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Lowe’s (LOW) — Will Solid Outlook Lead to New Highs?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Lowes (LOW) reported earnings today that missed analyst estimates by 1 penny per share. Here's a chart of LOW and an analysis of how the stock should perform in the months ahead.

Where Do Crude Oil Prices Go From Here?

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
The steep drop in crude oil prices has affected Exxon (XOM) and every major oil company. Here's what's ahead for crude oil.

Is Buffett Playing It Safe with WMT?

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A) filed its 13-F last night, indicating the company's holdings. With boosted stakes in Wal-Mart (WMT) and Burlington Northern (BNI), the filing shows the new Buffett is very different from the old Buffett.

3 Big Lies the Street Wants to Believe

By Ron Ianieri
The market continues to rise in the face of awful fundamentals. I'll tell you what's behind the Street's rose-colored glasses and what you should expect for the rest of the year.

Lowe’s, Home Depot Housing Barometers?

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Lowe's (LOW) reported earnings today that showed a 30% drop in profits and a 3% drop in revenues. Yet Lowe's stock did not sell off. What does this say about Lowe's and rival Home Depot (HD) as barometers for housing stocks and the housing market?

Wal-Mart (WMT), Retailers Give Mixed Signals for Holidays

By Jon Ogg
Wal-Mart's (WMT) earnings report this week didn't do much to clear up investors' questions about this holiday season. Kohl's (KSS), Target (TGT) and Sears (SHLD) aren't much better at giving guidance.

Exxon (XOM) CEO Discusses Impact of Weak Dollar

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Exxon Mobil (XOM) CEO Rex Tillerson this morning said that the weak U.S. dollar is adding $20-$25 to the price of a barrel of oil. The XOM chief's comments show just how weak the dollar is.

Is Frugal Out? Luxury Retail Stocks In

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Retail stocks like Wal-Mart (WMT) and Kohl's (KSS) reported better than expected earnings this week, but it will be the luxury retailers like Nordstrom (JWM), Tiffany (TIF) and Coach (COH) that will be winners for investors going forward.

DryShips (DRYS) to Rise with Market Tide

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
DryShips (DRYS) is closing in on $7 a share. Here are the forces lifting DRYS higher.

Dow Chemical (DOW) Sets New High

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Dow Chemical (DOW) reached a 52-week high today after agreeing to sell its powder coating business to Dutch-based Akzo Nobel NA. Here's what the sale means for DOW stock.

What’s Next for Blockbuster (BBI)?

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Blockbuster (BBI) reports earnings tomorrow, and the numbers will not be good. How did Netflix (NFLX), Redbox (CSTR), Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) knock Blockbuster off its throne as king of the movie delivery business?

Gold Mining Stocks Yamna Gold (AUY), Barrick Gold (ABX), Newmont Mining (NEM) Surge

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
With spot gold prices touching $1,100 an ounce, gold stocks like Yamna Gold (AUY), Barrick Gold (ABX) and Newmont Mining (NEM) are surging.

Vonage (VG) Should Be Doing Better

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Vonage (VG) has given investors a wild ride this year. Is VG doomed to be a penny stock?

Starbucks (SBUX) Turns in a Fresh Pot of Profits

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Starbucks (SBUX) turned in a stellar earnings report today. Does that mean it's time to buy SBUX? And what about Peet's (PEET), Diedrich (DDRX), Green Mountain (GMCR) and Caribou (CBOU)?

Delta Petroleum (DPTR) Trying to Make Lemonade

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Delta Petroleum (DPTR) reported earnings that were far below analysts' expectations today. Here's what it means for the stock.

Weak Dollar Leads India To Stock Up on Gold

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
India bought 200 metric tons of gold for $6.7 billion yesterday, citing the collapse of U.S. and European economies. The weak dollar and rising crude prices are behind India's decision.

9 Top iPhone Apps for Traders

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Want to trade stocks and options, but you're nowhere near your home or office computer? No problem, there's an app for that.

Stock Market Sell-off – The Market is Headed Off a Cliff

By Chris Rowe
The odds strongly favor a continued stock market sell-off -- and I mean a big one.

Buffett Burlington Northern (BNI) Deal Sets New Floor For Rail Valuations

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Warren Buffett is acquiring Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNI) in a $44 billion deal. Will this set a new valuation for the rail sector?
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