Nov 18, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFAThe Stock Market Has a Problem That Apple Doesn'tLow interest rates are goosing company profits -- not at Apple, though.
Nov 18, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFAThis Week's Dow Mover: MicrosoftMicrosoft's shareholder meeting will be closely watched.
Nov 17, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFA3 Big Movers: Qualcomm, Cisco Systems, and J.C. PenneyQualcomm and J.C. Penney pops, while Cisco Systems slumps
Nov 16, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFAWhat Effect Will the Fed Have on Stocks in 2014?Next year will be critical for the Fed.
Nov 16, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFAAre Corporate Profits -- and Stocks -- Doomed to Fall?Corporate profits are at record levels -- or are they?
Nov 15, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFAGeneral Electric to Retail Finance: Get Out!General Electric's "last major action" to slim down GE Capital.
Nov 15, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFABuffett's Energy Trade: Buy ExxonMobil, Sell ConocoPhillipsIn Berkshire's portfolio, ExxonMobil is in, ConocoPhillips is on the way out
Nov 14, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFA3 Reasons Warren Buffett Bought ExxonMobilWarren Buffett adds ExxonMobil to Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio.
Nov 14, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFATough Sledding for Wal-Mart and Kohl'sFor Wal-Mart and Kohl's, the run-up to the holiday season isn't encouraging.
Nov 13, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFACisco Systems Astonishes Wall Street, but Not in the Right WayCisco's outlook proves a disappointment.
Nov 13, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFAWill Hedge Funds Take Over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's massive profits are generating investor interest.
Nov 12, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFAFinally, Microsoft Is Becoming a Player in SmartphonesMicrosoft posts solid market share gains in the third quarter.
Nov 12, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFAWhy the Apple Patent Infringement Trial Doesn't MatterApple won't win the "mobile wars" in the courtroom.
Nov 11, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFAHere's Amazon's Logic for Sunday DeliveriesAmazon fills out the week and raises its game.
Nov 11, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFAAnother Countrywide Bill For Bank of AmericaThe U.S. government is asking for $864 million from Bank of America
Nov 10, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFA3 Big Movers: Twitter, Cisco Systems, and MicrosoftTwitter, Cisco Systems, and Microsoft make it a big week for large-cap tech.
Nov 8, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFADoes This Milestone Mean You Should Buy Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are no blue chips.
Nov 8, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFA2 Disappointing "Beats": Disney and U.S. JobsDisney's headline numbers looked good, but its biggest business came up short.
Nov 7, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFATwitter's First-Day Gains Destroy Its Long-Term ProspectsTwitter's overvaluation harms long-term expected returns.
Nov 7, 2013 by Alex Dumortier, CFAHere's Why Tree.com Shares JumpedTree.com is taking market share in a difficult environment.