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Russia's banks are under tremendous stress amid a plunging currency and ongoing Western sanctions over Russian involvement in the Ukraine crisis, and they will likely need more government bailouts to survive, according t...

Stocks on course for yearly gain of around 8%; Nikkei may hit 20,000 by April, says analyst

U.S. stocks fluctuated Monday, following a seven-session rally, as investor sentiment waned following political turmoil in Greece, which sent stocks in Athens plunging more than 10 percent after Greek politicians failed ...

In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) has taken over the #116 spot from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASD: REGN), a...

In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, Fifth Third Bancorp (NASD: FITB) has taken over the #272 spot from FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), according to The O...

In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, HCP, Inc. (NYSE: HCP) has taken over the #236 spot from Mead Johnson Nutrition Co (NYSE: MJN), according to The Onl...

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Incyte Corporation (NASD: INCY) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example ...

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Morningstar Inc (NASD: MORN) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Den...

In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, Prologis Inc (NYSE: PLD) has taken over the #223 spot from Keurig Green Mountain Inc (NASD: GMCR), according to The...

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASD: STLD) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example...

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Tesla Motors Inc (NASD: TSLA) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Vi...

In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example T Rowe ...

When hedge fund manager "titans" think alike, investors are wise to pay attention. At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed 3,610 13F filings for the 09/30/2014 reporting period, and noticed that General Motors Co. (NYSE: G...

2014 was an eventful year for internet stocks with many highs and many lows. How will internet stocks fare in 2015? With the New Year right around the corner, RBC Capital analyst Mark Mahaney compiled a list of interne...

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Tuesday, shares of PPL Corp (NYSE: PPL) were yielding above the 4% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.49), with the stock ...

U.S. GDP is the instrument by which the U.S. economy is measured. How much does consumer spending, government spending, etc., contribute to the U.S. economy? Get an accurate, historical perspective from 1929 until 2011. ...

Dow Jones falls 0.27%, S&P 500 loses 0.36%, Nasdaq drops 0.49%

Asia's rapidly growing tourism market likely won't be too wounded by a series of recent airplane crashes and disappearances, according to veteran travelers and aviation experts. Despite global concerns about aviation sta...

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped a seven-day winning streak the previous session, as tumbling oil prices continued to weigh on investor sentiment, with global prices falling to five...

As the New Year approaches, would-be revelers are making resolutions to live happier, healthier and longer lives in 2015. For many, that means adding a jog to the morning routine or wearing extra sunscreen. Meanwhile, a ...

Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned dollars to ...

The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) is now the #88 analyst pick, moving up by 2 spots.     �...