Author: Ned Douthat

Cisco Systems (CSCO) reported earnings about a week ago, and although the company beat analysts expectations for sales and profits the stock has fallen about 5% over the last week. There is no doubt that the recession has been...

“Larry: Macy’s is the first of the major retailers to report quarterly results this week. The department store chain announced this morning better than expected earnings and raising full-year guidance. The stock is...

The traders on Fast Money discussed the direction of the financial sector, after they were beaten down in Tuesday action. There are concerns that these stocks will need to take a breather after advancing so quickly in the...

“Much better than expected top line perform as well, $1.13 billion consensus was around $955 million. The big question here for Applied Materials is going to come with fourth quarter guidance and whether this company is...

Residential real estate site Zillow.com released a discouraging report on the future of the housing market in the United States. The web site compiles information regarding home prices, mortgage values, tax rates, and other...

I am starting to see a turn-around in another fast food player that I have avoided, stayed away from, because, well, it’s been expensive on earnings. It didn’t have much momentum and frankly it wasn’t that well...

Fluor Corp. (FLR) reported earnings after the closing bell on Monday, and we believe the global engineering and construction company continues to offer compelling value. Estimates called for earnings per share of 91 cents, which...

Priceline.com (PCLN) stock has taken flight today after announcing some impressive earnings. The discount travel agency website followed up a strong report from competitor Expedia (EXPE) two weeks ago. Priceline’s quarter...