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5 Call Contenders: Defense Stocks

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:29:23 -0400

Hotel Lock Hack Still Being Used In Burglaries, Months After Lock Firm's Fix

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:23:27 -0400

More than nine months after the hotel lock firm Onity announced a fix for a security flaw that allowed anyone to gain access to millions of hotel rooms in seconds, that lock-hacking technique seems to be thriving--and thieves are still using it to perform dozens of burglaries with hardly a trace.

Chinese Billionaire He Xiangjian's Appliance Maker Midea Says Profit Rose In 1st Qtr

Wed, 01 May 2013 20:34:51 -0400

GD Midea Holding, the big Chinese appliance maker controlled by billionaire He Xiangjian, said on Saturday its first-quarter net profit climbed by 24% to 1.1 billion yuan, or $177 million, compared with 871 million yuan a year earlier.

North America Drives Ford, Europe Still Weak

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:49:30 -0400

Ford Motor topped profit and revenue expectations Wednesday morning, despite the continued drag of its money-losing European operation.

Netflix Paces Stock Surge, S&P 500 Up 1%

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:21:21 -0400

U.S. equities were off to the races Tuesday morning, with setting the pace after a surprisingly strong first-quarter earnings report after the bell Monday.

U.S. Decline: An Open Letter to a Closed Mind

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:22:29 -0400

Here is a question for Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin: do you care how you will be remembered by your grandchildren?

Pentagon Budget Request Sticks With Obama Priorities, Ignores Deficit Law

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:58:36 -0400

The defense department's $527 billion spending request for fiscal 2014 unveiled today sticks closely to the military priorities that President Obama enunciated last year despite nonstop partisan bickering over how to deal with the government's chronic budget deficits. The proposed military budget exceeds spending caps established in the 2011 Budget Control Act by $50 billion, setting up a showdown between Democrats and Republicans over whether to change the law or accept another year of disruptive setbacks to military readiness.

Boeing Completes Tests Leading To Resumption Of Dreamliner Operations

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:29:50 -0400

With little fanfare but lots of effort, the Boeing Company this week is completing all the tasks required by the Federal Aviation Administration to demonstrate the 787 Dreamliner is ready for a return to routine operations. FAA personnel have participated at each stage in the testing of a comprehensive fix for battery issues that prompted a global grounding of the planes in January, so the company is hopeful it will get quick approval for a return to flight in May.

Bull’s Eye Report: General Electric (GE)

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:49:39 -0400

United Technologies Has Transitioned Itself For Accelerated Growth

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:41:14 -0400

I believe that United Technologies Corp (UTX) is poised for accelerated growth. Additionally, I am a big proponent of buying businesses rather than stocks. To quote a lesson I learned from the legendary investor Warren Buffett: “The market is only there as a reference point to see if anybody is offering to do anything foolish. When we invest in stocks we invest in businesses.” Following Warren’s lead, I believe that shrewd investing is centered on evaluating the business behind the stock.

Jobs Report Could Disappoint As Sequester, Rising Layoffs Hit A Slowing Economy

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:51:07 -0500

The February jobs report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics comes at a contradictory time for the U.S. economy. With the stock market hitting record highs, economic growth has stalled despite monetary stimulus from the Federal Reserve. While planned job cuts were on the rise in February, the latest ADP private sector jobs report beat expectations, while Thursday’s jobless claims numbers pointed to continued improvement in labor markets. Analysts expects Friday’s non-farm payrolls number to come in above 160,000, yet the impact of winter storm Nemo, retail sales weakness, and big job cuts for Wall Street banks, along with the sequester, could negatively surprise markets.

Dow Reaches New Heights — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:14:40 -0500

The Dow Jones Industrial Average set an all time high at 14253.77, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also put up solid gains.

Dow Reaches New Heights — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:14:40 -0500

Stocks Shake Sequestration Woes — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:47:25 -0500

The major indices shrugged off sequestration worries and renewed concerns over a Chinese housing bubble to finish broadly higher Monday.

Stocks Shake Sequestration Woes — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:47:25 -0500

A Sequester Cheat Sheet: Answers To All The Questions You Were Afraid To Ask

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:37:13 -0500

Politicians never tire of playing as financial engineers. Such am indefatigable nature, in turn, leads to vast, complicated proposals difficult to wrap your mind around.

Taking Stock of the Sequester

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:32:25 -0500

The World’s Best Dividend Portfolio Starts Here

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:00:28 -0500

Creating income from a nest egg is a question that many baby boomers are spending countless nights figuring out and here is a 22-stock head start

The World’s Best Dividend Portfolio Starts Here

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:00:28 -0500

The Dow's Most Overbought Stocks

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:08:48 -0500

This month’s scan of the most overbought Dow’s stocks has many of the recent top performers and the monthly charts of these four, says MoneyShow’s Tom Aspray, makes them attractive buy candidates on a correction.

On The 787 Dreamliner

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:01:17 -0500

Dreamliner Flew Thanks To Lowered Safety Standards

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:01:17 -0500

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner fleet has been grounded worldwide since January 17, when electrical problems caused an All Nippon Airways flight to make an emergency landing. Now reports suggest that the high-tech jets may have made it into the air in the first place over deliberately lowered safety standards.

Honeywell (HON) Exhausted from Rally

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:42:38 -0500

Use These 6%+ Yield ETFs for Big Dividends, Lower Risk

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:40:48 -0500

Why Boeing Is Still a Buy

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:32:49 -0500

Once the Dreamliner debacle is behind it, the stock will soar as Boeing works off the huge back order of 787s and sells more of the still-unique aircraft.

Why Boeing Is Still a Buy

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:32:49 -0500

The Billion-Dollar Bet On Jet Tech That's Making Flying More Efficient

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0500

This story appears in the Feb. 11, 2013 issue of Forbes, available on newsstands this weekend.

On The 787 Dreamliner

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:12:55 -0500

Dreamliner's Bad News May Be Getting Worse, And Not Just For Boeing

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:12:55 -0500

No one knows yet what's causing electrical problems on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner jets. But just days after the global fleet was grounded by aviation officials and investigators began probing the jet's high-tech electrical system, one thing is becoming clear: The fix isn't likely to be simple, and the Dreamliner could be on the ground for a long time.

Boeing's 787 Crisis: No End in Sight

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:48:43 -0500

The news overnight seems to have become increasingly troubling for Boeing, as investigations into the 787's problems fan out in all directions. Although it is still not known which, if any, of at least four Boeing suppliers may be to blame, it is clear that the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are leaving no stone unturned.

GE: New Focus On Oil And Gas Powered Rising Q4 Profit

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:57:24 -0500

General Electric booked a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, propelled by its new shift into oil and gas equipment. Improved earnings at its financial business also helped.

Sector Scan: Grounded Airlines

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:56:05 -0500

Dreamliner Grounding Isn't Just Bad For Boeing

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:02:17 -0500

The worldwide fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners has been grounded due to problems with the aircraft’s electrical power and distribution systems, but with only six of the jets in service in the United States, you might think the problem isn't too bad.

Dow Delights on Election Day — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:05:27 -0500

Hewlett-Packard and Boeing helped lead the Dow to strong gains Tuesday, while the other major indices mostly followed suit.

Dow Delights on Election Day — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:05:27 -0500

4 Defense Stocks to Buy for Stability, Hold for the Dividends

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:17:27 -0400

With the Pentagon cuts looming, the halcyon days of feasting at the federal trough are gone. But that doesn't mean it's time to leave the sector for dead.

4 Defense Stocks to Buy for Stability, Hold for the Dividends

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:17:27 -0400

Boring and Undervalued — Perfect!

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:50:34 -0400

Ingersoll Rand is a quiet mini-conglomerate that probably don't know much about. It may be a snoozer -- but its cash flow is a dream.

Boring and Undervalued — Perfect!

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:50:34 -0400

Earnings Bombs Drop the Dow — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:12:26 -0400

DuPont, 3M and United Technologies all helped the Dow head south on Tuesday. After the bell, Netflix got pummeled, while Facebook surprised to the upside.

United Technologies Tops Q3 Profit Forecasts

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:20:40 -0400

United Technologies posted third-quarter earnings that beat expectations, but missed on revenue, and trimmed its sales outlook for the year.

Earnings Bombs Drop the Dow — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:12:26 -0400

A Good Time to Play the Volatility Game

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:45:59 -0400

Given the current super-spike in the VIX, one limited-risk spread worth considering is the bear put spread.

United Technologies Tops Q3 Profit Forecasts

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:20:40 -0400

A Good Time to Play the Volatility Game

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:45:59 -0400

5 Sluggish Stocks Worth Keeping for the Dividends

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:20:46 -0400

While you wait for the stock price on these five big-name companies to bounce back, enjoy the consistent income they throw off.

5 Sluggish Stocks Worth Keeping for the Dividends

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 07:20:46 -0400

Generate Retirement Income with Dividend Stocks

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:00:06 -0400

Investors spend their wholes lives accumulating a nest egg through saving and investing and setting up a dividend income portfolio will help in retirement

Money Management Tools and Tips for Dividend Investors

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:00:08 -0400

Money Management Tools and Tips for Dividend Investors

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:00:08 -0400

Most dividend investors spend a large portion of their time looking for the perfect dividend stockS and analyzing fundamentals. Here are some better ways to go