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Stocks were sharply higher today after weekend talks had investors hopeful the fiscal cliff could be avoided. The Wall Street Journal reported that President Obama was reaching out to business leaders like JP Morgan Chas...

With potential buyers seeming to circle nearby, Hostess and its unions agreed to an eleventh hour mediation session in which the two sparing sides will try and strike a deal that will keep America's twinkies coming. More...

A number of top hedge fund managers dialed back their Apple holdings in Q3, just in time to avoid a slide that sent the stock tumbling from its all-time high.

The International Monetary Fund is considering including Canadian and Australian dollars in its official currency-reserves report, inviting them into the exclusive club of the world's safest currencies and potentially bo...

Lowe's (LOW) announced that net income for the third quarter was higher by 76 percent due to higher revenue and lower charges. The company earned $396 million, or 35 cents per share, versus $225 million, or 18 cents per ...

UGI Corporation (UGI) maintained its quarterly dividend of 27 cents per share. The dividend is payable January 1, 2013 to shareholders of record as of December 14, 2012.

In early afternoon trading shares of Tech giant Apple are up almost $34 or 6% to $561. This has begun discussions of whether or not the stock has reached bottom after falling from its $705 high, which many bulls call ...

Foot Locker (FL) had its estimates increased by Citigroup (C) after it beat earnings. A $41 price target was issued with a buy rating.

Berry Petroleum (BRY) had its numbers lowered at Keybanc (KEY) since there are no short term catalysts to drive the price higher in the short term. A buy rating was issued with a $55 price target.

Altria (MO) was upgraded by UBS (UBS) to neutral from buy with a price target of $36 due to the emergence of positive signals from the company.

Diamond Foods (DMND) was downgraded from hold to underpform by Jefferies (JEF) as the company still must answer questions with regards to its earnings restatement. A $10 price target was issued.

The offerings comprise $40 billion in reopened four-week bills and $20 billion in 21-day securities.

Sebastian Vettel insists the Interlagos circuit in Brazil that will host his Formula One title showdown with Fernando Alonso will suit Red Bull as he bids to secure a third successive world title.

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Proshares Short S&P500 (AMEX: SH) where we have detected an approximate $40.4 million doll...

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Russia ETF (AMEX: RSX) where we have detected an approximate $60.6 million dollar outflow ...

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (AMEX: VYM) where we have detected an approximate $38.2 m...

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI ACWI Index Fund (NASD: ACWI) where we have detected an approximate $45.0 mill...

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Barclays 3-7 Year Treasury Bond Fund (AMEX: IEI) where we have detected an approxi...

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Barclays 1-3 Year Credit Bond Fund (AMEX: CSJ) where we have detected an approxima...

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Silver Trust (AMEX: SLV) where we have detected an approximate $93.7 million dolla...

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (AMEX: VTI) where we have detected an approximate $75.8 mi...

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares Core Total U.S. Bond Market ETF (AMEX: AGG) where we have detected an approximate ...