S&P Stocks
Walgreens Earnings Are a Mixed Bag
For Walgreens investors, the biggest catalyst going forward is its pending acquisition of Rite Aid. Read more
Monsanto Earnings Pounded by Currency Issues
Foreign exchange is one of a number of global economic issues that hurt Monsanto earnings. It saw net sales and gross profit plunge in the first quarter. Read more
Amazon Looks to Take On the Shipping Companies
Will Amazon’s expansion into the shipping business put pressure on the major shipping companies or actually create an opportunity? Read more
After a Huge Year for Mergers and Acquisitions, What Does 2016 Have in Store?
With $3.8 trillion in deals, 2015 was a record year for mergers and acquisitions.Will 2016 offer more surprises? Read more
3 Beaten-Down Stocks Set to Turn the Page in 2016
After a lackluster 2015, it’s hard to view many of the S&P 500’s beaten-down stocks with much optimism – with a few notable exceptions. Read more
Amazon’s Next Victim
Which retail sector is doomed to repeat the fate of Borders and become Amazon’s next victim? Read more
The Top 3 Consumer Staples Stocks for 2016
After a choppy year for the consumer staples sector, these three high-profile consumer staples stocks could be outperformers in 2016. Read more
A Bounce in Nucor Shares Could Provide Next Shorting Opportunity
Nucor shares have trended lower all year and any bounce should be short-lived. Read more
Stress Test: Is Bank of America Strong Enough?
Last week Bank of America got a passing grade – and a footnote – on the Federal Reserve’s stress test. Read more