Story Stocks: Adobe Insights Reports Growth in Online Thanksgiving Day Sales [XRT]
With the holiday shopping season underway, the market is set to pay increased attention to the retai
Briefing
Story Stocks: Strong Results and Guidance Send Ctrip.com International [CTRP] Higher by 10.0%
Ctrip.com International (CTRP 45.09, +4.10) is on track to begin higher by 10.0% after beating earni
Story Stocks: Looking Ahead – November 25, 2016 (Germany Q3 GDP and Ifo Business Climate)
Market participants in the United States will be off tomorrow, but European investors will have to d
Story Stocks: Urban Outfitters [URBN] gets a pre-holiday reset after Q3 earnings disappoint on Anthropologie
After a healthy advance to start November, in reaction to the Presidential election, shares of Urban
Story Stocks: Eli Lilly [ELY] falls to two year low as Alzheimer's treatments remain elusive
Shares of Eli Lilly (LLY) are down 13% this morning following disappointing Phase III data for solan
Story Stocks: HP [HPQ] Slides 3.6% After Cautious Guidance Overshadows In-Line Earnings
Shares of HP (HPQ 15.38, -0.57) are down 3.6% after the company reported in-line earnings and issued
Story Stocks: Deere & Co. [DE] trades higher on OctQ earnings; end markets remain difficult
Deere & Co. (DE) is trading sharply higher today after reporting 4Q16 (Oct) results this morning. In
Story Stocks: Caleres [CAL] reports OctQ results with some slight upside; footwear is a tough space these days
Caleres (CAL), a footwear retailer, reported Q3 (Oct) earnings after the close last night. There is
Story Stocks: GameStop [GME +3.7%] Set to Climb After Earnings Beat
Shares of GameStop (GME 25.00, +0.89) have climbed 3.7% in pre-market action, after the video game r
Story Stocks: Palo Alto Netwrks [PANW] misses sales estimates for the first time in over three years
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is down 13% after the company missed sales estimates for the first time si
Story Stocks: Looking Ahead – November 23, 2016 (Deere & Co. Earnings Report)
The stock market has had to contend with limited participation during this holiday-shortened week, b
Story Stocks: Dr Pepper Snapple [DPS] goes 'healthy' with Bai Brands pickup; Deal expected to be 2017 EPS dilutive
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS 86.89, +1.64) trades about +1.9% higher after a +2.1% session yesterday follo
Story Stocks: DSW Inc. [DSW] trades higher on OctQ results, turnaround making some early progress
DSW Inc. (DSW) is trading 6% higher this morning after reporting Q3 (Oct) earnings results. In case
Story Stocks: Burlington Stores [BURL] up nicely on OctQ earnings; has had success in repositioning itself
Burlington Stores (BURL), which made its IPO debut in October 2013, is trading 8% higher today after
Story Stocks: Hormel Foods [HRL] Climbs 4.0% After Meeting Earnings Expectations
Hormel Foods (HRL 36.35, +1.41) has gained 4.0% in pre-market, responding to in-line results and a d
Story Stocks: Campbell Soup [CPB +4.3%] Eyes Higher Open After Earnings Beat
Campbell Soup (CPB 57.40, +2.36) reported a slim earnings beat for the first quarter and reaffirmed
Story Stocks: Looking Ahead – November 22, 2016 (Existing Home Sales Report)
The housing market should be receiving more attention in the coming months, especially if the Decemb
Story Stocks: Sunoco Logistics [SXL]: SXL, Energy Transfer [ETP] to merge; Dakota Access Pipeline still in focus
After Sunoco Logistics (SXL 23.96, -2.23 -8.51%) and Energy Transfer (ETP 36.40, -2.96 -7.52%) this
Story Stocks: Melco Crown [MPEL] hits new high following Credit Suisse upgrade
Melco Crown Entertainment (MPEL +2.7%) is trading at a 52-week high after Credit Suisse upgraded the
Story Stocks: Applied Micro [AMCC] agrees to be acquired by MACOM Tech [MTSI]; seems to be a good fit
Applied Micro Circuits (AMCC 7.25) is trading 12% higher today after announcing it has agreed to be
Story Stocks: Tyson Foods [TSN] Down 16.3% After Missing Estimates
Tyson Foods (TSN 56.40, -10.96) is on track to begin lower by 16.3% in response to disappointing res
Story Stocks: Cheetah Mobile [CMCM] trades higher on Q3 earnings; returns to profitability
Cheetah Mobile (CMCM), a China-based provider of security and utility apps for mobile devices, is tr
Story Stocks: LifeLock [LOCK +14.4%] to be Acquired by Symantec [SYMC]
Shares of LifeLock (LOCK 23.73, +2.97) have surged 14.4% in pre-market action after the identity the
Story Stocks: Marvell [MRVL] cracks into fresh YTD highs following Q3 beat
Semiconductor name Marvell (MRVL 14.53 +1.17) trades about 8.8% higher this afternoon following the
Story Stocks: Looking Ahead – November 21, 2016 (Japan Trade Balance Report)
Japan's Trade Balance Report for October will be released over the weekend. It will be a topic of c
Story Stocks: Ross Stores [ROST] higher on an OctQ EPS beat with strong comps; ROST a big mover in recent years
Ross Stores (ROST) is trading 4% higher today after reporting Q3 (Oct) earnings results last night t
Story Stocks: Foot Locker [FL] Down 1.5% Despite Earnings Beat
Foot Locker (FL 70.25, -1.10) has surrendered 1.5% despite beating quarterly earnings estimates. Th
Story Stocks: Applied Materials [AMAT] Down 1.4% Despite Earnings Beat
Applied Materials (AMAT 30.30, -0.43) is on track to begin lower by 1.4% despite beating earnings es
Story Stocks: Hibbett Sports [HIBB] Falls Short with Q3 Results and FY17 Guidance
Hibbett Sports (HIBB 45.30), which operates athletic specialty stores in small to mid-sized markets,
Story Stocks: Gap [GPS] Down Following Third Quarter Report and Outlook
The stock of apparel retailer Gap (GPS 30.71) is down 6% in pre-market trading even though there wer
Story Stocks: Looking Ahead – November 18, 2016 (ECB President Draghi Speech)
Fed Chair Yellen had her turn in the policy communication spotlight on Thursday. On Friday ECB Pres
Story Stocks: NetApp [NTAP] posts mixed Q2; Shares lively on upside Q3 guidance
After NetApp (NTAP 37.92, +3.19 +9.19%) reported mixed results last night, shares went higher as gui
Story Stocks: Hain Celestial [HAIN] Stock Surges, Accounting for Hopeful Accounting News
The stock of Hain Celestial (HAIN 39.07, +3.25, +9.1%), a leading organic and natural products compa
Story Stocks: L Brands [LB] Adds 1.3% After Beating Earnings
L Brands (LB 68.81, +0.88) is up 1.3% thanks to a slim earnings beat, which has overshadowed cautiou
Story Stocks: Cisco Systems [CSCO] trades lower on OctQ earnings; guidance for JanQ was below expectations
Cisco Systems (CSCO) is trading down pretty sharply (-6%) today after reporting 1Q17 (Oct) earnings
Story Stocks: Best Buy [BBY] Spikes 6.3% on Upbeat Results and Guidance
Best Buy (BBY 43.00, +2.55) has surged 6.3% to its best level since late 2013 after beating quarterl
Story Stocks: Walmart [WMT] Q3 Sales Rise While Profit Falls
The third quarter earnings report from Walmart (WMT 71.39) was a bit of a mixed bag. Its adjusted p
Story Stocks: Looking Ahead – November 17, 2016 (Fed Chair Yellen JEC Testimony)
The election has taken some of the spotlight off the Federal Reserve in recent days, but not all of
Story Stocks: JinkoSolar Holding [JKS] trades higher after guidance, quarterly results beat market expectations
After the company reported Q3 results and gave shipment guidance for Q4 and FY16, shares of Chinese
Story Stocks: Investor Switch Flip on Financials (XLF)
No sector has done better than the financial sector in the post-election rally. Through Tuesday's c
Story Stocks: Agilent [A] Jumps 3.1% After Beating Estimates
Agilent Technologies (A 46.81, +1.41) has climbed 3.1% as better than expected results overshadow ca
Story Stocks: Yirendai [YRD] trades modestly higher on Q3 earnings; trying to make it easier to get loans in China
Yirendai (YRD), which has made a nice move since its IPO in December 2015, is trading modestly highe
Story Stocks: Lowe's [LOW] Down 4.4% After Earnings Miss and Guidance Cut
Lowe's (LOW 66.00, -3.05) is on track to begin lower by 4.4% after missing earnings estimates and lo
Story Stocks: Target [TGT] Hits Bullseye with Q3 Report and Outlook
Retailer Target (TGT 71.44) reported its third quarter results this morning and investors appear to
Story Stocks: Looking Ahead – November 16, 2016 (NAHB Housing Market Index)
Interest rates have moved up sharply following the election and mortgage rates have followed in thei
Story Stocks: Pier 1 Imports [PIR] Jumps on Third Quarter Update
The stock of Pier 1 Imports (PIR 5.63, +0.36, +6.8%) is moving up nicely today following the company
Story Stocks: Amplify Snack Brands [BETR] trades -25% worse following Q3 earnings miss, guidance cut
Owner of such brands as SkinnyPop, Tyrrells and Oatmega, Amplify Snack Brands (BETR 10.08, -3.39) tr
Story Stocks: Advance Auto Parts [AAP] Surges 14.9% After Earnings Beat
Advance Auto Parts (AAP 164.12, +21.22) has soared 14.9% after beating earnings and revenue estimate
Story Stocks: TJX Cos [TJX] trades lower on earnings despite a nice OctQ beat but guidance was a bit disappointing
TJX Cos (TJX), an off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions, is trading slightly lower today d
Story Stocks: DICK'S Sporting Goods [DKS -5.2%] Eyes Lower Open as Cautious Guidance Masks Earnings Beat
DICK'S Sporting Goods (DKS 57.70, -3.19) is on track to begin lower by 5.2% as cautious guidance for
Story Stocks: Airline Stocks [JETS] Take Flight on Berkshire Hathaway Buy
13F filings are watched closely each quarter as they reveal updated portfolio holdings of institutio
Story Stocks: Looking Ahead – November 15, 2016 (Retail Sales Report)
Want to get a sense of how fourth quarter GDP might look? Tune in to Tuesday's Retail Sales report
Story Stocks: Amaya [AYA]: On the flop, downside Q3 results; On the turn, an upped bid from former CEO
Shares of Quebec-based gaming and gambling company, and owner of such brands as Full Tilt and PokerS
Story Stocks: NVIDIA [NVDA] goes parabolic after sixth straight beat and raise report
NVIDIA (NVDA) is paring gains this morning after the stock surged 30% to a new all-time high on Frid
Story Stocks: Aecom [ACM] Outlook Undercuts Stock
AECOM (ACM 32.09, -0.13, -0.4%) is a California-based global infrastructure firm. That understandin
Story Stocks: Patriot National [PN] Sharply Lower After Withdrawing Guidance/Third Quarter Results
Patriot National (PN $6.19 -0.65) reported third quarter adjusted earnings of $0.12 per share, which
Story Stocks: Kate Spade [KATE] Urged to Sell Itself
Kate Spade (KATE 17.62, +1.00, +6.0%) is a maker of premium-branded handbags, sportswear, and tailor
Story Stocks: Samsung/Harman [HAR] Deal Amplifies Connected Car Trend
Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) announced its largest acquisition ever this morning: it is acquiring Har
Story Stocks: Biotech/Pharma stocks surge after Donald Trump becomes President Elect
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical stocks are surging after Donald Trump was elected to be the next Pr
Story Stocks: Shake Shack [SHAK] Posts Tasty Q3 Results and Outlook
When your stock trades at roughly 80x trailing twelve month earnings, it behooves you to report bett
Story Stocks: TripAdvisor [TRIP] trades to three-year lows following Q3 print; comments on mobile monetization
Travel website TripAdvisor (TRIP 52.38, -10.72) trades about -17.0% lower this afternoon after the c
Story Stocks: Utilities [XLU] Sink as Interest Rates Rise
The yield on the 10-yr note stood at 1.86% at the close of Tuesday's trading. It eventually slipped
Story Stocks: Ralph Lauren [RL] Soars 7.3% After Earnings Beat
Shares of Ralph Lauren (RL 109.65, +7.50) have climbed 7.3% after the apparel company beat earnings
Story Stocks: Kohl's [KSS] Eyes 7.6% Gain After Earnings Beat and Buyback Boost
Kohl's (KSS 49.15, +3.45) is on track to begin higher by 7.6% after beating earnings estimates. The
Story Stocks: NVIDIA [NVDA] Soars 14.1% in Reaction to Strong Quarter and Upbeat Guidance
Shares of NVIDIA (NVDA 77.30, +9.53) have enjoyed a 14.1% pre-market surge to a fresh all-time high,
Story Stocks: Looking Ahead – November 11, 2016 (Disney Earnings Report)
The earnings reporting spotlight these days is shining increasingly on consumer-oriented companies.
Story Stocks: TASER [TASR] reports strong Q3 under the gun; CFO to leave following Form 10-K filing
Following a strong session yesterday, shares of conducted electrical weapons manufacturer TASER (TAS
Story Stocks: Michael Kors [KORS] Slides 7.5% as Cautious Guidance Masks Earnings Beat
Michael Kors (KORS 47.87, -3.89) is lower by 7.5% as cautious guidance for the full year overshadows
Story Stocks: JCPenney [JCP] trades roughly flat on OctQ earnings, but there are good signs for holiday season
JCPenney (JCP) is trading roughly flat this morning after reporting Q3 (Oct) earnings results. We th
Story Stocks: Nordstrom [JWN] Delivers Upbeat Q3 Report and Outlook
The department store industry is facing its share of challenges right now, yet Seattle-based Nordstr
Story Stocks: Looking Ahead – November 14, 2016 (Key Economic Data Out of China)
The weekend will be a respite for a lot of people, yet it will also be a source of notable...
Story Stocks: Walt Disney [DIS] trades higher despite Q4 miss; Forward commentary calms media qualms
Broadcasting and media giant Walt Disney (DIS 96.82, +1.86) trades about 2.0% higher this afternoon
Story Stocks: Photronics [PLAB] Dives with Fourth Quarter Guidance
Photronics (PLAB 9.00, -1.73, -16.3%) is a leading manufacturer of photomasks, which are high precis
