http://www.thenewsroom.com/api/rss/F3982.rss en-us Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:00:58 GMTTue, 09 Feb 2010 21:54:11 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009848http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009848Pepsico Incorporated (PEP) today announced that it is maintaining its quarterly dividend of 45 cents per share. Rival Coca Cola (KO) this morning announced an increase in sales, lked by emerging markets.V4009848Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Dividends020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Dividends020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 21:08:06 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009804http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009804In midday trading Tuesday, the Claymore/NYSE Arca Airline ETF (FAA) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 6% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of UAL (UAUA), up about 15.7% and shares of AMR (AMR), up about 9.8% on the day.V4009804Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002ETF020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002ETF020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 20:50:10 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009799http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009799In midday trading Tuesday, Music & Electronics Stores shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 2.3%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Conns (CONN), down about 15.5% and shares of Blockbuster (BBI) down about 7.3% on the day.V4009799Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Laggards020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Laggards020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 20:38:14 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009790http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009790In midday trading Tuesday, Silver shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 4.4%. Leading the group were shares of Orko Silver (OK.V4009790Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Leaders020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Leaders020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 19:22:09 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009746http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009746Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) posted a loss per diluted share of $0.07, compared with earnings per diluted share of $0.60 for the same quarter last year. Revenues were $327.8 million, compared with $413.5 million for the 2008 fourth quarter.V4009746Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002BigLosers020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002BigLosers020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 19:14:11 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009743http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009743Harman International Industries (HAR) posted net sales for the quarter of $937 million, an increase of 24 percent compared to the same period last year. Sequentially, sales increased 24 percent compared to the previous quarter.V4009743Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002BigGainers020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002BigGainers020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 18:40:09 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009718http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009718Pulte Homes (PHM) posted a narrower fourth quarter loss today, of $116.9 million, or 31 cents per share, as compared to a loss of $338.2 million, or $1.33 per share, in the same quarter last year. Revenue for largest homebuilder in the US rose 5 percent, to $1.7 billion.V4009718Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Pulte020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Pulte020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 17:08:09 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009570http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009570McDonalds (MCD) and Coca-Cola (KO) both have international sales to thanks for good news this morning. The Number One fast food chain in the world said global same-store sales rose 2.6 percent in January.V4009570Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002McDKO020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002McDKO020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 16:52:08 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009540http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009540Air Products & Chemicals (APD) was downgraded by Citigroup (C) to Hold from Buy and lowered their target to $73 per share. Air Products is trading down about 1/10 of 1 percent.V4009540Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Downgrades020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Downgrades020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 16:44:15 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009527http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009527Shares of Monsanto (MON) were upgraded by Bank of America / Merrill Lynch (BAC) to Buy from Neutral. The firm raised their target price to $96 per share.V4009527Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Upgrades020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Upgrades020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 16:40:11 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009519http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009519After much speculation, Toyota (TM) recalled 437,000 Prius hybrids and other hybrid vehicles due to brake pedal problems. There have been 200 reports of delays in the action of the Prius antilock brakes.V4009519Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Toyota020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Toyota020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 16:28:15 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009492http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009492Official word this morning on a story weve been reporting on regularlyJapan Airlines said today it will maintain its alliance with American Airlines (AMR) and the oneworld partnership. American had offered Japan Airlines, which is in bankruptcy proceedings in Japan, a $1.4 billion investment to maintain its ties to American.V4009492Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002JAL020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002JAL020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 16:14:08 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009475http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009475AstraZeneca (AZN) said Tuesday that the US Food and Drug Administration approved cholesterol drug Crestor as a treatment to prevent heart disease and its complications. The drug can now be prescribed to reduce the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction and arterial revascularization procedures in patients without evident coronary heart disease but with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.V4009475Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Drugs020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Drugs020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 15:40:06 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009424http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009424Two managed health care companies are reporting earnings this morning. Centene (CNC) posted a modest increase in earnings, of $23.7 million, or 53 cents per share, as compared to $21.4 million, or 49 cents per share, in the same quarter last year.V4009424Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Health020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Health020910_thumb.jpgTue, 09 Feb 2010 15:08:20 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009373http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4009373Molson Coors (TAP) posted earnings that more than doubled last years profit. Earnings totaled $222.1 million, or $1.19 per share, as compared to $93.7 million, or 51 cents per share, in the same quarter last year.V4009373Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Beer020910_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/09/201002Beer020910_thumb.jpgMon, 08 Feb 2010 21:42:15 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008142http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008142Randgold Resources Limited (GOLD) announced a dividend of 17 cents per share, an increase of about 31% over its prior dividend in February of 13 cents. Strong demand for gold during the last year led to a huge jump in profits.V4008142Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002DividendReport072809_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002DividendReport072809_thumb.jpgMon, 08 Feb 2010 21:38:10 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008137http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008137In midday trading Monday, the Autonomic Growth NFA Global Asset Portfolio ETF (PTO) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 3.5% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Powershares Dynamic Mid Capital Growth (PWJ), up about 0.8% and shares of Powershares Dynamic Mid Capital (PWP), up about 0.7% on the day.V4008137Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002ETF020810_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002ETF020810_thumb.jpgMon, 08 Feb 2010 21:34:09 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008122http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008122In midday trading Monday, Drug Related Products shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1.6%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Labopharm (DDS.V4008122Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002Laggards020810_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002Laggards020810_thumb.jpgMon, 08 Feb 2010 21:18:14 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008103http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008103In midday trading Monday, Toys & Games shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 3%. Leading the group were shares of Hasbro (HAS), up about 12.9% and shares of Kid Brands (KID) up about 1.9% on the day.V4008103Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002Leaders020810_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002Leaders020810_thumb.jpgMon, 08 Feb 2010 20:58:10 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008086http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008086Here are a few stocks to watch today on earnings reports out this morning. CVS Caremark (CVS) posted fourth quarter earnings of $1.05 billion, or 74 cents per share, as compared to $949 million, or 65 cents per share, in the same quarter last year.V4008086Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002Earnings020810_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002Earnings020810_thumb.jpgMon, 08 Feb 2010 20:02:12 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008020http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008020Hasbro (HAS) reported net revenues of $1.38 billion, an increase of 12%, compared to a year ago. 2009 fourth quarter revenues grew 7% excluding a $55.4 million positive impact of foreign exchange.V4008020Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002BigGainers020810_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002BigGainers020810_thumb.jpgMon, 08 Feb 2010 19:28:16 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008002http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4008002Toyota (TM) said it plans to announce its plan to deal with reported brake problems in the Prius hybrid soon, amid massive recalls of many other models of cars. There are reports that Toyota has issued a recall for the vehicle in Japan, although it is unclear if it will do the same in the US Prius drivers have said there is a delay before anti-lock brakes begin to work in the vehicle.V4008002Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002Toyota020810_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002Toyota020810_thumb.jpgMon, 08 Feb 2010 19:22:12 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4007999http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4007999Continuing questions about Greece's debt problems are driving the National Bank of Greece (NBG) lower today. Currently shares of the National Bank of Greece are down over 11.5%.V4007999Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002BigLosers020810_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002BigLosers020810_thumb.jpgMon, 08 Feb 2010 18:52:16 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4007957http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4007957Citigroup (C) upgraded shares of National Retail Properties (NNN) to Hold from a Sell rating, after the company announced results for the year ended December 31, 2009 on Friday. Additionally Citigroup increased their target price to $21 per share.V4007957Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002Upgrades020810_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002Upgrades020810_thumb.jpgMon, 08 Feb 2010 18:38:13 GMThttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4007933http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/4007933Japan Airlines will reportedly stay true to its current partnership with American Airlines (AMR) and its airline alliance. According to media reports in Japan and the US, Japan Airlines will announce this month that it will accept American Airlines and the Oneworld Alliances offer for a $1.4 billion investment, in exchange for continued partnership with the group.V4007933Market News Videohttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/provider_graphics/marketnews_logo.jpgMarket News VideoCopyright (2010) Market News Video.http://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002Airlines020810_preview.jpghttp://cache.thenewsroom.com/market_news/2010/02/08/201002Airlines020810_thumb.jpg