Shares of Family Dollar fell after the retailer said sales and earnings were hit by the tax refund delay. So much for an improving economy?
JC Penney ousts CEO Ron Johnson, replacing him with the company's former CEO. Is this a sign that JC Penney will be taken private?
General Electric is buying oil and gas equipment company Lufkin Industries for $3.3 billion -- a move that will boost GE's U.S. energy business.
Shares of F5 nosedived after the networking equipment company cited a slowdown in telecom orders. This may be bad news for competitors like Cisco.
Shares of Carnival are down again as more problems for the Triumph and concerns about rising repair costs plague the company.
Shares of FarmVille-creator Zynga surge after the social game provider launched online poker and other gambling games in the U.K.
HP is the best performer in the Dow this year. But the rally may be over now that Goldman Sachs has downgraded the stock to sell.
Shares of eBay are starting to perk up thanks to optimism about its PayPal unit and a bunch of analyst upgrades.
JCPenney is the second worst performer in the S&P 500 this year. After a dismal 2012, investors wonder if CEO Ron Johnson's strategy can work.
Recent IPO ExOne reported sales that topped forecasts, lifting shares of it and rivals 3D Systems and Stratsys. But this is still a new and risky market.
Shares of Facebook have fallen in 2013 even as the broader market is near an all-time high. Investors are worried about its advertising strategy.
Shares of Children's Place fell on a weak outlook. The apparel company blamed the weather and economy. But is that an excuse?
Shares of BlackBerry plunged after the lackluster U.S. launch of its new Z10 smartphone and the stock was downgraded by Goldman Sachs.
Shares of Nike surge after the athletic apparel retailer reported better-than-expected earnings, despite worries about weak sales in China.
Shares of software giant Oracle plummeted after the company's results missed forecasts. It blamed an ineffective sales force.
Hewlett-Packard shares are up more than 60% this year, topping the Dow. But HP is still struggling and CEO Meg Whitman has lots to prove.
Shares of DSW plunged after the footwear retailer missed earnings forecasts and warned of a tough year ahead.
A bank run in Cyprus is a reminder that Europe is still a mess. Stocks around the world may have gotten ahead of themselves.
Shares of Bank of America surged Friday on news that the Federal Reserve had approved the bank's plan to buy back stock.
Shares of Amazon dipped after an analyst downgraded the stock. Investors now may be more critical of Amazon just like they are with Apple.
The Dreamliner may still be grounded, but Boeing's stock has come roaring back lately as investors feel the worst is over. It's now outperforming the Dow.
Shares of hunting goods retailer Cabela's surges after the company said earnings would be much better than analysts expected.
Dick's Sporting Goods reported weak results due to inventory problems and bad sales of Livestrong exercise equipment.
McDonald's stock rose even though sales were down in February. The news wasn't as bad as analysts feared.
Shares of PetSmart plunged despite better than expected profits as the pet retailer's outlook was for the dogs.
Shares of Harvest Natural Resources, which has most of its assets in Venezuela, popped on the Chavez news. But will the bump be short-lived?
While shareholders moan that Apple isn't using its cash productively, smartphone chip developer Qualcomm is boosting its dividend and buying back stock.
3D printing companies are up on some good sales but be careful when investing in this volatile, emerging industry.
The retail giant is bleeding money and CEO Ron Johnson is having trouble turning the company around.
Priceline shares are soaring thanks to strong performance around the world.
Macy's is suing Martha Stewart over a contract breach, but they may not need her brand to continue their strong performance.
Lowe's earnings beat Wall Street forecasts with sales benefiting from an increase in new home construction.
Shares of the insurer are soaring on healthy results and relief that the company has paid back the government following its 2008 bailout.
Groupon's shares surged after two analyst upgrades in a week. But all is not well in daily deals. Just ask LivingSocial.
Shares of the GPS maker are tumbling on a weak earnings report. Who needs a pricey navigation device when you can get a free app on your phone?
The stock of the office supplies retailer is up on rumors of an Office Depot-Office Max merger, but buying specialty retailers is risky.
Investors don't seem too worried about the subpar numbers as the Kraft CEO issued a positive outlook.
As the housing market rebounds, Americans are flocking to online real estate sites like Zillow and Trulia to check out home values.
Horror stories from people stranded on the Carnival Triumph have not hit the stock too much. Should investors be more concerned about a PR fallout?
Kors may not be on Project Runway this season. But the luxury fashion retailer's shares surged following another strong earnings report. The stock has been a big winner on the Wall Street catwalk since its IPO.
Chairman and former CEO Eric Schmidt is selling lots of Google stock right around all-time highs.
For the first time in 8 years, AOL has reported sales growth -- an important step in CEO Tim Armstrong's turnaround story for the company.
After a solid past six months, investors are punishing Green Mountain Coffee for weak sales guidance.
In addition to more details about new Star Wars movies, Disney reported strong sales and earnings. Other media firms are doing well too.
Shares of S&P owner McGraw-Hill have plunged on concerns about a federal lawsuit. The news dragged down rival Moody's as well.
Sony stock is up on rumors that their new gaming console will be announced in a few weeks. But will the product live up to the hype?
It may be a favorite destination for the Super Bowl, but Buffalo Wild Wings is feeling pressure from rising chicken prices.
Research In Motion is changing its name to BlackBerry and its ticker to BBRY. Too bad the stock is plunging as BB 10 hype fades.
Shares of Amazon are near an all-time high despite missing estimates. Investors continue to give Jeff Bezos the benefit of the doubt.
Shares of the travel site made famous by William Shatner are surging with other Internet stocks. But it may not be sign of a bubble.
Even though the stock is down this year, Cisco is sitting on billions in cash. And some analysts think demand will pick up.
Netflix warned that the Olympics may hurt earnings. Redbox is also struggling, but didn't say it was London's fault.
Points for BUBBLE in Words With Friends? Zynga's results may be bad news for Facebook.
Grab a flannel and lace up your Doc Martens, two Washington based .com vets are reporting earnings reminiscent of the late 90s tech bubble.
A South Korean newspaper reports Japanese gaming company Nexon is eyeing EA, but the maker of Madden has long been a takeover target.
Strong global iPhone sales helped Apple beat expectations, as usual. Doubters beware - it's hard to hate on AAPL.
With shares tumbling, more losses, and a host of healthy competitors, Netflix isn't dead in the water but it's certainly wounded.
A bribery scandal in Wal-Mart's Mexico unit has its stock price tumbling. Can other retailers take advantage of the stumble?
With a boost from strong earnings, McDonald's isn't the only fast food co. on the up and up. Chipotle and Yum! Brands are following suit.
eBay reported strong earnings, mostly driven by its PayPal division, whose former head is now at the helm of Yahoo!.
Intuitive Surgical's robots help surgeons perform precise procedures and now the company's stock price is on the heels of Apple and Google.
Five days of stock declines has investors squawking about an Apple 'bubble,' but the tech giant is doing just fine.
Google's stock split is a slightly devious move to concentrate power at the top.
Royal Dutch Shell's stock dips after oil is sighted near two of Shell's Gulf of Mexico rigs. Spills are a risk for all oil stocks.
Mobile device makers Nokia and Research in Motion continue to struggle against Apple's iPhone and Google's Android operating system.
An app, a dream, and millions of users couldn't hurt. But as Facebook forks over $1 bln for Instagram, has the app craze gone too far?
AOL is surging in early trading after the tech and media company agreed to sell patents to Microsoft for more than $1 billion.
Fast food chain Burger King is gearing up to re-enter a market where it will face stiff challenges from Chipotle, McDonald's and Wendy's.
Jobless claims are down from a week ago and GDP is growing, but for most Americans the recovery is much too mild to feel.
Organic food company Annie's makes its public debut and investors are salivating. But there are other organic options for the IPO averse.
As the markets rally, the economy shows signs of life and the Fed pledges to keep rates low, some investors are partying like it's 2007.
Stock market exchange owner BATS had to cancel its IPO following a computer snafu that also affected trading in Apple.
It's complete 'Panemonium' for investors and fans alike as moviegoers queue up for The Hunger Games and shares of Lionsgate soar.
With its economy beginning to look sluggish, China must follow the example set by Western banks and cut rates to avoid a global slowdown.
Oracle's strong earnings could prove to be a bellwether for tech as The Hartford bows to pressure from activist investor John Paulson.
Bank of America's strong showing in 2012 has some investors flocking back to big banks, but be careful, most are still risky bets.
Apple is using some of its nearly $98 billion in cash to offer investors a dividend and buy back $10 billion of its own shares.
The new iPad is out and Apple shares briefly topped $600 ahead of the release. But the stock may need to take a breather.
Despite calls from some investors to backtrack from the consumer business, Cisco has bought NDS Ltd., a software maker for set top boxes.
Bank stocks soared on news of JP Morgan Chase passing the stress test, but unfortunately for eager investors, not all banks fared as well.
The U.S. wants China to stop limiting exports of rare earths used in tech products while Apple's new iPad already seems to be a success.
Exports slumped in February, possibly due to European economic woes. Meanwhile, two of China's 'YouTubes' are merging.
Shares of the K-Cup maker are plummeting after Starbucks announced a new single-serve machine that doesn't involve Green Mountain.
McDonald's same store sales surged in the U.S. last month but they were much weaker in Europe and Asia.
Online radio company Pandora Media missed forecasts and the stock plunged -- just like other unprofitable social media IPOs.
Monster is officially on the market, but don't hold your breath, the job search company has been a rumored takeover target for years.
No matter what Apple calls the next version of its tablet, it is likely to be a huge success for the company.
Yelp shares soar 60% in its IPO. Will it maintain momentum or fall like other social media IPOs?
The Dow and Nasdaq are both at multi-year highs, but investors should be wary as the indexes hover near key milestones.
Apple is now worth more than $500 billion but it's still a cheap momentum stock. The same isn't true for home beverage maker SodaStream.
Priceline.com earnings blow past estimates, thanks to its European Booking.com unit. The stock is surging but it may not be a bubble.
Lowe's and Home Depot showed increases in sales and beat expectations for earnings. These earnings could be signs that the U.S. housing market is leaving the "emergency room."
Excluding charges related to its turnaround plan, JCPenney turned a profit in the fourth quarter. The stock is up 21% over the past month.
Comcast positioned to take a chunk out of Netflix's streaming market share, after announcing plans to start a competing service, Xfinity Streampix.
The Eurozone reached a 130 billion euro bailout deal to help Greece avoid default. Will this finally bring better economic days to the debt-plagued nation?
General Mills is lowering expectations but Heinz and Campbell Soup both beat forecasts.
With GM posting huge earnings just a few years after being on the brink of failure, has the bailout and forced reorganization worked?
While activist investors are making power plays on Yahoo and insurance company The Hartford, Warren Buffett puts more cash in tech.
Shares of MSG are up as newfound star Jeremy Lin starts the Knicks on a hot streak. But investors shouldn't get as fired up as the fans.
Social media sites are not all created equal. LinkedIn's profits topped estimates while Groupon posted a shocking loss.
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