The Dow and S&P rallied on Monday, snapping a three-day losing streak, as a string of corporate takeovers fueled optimism that value remained in the market. Read More
Shares of Energy Conversion Devices rocketed some 25 percent along with heavy options activity yesterday amid rumors that Applied Materials may be interested in buying the solar panel maker. Read More
Figuring out when and how a company’s earnings are going to change before anybody else does is hard to do, and it’s time consuming. But, man, does it pay off. Read More
With market-moving news happening late in the trading day, has the opportunity passed to make profitable plays on Fed announcements and treasury auctions? Read More
Nice point gains across the board, with a lunchtime spurt to new heights. About equal strength in Telecom, Techs, Industrials, and Energy; Financials the market leader. 4-1 advancing/declining stocks. Read More