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Monday’s Mega-Deals: U.S. M&A Is Back
Apr. 15, 2013, 1:22 pm EDT – Dish Network's bid for Sprint and Thermo Fisher's deal with Life Technologies continue a run for U.S. M&A that should hopefully keep the cycle of market confidence rolling. More
Why We Should Celebrate Today’s Selloffs in JPMorgan, Wells Fargo
Apr. 12, 2013, 12:50 pm EDT – JPM and WFC might have disappointed the Street with its loan growth and interest margins, but it's almost perversely good news that those metrics matter so much again. More
The Next Great Emerging Market: Sub-Saharan Africa
Apr. 12, 2013, 6:00 am EDT – Sub-Saharan Africa is abundantly rich in commodities and looks to be a hotbed for consumer spending thanks to a demographic boom. The only problem: Few ways to invest. More
Yahoo, Apple & Microsoft: Technology’s Digital Love Triangle
Apr. 10, 2013, 1:33 pm EDT – Yahoo and Apple are looking to take their relationship to the next level ... but Microsoft could come between them. More
Alcoa’s Earnings Beat Bodes Well for Stocks
Apr. 9, 2013, 1:04 pm EDT – While Alcoa might have lost its standing as a global economic bellwether, its earnings reports still serve as a decent indicator of market performance. More
British Bank Stocks: 2 to Buy, 1 to Sell
Apr. 9, 2013, 11:31 am EDT – Despite struggle and scandal across the pond, a survey of big British banks reveals a few solid selections in the sector ... and one clear name to avoid. More
Q1 Earnings: They’ll Suck. Sound Familiar?
Apr. 8, 2013, 5:45 am EDT – S&P 500 firms are expected to post another YOY drop in profits. Hopefully, Wall Street looks at the prettier picture ahead. More
March Jobs Report — Winners & Losers
Apr. 5, 2013, 9:39 am EDT – Job creation slowed significantly in March according the BLS survey released this morning. Still, a few sectors chugged along at a nice pace. Take a look. More
Utilities Burn Bright as Market Outlook Dims
Apr. 5, 2013, 6:20 am EDT – An improving U.S. economy and the coldest March in recent memory have the utility sector putting up electrifying returns so far this year. Their defensive nature will help maintain that run in months ahead. More
Stumbling Small Caps Suggest Market Weakness Ahead
Apr. 3, 2013, 1:45 pm EDT – Investors appear to be jumping from riskier small caps to more defensive stocks -- a good sign that the market's risk appetite is waning. More
