Dec 21, 2013 by Justin LoiseauThe SEC's $3.4 Billion Christmas Present to ItselfThese three companies contributed to the SEC's record-breaking $3.4 billion in sanctions for 2013. From oil spills to troublesome traders to Facebook's IPO fail, here are the losers that helped the SEC win big.
Dec 20, 2013 by Justin LoiseauWhirlpool Moving Some Manufacturing From Mexico to U.S.The company expects to reap operational efficiencies by moving production of commercial front-load washing machines to its Clyde, Ohio, plant, the largest washing-machine plant in the world.
Dec 20, 2013 by Justin LoiseauQ3 Corporate Profits Up $39 BillionTaxes stay steady as profits increase for second straight quarter.
Dec 20, 2013 by Justin Loiseau4.1% Third-Quarter GDP Growth Exceeds ExpectationsThe upward revision comes primarily from more personal spending and nonresidential fixed investments.
Dec 19, 2013 by Justin LoiseauPSEG Powers Up 6th Solar FarmThe Phoenix facility will power 3,500 homes via Pinnacle West Capital Corporation's local utility.
Dec 19, 2013 by Justin LoiseauPhiladelphia Area Manufacturing Continues Solid GrowthThe Philly Fed's December report is in, solidifying another month of positive growth.
Dec 19, 2013 by Justin LoiseauExisting Home Sales Fall Below Year-Ago Levels for First Time in 29 MonthsExisting home sales are down 4.3%, the fourth straight month of declines.
Dec 19, 2013 by Justin LoiseauInitial Jobless Claims Rise 2.7% After Previous Week's Big SpikeWeekly volatility keeps analysts guessing, but longer-term trends point to a possible upward trend.
Dec 19, 2013 by Justin LoiseauSolar Power has Natural Gas in its CrosshairsSolar power may be cost-competitive with natural gas by 2025. But natural gas bulls can breathe easy -- there are plenty of profitable power plays.
Dec 19, 2013 by Justin LoiseauIs Dominion Resources' Dividend Increase a Smart Move?Dominion Resources just announced a 6.7% dividend hike for fiscal 2014, but is the company making the most of its money?
Dec 18, 2013 by Justin LoiseauFed Projects Higher Employment and GDP Growth for 2013The latest round of economic projections are in, and numbers are looking significantly better than before.
Dec 18, 2013 by Justin LoiseauFed to Cut Bond Buying, Maintain Federal Funds Rate TargetThe Federal Reserve plans to cut $10 billion per month off its stimulus plan.
Dec 18, 2013 by Justin LoiseauPeabody Energy Forms Joint Venture With China's Largest Coal CompanyThe new JV will pull from Peabody's global coal supply to power Chinese generation facilities.
Dec 18, 2013 by Justin LoiseauHeavy Demand Keeps Crude Oil Inventories DroppingGasoline supplies up again.
Dec 18, 2013 by Justin Loiseau1 Reason Atlantic Power Corp.'s Massive 11% Dividend Isn't for YouAtlantic Power offers a huge 11% dividend yield, but investing today may simply not be worth it. Here's why.
Dec 18, 2013 by Justin LoiseauHousing Starts Soar 22.7% for NovemberData is finally out following the government shutdown.
Dec 17, 2013 by Justin LoiseauCan These 2 Dividend Stocks Survive a Dead Deal?Regulators rejected Entergy Corporation's and ITC Holdings Corp.'s transmission deal – can these dividend stocks still come out on top?
Dec 16, 2013 by Justin LoiseauPump Prices Drop $0.03 From Last WeekRetail gasoline prices have decreased $0.015 per gallon over the past 12 months, while diesel has dropped $0.074.
Dec 16, 2013 by Justin LoiseauUpdate: Q3 Productivity Soars 3.0% as Unit Labor Costs DropA newly revised report puts productivity higher and costs lower than previously thought.
Dec 16, 2013 by Justin LoiseauIndustrial Production up 1.1% for NovemberConsumer goods and materials lead the improvement.