Leggett (LEG) Misses on Q4 Earnings, Up Y/Y, Guides 2015 - Analyst Blog

Leggett (LEG) Misses on Q4 Earnings, Up Y/Y, Guides 2015 - Analyst Blog http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/162550/leggett-leg-misses-on-q4-earnings-up-y-y-guides-2015 Leggett (LEG) ended its run for 2014 with its fourth-quarter 2014 adjusted earnings from continuing operations climbing 7.9% year over year to 41 cents a share.

US durable goods data signal weaker business spending

US durable goods data signal weaker business spending http://www.independent.ie/business/world/us-durable-goods-data-signal-weaker-business-spending-30942148.html A gauge of U.S. business investment plans fell for a fourth straight month in December, a potential sign that slowing global growth and falling crude oil prices were starting to have an

Overseas Forex Trades Laid FXCM Low

Overseas Forex Trades Laid FXCM Low http://online.wsj.com/articles/overseas-forex-trades-laid-fxcm-low-1422399725 Retail foreign-exchange broker FXCM was nearly felled by outsize bets made by foreign customers who aren’t subject to U.S. regulations, according to people familiar with regulators’ review of the fir…

The Economist names first woman editor to lead the newsroom

The Economist names first woman editor to lead the newsroom http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/414435/economy/companies/the-economist-names-first-woman-editor-to-lead-the-newsroom The Economist Group on Thursday named Zanny Minton Beddoes as the editor of its eponymous newspaper. Beddoes, 47, is the first woman to serve in the role of the 172 year-old publication and succeeds…

The best ways to finance a home reno

The best ways to finance a home reno http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/the-best-ways-to-finance-a-home-reno/article22642854/?click=sf_investing While the right renovations can add resale value to a home, careful how you take on debt, experts say

Stocks fall at midday as investors absorb quarterly results -

Stocks fall at midday as investors absorb quarterly results - US News http://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2015/01/23/stocks-fall-at-midday-as-investors-absorb-quarterly-results NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is edging lower after four straight days of gains as investors absorb quarterly financial results from U.S. companies.

IBM Beats on Q4 Earnings, Profits Down on Lower Revenues

IBM Beats on Q4 Earnings, Profits Down on Lower Revenues http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/161193/ibm-beats-on-q4-earnings-profits-down-on-lower-revenues International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) reported fourth-quarter 2014 results. Non-GAAP earnings (including acquisition and retirement related adjustments) of $5.81 per share beat the Zacks Consen…

US stocks mixed after 2 days of gains; Europe, Asia higher

US stocks mixed after 2 days of gains; Europe, Asia higher - US News http://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2015/01/21/most-asian-stocks-higher-as-investors-await-ecb-decision HONG KONG (AP) — Most Asian stock markets rose Wednesday as investors anticipated European policymakers would soon unleash more stimulus while Chinese shares extended their rebound following a steep…

MoSys, Inc. (MOSY) Jumps: Stock Adds 10.7% in Session

MoSys, Inc. (MOSY) Jumps: Stock Adds 10.7% in Session - Tale of the Tape http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/161160/mosys-inc-mosy-jumps-107 MoSys, Inc. (MOSY) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 11% on the day.

Investors await ECB

Investors await ECB; China bounce leads Asian stocks higher http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_27362228/china-bounce-leads-asian-stocks-higher-investors-await NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks flitted between small gains and losses in early trading Wednesday as investors weighed news of a rebound in home construction and mixed corporate earnings reports.

ADTRAN Tops Q4 Earnings, Revenues on Segmental Strength

ADTRAN Tops Q4 Earnings, Revenues on Segmental Strength - Analyst Blog http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/161178/adtran-tops-q4-earnings-revenues-on-segmental-strength ADTRAN Inc. (ADTN), reported fourth-quarter 2014 financial results wherein both the top and the bottom line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

Synergetics USA (SURG) in Focus: Stock Rises 5.5%

Synergetics USA (SURG) in Focus: Stock Rises 5.5% - Tale of the Tape http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/161157/synergetics-usa-surg-rises-55 Synergetics USA, Inc. (SURG) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise around 6% on the day.

Cramer: Finally, a happy ending for Pepsi

Cramer: Finally, a happy ending for Pepsi Finally! The ongoing drama between Nelson Peltz and PepsiCo has come to an end, and Jim Cramer is excited about the results.

€40 Million In New Battery Deals For Manz AG

€40 Million In New Battery Deals For Manz AG http://cleantechnica.com/2015/01/10/e40-million-new-battery-deals-manz-ag/ The German solar+storage production equipment supplier Manz AG recently sealed lithium-ion equipment supply deals totaling €40 million ($47.5 million), as per recent reports. While the specifics of t…

Mark Cuban: Google challenged, may be a short

Mark Cuban: Google challenged, may be a short http://www.cnbc.com/id/102325586 Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban says that Google faces competition from Twitter, and may be a short at current levels.

Twitter Asked to Remove Account for Posting Hacked Data

Twitter Asked to Remove Account for Posting Hacked Data - Analyst Blog http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/158793/twitter-asked-to-remove-account-for-posting-hacked-data Micro-blogging site, Twitter Inc. (TWTR) was recently asked by Sony Corp. (SNE) to suspend the account of an individual user named Val Broeksmit whose Twitter ID is @BikiniRobotArmy .

37% of Americans Say They’re Too Broke to Save

37% of Americans Say They’re Too Broke to Save http://www.blackenterprise.com/money/37-americans-say-they%e2%80%99re-too-broke-save/ A recent survey by personal finance website GOBankingRates took a look at Americans’ savings habits in its recent Savings Survey.

Jerry Brown’s budget battle starts with $120 million threat to UC

Jerry Brown’s budget battle starts with $120 million threat to UC http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Gov-Jerry-Brown-fires-back-at-UC-tells-it-to-6004634.php SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown preached fiscal restraint Friday in opening six months of state budget negotiations with lawmakers, then sent a similar message to University of California leaders whose…

Oil price crashes through $54 barrier sparking equity sell-off - Telegraph

Oil price crashes through $54 barrier sparking equity sell-off - Telegraph http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/42045cce/sc/2/l/0L0Stelegraph0O0Cfinance0Cnewsbysector0Cenergy0Coilandgas0C113256160COil0Eprice0Ecrashes0Ethrough0E550Ebarrier0Esparking0Eequity0Esell0Eoff0Bhtml/story01.htm The price of Brent Crude, the global benchmark for oil, has fallen below $54 per barrel for the first time in more than five and a half years, dragging the FTSE 100 lower

Plunging Oil Prices Test Texas’ Economic Boom

Plunging Oil Prices Test Texas’ Economic Boom http://online.wsj.com/articles/plunging-oil-prices-test-texas-economic-boom-1420428781 The downturn in energy prices has triggered debate over whether Texas simply got lucky in recent years or whether it hit on an economic playbook that other states could emulate.