, the S&P 500 has declined 0.2% and the Dow has fallen 0.5%. The ...
  202. ARM Holdings plc Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on ...

    October 10, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq is unchanged, the S&P 500 is trading down 0.2% and the Dow has slipped 0.5%. The ...
  203. OnSemi Collaborates with Imec - Analyst Blog

    October 09, 2012
    On Semiconductor (ONNN) is collaborating with the leading nanoelectronics research center imec (Interuniversity ...
  204. Marathon and More Big Movers in Energy on October 8, 2012

    October 08, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far. The Nasdaq has declined 1%; the S&P 500 is trading down 0.5%; and the Dow has ...
  205. Nasdaq Stocks, Including Dollar Tree, Making Big Moves ...

    October 05, 2012
    This morning has been good for the market, with the Nasdaq climbing 0.2%, the S&P 500 up 0.5% and the Dow increasing ...
  206. Thermo Fisher and More Big Movers in Healthcare on ...

    October 05, 2012
    The market has been doing well after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq has climbed 0.2%; the S&P 500 has increased ...
  207. NXP Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on October 5, 2012

    October 05, 2012
    The morning has been good for the market. The Nasdaq has risen 0.2%; the S&P 500 has increased 0.5%; and the Dow has ...
  208. Valero and Other Energy Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    October 04, 2012
    The Nasdaq has been relatively flat, the S&P 500 has risen 0.4% and the Dow has climbed 0.5% so far today. The ...
  209. VMware and Other Big Movers In Technology on October 2, 2012

    October 02, 2012
    The Nasdaq has risen 0.4%, the S&P 500 has moved up 0.1% and the Dow has slipped 0.2% so far today. The technology ...
  210. Teekay Among Transportation's Biggest Movers on October ...

    October 01, 2012
    It's been a good morning for the market. The Nasdaq has climbed 0.7%; the S&P 500 is trading up 1%; and the Dow has ...
  211. Strong 2013 Guidance. Moving Price Target Up To ...

    October 01, 2012
    Strong 2013 Guidance. Moving Price Target Up To $0.60/share Brian Marckx, CFA Q4 2012 Financial Results ...
  212. CNOOC's Arm Completes Exxon Deal - Analyst Blog

    October 01, 2012
    Argentine oil and gas company Bridas Corp. - jointly owned by China's CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) and Argentina's Bulgheroni ...
  213. 4 Top Stocks Ready for a Rest

    September 28, 2012
    These four top performing stocks have had huge gains this year, but the monthly technical analysis favors a ...
  214. Bayer's Stivarga Gains Approval - Analyst Blog

    September 28, 2012
    The HealthCare unit of Bayer (BAYRY) recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared ...
  215. Altera's Latest FPGA Platform - Analyst Blog

    September 28, 2012
    Recently Altera Corporation (ALTR) declared that its clients can now access its latest Cyclone V GX FPGA development ...
  216. NXP and More Big Movers in Technology on September 27, 2012

    September 27, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq has moved up 0.4%, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.3% and the Dow has been relatively flat. The ...
  217. NXP Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on September ...

    September 27, 2012
    The Nasdaq has climbed 0.4%, the S&P 500 has risen 0.3% and the Dow has been relatively flat after the morning's ...
  218. Nasdaq Stocks, Including Mellanox, Making Big Moves on ...

    September 26, 2012
    The market is currently down, with the Nasdaq falling 1%, the S&P 500 declining 0.5% and the Dow slipping 0.2%. The ...
  219. Salesforce.com and Other Technology Stocks Making Big ...

    September 26, 2012
    On a bad day for the market, the Nasdaq has decreased 1%, the S&P 500 is down 0.5% and the Dow has declined 0.2%. ...
  220. Semiconductors Stocks, Including Skyworks Solutions, ...

    September 26, 2012
    The morning has been bad for the market. The Nasdaq is down 1%; the S&P 500 has decreased 0.5%; and the Dow has ...
  221. CNOOC Gets Nexen's Nod - Analyst Blog

    September 24, 2012
    Chinese energy giant CNOOC Ltd.'s (CEO) bid to acquire the Canadian energy producer Nexen Inc. (NXY) for ...
  222. CHMP Positive on Novartis' Votubia - Analyst Blog

    September 24, 2012
    Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company, Novartis AG (NVS) recently announced that the Committee for Medicinal ...
  223. Nasdaq Stocks, Including Citrix, Making Big Moves on ...

    September 24, 2012
    This morning has been rocky for the market. The Nasdaq has decreased 0.7%; the S&P 500 has declined 0.2%; and the ...
  224. Citrix and More Big Movers in Technology on September ...

    September 24, 2012
    This morning's trading has marked a bad day for the market so far. The Nasdaq is trading down 0.7%; the S&P 500 has ...
  225. Edwards Lifesciences Among Healthcare's Biggest Movers ...

    September 24, 2012
    The Nasdaq has fallen 0.7%, the S&P 500 has fallen 0.2% and the Dow has declined 0.2% on a bad morning for the ...
  226. Semiconductors Stocks, Including Mellanox, Making Big ...

    September 24, 2012
    The Nasdaq has fallen 0.7%, the S&P 500 has slipped 0.2% and the Dow has declined 0.2%, marking a bad morning for ...
  227. Avago Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on September ...

    September 21, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq remains relatively unchanged, the S&P 500 has declined 0.3% and the Dow has remained steady. ...
  228. Shire Plc and Other Big Movers In Healthcare on ...

    September 20, 2012
    On a bad day for the market, the Nasdaq is trading down 0.3%, the S&P 500 has fallen 0.3% and the Dow has slipped ...
  229. Skyworks Solutions and More Big Movers in Semiconductors ...

    September 20, 2012
    It's been a bad day for the market after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq has decreased 0.3%; the S&P 500 has ...
  230. FIRB Approves CNOOC-Exoma Deal - Analyst Blog

    September 20, 2012
    China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) - parent company of CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) - has received the approval of ...
  231. FDA Panel to Review Celgene Drug - Analyst Blog

    September 20, 2012
    Celgene Corporation (CELG) recently announced that Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) of the US Food and Drug ...
  232. Alpha Natural Streamlines Business - Analyst Blog

    September 19, 2012
    Coal producer Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (ANR) decided to realign its operations taking into consideration the ...
  233. Xilinx Acquires Modesat Communications - Analyst Blog

    September 18, 2012
    Xilinx, Inc. (XLNX) recently announced the acquisition of Estonia-based Modesat Communications, which specializes in ...
  234. Makita Corporation and More Big Movers in Capital Goods ...

    September 18, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq has climbed 0.1%, the S&P 500 remains relatively unchanged and the Dow is up 0.1%. The ...
  235. Healthcare Stocks, Including Onyx Pharmaceuticals, ...

    September 18, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq has increased 0.1%, the S&P 500 has been relatively flat and the Dow is trading up 0.1%. ...
  236. Neutral on Cliffs Natural - Analyst Blog

    September 17, 2012
    We are reaffirming our Neutral rating on mining company Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF). Second quarter earnings of ...
  237. Luminex Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

    September 17, 2012
    We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Luminex Corporation (LMNX) following its second quarter results. In the ...
  238. Gilead and More Big Movers in Healthcare on September ...

    September 17, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has slipped 0.2%; the S&P 500 has declined 0.2%; and the Dow is ...
  239. Avago and More Big Movers in Semiconductors on September ...

    September 13, 2012
    The Nasdaq has moved up 0.3%, the S&P 500 has risen 0.1% and the Dow has increased 0.2% on a good day for the market ...
  240. Nexen Upgraded to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    September 13, 2012
    We have upgraded our recommendation on Nexen Inc. (NXY) to Neutral from Underperform. Nexen is a major Canadian oil ...
  241. CBS Extends Affiliation Agreement - Analyst Blog

    September 12, 2012
    CBS Television Network, a wing of CBS Corporation's (CBS) entertainment segment, recently announced that it has ...
  242. Tech Data Buys Out BEL - Analyst Blog

    September 12, 2012
    Tech Data Corp. (TECD) has now gained complete control over Brightstar Europe Limited ("BEL"), the joint venture ...
  243. Mellanox Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on ...

    September 12, 2012
    It's been a good morning for the market. The Nasdaq has increased 0.1%; the S&P 500 has climbed 0.3%; and the Dow is ...
  244. Siemens AG Among Technology's Biggest Movers on ...

    September 11, 2012
    The market is on the rise this morning. The Nasdaq has moved up 0.3%; the S&P 500 is trading up 0.6%; and the Dow ...
  245. NXP Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on September ...

    September 11, 2012
    On a good day for the market, the Nasdaq has increased 0.3%, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.6% and the Dow is up 0.7%. ...
  246. Another Delay for Salix Candidate - Analyst Blog

    September 10, 2012
    The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently informed Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) that it is still ...
  247. Xilinx Conflates with Barco Silex - Analyst Blog

    September 10, 2012
    Leading manufacturer of a high-performance, high-density programmable logic device (PLDs) Xilinx, Inc. (XLNX) ...
  248. Mellanox and Other Big Movers on the Nasdaq on September ...

    September 10, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq has decreased 0.6%, the S&P 500 is unchanged and the Dow is trading up 0.1%. The Nasdaq ...
  249. F5 Networks Among Technology's Biggest Movers on ...

    September 10, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq is trading down 0.6%, the S&P 500 has moved little and the Dow has moved up 0.1%. The ...
  250. NXP and Other Big Movers In Semiconductors on September ...

    September 10, 2012
    So far today, the Nasdaq has decreased 0.6%, the S&P 500 is unchanged and the Dow has increased 0.1%. These are the ...
  251. CNOOC to Raise its Stake in Exoma - Analyst Blog

    September 10, 2012
    China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) - parent company of CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) - is set to acquire an interest ...
  252. Luminex Wins Technology Award - Analyst Blog

    September 07, 2012
    Diagnostic testing technologies company, Luminex Corporation (LMNX) recently received a Technology Award from the ...
  253. Nasdaq Stocks, Including Lululemon Athletica, Making Big ...

    September 07, 2012
    The Nasdaq has fallen 0.2%, the S&P 500 has increased 0.3% and the Dow has moved little this morning. The recent ...
  254. Technology Stocks, Including Eaton, Making Big Moves on ...

    September 07, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq has decreased 0.2%, the S&P 500 has increased 0.3% and the Dow remains relatively unchanged. ...
  255. Semiconductors Stocks, Including ASML Holding N.V, ...

    September 07, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq has slipped 0.2%, the S&P 500 has increased 0.3% and the Dow has been relatively flat. The ...
  256. Walter Energy to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    September 06, 2012
    We downgrade our recommendation on Walter Energy Inc. (WLT) to Underperform from Neutral. Although Walter managed to ...
  257. Peabody Halts a Coal Operation - Analyst Blog

    September 06, 2012
    Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) has announced that it will permanently discontinue coal production at its Air ...
  258. Consol Idles Buchanan Mine - Analyst Blog

    September 06, 2012
    Pennsylvania-based coal and natural gas company, Consol Energy Inc. (CNX) announced the temporary closure of its ...
  259. Biogen Idec and Other Big Movers In Healthcare on ...

    September 06, 2012
    The morning has been good for the market. The Nasdaq has risen 1.9%; the S&P 500 is up 1.8%; and the Dow has moved ...
  260. EC Approves Pfizer's Inlyta - Analyst Blog

    September 05, 2012
    Pfizer Inc. (PFE) recently announced European Commission (EC) approval of its renal cell cancer drug, Inlyta ...
  261. Bayer Seeks Regorafenib Approval - Analyst Blog

    September 05, 2012
    The HealthCare unit of Bayer (BAYRY) recently submitted a new drug application (NDA) with the US Food and Drug ...
  262. Altera Reiterates Guidance - Analyst Blog

    September 05, 2012
    Recently, programmable logic devices maker Altera Inc. (ALTR) reiterated its guidance for the second quarter of ...
  263. Upcoming Technology Events You Should Know This Week

    September 04, 2012
    Third quarter earnings season will kick off in about a month, with smaller firms reporting up until then.
  264. ARM Holdings plc and Other Nasdaq Stocks Making Big ...

    September 04, 2012
    This morning has been rocky for the market. The Nasdaq has decreased 0.8%; the S&P 500 has slipped 0.5%; and the Dow ...
  265. Noble and Other Big Movers In Energy on September 4, 2012

    September 04, 2012
    The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq has declined 0.8%; the S&P 500 has decreased 0.5%; and the Dow ...
  266. CH Robinson and Other Transportation Stocks Making Big ...

    August 31, 2012
    The market has been doing well after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq is up 0.8%; the S&P 500 has moved up 0.8%; ...
  267. CNOOC Offers 26 Blocks in China - Analyst Blog

    August 30, 2012
    China's top offshore oil producer CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) is seeking assistance from foreign companies to develop 26 ...
  268. Xilinx's Acquisition of PetaLogix - Analyst Blog

    August 29, 2012
    Xilinx, Inc. (XLNX), a world-leading manufacturer of high-performance, high-density programmable logic devices ...
  269. IBM Set to Buy Kenexa - Analyst Blog

    August 28, 2012
    IBM Corp. (IBM) recently signed a definitive deal to acquire Kenexa Corp. (KNXA) for approximately $1.3 billion in ...
  270. CNOOC/Exoma JV Steps Ahead - Analyst Blog

    August 28, 2012
    Chinese state-owned company CNOOC Ltd. (CEO), along with Australian partner Exoma Energy announced that they are ...
  271. ASML Holding N.V and Other Big Movers In Semiconductors ...

    August 28, 2012
    The Nasdaq has fallen 0.1%, the S&P 500 is down 0.1% and the Dow has declined 0.1%, marking a bad morning for the ...
  272. IBM Follows SAP And Oracle Deeper Into The Cloud

    August 27, 2012
    IBM buys the largest remaining human capital management software company.
  273. Mellanox and Other Nasdaq Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    August 27, 2012
    After this morning's trading, the market is looking good. The Nasdaq is up 0.5%; the S&P 500 is trading up 0.3%; and ...
  274. China Life Insurance Company Ltd and Other Big Movers on ...

    August 27, 2012
    The market is having a good day so far. The Nasdaq is trading up 0.5%; the S&P 500 has risen 0.3%; and the Dow has ...
  275. Services Stocks, Including Tiffany, Making Big Moves on ...

    August 27, 2012
    The market is on the rise this morning. The Nasdaq is trading up 0.5%; the S&P 500 has increased 0.3%; and the Dow ...
  276. Maxim Integrated Products and Other Big Movers In ...

    August 27, 2012
    The market is currently up, with the Nasdaq increasing 0.5%, the S&P 500 up 0.3% and the Dow climbing 0.1%. The ...
  277. Consol Resumes Op in Two Coal Mines - Analyst Blog

    August 24, 2012
    Diversified fuel producer, Consol Energy Inc. (CNX) resumed production in Bailey and Enlow Fork Mines in ...
  278. Healthcare Stocks, Including Eli Lilly, Making Big Moves ...

    August 24, 2012
    The Nasdaq has increased 0.6%, the S&P 500 has risen 0.5% and the Dow has moved up 0.6% on a good day for the market ...
  279. Hewlett-Packard and More Big Movers in Technology on ...

    August 23, 2012
    The market is currently down, with the Nasdaq decreasing 0.2%, the S&P 500 falling 0.4% and the Dow declining 0.6%. ...
  280. Skyworks Solutions Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers ...

    August 23, 2012
    The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.2%; the S&P 500 has declined 0.4%; and the Dow is ...
  281. F5 Networks Among Technology's Biggest Movers on August ...

    August 22, 2012
    The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq is trading down 0.2%; the S&P 500 is down 0.4%; and the Dow ...
  282. Analog Devices and Other Big Movers In Semiconductors on ...

    August 22, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has decreased 0.2%; the S&P 500 is down 0.4%; and the Dow has ...
  283. Ebay Among the Nasdaq's Biggest Movers on August 22, 2012

    August 22, 2012
    This morning has been rocky for the market. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.2%; the S&P 500 is down 0.4%; and the Dow has ...
  284. Consol Among Energy's Biggest Movers on August 21, 2012

    August 21, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq is unchanged, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.3% and the Dow is up 0.2%. The energy sector is the ...
  285. Onyx Pharmaceuticals Among Healthcare's Biggest Movers ...

    August 21, 2012
    The Nasdaq has moved little, the S&P 500 has moved up 0.3% and the Dow has climbed 0.2% after the morning's trading. ...
  286. NXP and Other Big Movers In Semiconductors on August 21, ...

    August 21, 2012
    The Nasdaq has remained steady, the S&P 500 has moved up 0.3% and the Dow has climbed 0.2% after the morning's ...
  287. Nasdaq Stocks, Including Baidu, Making Big Moves on ...

    August 21, 2012
    After this morning's trading, the Nasdaq remains relatively unchanged, the S&P 500 has moved up 0.3% and the Dow has ...
  288. CNOOC Suffers on Steeper Prices - Analyst Blog

    August 21, 2012
    China's dominant producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas, CNOOC Limited's (CEO) first half 2012 net profit ...
  289. Avago Among Semiconductors' Biggest Movers on August 20, ...

    August 20, 2012
    The Nasdaq is down 0.2%, the S&P 500 has fallen 0.3% and the Dow has decreased 0.2%, marking a bad morning for the ...
  290. Earnings Preview: Tech Data Corp. - Analyst Blog

    August 20, 2012
    Tech Data Corp. (TECD) is scheduled to release its fiscal second quarter 2013 results before the market opens on ...
  291. Penn Downgraded to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    August 16, 2012
    We have downgraded our recommendation on Penn Virginia Resource Partners L.P. (PVR) to Underperform from Neutral ...
  292. St Jude Medical and Other Big Movers In Healthcare

    August 16, 2012
    The Nasdaq is trading up 0.8%, the S&P 500 has moved up 0.3% and the Dow has increased 0.3%, marking a bad morning ...
  293. ASML Holding N.V. (ADR) and More Big Movers in ...

    August 14, 2012
    The Nasdaq is trading up 0.5%, the S&P 500 has increased 0.3% and the Dow has climbed 0.3%, marking a bad morning ...
  294. Altera Inks License Agreement - Analyst Blog

    August 13, 2012
    Recently, Altera Corporation (ALTR) has entered into a multi-year license agreement with IC Manage, Inc. for ...
  295. Salesforce.com and Other Technology Stocks Making Big Moves

    August 13, 2012
    On a bad day for the market, the Nasdaq has slipped 0.3%, the S&P 500 is trading down 0.4% and the Dow has decreased ...
  296. Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. and Other Semiconductors ...

    August 13, 2012
    On a bad day for the market, the Nasdaq is trading down 0.3%, the S&P 500 has declined 0.4% and the Dow has slipped ...
  297. SXC Health Solutions Corp. (USA) Among the Nasdaq's ...

    August 13, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq is trading down 0.3%; the S&P 500 has declined 0.4%; and the Dow ...
  298. Earnings Beat for Salix, EPS View Up - Analyst Blog

    August 13, 2012
    Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) posted second quarter earnings of 79 cents per share, well above the Zacks ...
  299. Luminex Wins DTRA Contract - Analyst Blog

    August 10, 2012
    Luminex Corporation (LMNX), a developer of biological testing technologies, recently announced that the Defense ...
  300. Can Alpha Natural Resources Find The Bottom?

    August 09, 2012
    Alpha Natural seems exceptionally cheap, but the coal industry is in a crisis.
  301. Nexen Closes INPEX Divestiture Deal - Analyst Blog

    August 09, 2012
    Canadian oil and gas company Nexen Inc. (NXY) has wrapped up its divestiture agreement with the consortium led by ...
  302. Canadian Natural Resource Ltd (USA) and More Big Movers ...

    August 09, 2012
    The market is currently down, with the Nasdaq decreasing 0.1%, the S&P 500 down 0.2% and the Dow slipping 0.2%. The ...
  303. Dillard's, Inc. and Other Big Movers In Services

    August 09, 2012
    The morning has been bad for the market. The Nasdaq is trading down 0.1%; the S&P 500 is down 0.2%; and the Dow has ...
  304. Services Sector's Biggest Movers: Priceline.com and More

    August 08, 2012
    On a good day for the market, the Nasdaq has risen 0.1%, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.2% and the Dow has moved up ...
  305. Big Movers on the Healthcare Sector Today, Including ESRX

    August 08, 2012
    On a good day for the market, the Nasdaq has climbed 0.1%, the S&P 500 has risen 0.2% and the Dow is up 0.3%. The ...
  306. Biggest Semiconductors Sector Movers, Including MLNX

    August 08, 2012
    The market has been doing well after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq has climbed 0.1%; the S&P 500 has risen 0.2%; ...
  307. Today's Major NYSE Movers, Including RAX

    August 08, 2012
    This morning has been good for the market, with the Nasdaq increasing 0.1%, the S&P 500 up 0.2% and the Dow climbing ...
  308. Biggest Nasdaq Movers: Priceline.com and More

    August 08, 2012
    The market is on the rise this morning, with the Nasdaq increasing 0.1%, the S&P 500 moving up 0.2% and the Dow up ...
  309. Onyx Loss up on Wider Costs - Analyst Blog

    August 08, 2012
    Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ONXX) reported second quarter 2012 loss per share of 85 cents, wider than the Zacks ...
  310. Nexen And CNOOC Deal Under Political Fire

    August 07, 2012
    The purchase of Nexen by an oil company controlled by the Chinese government has generated vocal opposition from U.S ...
  311. Biggest Semiconductors Sector Movers, Including ALTR

    August 07, 2012
    The market has been doing well after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq is up 0.8%; the S&P 500 has risen 0.7%; and ...
  312. CNOOC to Expand CBM Output in China - Analyst Blog

    August 06, 2012
    Chinese energy giant CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) intends to enter the domestic unconventionals market as it inked a 9.93 ...
  313. LSI Corp. Declares Share Repurchase - Analyst Blog

    August 03, 2012
    California based LSI Corporation (LSI), a manufacturer and provider of complex high-performance semiconductors and ...
  314. Coal Industry Stock Review - August 2012 - Zacks Analyst ...

    August 02, 2012
    Coal has been used for nearly as long as mankind has thrived. From the times of the cavemen to the present day, coal ...
  315. Coal Industry Stock Review - August 2012 - Industry Outlook

    August 02, 2012
    Coal has been used for nearly as long as mankind has thrived. From the times of the cavemen to the present day, coal ...
  316. KLA-Tencor and Other Semiconductors Stocks Making Big Moves

    August 02, 2012
    The Nasdaq is down 0.4%, the S&P 500 has decreased 0.8% and the Dow has slipped 0.8% on a bad morning for the ...
  317. Inside The Mid-Cap ETF Standouts

    August 02, 2012
    Over the years, mid-cap equities have certainly held their ground, proving to be a useful and potentially lucrative ...
  318. Mixed 2Q for Luminex, Profit Dips - Analyst Blog

    July 31, 2012
    Luminex Corporation (LMNX) reported second quarter 2012 adjusted (excluding one-time charges) earnings of 7 cents ...
  319. Time to Buy the India Infrastructure ETF - ETF News And ...

    July 31, 2012
    As developed markets continue to struggle, many investors have shifted their focus to emerging nations. Undoubtedly, ...
  320. NXP Semiconductors NV and Other Semiconductors Stocks ...

    July 30, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far. The Nasdaq has declined 0.2%; the S&P 500 has decreased 0.2%; and the Dow is ...
  321. QLogic Misses 2Q Estimates - Analyst Blog

    July 27, 2012
    A leading supplier of high performance network infrastructure solutions, QLogic Corporation (QLGC) reported first ...
  322. Cliffs Natural Posts Mixed 2Q - Analyst Blog

    July 26, 2012
    Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) posted earnings of $1.81 per share in the second quarter of 2012, down from ...
  323. Mixed 3Q for Covidien, Profit Drops - Analyst Blog

    July 26, 2012
    Covidien plc (COV), a large-cap medical technology company, reported its adjusted earnings per share (from ...
  324. Big Movers on the Semiconductors Sector Today, Including LSI

    July 26, 2012
    The market is currently up, with the Nasdaq rising 1.1%, the S&P 500 increasing 1.3% and the Dow moving up 1.4%. The ...
  325. PVR Lags, Lowers Guidance - Analyst Blog

    July 25, 2012
    Penn Virginia Resource Partners (PVR) announced its second quarter 2012 earnings of 11 cents per unit as opposed to ...
  326. CNOOC in $15B Int'l Takeover Deal - Analyst Blog

    July 24, 2012
    Chinese energy giant CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) has cut a deal to purchase Canadian energy producer Nexen Inc. (NXY) for ...
  327. Today's Major Semiconductors Sector Movers: VLTR and More

    July 24, 2012
    The market is currently down, with the Nasdaq slipping 0.2%, the S&P 500 declining 0.5% and the Dow down 0.6%. The ...
  328. Company News for July 24, 2012 - Corporate Summary

    July 24, 2012
    "    Shares of Nexen Inc. (NYSE:NXY) surged 51.8% after it concluded an agreement with Cnooc Ltd as per which it ...
  329. CNOOC Paying Up For An Undervalued Canadian Oil Asset

    July 23, 2012
    CNOOC pays up for production growth by buying Nexen.
  330. FDA Approves Onyx Pharma's Kyprolis - Analyst Blog

    July 23, 2012
    Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ONXX) received a huge boost recently with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
  331. Today's Major NYSE Movers, Including NXY

    July 23, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has decreased 1.9%; the S&P 500 is down 1.3%; and the Dow has ...
  332. Biggest Energy Sector Movers for July 23, 2012, ...

    July 23, 2012
    On a bad day for the market, the Nasdaq has decreased 1.9%, the S&P 500 has declined 1.3% and the Dow is down 1.1%. ...
  333. Today's Major Technology Sector Movers: SMI and More

    July 23, 2012
    This morning's trading has marked a bad day for the market so far. The Nasdaq has declined 1.9%; the S&P 500 has ...
  334. Today's Major Oil and Gas Operations Sector Movers: NXY ...

    July 23, 2012
    The market is currently down, with the Nasdaq decreasing 1.9%, the S&P 500 falling 1.3% and the Dow down 1.1%. The ...
  335. Nexen Misses EPS, Rev Grows - Analyst Blog

    July 23, 2012
    Nexen Inc.'s (NXY) second-quarter 2012 income from continuing operations of 19 Canadian cents (19 US cents per ...
  336. CPHD and Other Technology Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    July 20, 2012
    This morning's trading has marked a bad day for the market so far. The Nasdaq has declined 0.7%; the S&P 500 has ...
  337. RMBS and Other Semiconductors Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    July 20, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has decreased 0.7%; the S&P 500 has declined 0.7%; and the Dow is ...
  338. Big Movers on the Healthcare Sector Today, Including VVUS

    July 20, 2012
    The morning has been bad for the market. The Nasdaq is down 0.7%; the S&P 500 has slipped 0.7%; and the Dow has ...
  339. Mellanox Crushes Estimates in 2Q - Analyst Blog

    July 20, 2012
    The fabless semiconductor company Mellanox Technologies Ltd. (MLNX) reported second quarter 2012 earnings of 80 ...
  340. Mighty Mellanox Mashes Expectations

    July 20, 2012
    Mellanox blasts analysts' estimates for the next quarter.
  341. Xilinx Beats, Guidance Weak - Analyst Blog

    July 20, 2012
    Xilinx Inc. (XLNX) recently posted a net income of $129.8 or $0.47 per diluted share in the first quarter of fiscal ...
  342. Nasdaq's Biggest Movers for July 19, 2012

    July 19, 2012
    This morning has been good for the market, with the Nasdaq increasing 1.1%, the S&P 500 climbing 0.3% and the Dow up ...
  343. Technology Sector's Biggest Movers for July 19, 2012

    July 19, 2012
    On a good day for the market, the Nasdaq has increased 1.1%, the S&P 500 has risen 0.3% and the Dow has moved up ...
  344. Today's Major Semiconductors Sector Movers

    July 19, 2012
    The market is having a good day so far: the Nasdaq has moved up 1.1%; the S&P 500 has risen 0.3%; and the Dow has ...
  345. LSI's Storage Solution for Xyratex - Analyst Blog

    July 18, 2012
    Recently declared, California based LSI Corporation's (LSI) 12Gb/s SAS technique has been adopted by Xyratex for its ...
  346. Today's Major Nasdaq Movers

    July 18, 2012
    On a good day for the market, the Nasdaq has moved up 0.5%, the S&P 500 has climbed 0.3% and the Dow is up 0.5%. The ...
  347. Consol Energy Issues 2Q Update - Analyst Blog

    July 17, 2012
    Diversified fuel producer, Consol Energy Inc, (CNX) gave an insight into its operational results for the second ...
  348. Technology Sector's Biggest Movers for July 17, 2012

    July 17, 2012
    The morning has been bad for the market. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.1%; the S&P 500 has decreased 0.1%; and the Dow ...
  349. Semiconductors Stocks Making Big Moves on July 17, 2012

    July 17, 2012
    The market is currently down, with the Nasdaq decreasing 0.1%, the S&P 500 falling 0.1% and the Dow declining 0.2%. ...
  350. Biggest Energy Sector Movers for July 16, 2012

    July 16, 2012
    Currently, the Nasdaq is unchanged, the S&P 500 is trading down 0.1% and the Dow has decreased 0.3%. The energy ...
  351. Alnylam Inks Oncology Deal - Analyst Blog

    July 13, 2012
    Recently, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ALNY) announced that it has inked a deal with Ascletis Pharmaceuticals, to ...
  352. Basic Materials Sector's Biggest Movers for July 13, 2012

    July 13, 2012
    The market is currently up, with the Nasdaq climbing 1%, the S&P 500 rising 1.3% and the Dow moving up 1.3%. The ...
  353. Biggest Semiconductors Sector Movers for July 13, 2012

    July 13, 2012
    The market is on the rise this morning. The Nasdaq has climbed 1%; the S&P 500 has risen 1.3%; and the Dow is up ...
  354. Today's Major Healthcare Sector Movers

    July 13, 2012
    The Nasdaq has climbed 0.5%, the S&P 500 is up 0.3% and the Dow has risen 0.5% on a good day for the market so far. ...
  355. Today's Major Technology Sector Movers

    July 13, 2012
    On a bad day for the market, the Nasdaq has decreased 0.3%, the S&P 500 is down 0.3% and the Dow has fallen 0.4%. ...
  356. Today's Major Energy Sector Movers

    July 13, 2012
    The Nasdaq is trading up 0.2%, the S&P 500 has climbed 0.1% and the Dow has slipped 0.1% so far today. The energy ...
  357. Semiconductors Sector's Biggest Movers for July 12, 2012

    July 12, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq is down 1.3%; the S&P 500 has declined 0.8%; and the Dow has ...
  358. Positive Data on Theravance Drug - Analyst Blog

    July 11, 2012
    Theravance Inc. (THRX) recently announced positive top-line results on TD-1211 from a phase IIb study, 0084. TD-1211 ...
  359. Familiar Problems Stalk Alcoa

    July 11, 2012
    Alcoa is struggling to cope with an unhealthy primary aluminum market.
  360. Biggest Nasdaq Movers for July 11, 2012

    July 11, 2012
    The Nasdaq has declined 0.5%, the S&P 500 remains relatively unchanged and the Dow has slipped 0.2% so far today. ...
  361. Cliffs to Sell Coal Mine Stake - Analyst Blog

    July 11, 2012
    Mining company Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) has announced an agreement to sell its 45% stake in the Sonoma ...
  362. Upcoming Technology Events You Should About Know This Week

    July 11, 2012
    The larger firms continue to be interested in boosting their growth prospects in an anemic economy and are choosing ...
  363. Big Movers on the Semiconductors Sector Today

    July 11, 2012
    The Nasdaq has climbed 0.5%, the S&P 500 has increased 0.3% and the Dow is up 0.5%, marking a bad morning for the ...
  364. Luminex to Acquire GenturaDx - Analyst Blog

    July 10, 2012
    Luminex Corporation (LMNX) recently announced a definitive deal to buy US-based diagnostic testing company, ...
  365. Biggest Semiconductors Sector Movers for July 10, 2012

    July 10, 2012
    The Nasdaq is down 0.5%, the S&P 500 has decreased 0.2% and the Dow has moved up 0.1% after the morning's trading. ...
  366. Penn Virginia Closes Asset Sale - Analyst Blog

    July 09, 2012
    Coal and natural gas management partnership, Penn Virginia Resource Partners, LP (PVR) completed its sale of ...
  367. Biggest Nasdaq Movers for July 9, 2012

    July 09, 2012
    It's been a bad morning for the market, with the Nasdaq down 0.3%, the S&P 500 falling 0.3% and the Dow decreasing ...
  368. Semiconductors Stocks Making Big Moves on July 6, 2012

    July 06, 2012
    The Nasdaq is trading down 1.7%, the S&P 500 has slipped 1.3% and the Dow has decreased 1.4% on a bad morning for ...
  369. Q4 Revenue Guidance Revised Upwards - Analyst Blog

    July 05, 2012
    Q4 Revenue Guidance Revised Upwards Brian Marckx, CFA Corgenix Medical (CONX) announced on 7/3/12 that fiscal Q4 ...
  370. CONSOL Energy Sells PRB Assets - Analyst Blog

    July 03, 2012
    CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) has entered into an all-cash agreement, worth $170 million, with Cloud Peak Energy Inc. ...
  371. Semiconductors Stocks Making Big Moves on July 3, 2012

    July 03, 2012
    On a good day for the market, the Nasdaq has increased 0.7%, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.7% and the Dow is up 0.6%. ...
  372. Kinder Morgan Files for Toll Terms - Analyst Blog

    July 02, 2012
    Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (KMP) filed an application with the National Energy Board (NEB) for tolls and ...
  373. Priority Review for Bayer/Onyx - Analyst Blog

    June 29, 2012
    Bayer's (BAYRY) HealthCare unit and Onyx Pharmaceuticals (ONXX) recently announced that they have received priority ...
  374. Devon Energy - Mid Year 2012 Review

    June 28, 2012
    Devon Energy is looking to increase crude oil and liquids development and moved steadily towards this goal during ...
  375. Cliffs Natural Retains Neutral Rec - Analyst Blog

    June 27, 2012
    We are maintaining our Neutral rating on mining company Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF). The company witnessed lower ...
  376. Company News for June 27, 2012 - Corporate Summary

    June 27, 2012
    "    Apollo Group Inc. (NASDAQ:APOL) surged 10.3%, a day after it posted third quarter earnings per share of $1.20, ...
  377. NiSource Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

    June 26, 2012
    NiSource's mixed earnings performance in the first quarter of 2012 can be attributed to improvement in key business ...
  378. Oil and Gas Operations Stocks Making Big Moves on June ...

    June 26, 2012
    After the morning's trading, the Nasdaq has moved up 0.2%, the S&P 500 is trading up 0.1% and the Dow has decreased ...
  379. Technology Sector's Biggest Movers for June 25, 2012

    June 25, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has decreased 2%; the S&P 500 has declined 1.7%; and the Dow is ...
  380. Biggest Semiconductors Sector Movers for June 25, 2012

    June 25, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has slipped 2%; the S&P 500 has decreased 1.7%; and the Dow is ...
  381. Bio-Reference Labs Taking Advantage Of Esoteric ...

    June 22, 2012
    The decision of whether to buy Bio-Reference really comes down to an investor's confidence in the growth prospects ...
  382. Setback for Celgene, Shares Down - Analyst Blog

    June 22, 2012
    Celgene Corporation (CELG) recently suffered a setback in its efforts to expand the label of its key growth driver, ...
  383. FDA: Thumbs Up for Onyx Drug - Analyst Blog

    June 21, 2012
    Recently, the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a positive ...
  384. Penn Virginia Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog

    June 18, 2012
    We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Penn Virginia Resource Partners, L.P. (PVR). The partnership's first ...
  385. Peabody Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

    June 18, 2012
    We are reiterating our Neutral recommendation on Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU) after evaluating its performance in the ...
  386. Nexen Inc (NXY) - Bear of the Day

    June 18, 2012
    Nexen Inc (NXY) has been downgraded from Neutral to Underperform. The company reported mixed results for the ...
  387. Mellanox Technologies - Momentum

    June 18, 2012
    Shares of Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (MLNX) gained significant momentum after its InfiniBand product won ...
  388. Cliffs Trims Mine Outlook - Analyst Blog

    June 18, 2012
    Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.(CLF) slashed its full-year 2012 thermal coal sales and production volume expectations ...
  389. Stimulus Bodes Well For Indian Stocks

    June 13, 2012
    Due to slowing economic growth, India's government has recently outlined some preliminary measures to boost its ...
  390. Canadian Oil Production To Soar

    June 13, 2012
    Canadian oil production is expected to more than double by 2030. The bulk will come from development of the oil ...
  391. No Spain Bounce For Oil

    June 12, 2012
    Oil futures were trading higher overnight on news that Spain will get $100 billion to bailout its crumbling banking ...
  392. Biggest Semiconductors Sector Movers for June 11, 2012

    June 11, 2012
    The market is currently down, with the Nasdaq falling 0.2%, the S&P 500 decreasing 0.3% and the Dow declining 0.4%. ...
  393. Technology Sector's Biggest Movers for June 11, 2012

    June 11, 2012
    The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.2%; the S&P 500 is trading down 0.3%; and the Dow ...
  394. Biggest Nasdaq Movers for June 11, 2012

    June 11, 2012
    It's been a bad morning for the market, with the Nasdaq decreasing 0.2%, the S&P 500 down 0.3% and the Dow falling ...
  395. Cliffs Signs Memo for New Mine - Analyst Blog

    June 11, 2012
    Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) has entered into an Exploration Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tl'azt'en ...
  396. Covidien Promotes Zogenix's Product - Analyst Blog

    June 08, 2012
    The pharmaceutical unit of Covidien plc (COV) and Zogenix Inc. (ZGNX) have recently agreed to co-endorse a ...
  397. Bayer's Cancer Candidate Encourages - Analyst Blog

    June 06, 2012
    The HealthCare unit of  Bayer (BAYRY) recently announced that its cancer candidate regorafenib fared well in a phase ...
  398. Quanex Is Going To Take Some Time

    June 05, 2012
    Quanex holds the share, but the housing market is still asleep.
  399. Atmel's maXTouch Supports Ingenico - Analyst Blog

    May 15, 2012
    International payment solution provider, Ingenico has recently chosen Atmel Corporation's (ATML) maXTouch solution ...
  400. Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Hits Industry

    May 11, 2012
    The exploration and production industry is now subject to the Unconventional Gas Well Impact Fee Act in Pennsylvania.
  401. Salix Beats; Ups EPS Outlook - Analyst Blog

    May 08, 2012
    Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) posted first quarter earnings of 67 cents per share, well above the Zacks ...
  402. Estimates Decline for Altera - Analyst Blog

    May 08, 2012
    Earnings estimates for Altera Corporation (ALTR) have declined quite a bit after the company reported disappointing ...
  403. Devon Energy Ramps Up Oil And Liquids Production

    May 08, 2012
    Devon Energy has all but abandoned natural gas development in North America and has rapidly increased crude oil and ...
  404. Additional Buyback for Atmel - Analyst Blog

    May 07, 2012
    Last week, Atmel Corporation (ATML) announced another share repurchase authorization to buy back around $200 million ...
  405. Salix Faces Regulatory Delays - Analyst Blog

    May 07, 2012
    Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) is facing a delay where the approval of two of its pipeline candidates is ...
  406. FDA Panel to Review Onyx Drug - Analyst Blog

    May 07, 2012
    Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ONXX) recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) advisory ...
  407. Altera Prices Senior Notes - Analyst Blog

    May 07, 2012
    Altera Corporation (ALTR) declared senior notes pricing of its 1.75% Senior Notes with principal amount $500 ...
  408. Mixed 1Q for Luminex, Profits Down - Analyst Blog

    May 03, 2012
    Mixed 1Q for Luminex, Profits Down - Analyst Blog
  409. EQT Corporation Planning Ahead

    May 03, 2012
    EQT Corporation is maintaining a disciplined and long-term approach to developing the company's oil and gas ...
  410. Higher Expenses Hurt Onyx' Earnings - Analyst Blog

    May 03, 2012
    Higher Expenses Hurt Onyx' Earnings - Analyst Blog
  411. CONSOL Energy, Inc. (CNX) - Bear of the Day

    May 01, 2012
    CONSOL Energy, Inc. (CNX) - Bear of the Day
  412. How a Top Trader Uses Moving Average Crossovers

    April 28, 2012
    In Part Two of our interview with Jim Rohrbach of Investment Models, the longtime trader describes his strategy for ...
  413. India Through ETFs

    April 26, 2012
    Investing in India via an array of ETFs.
  414. Utica Shale Moves Forward

    April 24, 2012
    The exploration and production industry advanced development of the Utica Shale in the first quarter of 2012, as it ...
  415. Three Reasons To Own Virtus Investment Partners

    April 24, 2012
    Virtus' stock has performed admirably since its spin-off from The Phoenix Companies in 2008. Despite the stellar ...
  416. Earnings Moves in Store for 3 Small Caps

    April 13, 2012
    As earnings season kicks off, plenty of small caps could sneak under investors’ radar. Although these stocks ...
  417. Devon Energy - Oil Sands Projects

    April 13, 2012
    Devon Energy is investing heavily in the development of its properties in the Canadian oil sands and is looking for ...
  418. Appomattox Discovery Gets Better

    April 09, 2012
    The Appomattox Discovery has even more hydrocarbon resources than originally thought, and this proves that the ...
  419. Infrastructure In India

    March 29, 2012
    India represents much opportunity. However, until it gets its infrastructure in order, that potential will be muted.
  420. Use Aluminum To Play Rising Industrial Growth

    March 21, 2012
    As both industrial production and economic growth returns, aluminum could be the best way to play that surge.
  421. Dividend Ideas: Highly Profitable Dividend Stocks With ...

    March 21, 2012
    Do you prefer stocks that pay part of their return in dividend income? We ran a screen on dividend-paying names.
  422. Chevron Sets Up For Growth

    March 15, 2012
    Chevron expects to generate 20% oil and gas production growth by 2017, and is pursuing deepwater, LNG and ...
  423. Will Warnings Derail The Chip Recovery?

    March 13, 2012
    Altera and Texas Instruments take down numbers one more time.
  424. Mellanox Hanging Out In The Right Places

    March 12, 2012
    Mellanox has substantial growth potential, but the stock is hardly undervalued given its high EV/revenue multiple.
  425. Dividend Stocks Highly Undervalued By Target Price

    March 09, 2012
    Dividend stocks can offer consistent payouts.
  426. The Wild Ride Continues For OmniVision Technologies

    February 27, 2012
    OmniVision may be on the way back to recovery
  427. E&P Operators Drop Natural Gas PUD's

    February 23, 2012
    Several exploration and production companies have been forced to remove natural gas reserves from the proved category.
  428. Eurozone Recession?

    February 23, 2012
    These stocks may buck the trend.
  429. Invest in Index Funds

    February 14, 2012
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  430. Another Day, Another Deal For Oracle

    February 13, 2012
    Oracle scooped up Taleo, the number two cloud-based HR software company. Find out what this means for the future of ...
  431. Bond Superstar Says Skip The Dollar And Euro

    February 03, 2012
    With all the problems facing the developed world, Michael Hasenstab recommends looking towards Asia for gains in the ...
  432. Infrastructure In India

    January 31, 2012
    India represents much opportunity. However, until it gets its infrastructure in order, that potential will be muted.
  433. More Dry Gas Drilling Cuts

    January 30, 2012
    Chesapeake Energy, along with other exploration and production companies, are cutting back dry gas development as ...
  434. Full Speed Ahead for Taiwan Semi

    January 25, 2012
    Dividends are key to market-beating performance, especially during these times, says John Buckingham of The Prudent ...
  435. The Big Play In Canadian Energy

    January 23, 2012
    Canada is undergoing an oil and gas renaissance, but is still ignored by most energy investors.
  436. Cloud Peak Energy - The Power In Powder

    January 18, 2012
    Cloud Peak has its issues, but a demanding valuation isn't one of them.
  437. Will The Last Pure Natural Gas Company Please Turn Out ...

    January 18, 2012
    The exploration and production industry is continuing to shift away from dry gas development in 2012.
  438. The Salix Story Keeps Improving

    January 18, 2012
    Salix is a great candidate for growth investors.
  439. Hess Corporation To Focus On Execution In 2012

    January 16, 2012
    Hess Corporation plans to spend $2.5 billion in 2012 on the company's portfolio of unconventional assets.
  440. CONSOL Energy To Work The Marcellus Shale In 2012

    January 13, 2012
    CONSOL Energy plans to increase 2012 capital spending by about $300 million over last year's levels. The company is ...
  441. SYNNEX – A Rising Player In A Brutal Business

    January 12, 2012
    Synnex is doing well in a tough industry and its value-added services should allow the company to keep growing.
  442. Alcoa's Fourth Quarter The Best Of A Bad Situation

    January 11, 2012
    Alcoa is doing relatively well, but aluminum prices aren't helping matters.
  443. Earnings Surprises: The Most Underestimated Companies ...

    January 10, 2012
    With fourth quarter earnings season upon us, investors may want to consider companies with a strong history of ...
  444. Strong U.S. Jobs Growth: Will These Profitable Companies ...

    January 09, 2012
    With a rebounding U.S. job market, the economy might be rebounding faster than initially expected.
  445. 3 Funds with Surprising Red Flags

    January 06, 2012
    What used to be the gold standard in mutual funds now have lost more than their luster over recent years, writes ...
  446. Petroleum Development To Focus On Wattenberg Field In 2012

    December 30, 2011
    PDC Energy is betting on the Wattenberg Field in Colorado and plans to put most of its capital here in 2012 with ...
  447. 2011 In Review - Semiconductors Get Chipped

    December 29, 2011
    Chips did poorly in 2011, but valuations may be ready to rebound.
  448. Marathon Oil - A Look At 2012

    December 27, 2011
    Marathon Oil is no longer an integrated oil and gas company and 2012 will mark its first full year as an upstream ...
  449. 3 Transport Stocks Ready to Roll

    December 26, 2011
    Despite higher oil prices, Greg Harmon of Dragonfly Capital picks three trucking companies that have room to run. ...
  450. 7 Stocks with Fundamental Potential

    December 26, 2011
    These names show increases in dividend payments and cash flow, as well as yearly earnings and revenue. While some of ...
  451. The Worst ETFs Of 2011

    December 26, 2011
    2011 was a very difficult year for these exchange-traded funds.
  452. Rent Bond Savvy on the Cheap

    December 26, 2011
    Star fund manager Jeffrey Gundlach has assembled a bargain-basement portfolio that offers several ways to win, ...
  453. Noble Energy - A Look Back At 2011

    December 23, 2011
    Noble Energy took a successful risk exploring the Eastern Mediterranean and has now begun development on the ...
  454. Better Still Not Good Enough For Navistar

    December 22, 2011
    Navistar is doing a little better, but it needs to do a lot better to reach its potential.
  455. The Home Run In HR Software

    December 20, 2011
    Cloud applications for human resources are a natural extension of the movement. For investors, adding exposure to ...
  456. Carrizo Oil & Gas - A Review of 2011

    December 20, 2011
    Carrizo Oil & Gas used 2011 to increase the development of crude oil and liquid plays as the company transitioned ...
  457. EQT Corporation Bets Big On The Marcellus Shale

    December 19, 2011
    EQT Corporation is putting its chips down on the Marcellus Shale in 2012.
  458. Exxon Mobil Is Bullish On Shale Gas

    December 12, 2011
    Exxon Mobil is bullish on natural gas in the long term.
  459. Altera And Texas Instruments - One Last Cut Before The ...

    December 12, 2011
    A new round of warnings suggest a bottoming-out in the chip sector.
  460. Cenovus Energy To Boost Spending In 2012

    December 09, 2011
    Cenovus Energy announced a large increase in capital spending in 2012, and will use this spending to increase ...
  461. Nexen And The Horn River Shale

    December 05, 2011
    Nexen announced a joint venture in the Horn River Basin, and will use this to launch the development of the ...
  462. SAP Pays Up And Accelerates Its SaaS Development

    December 05, 2011
    SAP is paying a rich price for a valuable and necessary asset.
  463. Ecopetrol Plans Large Upstream Investment

    December 01, 2011
    Ecopetrol plans to invest $80 billion in various upstream oil and gas projects from 2012 to 2020.
  464. International Shale Update

    November 30, 2011
    The exploration and production industry is going forward in the development of shale resources outside of North America.
  465. Ecopetrol Updates Strategic Plan

    November 30, 2011
    Ecopetrol recently updated the company's strategic plan and plans to accelerate growth for the balance of the decade.
  466. Noble Energy Increases Growth Targets

    November 21, 2011
    Noble Energy increased goals on production and reserves growth through 2016.
  467. Alcoa Sees Positive Long Term Future For Aluminum

    November 17, 2011
    Alcoa is confident of long term growth rates for Aluminum demand.
  468. Meridian Biosciences – Stealth Income Play

    November 16, 2011
    Meridian offers an impressive dividend, but a high valuation as well.
  469. Coal Gets Red Hot Again

    November 09, 2011
    Despite the estimations of a softening economy, coal demand shows otherwise.
  470. A Steady Paycheck With Enerplus

    November 04, 2011
    Enerplus pays one of the best dividend yields there is, and there's a lot of momentum behind the stock.
  471. Arch Coal - Some Risks, But More Value

    November 01, 2011
    Arch Coal is in a ditch, but will likely climb out soon enough.
  472. Big Values In Big Pharma

    November 01, 2011
    The major pharmaceutical firms now represent value. These companies could represent a great income play.
  473. 3 Energy Companies Raising Production Growth For 2011

    October 31, 2011
    The third quarter of 2011 earnings season is a popular platform for announcing guidance increases in oil and gas ...
  474. Bizarre Baxter Struggle To Grow

    October 26, 2011
    Baxter is a strange, but also compelling, big-cap health-care name.
  475. Altera's Growth Story In A Pause

    October 25, 2011
    Altera's growth is lagging now, but the stock is undervalued. There's good long-term growth potential here.
  476. EnCana - Horn River Basin Midstream Review

    October 12, 2011
    EnCana is helping to build an LNG facility and a pipeline system in western Canada to enable production in the Horn ...
  477. EnCana - Horn River Basin Upstream Review

    October 10, 2011
    EnCana plans to develop natural gas in the Horn River Basin located in Western Canada for export to Asian markets.
  478. This Week's Activist Filings

    October 06, 2011
    Keeping an eye on where investors are choosing to make bets is a great way to generate solid ideas in this turbulent ...
  479. Metals And Mining Meltdown

    October 05, 2011
    Metals and mining stocks have been hit hard, with most beaten down near their 52-week lows on fears of a global ...
  480. PerkinElmer Adds High-End Tools To Its Box

    September 13, 2011
    Caliper's rebound comes to an end with a premium take-out by PerkinElmer.
  481. Altera's Adjustment No Need For Panic

    September 12, 2011
    Altera's revision looks like the end of the beginning, not the beginning of the end.
  482. The Time For Junior Miners Is Now

    September 12, 2011
    With global uncertainty, investors have flocked to gold in spades. However, some of the best gains may be in the ...
  483. Playing Athabasca's Multiple Suitors

    September 07, 2011
    With oil prices once again on the rise, unconventional fuel plays begin to make economic sense. The vast Athabasca ...
  484. 2 Global Funds with a Large-Cap Tilt

    August 19, 2011
    Joe Pitzl and Jason Good say retail investors can benefit from some exposure to large caps, including global stocks. ...
  485. 3 Reasons To Own Veolia Environnement

    August 05, 2011
    This French large-cap is incredibly diversified both by lines of business and geography. I'll look at three reasons ...
  486. July's Basic Material Winners

    August 05, 2011
    Check out July's best Basic Material Stocks!
  487. Chesapeake Energy Launches Development Of The Utica Shale

    August 04, 2011
    Chesapeake Energy disclosed a large position in the Utica Shale in Ohio and plans extensive development here over ...
  488. Cepheid Soaring

    August 02, 2011
    Cepheid is becoming a real player in MDx, but the valuation is way ahead.
  489. 5 New ETF Ideas Set to Become Reality

    July 31, 2011
    New ETFs are hitting the markets all the time, but never before have products existed for accessing these five ...
  490. Follow Growth Trends With These 9 Stocks

    July 29, 2011
    Fund and asset manager Quint Tatro says industries poised for growth include natural gas and medical devices. In ...
  491. Index Your Way to Success

    July 26, 2011
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  492. 2 Bond Funds for a 0% World

    July 22, 2011
    Bond funds should stay strong as long as the Fed does not raise rates, says Profitable Investing's Richard Band, who ...
  493. 6 Smart Fund Picks for Dividend Seekers

    July 16, 2011
    Diversification away from the dollar and dividend yields are among the attributes Elyse Foster of Harbor Financial ...
  494. Coal Stocks With Clean Energy Potential

    July 12, 2011
    Despite what you may hear or read about coal, its use in the U.S. isn't going away anytime soon.
  495. Devon Energy - Current Oil Sands Projects

    July 11, 2011
    Devon Energy has two oil sands projects in operation and plans a third project nearby. The company will be ...
  496. Affymetrix's Downward Spiral Continues

    July 07, 2011
    Affymetrix continues to flounder with unexciting technology.
  497. Immucor Passes Its Last Test

    July 05, 2011
    Immucor gets a fair price for its shareholders.
  498. 2 Income Funds Worth Buying Now

    July 01, 2011
    Younger investors would do well to put their risk with this stock-heavy managed fund, while older, more conservative ...
  499. Canadian Natural Resources - Heavy Oil Properties

    June 21, 2011
    Learn about Canadian Natural Resources' plan to shift some of its capital expenditures towards the development of ...
  500. Take The Long View on Small Stocks

    June 21, 2011
    To realize the true value in low-priced stocks, you need to view them as investments, not trades, writes Marc ...
  501. Newborn Energy Companies

    June 10, 2011
    Two new energy companies have gone public as larger energy companies look to spin off assets and increase ...
  502. Infrastructure In India

    June 07, 2011
    India represents much opportunity. However, until it gets its infrastructure in order, that potential will be muted.
  503. Canadian Oil Production Set To Grow Rapidly

    June 07, 2011
    Canadian oil production will grow quickly over the next two decades as many oil and gas operators are investing ...
  504. M-Commerce Continues To Grow

    June 07, 2011
    As smartphone adoption continues to grow, so will M-Commerce. As the mobile landscape expands, investors may want to ...
  505. Talisman Energy - North Sea Review

    June 06, 2011
    Talisman Energy will attempt to keep the company's North Sea production stable in a narrow band through 2020.
  506. May's Healthcare Winners

    June 02, 2011
    Check out May's Best Performing Healthcare Stocks!
  507. Overreaction May Make Tech Data Worth A Look

    May 27, 2011
    Tech Data runs with a rough crowd, but value is value.
  508. India's Infrastructure: Much Work To Be Done

    May 18, 2011
    India represents much opportunity. However, until it gets its infrastructure in order, that potential will be muted.
  509. Utica Shale Moves Forward

    May 06, 2011
    The potential of this emerging play is unknown, causing some operators to move slowly.
  510. Big Dividend Growth

    May 04, 2011
    Learn more about companies that have provided dividend growth of over 35% for the last five years.
  511. Small Gold Miners Could Produce Big Returns

    April 29, 2011
    Smaller miners can be big winners for aggresive investors.
  512. Bad Times For Arkansas Best

    April 26, 2011
    Trucking is suffering from rising costs and weak pricing, but a shakeout could be on the way.
  513. Coal Boom Continues For Peabody

    April 26, 2011
    Despite flooding of its key Australian operations, Peabody Energy scored tremendous profits in its first quarter.
  514. J.B. Hunt: The Trucking Company That Isn't

    April 19, 2011
    J.B. Hunt is reaping the benefits of a switch to intermodal, but the stock is well ahead of the fundamentals.
  515. Embracing Tech With Israel

    April 13, 2011
    Israel is an emerging tech giant that could give the U.S. a run for its money, in the near future.
  516. Coal Stocks With Clean Energy Potential

    March 28, 2011
    Despite what you may hear or read about coal, its use in the U.S. isn't going away anytime soon.
  517. 3 Low P/E Stocks

    March 28, 2011
    A low P/E ratio is a great starting point for inquisitive investors.
  518. Exploring The Utica Shale

    March 11, 2011
    With nearly every component of the DOW in the red, investors may want to consider oil and gas plays in the Utica ...
  519. Salix Proves There Is Still Growth In Pharma

    March 03, 2011
    Salix has taken another blow from the FDA, but seems too cheap given its prospects.
  520. Natural Gas Drilling Frenzy Drawing To A Close

    February 23, 2011
    The exploration and production industry is drilling too many natural gas wells. This frenzy may become a trickle by ...
  521. Newer Shale Plays Are Slow Moving

    February 23, 2011
    Several less developed shale plays in North America saw slow development in the fourth quarter of 2010 and early 2011.
  522. Queensland Still The Coal Story

    February 18, 2011
    While flooding in Australia's Queensland area contributed to the strong year of the coal producers, its effects may ...
  523. 5 Bearish MACD Crossovers

    February 14, 2011
    Knowing when trends are about to reverse is tricky business, but the MACD can help.
  524. Natural Gas PUDs Drop Like Flies

    February 10, 2011
    The exploration and production industry is removing undeveloped reserves from the proved category due to an ...
  525. Danaher Hopes To Revive Beckman Coulter

    February 09, 2011
    Learn more about Danaher's expensive, albeit strategic, bid for a leading diagnostics franchise.
  526. December's Best And Worst Performing Technology Stocks

    January 04, 2011
    Check out December's best and worst technology stocks.
  527. Hottest Device Stocks Of 2010

    December 28, 2010
    The year's top performers in a tough medical device sector.
  528. Ultra Petroleum Continues Low-Cost Growth In 2010

    December 28, 2010
    Ultra Petroleum spent 2010 developing its low cost property base in Wyoming, and continued to set up shop in the ...
  529. What's Your Stock's Repurchase Premium?

    December 23, 2010
    Take a closer look at your favorite stock's statement of equity; you never know what you're going to find
  530. Aluminum Is Over The Hump

    December 22, 2010
    Is 2011 finally going to be the year aluminum stocks get past the hurdle? The signs say yes, and here's why.
  531. Thermo Fisher Pays A High Price For Quality

    December 15, 2010
    Thermo Fisher makes a very reasonable purchase but pays a price to do so.
  532. Nexen Still Loves The Gulf Of Mexico

    December 09, 2010
    Nexen is still counting on the Gulf of Mexico for future growth despite the increased regulatory risk and burden in ...
  533. Upgrading India's Infrastructure

    December 01, 2010
    With the estimated $500 billion needed to be spent by the Indian government upgrading its roads, electrical grid and ...
  534. Mellanox - To InfiniBand And Beyond?

    December 01, 2010
    Mellanox makes a logical play to expand its InfiniBand product line.
  535. Nexen's Investments Pay Off

    November 23, 2010
    Nexen has invested considerable capital in various oil and gas basins in North America and globally, and will see ...
  536. Nexen Loves The Horn River Basin

    November 22, 2010
    Nexen is high on the Horn River Basin in British Columbia and plans to use this and other parts of its portfolio to ...
  537. BDX: A Quality Company And Priced Like It

    November 08, 2010
    Becton, Dickinson is posting sluggish growth, but it's worth a look at the right price.
  538. Range Resources Increases Production

    November 02, 2010
    Range Resources continued its double digit production growth during the third quarter of 2010.
  539. Coal Burns Bright Despite Pressures

    October 28, 2010
    Despite natural gas's recent rise and the popularity of alternative energy investments, coal will remain a part of ...
  540. Small Companies With Big MDx Dreams

    September 29, 2010
    These small companies could find gold in the molecular diagnostics markets.
  541. The Estimated Ultimate Recovery Dance

    September 29, 2010
    The EUR numbers used by exploration and production companies vary based on location and experience of the operator.
  542. Walter Energy Review

    September 21, 2010
    The domestic producer of coal is betting that its metallurgical coal will be needed by the developing world.
  543. Lab Corp And Genzyme Find Some Common Ground

    September 14, 2010
    Genzyme and Lab Corp. forge a rare win-win deal in the lab space.
  544. Energy Sector: Annus Horribilis

    September 09, 2010
    The energy sector received some bad publicity during 2010, for some major and minor accidents. The cost of these ...
  545. A Tale Of Two Cities In The Chip Space?

    September 09, 2010
    Two chip companies give very different views on the current quarter.
  546. India's Economic Boom

    August 23, 2010
    As the middle child in the BRIC, India often gets passed over in favor of China or Brazil. However, fortunes may be ...
  547. Horn River Basin Second-Quarter Update

    August 19, 2010
    The exploration and production industry moved the development of the Horn River Basin slightly forward during the ...
  548. Arch Coal Burns A Little Brighter

    August 03, 2010
    The coal industry continues to improve, and investors can find some promising stocks among the rocks.
  549. Five Low Price-To-Book Value Stocks

    July 30, 2010
    Stocks with low price-to-book values tend to be safer, on average, than the overall market. Here's a look at five ...
  550. Thermo Fisher Gets Cool Reception

    July 29, 2010
    Wall Street did not like Thermo's guidance, but that could be an opportunity for patient investors looking for a ...
  551. IlIllumina A Bright Spot In Its Industry

    July 28, 2010
    Illumina is leading the way in sequencing, but are investors profiting as well?
  552. Railroad, Trucking Earnings Growth Set to Keep Rolling

    July 23, 2010
    Railroads and truckers keep right on truckin', and car loads stay on course.
  553. Coal Stocks With Potential Value And Growth

    July 14, 2010
    Coal stocks have lower share prices, but the future prospects for the coal business may turn this around.
  554. Oil Sands Should Benefit From Gulf Disaster

    June 25, 2010
    After BP's Gulf oil disaster, Canada's oil sands are looking a lot less risky.
  555. Bringing Biotech To The Barnyard

    June 17, 2010
    Human medicine isn't the only arena where genomics is sparking a revolution. Agriculture could be the next way for ...
  556. Ode To Joy Global

    June 07, 2010
    Joy Global is a major equipment supplier leveraged to the commodity markets, but can investors tolerate the volatility?
  557. Australia Proves Taxing To Miners

    May 06, 2010
    Does a proposed new mining tax in Australia sully one of the brightest areas for mining?
  558. Becton Dickinson More Interesting Than You Think

    May 03, 2010
    Becton Dickinson is often dismissed as "boring" but a diversified cash-generating business with real growth ...
  559. Heartland's Gold Star Management

    April 20, 2010
    Heartland's management shows investors what good corporate governance looks like.
  560. Mergers A Sign Of Change In Energy Sector

    April 16, 2010
    Power companies are hedging against the risks of a carbon tax through mergers and acquisitions.
  561. Small Med-Tech Names You Should Know

    April 15, 2010
    These three med-tech names aren't well-known by most investors, but they should be.
  562. 3 Stocks The Analysts Love

    April 09, 2010
    When Wall Street raises the grade, look for the momentum-investing crowd to rush in.
  563. March's Mid Cap Losers

    April 06, 2010
    The bears took a swipe at energy stocks leveraged to natural gas in March.
  564. Frozen Food Express Ready To Roll

    March 03, 2010
    With quality management and a strong balance sheet, FFEX is looking like an easy value play.
  565. Smoldering Coal Stocks Heating Up

    March 02, 2010
    Coal prices have shot up with a cold winter and Asian demand. These stocks are positioned to profit from the rise.
  566. Clearing Up Coal Stock Confusion

    February 18, 2010
    Analyst views of the coal sector are extremely conflicted right now.
  567. Arch Coal's Dark Quarter

    February 04, 2010
    Arch Coal had a miserable fourth quarter and a rough year, with many observers seeing a dark future for the company ...
  568. Ensco International's Fleet Expansion Rolls On

    January 27, 2010
    Ensco International will see several deliveries of new rigs over the next few years, at a time when the market is ...
  569. Tech Rebound Encouraging For Earnings Season

    January 26, 2010
    A general theme likely to persist among tech stocks releasing earnings is bottom line growth. Now we will have to ...
  570. North Sea Exploration And Development Forges On

    January 20, 2010
    The North Sea is still a hub of activity for the oil and gas industry, despite production declines.
  571. Horn River Basin To Reach Center Stage In 2010

    January 12, 2010
    The Horn River Basin will see a large amount of development in 2010.
  572. SaaS Companies Not There Yet

    November 20, 2009
    "Software as a Service" and cloud computing companies have proven they can be viable. The question is, how many of ...
  573. Index Your Way to Success

    November 13, 2009
    The strategy of investing in indexes is one of the most successful investment strategies for the vast majority of ...
  574. Everybody Hates Carbon

    November 06, 2009
    Arch Coal reported lower earnings in the beaten down coal sector. What's the future for this carbon fuel?
  575. First Movers In Shale Plays Benefit

    November 03, 2009
    Exploration and production companies that were early into North Amercian shale plays have lower land acquisition costs.
  576. Bottom Fishing for Potentail Value

    November 03, 2009
    Though it's called bottom fishing for a reason, sometimes you find a pearl among the waste.
  577. Hot Plays In The Canadian Bakken Shale

    November 02, 2009
    The Bakken shale extends into Canada, where companies are developing the play in Saskatchewan.
  578. Aluminum Reality Check

    November 02, 2009
    Are aluminum companies really seeing better days, or are they just shrinking their way to success?
  579. 4 Reasons To Avoid Taleo

    October 29, 2009
    Taleo was named one of Deloitte LLP's 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America. Here's why you ...
  580. ETFs For A Low-Cost, Long-Term Portfolio

    October 28, 2009
    While ETFs are a great tool for exploring sectors, they can form the basis of a great long term portfolio.
  581. Is There More To Aluminum Than Just Alcoa?

    October 12, 2009
    Is the aluminum market big enough for more than one giant?
  582. Coal Stocks With Clean Energy Potential

    September 22, 2009
    Despite what you may hear or read about coal, its use in the U.S. isn't going away anytime soon.
  583. Dividend Opportunities Among Insurance Companies

    September 15, 2009
    These insurance companies are showing good dividends right now, in a still-unstable market.
  584. And Yet Another Shale Play In North America

    September 15, 2009
    The Horn River Shale play in Canada is another huge shale discovery, raising the question as to where all this gas ...
  585. Keep An Eye On This Oil Sands Company

    August 21, 2009
    opti canada
  586. What We Learned About The Marcellus Shale

    August 04, 2009
    Earnings season has revealed that the Marcellus Shale is attracting more attention than ever as several companies ...
  587. Put Some Coal Stocks In Your Stocking

    August 03, 2009
    On news of increased demand and rising backlogs, Bucyrus and Joy Global are great ways to get in the coal game.
  588. Coal - An Industry Update

    July 20, 2009
    Coal stocks have rallied hard despite the poor fundamental outlook for the industry, as demand is still down due to ...
  589. More Regulation Has Its Costs

    July 16, 2009
    Environmental opposition to hydraulic fracturing is increasing and may be reaching a critical mass as a more ...
  590. A Tale Of Two Cities In Energy

    July 15, 2009
    The integrated oil group was hit with conflicting news, as Chevron reported that its downstream results would be ...
  591. Conoco Phillips Kicks Off Q2 Earnings Season For Big Oil

    July 09, 2009
    Conoco Phillips' second-quarter interim update, a precursor to the offical earnings release on July 29, didn't look ...
  592. Time To Buy Coal Stocks?

    July 01, 2009
    Coal stocks have been beaten down this year and in the last month; does this present an investment opportunity?
  593. Last Week's Biggest Winners And Why

    May 27, 2009
    Investors, get ready for possible entry opportunities ahead!
  594. Energy Companies Join The Capital Party

    May 21, 2009
    The rush to raise capital has hit the energy sector with several companies raising equity to complete capital ...
  595. Cost Cuts Restore Oil Sands Viability

    May 12, 2009
    Falling costs could revive recently mothballed oil sands mega-projects.
  596. Aluminum, From Rags To Riches

    May 08, 2009
    Last year's biggest losers could become this year's biggest winners.
  597. Golden Dollars: A Look At Junior Miners

    May 06, 2009
    With future inflation rearing is ugly head; investors may want to turn their attention to gold stocks. Junior miners ...
  598. Photography Companies Provide Snapshot Of A Lousy Year

    May 01, 2009
    The photography industry is still in the dark about what it will take to give investors something to smile about.
  599. CNX Gas Continues Into Marcellus Shale

    April 29, 2009
    CNX Gas raised production for 2009 and continued to deploy more capital and assets in the Marcellus Shale.
  600. The Oil Sands Slowdown

    April 22, 2009
    The drop in oil prices and the widening of the discount for heavy crude have caused the cancellation of many ...
  601. Alcoa Earnings Bad But Light At End Of Tunnel

    April 08, 2009
    Alcoa earnings were as bad as expected but the industry is cutting capacity, which will rebalance the market.
  602. Suncor And Petro-Canada Seek Unity

    April 01, 2009
    The proposed merger of two top dog companies could spark future deals among oil sands producers.
  603. Coal Stocks Take Their Lumps

    March 20, 2009
    Peabody Energy and other coal stocks have been hit hard by multiple factors. We look at where Peabody and some ...
  604. Cabot A Strong Energy Play

    March 05, 2009
    Oil-and-gas companies with existing strong production and a large inventory of exploration acreage show burning promise.
  605. Let Commodity Cutbacks Begin

    March 05, 2009
    Commodity producers are beginning to cut production, the first step in balancing the market and restoring higher ...
  606. In Search Of A Greener Oil Sands

    February 24, 2009
    Carbon capture will be the way to deal with the oil sand's carbon footprint and that's good news for the industry.
  607. Four Companies Buying Its Own Debt

    February 18, 2009
    During the current crisis the proper action to take is to buy back debt, reduce interest expense and leverage.
  608. ETFs By U.S. Electricity Generation Projections

    February 17, 2009
    The mix of generation sources may fluctuate, but the overall upward trend for energy-focused ETFs creates a ...
  609. The Aluminum Cars That Alcoa Built?

    February 11, 2009
    Following a dismal Q4, the resurrection of this aluminum provider could come from the auto industry.
  610. Energy Stocks Settling Like A Lump Of Coal

    February 03, 2009
    Find out why snowmen might be the only ones seeking out coal this February.
  611. Aluminum Prepares For A Downturn

    January 09, 2009
    As costs increase and demand diminishes Alcoa prepares for a downturn.
  612. Dirty Money: Coal Master Limited Partnerships

    January 05, 2009
    Coal producers are trading for a fraction of their 52-week highs, revealing great opportunities for investors.
  613. Can Coal Have A Clean 2009?

    December 24, 2008
    The future of coal rests on the successful implementation of clean-coal technologies.
  614. Cracks Appear Around CB&I

    November 04, 2008
    Cost overruns and worries about future project commitments have hammered the stock price of this energy-focused E&C ...
  615. Oil Sands Projects Stalled By Slumping Oil Prices

    October 29, 2008
    Slumping oil prices have stalled a number of new oil sands projects. Is this just a temporary time-out?
  616. The Peabody Story Is Elementary

    October 22, 2008
    Coal has held up much better than other industrial commodities, leaving Peabody as a potential bargain.
  617. Can Aluminum (And Alcoa) Shine Again?

    October 14, 2008
    Aluminum is down big time, but brighter days should be ahead - someday - for this key industrial metal.
  618. Virtual Meetings Go Mainstream

    October 07, 2008
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  619. Hartford Financial Slammed On Credit Worries

    October 02, 2008
    Hartford Financial, and the rest of the insurance sector, is down after credit concerns arose.
  620. Top Volume Stocks For September 30

    September 30, 2008
    A flurry of activity is the final send off for Washington Mutual.
  621. Bill And Warren's Excellent Adventure

    August 27, 2008
    Are Bill Gates and Warren Buffett ready to invest in the Alberta oil sands?
  622. Peabody Basking In Coal's Bull Market Glow

    July 25, 2008
    Coal is in the middle of a massive bull market. Peabody is cashing in, and a recent pullback could be an opportunity.
  623. Biotech ETFs Under The Microscope

    July 24, 2008
    Biotech ETFs have been immune to the falling stock market. We examine three top performing funds to find a ...
  624. Trucking An Unlikely Safe Haven

    July 17, 2008
    Transport companies have held up just fine in the face of rising oil prices. J.B. Hunt recently beat earnings and ...
  625. China's Slowdown Could Signal End of Coal Bull Market

    July 11, 2008
    Last week's selloff in the coal shares could be the signal that the tide has turned for this key energy commodity.
  626. ETF Dissection Reveals Mid-Cap Winners

    June 27, 2008
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  627. Cameco The Ultimate Survivor

    May 26, 2008
    Like a cockroach in a nuclear winter, Cameco has thrived in the harshest of conditions. Just wait until its luck turns.
  628. Oil's $120/Barrel Beer Goggles

    May 15, 2008
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  629. Coal Stocks Heating Up

    April 23, 2008
    Energy prices are rising amid an anticipated supply shortfall. Limited supply, increasing demand: sounds good for ...
  630. Making A Difference In Dialysis (FMS,DVA,NXTM)

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    Treating renal failure is serious business. With so many Baby Boomers in America, it's also one that isn't going away.
  631. Logic For Sale (XLNX, ALTR, LSI)

    July 16, 2007
    Logic and programmable semiconductors are an indispensable part of design and manufacturing - a look at three ...
  632. Coal Keeps The Lights On (MEE, CNX, FDG)

    June 26, 2007
    A look at three of the principal coal producers in North America.
  633. Conexant: The Good Times Are Gone (CNXT)

    June 12, 2007
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  634. Nexstar: TV King Or Time Bomb? (NXST)

    May 31, 2007
    Second-tier broadcaster Nexstar's shares are up 200% for the year, but this TV drama could have a very sad ending.
  635. Power Your Portfolio With Coal

    May 03, 2007
    China's demand for coal is increasing. Find out how investors can play this high demand for the controversial commodity.
  636. Digging into Canada's Oil Sands

    March 27, 2007
    Canadian oil sands producers chould see lower returns in future as higher construction costs and increased ...
  637. Alcoa Starts Off Earnings Season with a Bang!

    April 11, 2006
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  638. The Little Things That Matter

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