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  • Stocks Opened Sharply Lower Despite Upbeat Jobs Data

    U.S. stocks opened with steep declines on Wednesday after another upbeat report on the American labor market failed to curb concern about the Federal Reserve signaled that it may be less willing to provide more stimulus to the U.S. economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately fell 105.65 points to 13,093.90. The S&P 500 declined…

  • 52-week low stocks: CRME, QTWW, SMT, TGS, … (Apr 03)

    NASDAQ: CNTF (China Techfaith Wireless) NASDAQ: CNTF (China Techfaith Wireless) has closed at $1.45 and made 52-week low or yearly low today, its traded Volume was 68.7K shares, CNTF opened the Day at $1.46, it made an intraday High of $1.47. CNTF’s earning is $0.45 per share, Next quarter estimated EPS is $0, current year…

  • Top stock picks: SIRI, SBUX, PEP, MCD, AAPL, … (Apr 03)

    NASDAQ: AAPL (Apple Inc.) NASDAQ: AAPL (Apple Inc.) has closed at $629.32, its traded Volume was 29731.2K shares, AAPL opened the Day at $627.3, it made an intraday Low of $622.51, and an intraday High of $632.21. AAPL’s close price is above its Short term MA, short term MA is above mid-term, and above long…

  • Stocks Plunge on Fed Meeting Minutes

    U.S. stocks retreated on Tuesday, after minutes from the Federal Reserve signaled less of a need to add monetary stimulus.  After falling as much as 133 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 64.94 points, or 0.49%, to 13,199.50. The S&P 500 Index lost 5.66 points, or 0.40%, to 1,413.16. The Nasdaq Composite fell 6.13…

  • Stocks Opened Mostly Lower Ahead Factory Data, Fed Minutes

    U.S. stocks began mostly lower on Tuesday as investors awaited factory orders data and minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately fell 25.36 points to 13,239.13. The S&P 500 Index was down 3.52 points at 1,415.52. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.02 point to 3,119.72. In an election-year pitch to…

  • Top stock picks: WMB, TWX, STX, RIMM, … (Apr 02)

    NYSE: AA (Alcoa Inc.) NYSE: AA (Alcoa Inc.) has closed at $10.17, its traded Volume was 18676.1K shares, AA opened the Day at $9.93, it made an intraday Low of $9.93, and an intraday High of $10.24. AA’s close price is below its Short term MA, short term MA is below mid-term, and above long…

  • Stocks Ended Higher after Manufacturing Data

    U.S. stocks ended higher on Monday, as manufacturing data from the United States and China helped support the outlook for economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 52.45 points, or 0.40%, to 13,264.49. The S&P 500 gained 10.57 points, or 0.75%, to 1,419.04. The Nasdaq Composite gained 28.13 points, or 0.91%, to 3,119.70. A…

  • Stocks Rise after Economic Data

    U.S. stocks posted gains in midday trading on Monday after a gauge of manufacturing rose more than expected while another report showed an unexpected drop in construction spending. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately rose 62.85 points to 13,274.89. The S&P 500 was up 11.13 points to 1,419.60. The Nasdaq Composite gained 24.07 points to…

  • Weaker Start to Second Quarter

    U.S. stocks opened mildly lower on Monday, the first trading day of the second quarter, with merger and acquisition focus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately fell 36.78 points to 13,175.26. The S&P 500 fell 1.54 points to 1,406.93. The Nasdaq Composite declined 10.20 points to 3,081.37. Beauty company Coty Inc said on Monday it…

  • Top stock picks: AGNC, AMLN, CNX, … (Mar 30)

    NASDAQ: AGNC (American Capital Agency) NASDAQ: AGNC (American Capital Agency) has closed at $29.54, its traded Volume was 8161.5K shares, AGNC opened the Day at $29.44, it made an intraday Low of $29.36, and an intraday High of $29.55. AGNC’s close price is above its Short term MA, short term MA is above mid-term, and…

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