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- Hotels & Lodging Earnings: Host Hotels, Marriott
- Host Hotels 4Q Loss Narrows On Fewer Charges, Higher Occupancy
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Apple Launches App Subscriptions; HTC Unveils New Smartphones Apple (AAPL) said today it is offering subscription services for publishers of content-based apps [...] After the Bell: FedEx, Agilent FedEx (FDX) said late yesterday that its fiscal third quarter earnings will be negatively impacted [...] CenturyLink Posts Earnings; Inks Deal with Verizon Wirless CenturyLink (CTL) and Verizon Wireless said today they have formed an agreement under which CenturyLink [...] Today's Big Losers: MMI, UCTT Shares of Motorola Mobility (MMI) are lower on Tuesday following a Wall Street Journal report that [...] Today's Big Gainers: VG, SF Vonage (VG) announced a fourth quarter loss on Tuesday that met expectations excluding charges, [...] Daily Dividend Report: Q, BAX, GR, TRP, ERC Qwest Communications International (Q) announced its quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share, an [...] Analyst Moves: FDX, MAS Morgan Stanley (MS) cut estimates today for FedEx (FDX) through 2012 and issued an equal-weight [...] Analyst Moves: A, CBS, D Agilent (A) saw its estimates and target price increased today by Goldman Sachs (GS) after the company [...] Tuesday Sector Laggards: Education & Training Services, Computers In trading on Tuesday, education & training services shares were relative laggards, down on [...] Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext to Merge German stock exchange Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext (NYX) said today they have agreed to combine [...] CB Richard Ellis Buys ING Assets; PMI Group Posts Narrower Loss CB Richard Ellis Group (CBG) announced today it has agreed to acquire the majority of the real estate [...] Today's Big Gainers: KV.A, HERO KV Pharmaceutical (KV. A) announced plans to sell 10 million shares at $3. Week Ahead Market Report: 2/14/2011 Investors this week will be closely monitoring political events in Egypt and dissecting President [...] Daily Dividend Report: HAL, ITW, KLAC, HUB.B, TNH Halliburton Company (HAL) maintained its quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share. The dividend [...] Daily Wrap: 2/14/2011 Apple (AAPL) is reportedly strengthening its partnership with Samsung by purchasing $7. 8 billion [...] Upgrades: AMP, CMG Ameriprise Financial (AMP) was upgraded at Goldman Sachs from Neutral to Buy with a $73 price target. [...] Monday Sector Leaders: Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Stocks In trading on Monday, metals & mining shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2. [...] Monday Sector Laggards: General Contractors & Builders, Music & Electronics Stores In trading on Monday, general contractors & builders shares were relative laggards, down on [...] MGM Resorts International Posts Narrower Loss MEGM Resorts International (MGM) posted a narrower loss for the fourth quarter today. The casino [...] EchoStar to Acquire Hughes Communications Satellite equipment and broadcasting company EchoStar Corporation (SATS) said today it has agreed [...] Procter & Gamble Name Meg Whitman to Board Procter & Gamble (PG) said late Friday it has appointed former eBay (EBAY) CEO Meg Whitman to [...] Icahn Enterprises Extends Offer for Dynegy Icahn Enterprises (IEP) has extended its tender offer for Dynegy (DYN) through Friday. At least [...] GE Acquires Well Support Unit, Lockheed Martin Forms JV with Tata General Electric (GE) said today its oil & gas business has agreed to acquire the well support [...] EMS to Be Taken Private by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Emergency Medical Services Corporation (EMS) said today it has agreed to be acquired by private [...] Apple to Buy $7.8B in Components from Samsung, Faces Increased Competition Apple (AAPL) is reportedly increasing its partnership with Samsung, just as the company releases [...] Weekly Market Wrap: February 11, 2011 The sixth trading week of the year comes to a close and stocks continue to march higher following [...] MNKD, NILE, EXPE, CGNX - Friday's Big Losers MannKind Corporation (MNKD) posted a fourth quarter loss of 33 cents per share. But perhaps more [...] Daily Dividend Report: DLR, CHRW, RSG, HOG, BPO Late last night, Digital Realty Trust (DLR) declared its quarterly dividend of 68 cents per share, [...] Daily Dividend Report: COP, GE, CSX, TEL, MAR This morning, Conocophillips (COP) declared its quarterly dividend of 66 cents per share, an increase [...] Friday Sector Leaders: Vehicle Manufacturers, Real Estate Stocks In trading on Friday, vehicle manufacturers shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about [...] Friday Sector Laggards: Textiles, General Contractors & Builders In trading on Friday, textiles shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 0. 6%. PNRA, RAX, STMP, FALC - Friday's Earnings Gainers Panera Bread Company (PNRA) posted a fourth quarter profit of $1. 21 per share. RDN, MTG, PMI, VITA, ATSC - Friday's Big Gainers The Obama administration revealed plans to slowly wind down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The move [...] Analyst Moves: ALXN, EXPE This morning, Citigroup downgraded shares of Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) from buy to hold citing [...] Analyst Moves: AMP, DEO This morning, Goldman Sachs upgraded shares of Ameriprise Financial (AMP) from neutral to buy as [...] Beverage News: Coke Enterprises, Dr Pepper Snapple Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) posted fourth quarter earnings today. The bottler of Coca-Cola (KO) [...] Chipotle, Panera Serve Up Earnings Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported a 47% gain in fourth quarter earnings late yesterday. The [...] Earnings After the Bell: Kraft, Wynn Resorts Kraft Foods (KFT) posted a 24% dip in fourth quarter profits after the bell yesterday. The food [...] Auto News: Ford Announces $3B Debt Reduction, GM Bonuses May Reach 50% of Pay Ford Motor Company (F) announced late yesterday that it is making moves to reduce its debt by $3 [...] Nokia Announce Microsoft Partnership Shares of Nokia (NOK) are falling today after the mobile phone giant announced a partnership with [...] Starbucks CEO Schultz Joins Groupon Board Social media coupon site Groupon said late yesterday that Starbucks (SBUX) chief executive Howard [...] Daily Wrap: February 10, 2011 An 8-day rally for the Dow came to an end today, as US stocks fell amid speculation out of Egypt [...] Thursday Sector Leaders: Consumer Services, Television & Radio Stocks In trading on Thursday, consumer services shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2%. [...] Thursday Sector Laggards: General Contractors & Builders, Beverages & Wineries In trading on Thursday, general contractors & builders shares were relative laggards, down on [...] Daily Dividend Report: NWL, UNH, DOW, SYK, KIM This morning, Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) declared its quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share, maintaining [...] IPGP, ARTC, HGR, SDI, SFSF - Thursday's Big Gainers Fiber lasers maker IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) had a pleasant surprise for investors on Thursday, [...] PACR, TKLC, AMKR, TBI - Thursday's Big Earnings Losers Freight transportation and logistics services company Pacer International (PACR) announced a quarterly [...] AKAM, CSCO, CCIH, IDIX - Thursday's Big Losers Akamai Technologies (AKAM) announced a quarterly profit of 27 cents per share, up 32% from the same [...] ENS, WFMI, DIOD, SCSS - Thursday's Big Earnings Gainers Energy solutions company EnerSys (ENS) posted a quarterly profit of 67 cents per share, exceeding [...] Analyst Moves: ALL, ATVI This morning, Goldman Sachs lowered its price target on shares of Allstate (ALL) to $36 as catastrophe [...] Analyst Moves: ICE, KO This morning, UBS increased its price target on shares of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) as volumes [...] Twitter Reportedly in Buyout Talks with Google, Facebook Twitter has been in low level negotiations with Google (GOOG) and Facebook about a potential sale [...] Thursday Earnings: Bunge, Goodyear, Sprint Nextel Agricultural products company Bunge (BG) reported fourth quarter earnings today of $292 million, [...] Beverage Earnings: PepsiCo, Molson Coors PepsiCo (PEP) posted fourth quarter earnings today that declined to $1. 37 billion, or $0. Insurance Earnings: Allstate, MetLife, Prudential Allstate (ALL) posted fourth quarter earnings late yesterday of $296 million, or $0. 55 per share, [...] Nokia Reportedly Negotiating Deal with Microsoft Nokia (NOK) is reportedly in talks with Microsoft (MSFT) to form a mobile phone partnership in which [...] Daily Dividend Report: WIN, RL, PCL, MMM, LLL This morning, Windstream (WIN) declared its quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, maintaining [...] Daily Dividend Report: ZION, ADP, CMI, L, STI After the bell on Tuesday, Zions Bancorp (ZION) declared its quarterly dividend of 1 cent per share, [...] Today's Big Gainers: SWS, RVI, DSW, WWWW, PLAB SWS Group (SWS) said they have entered into a formal agreement with the Office of Thrift Supervision [...] Today's Big Losers: SMSI, SWIR, MOTR Smith Micro Software (SMSI) announced that it has suspended its full-year 2011 revenue guidance. [...] Wednesday Sector Laggards: Non-Precious Metals & Non-Metallic Mining, Precious Metals In trading on Wednesday, non-precious metals & non-metallic mining shares were relative laggards, [...] Wednesday Sector Leaders: Television & Radio, Investment Brokerages In trading on Wednesday, television & radio shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about [...] Analyst Moves: BDX, SLE This morning, Goldman Sachs lowered its EPS estimates on shares of Becton Dickinson (BDX) through [...] Analyst Moves: INTU, DIS This morning, Citigroup initiated coverage on shares of Intuit (INTU) with a buy rating as the company [...] Wells Fargo Announces New CFO Wells Fargo (WFC) announced late yesterday its chief financial officer, Howard Atkins, would be [...] Pitney Bowes Posts Earnings; 3M Announces Dividend, Buyback Postage equipment and business services firm Pitney Bowes (PBI) posted fourth quarter earnings late [...] Earnings After the Bell: Disney, Take-Two Walt Disney Co. (DIS) posted fiscal first quarter earnings after the closing bell yesterday, beating [...] Next Generation iPad Reportedly in Production Apple (AAPL) has begun production of the next generation iPad, according to a report in the Wall [...] Daily Wrap For February 8, 2011 Stocks continued to climb even in light of an interest rate hike in China. The country raised rates [...] Tuesday Sector Laggards: Music & Electronics Stores, Cigarettes & Tobacco Stocks In trading on Tuesday, music & electronics stores shares were relative laggards, down on the [...] Today's Big Losers: GLUU, WMG, MNI, OREX Glu Mobile (GLUU) posted total GAAP revenue of $15. 6 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, down [...] Today's Big Gainers: RHB, KND, UQM, IPHS Kindred Healthcare (KND) and RehabCare Group (RHB) announced the signing of a definitive merger [...] Daily Dividend Report: TEVA, HUN, GXP, PL, STE Early this morning, Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA) declared its quarterly dividend of about 21. 8 cents [...] Daily Dividend Report: CHD, MA, NYX, PRE, BEC This morning, Church & Dwight (CHD) declared its quarterly dividend of 34 cents per share, doubling [...] Analyst Moves: AFL, FSLR This morning, Citigroup downgraded shares of Aflac (AFL) from buy to hold as the insurance company [...] Analyst Moves: HUM, D, ATI This morning, Citigroup raised its price target on shares of Humana (HUM) to $71 as enrollment is [...] Health Sector Earnings: Coventry Health Care, Teva Pharmaceuticals Coventry Health Care (CVH) posted a gain in fourth quarter earnings today, with net income of $150. [...] Toyota Profits Fall 39%, But Automaker Raises Outlook Toyota (TM) reported a 39% decline in earnings today for its fiscal third quarter, and raised its [...] Food News: Sara Lee, J.M. Smucker, McDonald's Sara Lee (SLE) reported fiscal second quarter results today, with net income more than doubling [...] Consumer Products Earnings: Avon, Church & Dwight Avon Products (AVP) said today its fourth quarter earnings declined 15%, which the company blamed [...] Tech News: HP Unveils New Notebooks; Intel Resumes 6 Series Chipset Shipments HP (HPQ) unveiled a redesigned consumer notebook PC portfolio today, which the company says enhances [...] Kratos to Buy Herley Industries for $270M Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) said late yesterday it has agreed to acquire microwave [...] ArcelorMittal Swings to a Loss, Has Positive Outlook Steel producer ArcelorMittal (MT) reported fourth quarter results today, and also predicted demand [...] Today's Big Losers: TRGL, GFC, MCY Toreador Resources (TRGL) provided a corporate update today, saying Frances Ministry of Environment [...] Today's Big Gainers: PDE, REFR, GKK, MERC Ensco (ESV) and Pride International (PDE) said today they have agreed to merge in a cash and stock [...] Daily Dividend Report: MCY, UTX, GG, WWE, BWP This morning, Mercury General (MCY) declared its quarterly dividend of 60 cents per share, maintaining [...] Monday Sector Laggards: Trucking, Sporting Goods & Activities In trading on Monday, trucking shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 0. 6%. Monday Sector Leaders: Construction Materials & Machinery, General Contractors & Builders In trading on Monday, construction materials & machinery shares were relative leaders, up on [...] Analyst Moves: CNW, PPL This morning, BB&T downgraded shares of Con-Way (CNW) from buy to hold citing valuation. Shares [...] Analyst Moves: CFN, FO, MGM This morning, Goldman Sachs raised its price target on shares of Carefusion (CFN) to $28 as the [...] Earnings Monday: Loews, Humana, Sysco Holding company Loews (L) posted fourth quarter earnings today of $466 million, or $1. 12 per share, [...] Ensco to Merge with Pride International Ensco (ESV) and Pride International (PDE) said today they have agreed to merge in a cash and stock [...] Sanofi, Genzyme Said to Be in Final Talks According to several media reports, Sanofi-Aventis (SNY) and Genzyme (GENZ) are in the final stages [...] Chesapeake to Sell Assets for as Much as $5B Chesapeake Energy (CHK) said today it has decided to sell all of its Fayetteville Shale assets, [...] Danaher to Acquire Beckman Coulter for $6.8B Danaher (DHR) said today it has agreed to acquire Beckman Coulter (BEC) for $83. 50 per share, or [...] Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Additional Shares of Wesco Berkshire Hathaway (BRK. A) (BRK. AOL to Buy The Huffington Post AOL (AOL) said today it has agreed to buy news and lifestyle website The Huffington Post for $315 [...] Weekly Market Wrap: February 4, 2011 The fifth trading week of the year comes to a close and Egyptian concerns begin to drift into the [...] Daily Dividend Report: KFN, DTE, SUN, AINV, SIX Late last night, KKR Financial (KFN) declared its quarterly distribution of 15 cents per share, [...] Daily Dividend Report: UPS, UNP, SPG, FLR, ABC After the bell yesterday, UPS (UPS) declared its quarterly dividend of 52 cents per share, an increase [...] Friday Sector Leaders: Drugs, Advertising Stocks In trading on Friday, drugs shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2. 4%. Friday Sector Laggards: Agriculture & Farm Products, Education & Training Services In trading on Friday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative laggards, down on the [...] Today's Big Losers: PWER, TRGL, CSTR, CPX Power-One (PWER) said that for the first quarter of 2011, the company forecasts revenue of $260 [...] Today's Big Gainers: KV.A, ESE, KNL, OPXT, JDSU K-V Pharmaceutical (KV. A) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration granted approval for [...] Analyst Moves: FSLR, MRK This morning, Kaufman Brothers downgraded shares of First Solar (FSLR) from buy to hold as the company [...] Analyst Moves: CAH, HSP This morning, Goldman Sachs raised its EPS estimates on shares of Cardinal Health (CAH) through [...] PulteGroup Posts Wider Loss; CEO See Signs of Stabilization Home builder PulteGroup (PHM) posted a wider loss for its fourth quarter today of $165. 4 million, [...] Earnings After the Bell: Coinstar, Las Vegas Sands Video rental and coin exchange kiosk operator Coinstar (CSTR) posted fourth quarter earnings after [...] Dividends and Buybacks: Union Pacific, UPS Railroad operator Union Pacific (UNP) said late yesterday its board has authorized the repurchase [...] Health Sector Earnings: Aetna, AmerisourceBergen Health insurer Aetna (AET) posted fourth quarter earnings of $215. 6 million, or $0. Utility Earnings: Constellation Energy, PPL Baltimore-based Constellation Energy (CEG) posted a plunge in fourth quarter earnings today. Net [...] Consumer Products Earnings: Clorox, Fortune Brands Clorox (CLX) posted fiscal second-quarter net earnings today of $21 million, or $0. 15 per share, [...] Verizon Says iPhone Broke Sales Record Verizon Wireless said that yesterdays first day of iPhone 4 sales was the best sales launch in the [...] Thursday Sector Leaders: Auto Dealerships, Precious Metals In trading on Thursday, auto dealerships shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 3. [...] Thursday Sector Laggards: Defense, General Contractors & Builders In trading on Thursday, defense shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1. 5%. Today's Big Losers: ANW, AFOP, TZOO, ISIL Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW) said it expects to report a net loss between $12. 0 million [...] Today's Big Gainers: CELL, SGI, GMCR, SFLY, FRG Brightpoint (CELL) said revenue was $1. 1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2010, an increase of [...] Daily Dividend Report: DO, V, NWSA, AMP, HOT This morning, Diamond Offshore Drilling (DO) declared both its regular dividend of 12. 5 cents per [...] Daily Dividend Report: CF, ADM, HIG, ROST, PNNT After the bell yesterday, CF Industries (CF) declared its quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, [...] Analyst Moves: APC, BSX This morning, Barclays downgraded shares of Anadarko Petroleum (APC) from overweight to equal weight [...] Analyst Moves: CAM, CSCO, CMI This morning, Goldman Sachs raised its price target on shares of Cameron International (CAM) to [...] Food Sectors Earnings & Outlook: Yum! Brands, Green Mountain Yum! Brands (YUM) posted fourth quarter earnings after the bell yesterday of $274 million, or $0. [...] Media Earnings: Viacom, News Corp, THQ Viacom (VIA) posted a dip in earnings today, to $610 million, or $1 per share, compared to $694 [...] Financial Earnings After the Bell: Visa, Hartford Visa (V) posted fiscal first quarter earnings after the bell yesterday that were just ahead of analyst [...] Pharma Earnings: Merck, GlaxoSmithKline Merck (MRK) said today it swung to a loss in the fourth quarter, although adjusted earnings beat [...] Health Care Services & Insurance Earnings: Cardinal Health, Cigna Cardinal Health (CAH) posted fiscal second quarter earnings from continuing operations of $215 million, [...] CVS Posts Earnings; Walgreens Posts Same-Store Sales CVS Caremark (CVS) posted fourth quarter results today that declined slightly compared to last years [...] BJ's to Explore Sale; BJ's & Costco Post Same-Store Results BJs Wholesale Club (BJ) said today its board of directors has decided to explore strategic alternatives [...] Daily Dividend Report: HSY, CAH, MUR, ROK, BRCM This morning, Hershey (HSY) declared its quarterly dividend of 34. 5 cents per share, an increase [...] Daily Dividend Report: TWX, SU, GLW, AFL, TRV This morning, Time Warner (TWX) declared its quarterly dividend of 23. 5 cents per share, an increase [...] Wednesday Sector Leaders: Shipping, Water Utilities In trading on Wednesday, shipping shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1. 3%. Wednesday Sector Laggards: Department Stores, Apparel Stores In trading on Wednesday, department stores shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about [...] Today's Big Losers: ACLS, CHTP, NWK, GNW Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) posted a net loss for the year of $17. 6 million, or $0. Today's Big Gainers: WFR, NAVI, APKT, ERTS MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR) said that GAAP net sales for the quarter were $850. 1 million, an [...] Analyst Moves: BRCM, LSTR, ENR This morning, Barclays lowered its 2011 EPS estimates on shares of Broadcom (BRCM) to $2. 67 per [...] Earnings Wednesday: Time Warner, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Whirlpool Time Warner (TWX) posted fourth quarter earnings today that rose 22%, and exceeded analyst expectations. [...] Analyst Moves: ADM, ERTS, SIRI This morning, Morgan Stanley raised its price target on shares of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) to [...] Earnings and Outlooks: AnnTaylor, Hershey, Mattel AnnTaylor Stores (ANN) said today it is raising its fourth quarter forecast for earnings following [...] Earnings After the Bell: Broadcom, Boston Scientific, Electronic Arts Broadcom (BRCM) posted a jump in earnings late yesterday for its fourth fiscal quarter that met [...] Amazon Reportedly Launching Streaming Video Service Amazon (AMZN) is reportedly developing a streaming video service that would compete with Netflix [...] GlaxoSmithKline Sells Stake in Quest Diagnostics Quest Diagnostics (DGX) largest single shareholder, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), has sold its $1. 7 billion [...] Time Warner Cable to Buy NaviSite Time Warner Cable (TWC) announced late yesterday that it will acquire cloud computing company NaviSite [...] Daily Wrap: 2/1/2011 Stocks rallied today as investors seemed less fearful of the situation in Egypt. At the moment [...] Daily Dividend Report: CHKM, EMR, BDX, MDP, UTMD Chesapeake Midstream Partners Limited Partnership (CHKM) announced a dividend of 33. 75 cents per [...] Analyst Moves: SNI, PCL Scripps Networks (SNI) was downgraded today by Goldman Sachs (GS) from Neutral to Sell with a $47 [...] Analyst Moves: MAS, VLO Masco (MAS) was rated a new Buy today at Citigroup (C) with an $18 price target. Citi believes [...] Tuesday Sector Laggards: Construction Materials & Machinery, Biotechnology Stocks In trading on Tuesday, construction materials & machinery shares were relative laggards, up [...] Tuesday Sector Leaders: Auto Dealerships, General Contractors & Builders In trading on Tuesday, auto dealerships shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 6. [...] Pharma Earnings: Pfizer, Biogen Idec Pharma giant Pfizer (PFE) said today its fourth quarter earnings totaled $2. 89 billion, or $0. FDA Denies Approval of Orexigen Diet Drug Orexigen Therapeutics (OREX) is watching its shares plunge Tuesday after the Food & Drug Administration [...] Tuesday Earnings: Archer Daniels Midland, McGraw-Hill, UPS Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) reported earnings for the fourth quarter today of $732 million, or [...] Consumer & Retail News: Gap, Tupperware Gap (GPS) said today the president of Gap North America, Marka Hansen, is leaving the company as [...] Tech Earnings After the Bell: Novellus, Baidu Novellus Systems (NVLS) posted earnings after the close of trading yesterday of $81. 5 million, [...] Oil Earnings: BP, Anadarko BP (BP) said today it earned about $5. 6 billion in the fourth quarter, compared to $4. Terrorists May Target Wall Street Firms, Officials Al Qaeda terrorists may be targeting major financial firms and their leaders, according to an NBCNewYork. [...] Daily Wrap: 1/31/2011 According to the Commerce Department, we Americans spent more money last month that economists though [...] Week Ahead Market Report: 1/31/2011 Investors this week are likely to focus on the news from Egypt and its effect on the global economic [...] Monday Sector Leaders: Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Stocks In trading on Monday, metals & mining shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2. [...] Monday Sector Laggards: Agriculture & Farm Products, Precious Metals In trading on Monday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative laggards, down on the [...] Daily Dividend Report: LINE, MRO, ETR, PLD, ACV Late Friday, Linn Energy (LINE) declared its quarterly distribution of 66 cents per share, maintaining [...] Exxon Mobil Posts 53% Gain in Earnings Exxon Mobil (XOM) said today fourth quarter profits surged 53%, the latest of its big oil competitors [...] Honda, Chrysler Post Earnings Honda (HMC) posted a 40% decline in quarterly earnings, with profits totaling $81. 1 billion yen, [...] Consumer Spending Rises in December Consumer spending outpaced income growth in December, and beat economist expectations. The Commerce [...] Analyst Moves: Citigroup, Ford This morning, Morgan Stanley lowered its EPS estimates on shares of Citigroup (C) through 2012 as [...] Analyst Moves: CYT, AMAT This morning, Deutsche Bank upgraded shares of Cytec Industries (CYT) from hold to buy as the company [...] Earnings Monday: Gannett, Illinois Tool Works Newspaper publisher and media company Gannett (GCI) posted fourth quarter earnings today that beat [...] AMB Property, ProLogis to Merge AMB Property Corporation (AMB) and ProLogis (PLD) said today they have agreed to merger via a merger [...] Intel, Hewlett-Packard, IBM Join President's Startup America Entrepreneurship Campaign Intel (INTC), HP (HPQ) and IBM (IBM) all announced today they have joined President Obamas Startup [...] Alpha Natural Resources to Buy Massey Energy Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) said over the weekend it would acquire Massey Energy (MEE) for $69. [...] Acquisitions and Spin-Offs: Alcoa, Sunoco Alcoa (AA) said today it has agreed to buy the aerospace fastener unit of TransDigm Group. Alcoa [...] Weekly Market Wrap: January 28, 2011 The fourth trading week of 2011 comes to a close with investors digesting earnings and economic [...] Today's Big Gainers: FRO, ARAY Shares of Frontline (FRO) are surging today on speculation that political turmoil may shut down [...] Friday Sector Laggards: Vehicle Manufacturers, Auto Parts In trading on Friday, vehicle manufacturers shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about [...] Daily Dividend Report: LTD, MCD, V, COST, COF This morning, Limited Brands (LTD) declared its quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share, an increase [...] Analyst Moves: GE, KMX, MDT This morning, Argus upgraded shares of General Electric (GE) from hold to buy as the industrial [...] Analyst Moves: T, ESI This morning, UBS downgraded shares of AT&T (T) from buy to neutral as the company could lose [...] Verizon to Acquire Terremark for $1.4B Verizon Communications announced late yesterday it has agreed to buy Terremark Worldwide (TMRK) [...] Sara Lee Announces Split-Up Sara Lee (SLE) said today its board has decided to split the company into two separate publicly [...] Earnings After the Bell: Microsoft, Amazon Microsoft (MSFT) posted earnings after the bell yesterday of $6. 63 billion, or $0. Borders Group Gets Financing from GE Capital Borders Group (BGP) announced late yesterday it received $625 million in financing from General [...] Daily Dividned Report: TWC, SBUX, AEP, BTU, SLE This morning, Time Warner Cable (TWC) declared its quarterly dividend of 48 cents per share, an [...] Daily Dividend Report: LMT, XOM, CVX, QCOM, BHI This afternoon, Lockheed Martin (LMT) declared its quarterly dividend of 75 cents per share, maintaining [...] Thursday Sector Leaders: Home Furnishings & Improvement, Auto Parts In trading on Thursday, home furnishings & improvement shares were relative leaders, up on the [...] Thursday Sector Laggards: Precious Metals, Metals & Mining Stocks In trading on Thursday, precious metals shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about [...] Analyst Moves: GD, NFLX This morning, Citigroup raised its price target on shares of General Dynamics (GD) to $88 as demand [...] Dow Component Earnings: AT&T, Caterpillar, Procter & Gamble AT&T (T) posted a 60% decline in fourth quarter earning today. Net income totaled $1. Analyst Moves: ABT, ANF This morning, Citigroup downgraded shares of Abbott Labs (ABT) from hold to sell as costs are climbing [...] Earnings Thursday: D.R. Horton, JetBLue Homebuilder D. R. Defense Earnings: Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Defense contractor Lockheed Martin (LMT) posted fourth quarter earnings today of $983 million, or [...] Earnings After the Bell: Qualcomm, Motorola Mobility Holdings, Netflix Cell phone chipmaker Qualcomm (CQOM) posted a 39% increase in fiscal first quarter earnings late [...] Big Pharma Earnings: AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers, Eli Lilly AstraZeneca (AZN) posted earnings for the fourth quarter today, reporting a 5% decline in net profit, [...] Earnings To-Go: Starbucks, Wendy's/Arby's Group Starbucks (SBUX) posted a 44% gain in fiscal first quarter earnings late yesterday, ahead of analyst [...] Today's Big Gainers: BKI, PJC Buckeye Technologies (BKI) shares are higher after the company announced better than expected results [...] Wednesday Sector Leaders: Metals & Mining, Airlines In trading on Wednesday, metals & mining shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about [...] Wednesday Sector Laggards: Defense, Entertainment Stocks In trading on Wednesday, defense shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 0. 8%. Daily Dividend Report: LM, JCI, VLO, ALTR, NYB This morning, Legg Mason (LM) declared its quarterly dividend of 6 cents per share, maintaining [...] Daily Dividend Report: EXC, WFC, BAC, ABT, MON Late yesterday afternoon, Exelon (EXC) declared its quarterly dividend of 52. 5 cents per share, [...] Analyst Moves: BHI, DGX This morning, Goldman Sachs increased its EPS estimates on shares of Baker Hughes (BHI) through [...]
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Apple Launches App Subscriptions; HTC Unveils New Smartphones Apple (AAPL) said today it is offering subscription services for publishers of content-based apps [...] After the Bell: FedEx, Agilent FedEx (FDX) said late yesterday that its fiscal third quarter earnings will be negatively impacted [...] CenturyLink Posts Earnings; Inks Deal with Verizon Wirless CenturyLink (CTL) and Verizon Wireless said today they have formed an agreement under which CenturyLink [...] Today's Big Losers: MMI, UCTT Shares of Motorola Mobility (MMI) are lower on Tuesday following a Wall Street Journal report that [...] Today's Big Gainers: VG, SF Vonage (VG) announced a fourth quarter loss on Tuesday that met expectations excluding charges, [...] Daily Dividend Report: Q, BAX, GR, TRP, ERC Qwest Communications International (Q) announced its quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share, an [...] Analyst Moves: FDX, MAS Morgan Stanley (MS) cut estimates today for FedEx (FDX) through 2012 and issued an equal-weight [...] Analyst Moves: A, CBS, D Agilent (A) saw its estimates and target price increased today by Goldman Sachs (GS) after the company [...] Tuesday Sector Laggards: Education & Training Services, Computers In trading on Tuesday, education & training services shares were relative laggards, down on [...] Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext to Merge German stock exchange Deutsche Boerse and NYSE Euronext (NYX) said today they have agreed to combine [...] CB Richard Ellis Buys ING Assets; PMI Group Posts Narrower Loss CB Richard Ellis Group (CBG) announced today it has agreed to acquire the majority of the real estate [...] Today's Big Gainers: KV.A, HERO KV Pharmaceutical (KV. A) announced plans to sell 10 million shares at $3. Week Ahead Market Report: 2/14/2011 Investors this week will be closely monitoring political events in Egypt and dissecting President [...] Daily Dividend Report: HAL, ITW, KLAC, HUB.B, TNH Halliburton Company (HAL) maintained its quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share. The dividend [...] Daily Wrap: 2/14/2011 Apple (AAPL) is reportedly strengthening its partnership with Samsung by purchasing $7. 8 billion [...] Upgrades: AMP, CMG Ameriprise Financial (AMP) was upgraded at Goldman Sachs from Neutral to Buy with a $73 price target. [...] Monday Sector Leaders: Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Stocks In trading on Monday, metals & mining shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2. [...] Monday Sector Laggards: General Contractors & Builders, Music & Electronics Stores In trading on Monday, general contractors & builders shares were relative laggards, down on [...] MGM Resorts International Posts Narrower Loss MEGM Resorts International (MGM) posted a narrower loss for the fourth quarter today. The casino [...] EchoStar to Acquire Hughes Communications Satellite equipment and broadcasting company EchoStar Corporation (SATS) said today it has agreed [...] Procter & Gamble Name Meg Whitman to Board Procter & Gamble (PG) said late Friday it has appointed former eBay (EBAY) CEO Meg Whitman to [...] Icahn Enterprises Extends Offer for Dynegy Icahn Enterprises (IEP) has extended its tender offer for Dynegy (DYN) through Friday. At least [...] GE Acquires Well Support Unit, Lockheed Martin Forms JV with Tata General Electric (GE) said today its oil & gas business has agreed to acquire the well support [...] EMS to Be Taken Private by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Emergency Medical Services Corporation (EMS) said today it has agreed to be acquired by private [...] Apple to Buy $7.8B in Components from Samsung, Faces Increased Competition Apple (AAPL) is reportedly increasing its partnership with Samsung, just as the company releases [...] Weekly Market Wrap: February 11, 2011 The sixth trading week of the year comes to a close and stocks continue to march higher following [...] MNKD, NILE, EXPE, CGNX - Friday's Big Losers MannKind Corporation (MNKD) posted a fourth quarter loss of 33 cents per share. But perhaps more [...] Daily Dividend Report: DLR, CHRW, RSG, HOG, BPO Late last night, Digital Realty Trust (DLR) declared its quarterly dividend of 68 cents per share, [...] Daily Dividend Report: COP, GE, CSX, TEL, MAR This morning, Conocophillips (COP) declared its quarterly dividend of 66 cents per share, an increase [...] Friday Sector Leaders: Vehicle Manufacturers, Real Estate Stocks In trading on Friday, vehicle manufacturers shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about [...] Friday Sector Laggards: Textiles, General Contractors & Builders In trading on Friday, textiles shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 0. 6%. PNRA, RAX, STMP, FALC - Friday's Earnings Gainers Panera Bread Company (PNRA) posted a fourth quarter profit of $1. 21 per share. RDN, MTG, PMI, VITA, ATSC - Friday's Big Gainers The Obama administration revealed plans to slowly wind down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The move [...] Analyst Moves: ALXN, EXPE This morning, Citigroup downgraded shares of Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) from buy to hold citing [...] Analyst Moves: AMP, DEO This morning, Goldman Sachs upgraded shares of Ameriprise Financial (AMP) from neutral to buy as [...] Beverage News: Coke Enterprises, Dr Pepper Snapple Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) posted fourth quarter earnings today. The bottler of Coca-Cola (KO) [...] Chipotle, Panera Serve Up Earnings Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported a 47% gain in fourth quarter earnings late yesterday. The [...] Earnings After the Bell: Kraft, Wynn Resorts Kraft Foods (KFT) posted a 24% dip in fourth quarter profits after the bell yesterday. The food [...] Auto News: Ford Announces $3B Debt Reduction, GM Bonuses May Reach 50% of Pay Ford Motor Company (F) announced late yesterday that it is making moves to reduce its debt by $3 [...] Nokia Announce Microsoft Partnership Shares of Nokia (NOK) are falling today after the mobile phone giant announced a partnership with [...] Starbucks CEO Schultz Joins Groupon Board Social media coupon site Groupon said late yesterday that Starbucks (SBUX) chief executive Howard [...] Daily Wrap: February 10, 2011 An 8-day rally for the Dow came to an end today, as US stocks fell amid speculation out of Egypt [...] Thursday Sector Leaders: Consumer Services, Television & Radio Stocks In trading on Thursday, consumer services shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2%. [...] Thursday Sector Laggards: General Contractors & Builders, Beverages & Wineries In trading on Thursday, general contractors & builders shares were relative laggards, down on [...] Daily Dividend Report: NWL, UNH, DOW, SYK, KIM This morning, Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) declared its quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share, maintaining [...] IPGP, ARTC, HGR, SDI, SFSF - Thursday's Big Gainers Fiber lasers maker IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) had a pleasant surprise for investors on Thursday, [...] PACR, TKLC, AMKR, TBI - Thursday's Big Earnings Losers Freight transportation and logistics services company Pacer International (PACR) announced a quarterly [...] AKAM, CSCO, CCIH, IDIX - Thursday's Big Losers Akamai Technologies (AKAM) announced a quarterly profit of 27 cents per share, up 32% from the same [...] ENS, WFMI, DIOD, SCSS - Thursday's Big Earnings Gainers Energy solutions company EnerSys (ENS) posted a quarterly profit of 67 cents per share, exceeding [...] Analyst Moves: ALL, ATVI This morning, Goldman Sachs lowered its price target on shares of Allstate (ALL) to $36 as catastrophe [...] Analyst Moves: ICE, KO This morning, UBS increased its price target on shares of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) as volumes [...] Twitter Reportedly in Buyout Talks with Google, Facebook Twitter has been in low level negotiations with Google (GOOG) and Facebook about a potential sale [...] Thursday Earnings: Bunge, Goodyear, Sprint Nextel Agricultural products company Bunge (BG) reported fourth quarter earnings today of $292 million, [...] Beverage Earnings: PepsiCo, Molson Coors PepsiCo (PEP) posted fourth quarter earnings today that declined to $1. 37 billion, or $0. Insurance Earnings: Allstate, MetLife, Prudential Allstate (ALL) posted fourth quarter earnings late yesterday of $296 million, or $0. 55 per share, [...] Nokia Reportedly Negotiating Deal with Microsoft Nokia (NOK) is reportedly in talks with Microsoft (MSFT) to form a mobile phone partnership in which [...] Daily Dividend Report: WIN, RL, PCL, MMM, LLL This morning, Windstream (WIN) declared its quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share, maintaining [...] Daily Dividend Report: ZION, ADP, CMI, L, STI After the bell on Tuesday, Zions Bancorp (ZION) declared its quarterly dividend of 1 cent per share, [...] Today's Big Gainers: SWS, RVI, DSW, WWWW, PLAB SWS Group (SWS) said they have entered into a formal agreement with the Office of Thrift Supervision [...] Today's Big Losers: SMSI, SWIR, MOTR Smith Micro Software (SMSI) announced that it has suspended its full-year 2011 revenue guidance. [...] Wednesday Sector Laggards: Non-Precious Metals & Non-Metallic Mining, Precious Metals In trading on Wednesday, non-precious metals & non-metallic mining shares were relative laggards, [...] Wednesday Sector Leaders: Television & Radio, Investment Brokerages In trading on Wednesday, television & radio shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about [...] Analyst Moves: BDX, SLE This morning, Goldman Sachs lowered its EPS estimates on shares of Becton Dickinson (BDX) through [...] Analyst Moves: INTU, DIS This morning, Citigroup initiated coverage on shares of Intuit (INTU) with a buy rating as the company [...] Wells Fargo Announces New CFO Wells Fargo (WFC) announced late yesterday its chief financial officer, Howard Atkins, would be [...] Pitney Bowes Posts Earnings; 3M Announces Dividend, Buyback Postage equipment and business services firm Pitney Bowes (PBI) posted fourth quarter earnings late [...] Earnings After the Bell: Disney, Take-Two Walt Disney Co. (DIS) posted fiscal first quarter earnings after the closing bell yesterday, beating [...] Next Generation iPad Reportedly in Production Apple (AAPL) has begun production of the next generation iPad, according to a report in the Wall [...] Daily Wrap For February 8, 2011 Stocks continued to climb even in light of an interest rate hike in China. The country raised rates [...] Tuesday Sector Laggards: Music & Electronics Stores, Cigarettes & Tobacco Stocks In trading on Tuesday, music & electronics stores shares were relative laggards, down on the [...] Today's Big Losers: GLUU, WMG, MNI, OREX Glu Mobile (GLUU) posted total GAAP revenue of $15. 6 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, down [...] Today's Big Gainers: RHB, KND, UQM, IPHS Kindred Healthcare (KND) and RehabCare Group (RHB) announced the signing of a definitive merger [...] Daily Dividend Report: TEVA, HUN, GXP, PL, STE Early this morning, Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA) declared its quarterly dividend of about 21. 8 cents [...] Daily Dividend Report: CHD, MA, NYX, PRE, BEC This morning, Church & Dwight (CHD) declared its quarterly dividend of 34 cents per share, doubling [...] Analyst Moves: AFL, FSLR This morning, Citigroup downgraded shares of Aflac (AFL) from buy to hold as the insurance company [...] Analyst Moves: HUM, D, ATI This morning, Citigroup raised its price target on shares of Humana (HUM) to $71 as enrollment is [...] Health Sector Earnings: Coventry Health Care, Teva Pharmaceuticals Coventry Health Care (CVH) posted a gain in fourth quarter earnings today, with net income of $150. [...] Toyota Profits Fall 39%, But Automaker Raises Outlook Toyota (TM) reported a 39% decline in earnings today for its fiscal third quarter, and raised its [...] Food News: Sara Lee, J.M. Smucker, McDonald's Sara Lee (SLE) reported fiscal second quarter results today, with net income more than doubling [...] Consumer Products Earnings: Avon, Church & Dwight Avon Products (AVP) said today its fourth quarter earnings declined 15%, which the company blamed [...] Tech News: HP Unveils New Notebooks; Intel Resumes 6 Series Chipset Shipments HP (HPQ) unveiled a redesigned consumer notebook PC portfolio today, which the company says enhances [...] Kratos to Buy Herley Industries for $270M Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) said late yesterday it has agreed to acquire microwave [...] ArcelorMittal Swings to a Loss, Has Positive Outlook Steel producer ArcelorMittal (MT) reported fourth quarter results today, and also predicted demand [...] Today's Big Losers: TRGL, GFC, MCY Toreador Resources (TRGL) provided a corporate update today, saying Frances Ministry of Environment [...] Today's Big Gainers: PDE, REFR, GKK, MERC Ensco (ESV) and Pride International (PDE) said today they have agreed to merge in a cash and stock [...] Daily Dividend Report: MCY, UTX, GG, WWE, BWP This morning, Mercury General (MCY) declared its quarterly dividend of 60 cents per share, maintaining [...] Monday Sector Laggards: Trucking, Sporting Goods & Activities In trading on Monday, trucking shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 0. 6%. Monday Sector Leaders: Construction Materials & Machinery, General Contractors & Builders In trading on Monday, construction materials & machinery shares were relative leaders, up on [...] Analyst Moves: CNW, PPL This morning, BB&T downgraded shares of Con-Way (CNW) from buy to hold citing valuation. Shares [...] Analyst Moves: CFN, FO, MGM This morning, Goldman Sachs raised its price target on shares of Carefusion (CFN) to $28 as the [...] Earnings Monday: Loews, Humana, Sysco Holding company Loews (L) posted fourth quarter earnings today of $466 million, or $1. 12 per share, [...] Ensco to Merge with Pride International Ensco (ESV) and Pride International (PDE) said today they have agreed to merge in a cash and stock [...] Sanofi, Genzyme Said to Be in Final Talks According to several media reports, Sanofi-Aventis (SNY) and Genzyme (GENZ) are in the final stages [...] Chesapeake to Sell Assets for as Much as $5B Chesapeake Energy (CHK) said today it has decided to sell all of its Fayetteville Shale assets, [...] Danaher to Acquire Beckman Coulter for $6.8B Danaher (DHR) said today it has agreed to acquire Beckman Coulter (BEC) for $83. 50 per share, or [...] Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Additional Shares of Wesco Berkshire Hathaway (BRK. A) (BRK. AOL to Buy The Huffington Post AOL (AOL) said today it has agreed to buy news and lifestyle website The Huffington Post for $315 [...] Weekly Market Wrap: February 4, 2011 The fifth trading week of the year comes to a close and Egyptian concerns begin to drift into the [...] Daily Dividend Report: KFN, DTE, SUN, AINV, SIX Late last night, KKR Financial (KFN) declared its quarterly distribution of 15 cents per share, [...] Daily Dividend Report: UPS, UNP, SPG, FLR, ABC After the bell yesterday, UPS (UPS) declared its quarterly dividend of 52 cents per share, an increase [...] Friday Sector Leaders: Drugs, Advertising Stocks In trading on Friday, drugs shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2. 4%. Friday Sector Laggards: Agriculture & Farm Products, Education & Training Services In trading on Friday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative laggards, down on the [...] Today's Big Losers: PWER, TRGL, CSTR, CPX Power-One (PWER) said that for the first quarter of 2011, the company forecasts revenue of $260 [...] Today's Big Gainers: KV.A, ESE, KNL, OPXT, JDSU K-V Pharmaceutical (KV. A) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration granted approval for [...] Analyst Moves: FSLR, MRK This morning, Kaufman Brothers downgraded shares of First Solar (FSLR) from buy to hold as the company [...] Analyst Moves: CAH, HSP This morning, Goldman Sachs raised its EPS estimates on shares of Cardinal Health (CAH) through [...] PulteGroup Posts Wider Loss; CEO See Signs of Stabilization Home builder PulteGroup (PHM) posted a wider loss for its fourth quarter today of $165. 4 million, [...] Earnings After the Bell: Coinstar, Las Vegas Sands Video rental and coin exchange kiosk operator Coinstar (CSTR) posted fourth quarter earnings after [...] Dividends and Buybacks: Union Pacific, UPS Railroad operator Union Pacific (UNP) said late yesterday its board has authorized the repurchase [...] Health Sector Earnings: Aetna, AmerisourceBergen Health insurer Aetna (AET) posted fourth quarter earnings of $215. 6 million, or $0. Utility Earnings: Constellation Energy, PPL Baltimore-based Constellation Energy (CEG) posted a plunge in fourth quarter earnings today. Net [...] Consumer Products Earnings: Clorox, Fortune Brands Clorox (CLX) posted fiscal second-quarter net earnings today of $21 million, or $0. 15 per share, [...] Verizon Says iPhone Broke Sales Record Verizon Wireless said that yesterdays first day of iPhone 4 sales was the best sales launch in the [...] Thursday Sector Leaders: Auto Dealerships, Precious Metals In trading on Thursday, auto dealerships shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 3. [...] Thursday Sector Laggards: Defense, General Contractors & Builders In trading on Thursday, defense shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1. 5%. Today's Big Losers: ANW, AFOP, TZOO, ISIL Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW) said it expects to report a net loss between $12. 0 million [...] Today's Big Gainers: CELL, SGI, GMCR, SFLY, FRG Brightpoint (CELL) said revenue was $1. 1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2010, an increase of [...] Daily Dividend Report: DO, V, NWSA, AMP, HOT This morning, Diamond Offshore Drilling (DO) declared both its regular dividend of 12. 5 cents per [...] Daily Dividend Report: CF, ADM, HIG, ROST, PNNT After the bell yesterday, CF Industries (CF) declared its quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, [...] Analyst Moves: APC, BSX This morning, Barclays downgraded shares of Anadarko Petroleum (APC) from overweight to equal weight [...] Analyst Moves: CAM, CSCO, CMI This morning, Goldman Sachs raised its price target on shares of Cameron International (CAM) to [...] Food Sectors Earnings & Outlook: Yum! Brands, Green Mountain Yum! Brands (YUM) posted fourth quarter earnings after the bell yesterday of $274 million, or $0. [...] Media Earnings: Viacom, News Corp, THQ Viacom (VIA) posted a dip in earnings today, to $610 million, or $1 per share, compared to $694 [...] Financial Earnings After the Bell: Visa, Hartford Visa (V) posted fiscal first quarter earnings after the bell yesterday that were just ahead of analyst [...] Pharma Earnings: Merck, GlaxoSmithKline Merck (MRK) said today it swung to a loss in the fourth quarter, although adjusted earnings beat [...] Health Care Services & Insurance Earnings: Cardinal Health, Cigna Cardinal Health (CAH) posted fiscal second quarter earnings from continuing operations of $215 million, [...] CVS Posts Earnings; Walgreens Posts Same-Store Sales CVS Caremark (CVS) posted fourth quarter results today that declined slightly compared to last years [...] BJ's to Explore Sale; BJ's & Costco Post Same-Store Results BJs Wholesale Club (BJ) said today its board of directors has decided to explore strategic alternatives [...] Daily Dividend Report: HSY, CAH, MUR, ROK, BRCM This morning, Hershey (HSY) declared its quarterly dividend of 34. 5 cents per share, an increase [...] Daily Dividend Report: TWX, SU, GLW, AFL, TRV This morning, Time Warner (TWX) declared its quarterly dividend of 23. 5 cents per share, an increase [...] Wednesday Sector Leaders: Shipping, Water Utilities In trading on Wednesday, shipping shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1. 3%. Wednesday Sector Laggards: Department Stores, Apparel Stores In trading on Wednesday, department stores shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about [...] Today's Big Losers: ACLS, CHTP, NWK, GNW Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) posted a net loss for the year of $17. 6 million, or $0. Today's Big Gainers: WFR, NAVI, APKT, ERTS MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR) said that GAAP net sales for the quarter were $850. 1 million, an [...] Analyst Moves: BRCM, LSTR, ENR This morning, Barclays lowered its 2011 EPS estimates on shares of Broadcom (BRCM) to $2. 67 per [...] Earnings Wednesday: Time Warner, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Whirlpool Time Warner (TWX) posted fourth quarter earnings today that rose 22%, and exceeded analyst expectations. [...] Analyst Moves: ADM, ERTS, SIRI This morning, Morgan Stanley raised its price target on shares of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) to [...] Earnings and Outlooks: AnnTaylor, Hershey, Mattel AnnTaylor Stores (ANN) said today it is raising its fourth quarter forecast for earnings following [...] Earnings After the Bell: Broadcom, Boston Scientific, Electronic Arts Broadcom (BRCM) posted a jump in earnings late yesterday for its fourth fiscal quarter that met [...] Amazon Reportedly Launching Streaming Video Service Amazon (AMZN) is reportedly developing a streaming video service that would compete with Netflix [...] GlaxoSmithKline Sells Stake in Quest Diagnostics Quest Diagnostics (DGX) largest single shareholder, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), has sold its $1. 7 billion [...] Time Warner Cable to Buy NaviSite Time Warner Cable (TWC) announced late yesterday that it will acquire cloud computing company NaviSite [...] Daily Wrap: 2/1/2011 Stocks rallied today as investors seemed less fearful of the situation in Egypt. At the moment [...] Daily Dividend Report: CHKM, EMR, BDX, MDP, UTMD Chesapeake Midstream Partners Limited Partnership (CHKM) announced a dividend of 33. 75 cents per [...] Analyst Moves: SNI, PCL Scripps Networks (SNI) was downgraded today by Goldman Sachs (GS) from Neutral to Sell with a $47 [...] Analyst Moves: MAS, VLO Masco (MAS) was rated a new Buy today at Citigroup (C) with an $18 price target. Citi believes [...] Tuesday Sector Laggards: Construction Materials & Machinery, Biotechnology Stocks In trading on Tuesday, construction materials & machinery shares were relative laggards, up [...] Tuesday Sector Leaders: Auto Dealerships, General Contractors & Builders In trading on Tuesday, auto dealerships shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 6. [...] Pharma Earnings: Pfizer, Biogen Idec Pharma giant Pfizer (PFE) said today its fourth quarter earnings totaled $2. 89 billion, or $0. FDA Denies Approval of Orexigen Diet Drug Orexigen Therapeutics (OREX) is watching its shares plunge Tuesday after the Food & Drug Administration [...] Tuesday Earnings: Archer Daniels Midland, McGraw-Hill, UPS Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) reported earnings for the fourth quarter today of $732 million, or [...] Consumer & Retail News: Gap, Tupperware Gap (GPS) said today the president of Gap North America, Marka Hansen, is leaving the company as [...] Tech Earnings After the Bell: Novellus, Baidu Novellus Systems (NVLS) posted earnings after the close of trading yesterday of $81. 5 million, [...] Oil Earnings: BP, Anadarko BP (BP) said today it earned about $5. 6 billion in the fourth quarter, compared to $4. Terrorists May Target Wall Street Firms, Officials Al Qaeda terrorists may be targeting major financial firms and their leaders, according to an NBCNewYork. [...] Daily Wrap: 1/31/2011 According to the Commerce Department, we Americans spent more money last month that economists though [...] Week Ahead Market Report: 1/31/2011 Investors this week are likely to focus on the news from Egypt and its effect on the global economic [...] Monday Sector Leaders: Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Stocks In trading on Monday, metals & mining shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2. [...] Monday Sector Laggards: Agriculture & Farm Products, Precious Metals In trading on Monday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative laggards, down on the [...] Daily Dividend Report: LINE, MRO, ETR, PLD, ACV Late Friday, Linn Energy (LINE) declared its quarterly distribution of 66 cents per share, maintaining [...] Exxon Mobil Posts 53% Gain in Earnings Exxon Mobil (XOM) said today fourth quarter profits surged 53%, the latest of its big oil competitors [...] Honda, Chrysler Post Earnings Honda (HMC) posted a 40% decline in quarterly earnings, with profits totaling $81. 1 billion yen, [...] Consumer Spending Rises in December Consumer spending outpaced income growth in December, and beat economist expectations. The Commerce [...] Analyst Moves: Citigroup, Ford This morning, Morgan Stanley lowered its EPS estimates on shares of Citigroup (C) through 2012 as [...] Analyst Moves: CYT, AMAT This morning, Deutsche Bank upgraded shares of Cytec Industries (CYT) from hold to buy as the company [...] Earnings Monday: Gannett, Illinois Tool Works Newspaper publisher and media company Gannett (GCI) posted fourth quarter earnings today that beat [...] AMB Property, ProLogis to Merge AMB Property Corporation (AMB) and ProLogis (PLD) said today they have agreed to merger via a merger [...] Intel, Hewlett-Packard, IBM Join President's Startup America Entrepreneurship Campaign Intel (INTC), HP (HPQ) and IBM (IBM) all announced today they have joined President Obamas Startup [...] Alpha Natural Resources to Buy Massey Energy Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) said over the weekend it would acquire Massey Energy (MEE) for $69. [...] Acquisitions and Spin-Offs: Alcoa, Sunoco Alcoa (AA) said today it has agreed to buy the aerospace fastener unit of TransDigm Group. Alcoa [...] Weekly Market Wrap: January 28, 2011 The fourth trading week of 2011 comes to a close with investors digesting earnings and economic [...] Today's Big Gainers: FRO, ARAY Shares of Frontline (FRO) are surging today on speculation that political turmoil may shut down [...] Friday Sector Laggards: Vehicle Manufacturers, Auto Parts In trading on Friday, vehicle manufacturers shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about [...] Daily Dividend Report: LTD, MCD, V, COST, COF This morning, Limited Brands (LTD) declared its quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share, an increase [...] Analyst Moves: GE, KMX, MDT This morning, Argus upgraded shares of General Electric (GE) from hold to buy as the industrial [...] Analyst Moves: T, ESI This morning, UBS downgraded shares of AT&T (T) from buy to neutral as the company could lose [...] Verizon to Acquire Terremark for $1.4B Verizon Communications announced late yesterday it has agreed to buy Terremark Worldwide (TMRK) [...] Sara Lee Announces Split-Up Sara Lee (SLE) said today its board has decided to split the company into two separate publicly [...] Earnings After the Bell: Microsoft, Amazon Microsoft (MSFT) posted earnings after the bell yesterday of $6. 63 billion, or $0. Borders Group Gets Financing from GE Capital Borders Group (BGP) announced late yesterday it received $625 million in financing from General [...] Daily Dividned Report: TWC, SBUX, AEP, BTU, SLE This morning, Time Warner Cable (TWC) declared its quarterly dividend of 48 cents per share, an [...] Daily Dividend Report: LMT, XOM, CVX, QCOM, BHI This afternoon, Lockheed Martin (LMT) declared its quarterly dividend of 75 cents per share, maintaining [...] Thursday Sector Leaders: Home Furnishings & Improvement, Auto Parts In trading on Thursday, home furnishings & improvement shares were relative leaders, up on the [...] Thursday Sector Laggards: Precious Metals, Metals & Mining Stocks In trading on Thursday, precious metals shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about [...] Analyst Moves: GD, NFLX This morning, Citigroup raised its price target on shares of General Dynamics (GD) to $88 as demand [...] Dow Component Earnings: AT&T, Caterpillar, Procter & Gamble AT&T (T) posted a 60% decline in fourth quarter earning today. 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| Host Hotels 4Q Loss Narrows On Fewer Charges, Higher Occupancy Posted: 15 Feb 2011 04:33 AM PST Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.'s (HST) fourth-quarter loss narrowed as the lodging company saw fewer charges, as well as improved revenue and occupancies. For the year, the company forecast funds from operations, a key measure of performance for real-estate investment trusts, of 87 cents to 92 cents a share. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters most recently expected 97 cents. The REIT, with a portfolio leaning toward higher-priced hotels, has seen demand improve recently amid uneven lodging sector recovery. It has been in acquisition mode, seeking bargains from the fallout of the battering the sector took during the downturn. Last month, Host Hotels confirmed it agreed to pay $313.5 million to buy the New York Helmsley hotel, a 775-room property in midtown Manhattan. Host Hotels owns 113 properties worldwide and hires operating companies such as Marriott International Inc. (MAR) or Blackstone Group LP's (BX) Hilton Worldwide to manage them. The real-estate investment trust reported a loss of $6 million, or a penny a share, from a year earlier loss of $73 million, or 12 cents a share, a year earlier. The latest period included a net $14 million in losses on debt extinguishments and acquisition costs. The prior year included $41 million in potential litigation-related costs. Funds from operations grew to 26 cents from 18 cents. Revenue increased 13% to $1.5 billion. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters forecast break-even earnings, FFO of 27 cents a share and revenue of $1.45 billion. Revenue per available room rose 6.2% from a year earlier, and occupancy rates were up at 68% from 65.2%. Average room rates increased 5.3%. Shares of Host Hotels closed Monday at $19.66 and were inactive premarket. Copyright © 2011 Dow Jones Newswires This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php | ||||||||||||||
| LODGING: Host Hotels buys Manchester Grand Hyatt Posted: 15 Feb 2011 11:40 AM PST SAN DIEGO ---- Host Hotels & Resorts Inc., a Bethesda, Md.-based owner of luxury hotels, said Tuesday that it agreed to buy the 1,625-room Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego hotel for $570 million. The deal for the hotel, which is next to the San Diego Convention Center, includes a combination of cash, the repayment of existing loans and the issuance of stock. In a statement, Host, the nation's largest lodging real estate investment trust, said it expects the transaction to close in March, pending approval by the San Diego Unified Port District. Call staff writer Pat Maio at 760-740-3527. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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