Month: December 2014

Stock Analysts

Technology Stock Roundup: Amazon, eBay Have Great Weekend

December 1, 2014 0

Last week was a good one for tech stocks in general, but the traditional start to the holiday season put online retailers like Amazon ( AMZN ) and eBay ( EBAY ) and omni-channel players like Apple ( AAPL ), Wal-Mart ( WMT ) and Target ( TGT ) in focus. Its Thanksgiving Again: And Again, iOS Miles Ahead of Android In what has become a recurring pattern now, separate data from Adobe and IBM indicate that Apple customers will continue to outspend Android customers this holiday season. Adobe online shopping reports, which cover more than 70% of all online transactions with the top 500 U.S. […]

Economic Data

Soft Reads Overseas, Oil Stays Low – Ahead of Wall Street

December 1, 2014 0

Monday, December 1, 2014 Stocks are indicated to start today’s session on the weak side, with soft PMI readings from China and Europe and the spotlight on oil prices weighing on sentiment. The unexpected drop in oil prices to 5-year lows in recent days has been particularly notable. Prices appear to be relatively steady today, but Friday’s abbreviated session saw a sharp reaction to OPEC’s declaration of war on U.S […]

Economic Data

Markets Are Looking to Open On Weak Side – Economic Highlights

December 1, 2014 0

Stocks are indicated to start today’s session on the weak side, with soft PMI readings from China and Europe and the spotlight on oil prices weighing on sentiment. The unexpected drop in oil prices to 5-year lows in recent days has been particularly notable. Prices appear to be relatively steady today, but Friday’s abbreviated session saw a sharp reaction to OPEC’s declaration of war on U.S […]

Stock Analysts

Amphenol Corporation Hits 52-Week High on Strong Q3

December 1, 2014 0

Shares of Amphenol Corporation ( APH ) hit a 52-week high of $53.76 on Nov 28, 2014. However, the stock closed the session at $53.63, which reflects a solid year-to-date return of 23.0%. Despite its strong price appreciation, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock still has enough fundamentals that may further drive the stock upward […]

Stock Analysts

2 Stocks for Safe Shopping on Cyber Monday

December 1, 2014 0

As Cyber Monday dawns, the holiday shopping season is expected to reach a fever pitch. According to New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, $2 billion worth of sales took place last year on this day. These figures are expected to be bettered this year […]