UBS Releases List of 14 Favorite Stocks
Stocks have soared to record levels this year, but one brokerage firm says there are still plenty of profits left to mine: UBS is out with a new list of 14 favorite stocks.
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Coke and Pepsi Up Against a Young Monster -- and Losing
America is addicted to energy, and every company in the drink business is trying to get a piece of the action. But only a few will succeed, so investors must choose carefully.
Heartache for Monster Beverage from Health Group Study
An American Heart Association study is likely to dent shares of Monster Beverage. It found that energy drinks can increase blood pressure, which can disturb hearth rhythm.
5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business
From Pandora, which is trying to encourage more of its music streamers to pay, to Monster, which is trying to win back a good rep for its an energy drink, here's a rundown of this week's big winners and losers in the business world.
Wall Street Watch: Activision Blizzard Earnings Get Bonus Points
Activision Blizzard,the company behind the "Call of Duty," "Skylanders," and "World of Warcraft" video game franchises posted better than expected results after Wednesday's market close. Adjusted earnings more than doubled to $0.15 a share as revenue rose nearly 20% to $751 million.
Yahoo Gets a Big Lift from China, a Little One from Everything Else
Yahoo posted strong quarterly results Monday, blowing past analysts' expectations, even without its one-time gain from saling part of its stake in China's Alibaba. But Yahoo has beat the targets for three quarters running. What it hasn't been able to do is drum up much revenue growth.
Energy Drink Makers Face NY State Probe
The New York State Attorney General issued subpoenas in July to three firms that make energy drinks, including PepsiCo, seeking information on the companies' marketing and advertising practices.