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5 Conglomerates Stocks With The Highest EPS

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:06:46 -0400

Below are the top conglomerates stocks in terms of earnings per share.

The trailing-twelve-month earnings per share at Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) is $7.42. Caterpillar's ROE for the same period is 29.55%.

The trailing-twelve-month earnings per share at United Technologies (NYSE: UTX) is $6.68. United Technologies' ROE for

Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for May 9

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:42:08 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) – up 3% Xerox (XRX) – up 2% AmBev (ABV) – up 2% AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) – up 2% 3M (MMM) – up 2% Lowlights Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) – down 6% [...]

Could this retirement plan replace the 401(k)?

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:09:58 -0400

Cash balance plans are the fastest-growing part of the defined-benefit pension universe and could become as numerous as 401(k) plans within the next few years. The number of such plans rose from 1,300 in 2000 to more than 7,600 in 2010, and they cover around 11 million private-sector workers, according to recent research from Sage Advisory Services. Here’s what you need to know about such plans, in case one comes soon to your workplace.

UBS Cut Estimates on 3M Company Following Q1 Earnings (MMM)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:00:45 -0400

UBS analysts reduced the future earnings estimates on 3M Company (MMM) on Monday, following the diversified technology company’s disappointing first quarter earnings results. Going forward, the analysts expect that foreign currency exchange will negatively impact the bottom line for MMM than previously thought. 3M shares were inactive during pre-market trading on Monday. The stock is [...]

Benzinga Market Primer: Friday, April 26

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:33:08 -0400

Futures Lower Ahead of GDP

U.S. equity futures traded lower in early pre-market trade ahead of the key U.S. first quarter GDP report due out at 8:30 am eastern. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg are expecting a growth rate of 3.1 percent in the first quarter with the range of estimates between

Friday’s ETF Chart To Watch: SPY Flirts With Double-Top Ahead Of GDP Report

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:48 -0400

U.S. equity markets cautiously advanced higher on Thursday after better than expected weekly jobless claims data reassured investors of the domestic labor market recovery. On the earnings front, quarterly performance results continue to come in mixed; upbeat results from Akamai Technologies sent the stock flying, although words of caution from conglomerate 3M Co. reminded investors of the sluggish global economy. Our ETF to watch is the well-known SPDR S&P 500 , which could swing in either direction as it flirts with a major resistance level ahead of the U.S. GDP report slated to hit the street later today. Analysts are expecting for economic growth to come in at 3.2%, marking a major improvement from the previous reading of 0.4% [see Visual History Of The S&P 500 Index]. Chart Analysis Consider SPY’s one-year daily performance chart below. This ETF has posted a stellar run-up along a fairly steep and rising support level (blue line) since bottoming out in early [...]

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Hot Option Plays: Stock Market Averages Holding Gains Midday

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:17:58 -0400

Cusick’s Corner 04-25-2013 Midday The market continues to climb to new lofty levels but skepticism of this elevation seems to be the catalyst. In other words, complacency is not in play at this juncture which also means that trying to pick a top is not advised at this point. If there is going to be [...]

Hot Option Plays: Tech Needs To Lead After Hours

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:17:55 -0400

Cusick’s Corner 04-25-2013 After Hours This is a tough market to read but when things get murky I always look at the litmus stick of good old Tech, XLK/QQQ. We have already discussed the drag that this sector has put on the general market, i.e. S&Ps. If you looked at the rise and fall of [...]

Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for April 25

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:48:08 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Dow Chemical (DOW) – up 6% Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) – up 5% Las Vegas Sands (LVS) – up 4% American Tower Corp (AMT) – up 3.5% Foot Locker (FL) – up 3% Lowlights [...]

Market Wrap for Thursday, April 25: U.S. Dollar and Bonds Down Again

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:39:12 -0400

Toward the end of trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.15 percent to 14,699.62 while the NASDAQ gained 0.63 percent to 3,290.96. The S&P also rose, surging 0.39 percent to 1,585.49.

The S&P 500 looked to be stalling under the 1,580/1,583 resistance, with 1,575 support below, and 1,590 resistance above. The Dow

Market Wrap-Up for Apr.25 (UPS, HOG, RTN, QCOM, MMM, INTU, more)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:09:23 -0400

With a bullish bias to today’s various earnings results, the liquidity-driven stock rally continued to march on. When it stops nobody knows (more on this below). Some of today’s earnings winners included General Dynamics (GD), Harley Davidson (HOG), United Parcel Service (UPS), and Raytheon [RTN]], as well as recently beaten-up Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF). There [...]

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Safeway Falls as Akamai Rises on Earnings

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:48:47 -0400

Toward the end of trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.15 percent to 14,699.62 while the NASDAQ gained 0.63 percent to 3,290.96. The S&P also rose, surging 0.39 percent to 1,585.49.

Index Technicals: The S&P 500 looks to be stalling under the 1,580/1,583 resistance, with 1,575 support below, and 1,590 resistance above.

The

Mid-Day Market Update: Infinera Gains On Upbeat Earnings, Safeway Falls

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:12:10 -0400

Midway through trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.44 percent to 14,740.62 while the NASDAQ gained 0.77 percent to 3,294.96. The S&P also rose, surging 0.61 percent to 1,588.49.

Index Technicals: The S&P 500 looks to be stalling under the 1,580/1,583 resistance, with 1,575 support below, and 1,590 resistance above.

The Dow is

3M Tanks on Sticky Earnings, Abrasive Guidance

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:44:27 -0400

3M Company (NYSE: MMM) is down after posting weak first-quarter earnings and lowering its 2013 outlook.

The St. Paul, Minnesota-based firm's EPS rose just over one percent year-over-year to $1.61, falling short of the $1.65 analysts expected.

Revenue climbed two percent to $7.63 billion, finishing shy of the

The S&P 500: Breakout or Shakeout?

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:56:00 -0400

Bears cling to the notion of a potential double top.

3M Q1 Profit and Revenue Miss Wall Street Views; Cuts 2013 Outlook (MMM)

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:51:57 -0400

Diversified technology company 3M Co (MMM) reported early on Thursday a slight increase in first quarter profits and sales. However, both earnings and revenue missed analysts’ estimates. The St. Paul, Minnesota-based company posted a first quarter net income of $1.3 billion, or $1.61 per share, up slightly from $1.125 billion, or $1.59 per share, last [...]

Updates, advisories and surprises

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:31:09 -0400

A roundup of the latest corporate earnings reports and what companies are saying about future quarters.

Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Open Mostly Higher, 3M Cuts 2013 Forecast

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:14:32 -0400

Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.03 percent to 14,680.64 while the NASDAQ gained 0.56 percent to 3,287.98. The S&P also rose, surging 0.27 percent to 1,583.00.

Index Technicals: The S&P 500 looks to be stalling under the 1,580/1,583 resistance, with 1,575 support below, and 1,590 resistance above.

The Dow

U.S. stocks rise; Verizon boost Dow industrials

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:59:57 -0400

U.S. stocks climb as data show a sharp drop in weekly jobless claims, while gains for Verizon Communications Inc. buoy the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average.

UPDATE: 3M Posts Downbeat Q1 Profit, Lowers 2013 Forecast

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:21:39 -0400

3M Company (NYSE: MMM) reported a rise in its first-quarter earnings and lowered its 2013 earnings view.

3M's quarterly earnings surged to $1.129 billion, or $1.61 per share, from $1.125 billion, or $1.59 per share, in the year-ago period.

Its sales climbed to $7.63 billion, from $7.49 billion.

US Stock Futures Up Ahead Of Earnings, Jobless Claims Data

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:18:47 -0400

US stock futures are higher this morning, as investors are awaiting earnings reports from major companies and jobless claims data. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 36 points to 14,652.00 and S&P 500 index futures rose 3.20 points to 1,577.50. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 9 points to 2,833.00.

Amazon, Starbucks, UPS are stocks to watch

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:30:46 -0400

Amazon.com, Starbucks, and United Parcel Service are among the stocks likely to be active on Thursday as the earnings parade continues.

Earnings Scheduled For April 25, 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:12:03 -0400

3M Company (NYSE: MMM) is expected to report its Q1 earnings at $1.65 per share on revenue of $7.81 billion.

Altria Group (NYSE: MO) is estimated to report its Q1 earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $4.04 billion.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is expected to

(IBM) Into the Heart of First Quarter Earnings Season – Earnings Preview

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:16:37 -0400

There is an air of disappointment in the market about the ongoing Q1 earnings season. Some of it is...

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Earnings Expectations for the Week of April 22

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:20:35 -0400

The earnings crunch is in full swing this week. Some of the highlights include anticipated quarterly reports from the likes of Apple, Amazon.com and Ford, which analysts expect to report lower per-share earnings for the most recent quarter than a year ago.

On the other hand, year-over year earnings growth is

Apple, Caterpillar: shocked stocks get new test

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:49:51 -0400

Apple Inc. and Caterpillar Inc. results this week will help determine whether the quarterly earnings season is stuck in a well-worn groove: Companies’ top line results look OK, but sales are coming up short.

(IBM) The Market Now Moves Into the Heart of the First Quarter Earnings Season – Earnings Preview

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:55:39 -0400

There is an air of disappointment in the market about the ongoing Q1 earnings season. Some of it is...

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Weekly Preview: Earnings Season Continues, Apple In Focus

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:38:35 -0400

Next week, earnings season continues as investors eye key earnings from technology behemoths Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and chip maker Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN). Texas Instruments' earnings and guidance is considered a key indicator for the semiconductor, and the broader technology industry by many analysts.

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Market Wrap-Up for Apr.19 (IBM, KMB, GE, MCD, DELL, more)

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:03:13 -0400

As plenty of eyes are watching the ongoing manhunt in Boston, market participants were trying to decipher the latest earnings news and other factors moving stock prices. Some of the earnings winners included Manpower (MAN), Kimberly Clark (KMB), Capital One Financial (COF), and Honeywell (HON). On the other end of the spectrum, we saw seeing [...]

(MMM) 3M Company Has New Touchscreen Solution

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:16:02 -0400

3M Touch Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of diversified technology conglomerate 3M Company...

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3M Names Eric Quint Chief Design Officer

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:06:23 -0400

3M announced today that Eric Quint has joined the company as Chief Design Officer, effective April 1, 2013. He joins 3M with more than 20 years of extensive global experience and a distinguished design career at Royal Philips Electronics.

Quint's most recent position was global head of Design Management and Consulting, vice president, Philips Design.

These Are the 100 Highest-Paid CEOs in Business Today

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:30:51 -0400

The New York Times has published a list of the 100 highest-paid CEOS at U.S. public companies in 2012. Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) chief executive Larry Ellison is far and away the highest paid CEO on the list, as his $96.2 million in 2012 compensation dwarfs every other member

Three 'Heirloom' Stocks to Buy

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:15:00 -0400

There's a lot to like about solid companies with years of increasing dividends.

Five breaks that may delay tax reform

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:09:31 -0400

Five tax breaks that companies want to keep, which may delay Washington’s efforts at comprehensive tax reform.

3M Goes to Tax Court with the IRS (MMM)

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:57:14 -0400

Technology company, 3M Co (MMM) joins the IRS in tax court over a tax dispute involving royalty payments. Despite the high volume of international trade between the United States and Brazil, the two countries have yet to establish a tax agreement, which has caused issues between U.S companies and the IRS. 3M is now dealing [...]

Goldman Sachs Resumes Coverage on 3M at “Neutral” (MMM)

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:03:05 -0400

Goldman Sachs analysts do not believe its the time to buy 3M Co (MMM) shares despite the company’s solid balance sheet and impressive innovation. As such, the analysts resumed coverage on the diversified products maker with a tepid rating. The analysts rate MMM as “Neutral” with a $115 price target. This valuation suggests a 9% [...]

Morgan Stanley Boosts Price Target on 3M (MMM)

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:11:49 -0400

On Monday, analysts at Morgan Stanley raised the price target on diversified technology company 3M Co (MMM). The analysts maintain an “Overweight” rating on MMM and see shares reaching $113, up from the previous target of $111. This new valuation suggests a 6% to Friday’s closing price of $106.40. Morgan Stanley analyst Nigel Coe said, [...]

UPDATE: Morgan Stanley Raises PT to $113 on 3M Company on Short-Cycle Re-Acceleration

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:42:01 -0400

Morgan Stanley maintained 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) at Overweight and raised the price target from $111.00 to $113.00.

Morgan Stanley analyst Nigel Coe noted, "Although we trim estimates to reflect sharp USD appreciation (especially vs. Yen), we bump up our PT from $111 to $113 as we continue to

Mash Up of Dividend Growers and Low Volatility Stocks: Formula For Success (Part Three)

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:44:09 -0400

Nirvana for Income Investors: Dividend Growth Meets Low Volatility

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:51:40 -0400

These stocks powered the Dow to record highs

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:28:44 -0500

If you could hop into a time machine and return to the fall of 2007, when Britney Spears topped the charts with Gimme More and Michael Clayton led at the box office, what stocks would have delivered the most stunning returns going forward?

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Seven Stocks That Will Take the DJIA to 15,000 (IBM, CVX, MMM, MCD, UTX, CAT, XOM)

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 03:25:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new high this week, and the new closing high is 14,253.77. We originally came up with a top price target for the DJIA of 14,590 for 2013 based upon our own DJIA analysis and methodology. We now expect that ... Read more

Media Digest (3/6/2013) Reuters, WSJ, NYT, FT, Bloomberg

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:20:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Beats Electronics discuss a content partnership. (Reuters) The European Union will fine Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) for violating agreements about use of its browser. (Reuters) Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) begins to ... Read more

New Dow high: Rally point or new ceiling?

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:35:02 -0500

Now that the Dow Jones Industrial Average has surpassed its intraday record high set back in October 2007 and is on track to close at its highest level ever, does that make it a cause to rally or is it just a new resistance level for stocks?

TheStreet Maintains “Buy” Rating on 3M (MMM)

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:56:04 -0500

TheStreet reported on Tuesday that it has maintained its current “Buy” rating on technology company, 3M Co(MMM). TheStreet has reiterated a “Buy” rating on MMM with a ratings score of A. They view the company has having a few weaknesses which are likely to be offset by strong revenue growth as well as a solid [...]

Stocks that perform in bull and bear markets

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:58:11 -0500

With the market at a record high, it may be time to search for stocks that do well in both up and down markets. Columnist Mark Hulbert finds a winning strategy.

Total Yield: Buybacks + Dividends Push These Blue Chip Yields to 4%+

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:04:07 -0500

Major Companies Hitting All-Time Highs! (AWK, AWR, BRK-B, UNP, HON, MMM, CELG, GOOG, CL, KMB, PG, CLX, URI, DIS)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:30:00 -0500

DailyFinance.com: You know it is a bull market when you see major household names hitting 52-week highs. Right now we have many major stocks hitting fresh all-time highs! Should you be chasing the market? Maybe, but always keep in mind that at these inflection points ... Read more

Market Wrap-Up for Feb.19 (SPLS, WMT, VFC, UNH, MMM, more)

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:19:27 -0500

The shortened trading week got off to a decent start, as more deal rumors and better overseas market action had the indices trading higher. With the rumored OfficeMax/Office Depot deal combination possibly happening, investors were driving up shares of Staples (SPLS), with the notion the office supply giant will eventually gain better market share. Unfortunately, [...]

3M Added to “US 1 List” at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (MMM)

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:04:49 -0500

Analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch said on Tuesday that they are adding diversified technology company 3M Co (MMM) to its “US 1 List,” which is a collection of the best “Buy” rated stocks according to the research and analyst team. Citing potential near-term margin and earnings expectations beats, the analysts added MMM to [...]

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