Evercore Doubles Profits, Still a Top Buy

Merger and acquisition giant Evercore Partners NYSE:EVR remains a great buy after earnings. More 

Gold Prices Firm Up, Precious Metal Stocks & ETFs Back in Focus

Gold prices have firmed up lately, sparking renewed investor interest in ETF investments like NYSE: GLD and NYSE: SLV. More 

8 Companies Increasing Dividends Last Week

Stocks increasing dividends this week include UPS, Aetna, BP and others. More 

Stocks Continue Their Climb

As with most days in this rally, light volume means another move higher. More 

Vegas Sands Sandbagged in Options Action

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) saw large option trading volume today, along with United Rentals (NYSE: URI), and Radioshack (NYSE: RSH). The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), traded down to 16.20. More 

5 Sectors Slammed by the Snowstorms

Snow and poor weather in January has taken a toll on many stocks and businesses across the U.S. More 

Microsoft Sets Next ‘Halo’ For Holiday Duel

Microsoft's (MSFT) next title will take on Activision's (ATVI) 'Call of Duty.' More