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Stock Market News for February 12, 2015 – Zacks Investment …

Benchmarks ended Wednesday’s choppy session almost unchanged as uncertainty regarding bailout negotiations between Greece and its creditors dented investor sentiment. Moreover, renewed worries about the Russia-Ukraine crisis also dampened investor sentiment. Meanwhile, another decline in oil prices following rise in crude inventories dragged down energy shares. However, encouraging earnings results including those from Pepsico and Mondelez limited losses yesterday.For a […]

Apple hits record high; stocks jump ahead of Greek plan

The bulls were large and in charge on Tuesday as investors ignored renewed weakness in crude oil and a worsening situation in Ukraine to bid stocks higher ahead of Wednesday’s big Eurogroup meeting at which Greece’s proposal to renegotiate its bailout program will be discussed.In the end, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.8%, the S&P 500 gained 1.1%, the […]

STTG Market Recap Feb 10, 2015 – Stock Trading To Go

A solid day for the indexes as the market gapped up at the open and buyers filled in all day.  The S&P 500 gained 1.07% and the NASDAQ 1.30%.  Jens Weidmann, head of Germany’s Bundesbank, held to an austerity line and told Reuters on Tuesday that Greece needed to make a credible effort to recover itself with tighter public finances […]

Stock Market News for February 10, 2015 – Zacks Investment …

Markets ended in negative territory for second-consecutive day as intensified concern about Greece’s debt negotiations continued to hurt investor sentiment. Moreover, China’s disappointing trade data also had a negative impact on benchmarks on Monday. However, rise in oil prices limited some of the day’s losses.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read today’s Ahead […]

Stock Market News for February 30, 2015 – February 9, 2015 – Zacks …

Benchmarks ended in the red on Friday after fresh concerns about Greece’s debt negotiations offset encouraging job report. Meanwhile, rise in possibility of rate hike in mid-2015 due to improving labor market conditions dented investor sentiment. However, markets ended the week in positive territory despite Friday’s losses.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read […]

Stock Market News for February 09, 2015 – February 9, 2015 – Zacks …

Benchmarks ended in the red on Friday after fresh concerns about Greece’s debt negotiations offset encouraging job report. Meanwhile, rise in possibility of rate hike in mid-2015 due to improving labor market conditions dented investor sentiment. However, markets ended the week in positive territory despite Friday’s losses.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read […]

Stocks close up, turning green for the year; Jobs eyed – CNBC.com

“We have a habit of looking at crude as a barometer for global economic growth,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at Wunderlich Securities. Regressive analysis by his firm showed that for the last 25 years the S&P 500 has only had a 0.03 correlation with crude. That correlation has jumped to 0.7 since crude began its plunge last June.Among […]

Stock Market News for February 03, 2015 – February 3, 2015 – Zacks …

Benchmarks ended Monday’s volatile trading session with solid gains after a rally in oil prices boosted energy shares. An offer from Greece’s finance minister to end the standoff with its international creditors over the country’s debt was also welcomed by investors. Monday’s solid gains came in after the S&P 500 and the Dow posted their biggest monthly loss in almost […]

Biotech Stocks Are Apparently Immune to Risks of the Day: New Highs Again …Update

Update 1/27 After the Close Amgen Beats
Amgen, Inc (AMGN) fourth quarter earnings and sales beat estimates on strong sales of Enbrel, an arthritis drug.Revenue for Q4 was $5,33B a 6% increase over Q4 2013, The stock was up slightly after hours to $159.40. Sales growth was also driven by Kyprolis and Prolia. The P/S is still a modest 6.12 and […]

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

Markets ended its choppy session in the green as continuing positive impact from the European Central Bank’s monetary stimulus announcement offset concerns following Syriza’s win in Greece. Moreover, a rally in homebuilder stocks sparked by strong earnings results from DR Horton boosted benchmarks on Monday. Meanwhile, encouraging comments from OPEC’s secretary-general helped energy sectors to register solid gains.For a look […]