Stocks

Stocks are a type of security that gives stockholders a share of ownership in a company. Stocks also are called “equities.”

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Macy’s And Kohl’s Slash Outlooks
Macy’s And Kohl’s Slash Outlooks
January 05, 2017  |  Retail

Macy’s shares tanked in late trading, taking other retailers down with it, after slashing its earnings outlook and announcing it will reduce its workforce by...

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Bonds Signal Tough 2017 Ahead For Investors?
Bonds Signal Tough 2017 Ahead For Investors?
January 04, 2017  |  Investments

Welcome to 2017 and the start of a whole new trading year. And for bond investors, perhaps it’s not too early to start wishing for...

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Post 2016 Surge, What’s Next for Stocks?
Post 2016 Surge, What’s Next for Stocks?
January 03, 2017  |  Investments

The rearview mirror for investing has a nice view: double-digit percentage gains for stocks, and much of that accomplished in just the last several weeks...

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First Day 2017 Trading: Eurozone Stocks Rise
First Day 2017 Trading: Eurozone Stocks Rise
January 03, 2017  |  Investments

Eurozone stocks got good news on the first day of trading in 2017, which sent their shares up to a level not seen in longer...

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Speed Bumps Loom For Stocks In 2017
Speed Bumps Loom For Stocks In 2017
December 21, 2016  |  Investments

Stocks are at, or near, depending on the day, all-time highs. Call it the Trump effect or optimism about the U.S. economy. Get the Full Story...

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Payments Stocks Roar Ahead in Strong Week
Payments Stocks Roar Ahead in Strong Week
December 12, 2016  |  Investments

Stocks across the payments realm roared ahead this past week, with several names reporting double-digit percentage gains. Not a bad showing, though the gains could...

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Dow, S&P Climb, Trump’s Stock Rally Runs On
Dow, S&P Climb, Trump’s Stock Rally Runs On
November 22, 2016  |  Market Conditions

Looks like the Trump rally may have some legs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Fed Stays The Course On Rates; Will Stocks Dip?
Fed Stays The Course On Rates; Will Stocks Dip?
November 22, 2016  |  Bank Regulation

The more things change, the more they may stay the same … when it comes to interest rates. Two words came from the Fed chair...

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Amid Tech Rout, Mixed Results For Payments Stocks
Amid Tech Rout, Mixed Results For Payments Stocks
November 21, 2016  |  Stock Index

Much was made last week of the Trump tech rout, where some of the biggest players in the tech-heavy Nasdaq saw shares drop, even while...

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