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5 Stocks to Watch This Week
With news coming from Disney, Tesla and more, there will be plenty of to move the market this week. Let's go over some of the items likely to get the attention of Wall Street.
Facebook Earnings Results: Still Not What Wall Street Wants
No relief today for investors still stinging from buying into Facebook's IPO: Shares of the social network fell after it reported slightly worse than expected earnings.
What to Watch This Week: Earnings, 'Iron Man 3' and Margaritas
Trex, Jamba Juice and Siruis XM will report earnings this week, but the more interesting questions may be how much will be earned by "Iron Man 3" or Chipotle's new margaritas.
5 Stocks to Watch This Week
With Apple, Ford, Nintendo, Zynga and Amazon getting ready to report, let's go over a few of the items that will help shape the week that lies ahead on Wall Street.
4 Companies Going the Wrong Way This Earnings Season
The S&P 500 hit new highs in April, but earnings aren't always following suit. Consider these four surprising powerhouses expected to post lower earnings than last year.
5 Companies Set to Cash In on America's Aging Population
America is getting older, and that demographic trend will challenge society in new ways. But it will also mean profit for businesses that offer what seniors want and need.
5 Surprising Stocks Hitting New Lows
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new all-time high last week, but not every stock went along for the ride. In fact, a whopping 221 stocks hit fresh 52-week lows on the NYSE and Nasdaq exchanges. Let's go over some of the surprising names on the list of underachievers.
Warren Buffett's 5 Favorite Stocks
Everyone wants to know what Warren Buffett is buying, but what about what he already owns? We take a look at Berkshire's portfolio of stocks to find out which stocks he's sunk the most money into -- and which he's likely to hold onto in the near future.
Stocks Edge Higher Despite Monti Shocker; McDonald's Boosts Dow
Stocks inched higher on Wall Street Monday after a November sales report at McDonald's helped offset concerns about the surprise resignation of Italy's prime minister, Mario Monti, who has been credited with restoring confidence in Italy's economy.
Green Mountain Coffee Earnings Brewed Up Strong
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the company behind the Keurig single-cup brewer and the K-Cup, posted piping hot quarterly results after Tuesday's market close, blowing away analysts' lukewarm expectations of flat earnings.
Wall Street Watch Tuesday: Signs of Life at Hillenbrand
Death care may not be a very attractive topic, but it shouldn't come as a surprise to learn that Hillenbrand, a company selling caskets, urns, and other funeral service products is generating steady financial results.
Wall Street Watch: Cisco Earnings Indicate an Economy En Route to Growth
Tech bellwether Cisco posted better than expected quarterly results after Tuesday's market close. That's good news for more than just Cisco shareholders, because if Cisco is holding up well it means that companies are feeling comfortable enough to upgrade their networking equipment.
Zillow Warns It's in the Doghouse with Advertisers
Zillow really needs to get its own house in order. Investors are turning against the real estate information website operator after it posted a disappointing outlook for the new quarter.
Wall Street Watch Friday: Starbucks Earnings, Hot and Sweet
Starbucks posted strong quarterly results after Thursday's market close. Revenue climbed 11% for the premium coffee house chain to $3.36 billion, with earnings of 46 cents a share. It's a far cry from a few years ago, when the chain was on the retreat due to the recession.
Apple Earnings Fall Short, and Amazon's Miss Too
Apple can no longer be counted on to beat Wall Street's profit targets. The world's most valuable tech company posted mixed quarterly results after Thursday's market close. Though net sales soared 27%, this marked the third miss in the five quarters that CEO Tim Cook has been at the helm.
Crocs Earnings Lack Bite, but Its Ugly Shoes Still Have Legs
Oh, no. Things are getting ugly for Crocs again. The footwear maker is still growing, but not as quickly as the market would like. The company saw revenue in the third quarter climb 8% to $295.6 million, short of the $302.4 million that analysts were targeting.
Wall Street Watch Wednesday: Netflix Needs More Eyes on the Prize
Netflix is having a hard time keeping up with its past. Shares of the video service provider tumbled on Tuesday night after posting disappointing domestic subscriber numbers in its latest quarter.
Wall Street Watch Thursday: eBay Keeps Bidding Its Earnings Up
The market wasn't wowed by eBay's latest quarter, but the online marketplace giant still posted solid results. Third quarter revenue climbed 15%, and adjusted earnings headed 14% higher -- generally in line with expectations.
Wall Street Watch Thursday: Hewlett-Packard Drops the Box
No one was expecting good news out of Hewlett-Packard's analyst day on Wednesday, but few imagined the leading PC maker would dramatically slash its near-term guidance. CEO Meg Whitman stunned investors, forecasting profitability to drop in the fiscal year that begins next month.
Wall Street Watch Tuesday: Team Inc. Comes Up Short
Team Inc. is falling short in its latest quarter. The provider of specialized industrial services posted disappointing bottom-line results after Monday's market close.
The World's Best Stocks: Experts Pick 10 Long-Term Buys
Here are 10 companies that many seasoned experts consider among the world's best. They're poised to grow and prosper for years, if not decades, to come. And so are their stocks.
Wall Street Watch this Week: Harvesting a New Quarter
After nine generally buoyant months, the final quarter of 2012 kicks off this week. Not many companies stepping up to report their results this week, but anyone interested in agriculture will be looking forward to hearing from Mosaic and Monsanto.
How to Profit From the Decline of DVDs: 3 Stocks and 1 Idea
Disney just released this summer's blockbuster The Avengers for the home market, and it's likely to sell a ton of DVDs. But if it does, it'll be a rarity: DVD sales have been slowing for years now. That's bad for Hollywood, but it could be financially good for you.
Fun and Profit: Amusement Parks are Riding High
Amusement park companies are climbing up the coaster hill, and investors are enjoying the ride. This summer, Six Flags stock hit a new all-time high. Shares of regional amusement park operator Cedar Fair hit a seven-year high on Wednesday. And Disney hit an all-time high on Thursday.
Wall Street Watch Friday: Zumiez Wipes Out
Skateboarding is all about keeping your balance and avoiding the always-embarrassing face-plant. But that's exactly what edgy teen apparel retailer Zumiez failed to do with Thursday afternoon's earnings report.
Wall Street Watch Tuesday: Apple is the Greatest of All-Time
There has never been a more valuable company than Apple right now. Worrywarts point to the story of MIcrosoft as a cautionary tale, but there are big differences.
Wall Street Watch Friday: A Turbulent Ride for Aeropostale
Business appears to be grounded at Aeropostale. The once trendy mall retailer posted uninspiring quarterly results on Thursday after the market close, and the back-to-school shopping season is shaping up to be an even bigger disappointment.
Wall Street this Week: Surprises in Store for Retailers
It's going to be a busy week for retailers as more than a dozen publicly traded chains offer up their latest quarterly financials. But regardless of how popular a diversion shopping is, don't assume that crowded malls are translating into blowout results for major retailers.
Stocks to Watch Friday: 'Hunger Games' Stifles Lions Gate's Roar
"The Hunger Games" may have been a springtime smash at the box office, but it wasn't enough to get Lions Gate Films' profits roaring. The film distributor posted a surprising quarterly loss on Thursday night, after marketing costs ate up the period's potential profitability.