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Stocks Gain on Jobs, Homes — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
Markets managed to move up after a mixed start as the showdown over Plan B moved forward and economic news came in better than expected.
Office Depot, OfficeMax: It’s Too Late to Play This Trade
They're soaring on investor activism -- not improving fundamentals. If you need proof, look at Staples, which is in the same shape but whose stock is wilting.
Dow Delights on Election Day — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
Hewlett-Packard and Boeing helped lead the Dow to strong gains Tuesday, while the other major indices mostly followed suit.
Bank Stocks Rule the Day — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
Markets were up across the board Thursday, buoyed by assurances from European Central Bank president Draghi and positive domestic data.
Markets Lack Direction: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
Stocks finished mixed as markets were distracted from strong news out of the automotive sector, instead looking ahead to Spain's next bailout.
Staples or Best Buy: Which One Is Better Buyout Bait?
Both companies need a white knight. The question is: If you had to play one or the other strictly on buyout potential, which would you choose?
3 Turnaround Hopefuls: How Are They Doing?
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch was famous for walking around and asking residents, "How am I doing?" The CEOs of these companies should ask the same.
Office Depot Pressured by Activist Hedge Fund, Shares Rise
Shares of Office Depot rose on word that Starboard Value, a hedge fund, had acquired a stake in the company and was pressuring its management to make changes.
ODP Rally Is Just Plain Dumb — Sell Now!
Office Depot shares surged Monday after Starboard Value announced a huge stake in ODP. But investors shouldn't buy the head fake; the stock is doomed.
Whoa, Office Depot! Hold Up!
News of recent activist and PE interest in office-supply stocks ODP and SPLS is only useful to traders. For long-term value investors, nothing has changed.
Staples Might Not Actually ‘Have That’
The office supplier is rumored to be in play for a private equity takeover. While it might make sense in concept, what about the price of such a deal?
8 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now
The overall ratings of 8 Specialty Retail stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").
Office Supply Stocks: The End of an Era?
Best Buy might suffer from showrooming, but at least that gets customers in the door. Big-box office supply chains don't even enjoy courtesy visits anymore.
