- The Exchange40 mins ago
Google's Motorola Looks to Low-Priced Moto G to Revive Sales
Google this week unveiled the Moto G, its second smartphone developed entirely after acquiring Motorola. The lower cost version of the flagship Moto X phone unveiled in August is meant to compete in fast-growing emerging markets like Brazil and China. Google’s smartphone sales could certainly use a…
The ExchangeCredit Cards Now Offering 0% APR for 18 Months
Consumers can now get rid of high interest rates on their credit cards. Compare leading credit card offers for 2013 and lock in 0% APR for 18 months.
AdChoices CompareCards.comSponsoredCisco Systems and Re/Max Reporting; Potbelly Soars on Results
Cisco Systems (CSCO) reports after the closing bell. The company is expected to post earnings of 51-cents a share up from 48-cents a year ago. That would be on revenues that have tipped past the $12-billion mark. If those figures … Continue reading →
Hot Stock MinutePoll: Should Hedge Funds Be Allowed to Buy Fannie and Freddie?
How wise would it be to allow hedge funds and private equity groups to purchase parts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? The Financial Times says a consortium of big money investors is pitching the idea. Vote your thoughts below … Continue reading →
Hot Stock MinuteMacy’s Jumps on Earnings; Hedge Funds Eyeing Fannie & Freddie; Chevron Damages Reduced
Macy’s Reports; Hedge Funds Eyeing Fannie & Freddie; Chevron Damages Reduced
Hot Stock MinuteStocks Retreat From Record Highs; Dish Network Climbs on Earnings, Tesla Hits Skids Again
Stocks fell today with the Dow retreating from record highs. The indexes moved lower as traders digested the latest earnings reports and made guesses about the future of the Fed's bond-buying stimulus program. Some better-than-expected corporate earnings-- and the most … Continue reading →
Hot Stock MinuteHow Obama Can Redeem Himself for the Obamacare Mess
Turning the table on small-government conservatives might give the president a badly needed boost.
Yahoo Finance20-Something Homeowners: How We Bought a Home So Young
Some 20-somethings are throwing caution to the wind and snapping up homes...for better or for worse.
Yahoo FinanceForget the Fed, Interest Rates Are Heading Lower, Shilling Says
Is the long-term bond bull market coming to an end? The 10-year Treasury yield has jumped about 1% in the past six months to 2.75%, leading some market observers like Dennis Gartman of The Gartman Letter to declare its demise. Peter Bookvar, chief market analyst at The Lindsey Group, writes in a…
Daily TickerThere's a Big Move Coming in Japan
While the majority is bullish on Japanese stocks, Eagle Bay Capital's JC Parets is more cautious based on a longer term view.
The Exchange4 Bills You Should Never Autopay
Setting up automatic payments can save you time and money, but for expenses that fluctuate or creep up, you may want to skip it. Consider manually paying these 4 expenses.
Yahoo FinanceDISH Network and Vodafone Report; Potbelly’s Inaugural Earnings; Hologic Plunging
Dish Network (DISH) is up roughly 4% on its earnings. The satellite service provider released its report an hour ago. It made 68-cents a share blowing past estimates for 44-cents, and doubling profits from a year ago. Dish faces increased … Continue reading →
Hot Stock MinuteDow Closes at Record High on Relatively Quiet Day
The Dow climbed higher hitting a record close for the index despite the fact it was a relatively quiet day for traders due to the Veterans Day holiday. There was a lull in earnings season and the government didn't release … Continue reading →
Hot Stock MinuteTop-10 Credit Cards for Excellent Credit
For people with excellent credit. Compare exclusive offers side-by-side and apply online for the card that is right for you.
AdChoices CreditCards.comSponsoredWhere Investors Should Really Look to Win the Console Wars
While the gaming world obsesses over which next-generation console, Microsoft Xbox One or Sony PlayStation 4, will kill the other, a different couple of companies are likely to be the real beneficiaries. In the category of it’s better to sell pick axes and shovels than pan for gold, retailers like…
The ExchangeChina Poised to Overtake the U.S. Yet Again. This Time as the New Wine Country.
Wine sales in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland have already become a $1 billion business as consumption has doubled twice over the last five years. Even with the annual growth slowing, China has emerged as the world’s fifth-largest market for wine consumption. Chinese stars like former NBA…
The ExchangeWhy McDonald’s Caffeine Problem Is Hurting Its Business
Does McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) have a drinking problem that’s hampering its performance? Over the past few years, McDonald’s has made a broader beverage offering a key priority, adding fancy coffee drinks and smoothies in a bid to capture some of the caffeinated customer traffic from Starbucks Corp.…
BreakoutWhich Cities Americans Are Moving to – and Escaping From
For much of the nation’s history, Americans moved around mostly to find decent work. But these days, people may be more inclined to move in search of low taxes, cheap housing and like-minded citizens they’re comfortable being around. Such shifts in internal migration patterns could transform the…
Daily TickerFed’s Biggest Win? Bailing Out Subprime Companies
Easy money has floated low-rated corporate borrowers. But beware the "maturity wall."
Michael Santoli