HP's Slump Deepens as Profits Plummet 32% in Fiscal 2Q
Hewlett-Packard's slump is deepening as the world's largest personal computer maker scrambles to meet the growing demand for more versatile and less expensive mobile devices.
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Housing Boom Leaves Some Stocks in the Dust
The housing boom continues, but while some stocks may be rightfully soaring, other logical winners aren't cashing in on the trend.
Saks Weighs Selling Itself; Sony Considers Big Move
Shares of the upscale retailer Saks (SKS) are set to rally for a second straight day, following reports that the retailer is reviewing its business strategy.
Target Profit Tumbles on Weak Sales
Target says first-quarter profits dropped 26 percent as cool temperatures and financial pressures limited customers' appetite for spending.
Toll Brothers Profit Rises as Housing Market Rebounds
Toll Brothers posted a 46 percent rise in quarterly profit as the largest U.S. luxury homebuilder sold more homes at higher prices.
Scrutiny Awaits Heads of JPMorgan, Apple
Apple chief Tim Cook testifies on Capitol Hill today about the huge cash horde it has sitting overseas, while JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's fate awaits a shareholder vote.
Housing Recovery Boosts Home Depot's 1Q Profit
Even though the weather was poor, Home Depot posted an 18 percent increase in its net income for the first quarter thanks to the ongoing housing recovery.
Suitors Circle Hulu; Yahoo Bets Big on Tumblr
The business week starts with potential buyers circling around Hulu, while Yahoo is making a big bet on social media.
GM Shares Top Level Not Seen Since 2011
Shares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Friday, topping their initial public offering price of $33 for the first time in more than two years.
Deere Posts Higher Earnings, but Warns of Challenges
Deere reported higher quarterly earnings Wednesday and forecast a record profit for the full year, but warned that it faces challenges.
Sometimes, It's Better Not to Check Your Stock Portfolio
Technology has made it easier than ever to keep constant tabs on every detail of your investments. But do you really need to micromanage your portfolio all day, every day?
5 Stocks to Watch this Week
From state-of-the art technology to good ole fashioned retailing, there's plenty of news waiting to break this week on Wall Street. Here's what to watch.
5 Stocks for Mother's Day
You could spring for flowers, a sappy card and some decorative soaps for Mother's Day. Or you take a less traditional route and give mom a gift that keeps on giving: stocks.
Cheap Yen, Healthier Sales Push Sony into the Black
Sony is back in the black for its fiscal fourth quarter, recording a $948 million profit, with big help from a weaker yen that boosts overseas earnings.
U.S. Stock Ownership Hits Another New Low, Gallup Reports
The U.S. stock market may have fully recovered from the Great Recession, but the percentage of Americans who own stocks is still dropping.