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Analyst Moves: SYY, WLT
Forbes - 9 Jan 2013 22:55
Sysco (SYY) was downgraded by Morgan Stanley (MS) from underweight to equal-weight with a price target of $27 as margins have been pressured due to food inflation.
Daily Dividends Report: GLAD, NWN, GLO, GOOD, GAIN
Forbes - 9 Jan 2013 22:24
Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) maintained its monthly dividend of 7 cents per share. The dividend is payable on January 31 to shareholders of record as of January 18th.
The ExOne Company Files Registration Statement for Proposed IPO
Forbes - 9 Jan 2013 22:20
The ExOne Company, a global provider of three-dimensional printing machines and printed products to industrial customers, today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the SEC for a proposed IPO of its ...
Morgan Stanley Cuts Target Senior Employees
Wall Street Journal - 9 Jan 2013 21:56
Morgan Stanley plans to cut 6% of employees in its institutional securities business.
UBS Roots Out 'Negative Elements'
Wall Street Journal - 9 Jan 2013 21:08
UBS lost sight of its historic principles during a growth spree, the head of its investment bank said, setting the backdrop for the interest-rate fixing scandal that cost it $1.5 billion in settlements with regulators.
J.P. Morgan to Report Fund Values Daily
Wall Street Journal - 9 Jan 2013 20:41
The firm's decision follows a similar move by Goldman Sachs, and experts say more fund companies could follow suit.
Pease Limitation Puts A Lid On Itemized Deductions For Wealthy Folks
Forbes - 9 Jan 2013 20:27Analyst Moves: BAC, CVLT
Forbes - 9 Jan 2013 20:27
Bank of America (BAC) was downgraded by Credit Suisse (CS) to outperform from neutral as the stock price has approached the previously set $12 price target.
Daily Dividend Report: PG, PBA, COO, MMS, UNF
Forbes - 9 Jan 2013 19:51
Procter & Gamble (PG) maintained its quarterly dividend of 56.2 cents per share. The disbursement will be made on or after February 15 to shareholders of record on January 18.
Forbes Earnings Preview: PPG Industries
Forbes - 9 Jan 2013 19:28
Wall Street is expecting higher profit for PPG Industries (PPG) when the company reports its fourth quarter results on Monday, January 14, 2013. The consensus estimate is calling for profit of $1.54 a share, a rise from ...
Wednesday Sector Leaders: Vehicle Manufacturers, General Contractors & Builders
Forbes - 9 Jan 2013 18:58
In trading on Wednesday, vehicle manufacturers shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.9%. Leading the group were shares of Tata Motors Limited (TTM), up about 5.7% and shares of Kandi Technolgies Group (K...
Wednesday Sector Laggards: Education & Training Services, Precious Metals
Forbes - 9 Jan 2013 18:57
In trading on Wednesday, education & training services shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 2.5%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Apollo Group (APOL), off about 9.4% and shares of Devry (DV)...
Don't Bet Against the Consumer
Forbes - 9 Jan 2013 18:26Constellation Brands, Alcoa Announce Earnings
Forbes - 9 Jan 2013 15:37
Constellation Brands (STZ) announced that third quarter profits increased as a result of marketing activity. The company earned $110 million, or 58 cents per share, up from $105 million, or 52 cents per share in the same...
J.P. Morgan Overhaul Widens
Wall Street Journal - 9 Jan 2013 03:54
Two more members of the management team that steered J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. through the credit crisis have taken new jobs, as the largest U.S. bank assembles a younger set of top leaders.
In Currency Market, What's Old Is New Again
Wall Street Journal - 9 Jan 2013 03:48
In 2013, the U.S. dollar has been behaving like its old self.
Alcoa Swings to a Profit
Wall Street Journal - 9 Jan 2013 03:43
Alcoa swung to a profit in the fourth quarter, helped by stabilizing prices for raw aluminum, increased sales in the higher-profit aerospace business and cost-cutting efforts.
Nikkei Down Amid Firmer Yen
Wall Street Journal - 9 Jan 2013 03:40
Asian markets were mixed early Wednesday, with the Nikkei falling 0.3% as a stronger yen weighed on the Japanese market.
Dish Makes Offer for Clearwire
Wall Street Journal - 9 Jan 2013 03:36
Clearwire received an unsolicited bid from Dish Network to buy the wireless broadband operator, in a broadside against Sprint Nextel's agreed-upon buyout offer.
From Canada, U.S. Deals Look Ripe
Wall Street Journal - 9 Jan 2013 03:34
Pension funds in Canada have poured about $9 billion into U.S. commercial real estate in the past three years, after largely steering clear of owning hotels, office buildings and apartments in the U.S. before then.
Blue Chips Retreat for Second Day
Wall Street Journal - 9 Jan 2013 00:29
Stocks were weighed down by telecommunications and industrial shares, as investors awaited the start of the corporate earnings season.
Forbes Earnings Preview: Wells Fargo
Forbes - 9 Jan 2013 00:24
Wall Street is optimistic about Wells Fargo (WFC), which is slated to report its fourth quarter results on Friday, January 11, 2013. Analysts project a profit of 89 cents a share, a rise from 73 cents per share a year ag...