Comcast (CMCSA) is closer to gaining ownership of NBC Universal from GE. But other companies in the industry like Time Warner (TWX) have learned that controlling distribution and content is not the synergy Comcast hopes it will be.

Human Genome Sciences (HGSI) stock soared after news that Benlysta, its drug for lupus, met primary endpoints. What's ahead for HGSI?

LDK Solar (LDK), the Chinese solar PV wafer maker is in a dispute with German solar panel maker Q-Cells SE. Q-Cells seems to be giving the China stock a lesson in playing hardball.

Exxon (XOM) reported earnings today that did not meet consensus estimates. The XOM earnings report highlights why big oil is in the doldrums.

Estee Lauder (EL) reported better than expected earnings today. Here's why El, Revlon (REV) and Elizabeth Arden (RDEN) are poised for more gains.

Barrick Gold Corp. (ABX) and Newmont Mining (NEM) both reported better-than-expected earnings yesterday. But gold stocks have already enjoyed quite a run. Is it too late to cash in on gold?

Level 3's (LVLT) disappointing earnings report yesterday is just the tip of the iceberg for the stock. Here's a closer look into LVLT.

Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) reported a wider than expected earnings loss today. Here is a look at the BBW chart pattern and what it means for the stock.

Baidu (BIDU), the Chinese Internet search company, posted a downgraded earnings forecast for the fourth quarter. Now BIDU is trading lower. Here's why Baidu is still a buy.

Insituform (INSU) posted a good earnings report yesterday. In early trade, INSU is rising. Is the stock still a buy?

The real-world economic recovery is going to fall somewhere between anemic and non-existent. But what does this mean for stocks?

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) posted a loss today. That doesn't bode well for oil stocks going forward.

Wynn Resorts (WYNN) reported better-than-expected earnings today, and Las Vegas Sands (LVS) reports later this week. Both casino stocks are up sharply from their lows. How much higher can WYNN and LVS go?

BioCryst (BCRX) gained 10% today on news that its experimental H1N1 drug has gotten FDA approval for emergency patients. Can BCRX hold onto those gains?

Amazon (AMZN) reported a 68% increase in earnings from a year ago. Should you buy AMZN at these prices?

The much-anticipated release of Windows 7 should boost computer stocks. Microsoft (MSFT), Dell (DELL) and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) will be beneficiaries.

Hershey (HSY) reported earnings today that beat Street estimates. But revenues still fell short. Is HSY a buy?

VMware (VMW), the virtualization software maker, reported strong earnings today. But VMW's chart shows the stock may be overbought.

Equifax (EFX) reported earnings today that were better than the consensus Street estimates. But the EFX chart pattern shows volatility, suggesting the stock is not a buy for average investors.