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Stock Market News for May 04, 2015 – May 4, 2015 – Zacks.com

Markets made a strong comeback on Friday as investors added beaten down stocks to their portfolios. Moreover, General Motors and Ford posted better-than-expected U.S. auto sales numbers. Economic data was mixed. Each benchmarks gained at least 1%, limiting the weekly losses.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read today’s Ahead of Wall Street articleThe […]

Stock Market News for April 29, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks finished mixed on Tuesday amid a slew of positive earnings results, weak consumer confidence report and decline in biotech stocks. The Dow and the S&P 500 registered modest gains banking on encouraging earnings results. IBM’s move to increase its quarterly dividend boosted the blue-chip index. However, the Nasdaq ended in the red after biotech stocks took losses. Decline in […]

Stock Market News for April 27, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks ended higher on Friday boosted by upbeat quarterly results from Amazon and Microsoft. Friday’s gains helped the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq close at record high levels. Benchmarks also ended the week on a positive note with the Nasdaq registering its biggest weekly gain since Oct 2014.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to […]

Stock Market News for April 27, 2015

Benchmarks ended higher on Friday boosted by upbeat quarterly results from Amazon and Microsoft. Friday’s gains helped the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq close at record high levels. Benchmarks also ended the week on a positive note with the Nasdaq registering its biggest weekly gain since Oct 2014.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to […]

Stock Market News for April 23, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks ended higher on Wednesday following the prospect of Visa’s potential access to China, McDonald’s turnaround plans and upbeat housing data. Broad based gains among technology shares also had a positive impact on the markets. Meanwhile, investors continued to assess a mixed bag of corporate earnings results.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read […]

Biotech Stock Roundup: Amgen Starts Earnings Season on Strong …

Earnings season in the biotech sector started on a positive note with Amgen (AMGN – Analyst Report) reporting better-than-expected first quarter 2015 results. Meanwhile, The Medicines Co. (MDCO – Analyst Report) received some good news with an FDA advisory panel backing its antiplatelet agent. However, companies like Athersys (ATHX – Snapshot Report) and Ampio suffered setbacks on the pipeline front.Recap […]

Stock Market News for April 21, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks ended higher on Monday following China’s stimulus measures and upbeat earnings results. China’s central bank’s announcement that it would trim its reserve requirement ratio to boost lending and combat slow economic growth was welcomed by investors. Meanwhile, positive first quarter earnings results from Morgan Stanley, Halliburton and Hasbro also added to the bullish sentiment.For a look at the issues […]

Stock Market News for April 16, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks ended higher on Wednesday following rise in oil prices and upbeat earnings results. While, energy shares gained as domestic crude oil price closed at the highest level this year, investors cheered mostly positive first quarter earnings results. Meanwhile, European Central Bank’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged while continuing with its asset purchasing program added to the bullish sentiment.For […]

Stock Market News for April 15, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks finished mostly in the green on Tuesday, banking on gains in energy shares which were powered by a rise in oil prices. However, the Nasdaq settled in the red due to overall weakness in the technology sector. Meanwhile, investors remained focused on mixed earnings results and weaker than expected retail sales.For a look at the issues currently facing the […]

Stock Market News for April 14, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks ended Monday’s trading session in the red as investors feared a stronger dollar and weaker oil prices may affect first quarter earnings results. Investors were also apprehensive about the timing of the Federal Reserve’s decision to hike federal funds rates.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read today’s Ahead of Wall Street articleThe […]