Jul 12, 2013 by Matt ThalmanThe High Cost of Doing BusinessAlthough a lot of companies have massive sales numbers, the cost of doing business can really shrink profits.
Jul 12, 2013 by Matt ThalmanMarkets Fall on Mixed Economic Data and Strong Banking ResultsDespite what should be seen as positive news, investors sell off stocks and the markets fall.
Jul 11, 2013 by Matt ThalmanAs All 30 Components Move Higher, Dow Sets New RecordInvestors buy as the Fed reaffirms it will continue stimulating the economy for the foreseeable future.
Jul 11, 2013 by Matt ThalmanInteresting Moves at CrocsJust because Crocs aren’t your thing, doesn’t mean you should count the company out.
Jul 11, 2013 by Matt ThalmanA Few Hidden Winners in the Housing IndustryThese aren’t your Home Depots or Lumber Liquidators, but true hidden winners from a strengthening housing market.
Jul 11, 2013 by Matt ThalmanBernanke's Comments Send Stocks HigherThe bull rally is back now that investors know the Fed is on board with continuing to stimulate the economy.
Jul 10, 2013 by Matt ThalmanPossible Problems Down the Road for the New Zynga CEOWith the announcement of a new CEO at Zynga, but with the previous top dog sticking around, a few problems may arise in the future.
Jul 10, 2013 by Matt Thalman3 Stocks That May Be Losing SteamA look at three companies that have had wonderful runs over the past year or so but may be slowing down.
Jul 10, 2013 by Matt Thalman3 Favorite Growth StocksA look at three companies that have performed well in the past and have the potential to continue moving higher.
Jul 10, 2013 by Matt ThalmanTo Taper or Not: The FOMC Doesn't Know the Answer, and Neither Do the MarketsInvestors may be more confused now than before the release of the Fed's meeting minutes.
Jul 10, 2013 by Matt ThalmanNervous Investors Hold Markets DownWith the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes set to be released at 2 p.m. EDT today, investors are waiting with baited breath.
Jul 9, 2013 by Matt ThalmanDow Moves Higher on the Backs of a Few WorkhorsesLower optimism from small businesses and weak job opening growth couldn’t hold the Dow down today.
Jul 9, 2013 by Matt ThalmanIBM Rains on the Dow's ParadeAlthough there was relatively no economic data released today, the Dow Jones is moving higher.
Jul 9, 2013 by Matt ThalmanMarkets Move Higher Despite Little Economic DataNo economic data, no problem; individual companies take up the slack and release their own company specific news.
Jul 8, 2013 by Matt ThalmanThe Dow Jones Moves Higher As Housing Stocks Lose FavorMixed results from Alcoa and a lack of confidence from an former industry executive send a whole sector lower.
Jul 8, 2013 by Matt ThalmanDow's Tech Stocks Move LowerInvestors show confidence going into the start of earnings season.
Jul 7, 2013 by Matt ThalmanThe Dow's Dividend AristocratsA brief look at the nine Dow components that are also a part of the elite Dividend Aristocrat group.
Jul 6, 2013 by Matt ThalmanLast Week's Worst Performing Dow ComponentsAn in-depth look at what caused a few stocks to become this week’s big Dow losers.
Jul 6, 2013 by Matt ThalmanThe Economic Data That Moved the Markets This Past WeekWith a number of economic reports being released this past week, let's take a few minutes to review everything that happened.
Jul 5, 2013 by Matt ThalmanThe Dow and Bond Yields Push Higher After the Release of a Strong Jobs ReportAs bond yields move higher, a few companies and solid stocks may suffer.
