Momentum Stocks: Linn Energy LLC (NASDAQ:LINE), QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM), Ericsson (ADR) (NASDAQ:ERIC), BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY)

QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) board approved a $5 billion increase to its share repurchase plan and a 20% dividend boost, as the San Diego-based chip maker seeks to reward shareholders. QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) dropped -1.75% to $73.63 yesterday on volume of 220.00 shares. The intra-day range of the stock was $73.04 – $74.64. QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) has a market capitalization of 124.29 billion. On Feb 26, … Continue reading Momentum Stocks: Linn Energy LLC (NASDAQ:LINE), QUALCOMM (NASDAQ:QCOM), Ericsson (ADR) (NASDAQ:ERIC), BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY)

Why Need to Watch – Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) , Linn Energy (NASDAQ:LINE) , Memorial Production (NASDAQ:MEMP) , Mid-America (NYSE:MAA) , KMG Chemicals (NYSE:KMG)

Wireless carriers have been aggressively pushing cheap Android tablets. On Tuesday, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) said it added 1.1 million tablets in the second quarter, thanks in part to promotions like an Ellipsis 7 tablet at no cost to new subscribers. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) stock performance was -0.14% in last session and finished the day at $50.91. Traded volume was 11.91million shares in the … Continue reading Why Need to Watch – Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) , Linn Energy (NASDAQ:LINE) , Memorial Production (NASDAQ:MEMP) , Mid-America (NYSE:MAA) , KMG Chemicals (NYSE:KMG)

Market Movers – Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) , Linn Energy (NASDAQ:LINE) , Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) , LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) , Carolina Financial (NASDAQ:CARO)

Verizon Communications Inc, (NYSE:VZ) the largest U.S. wireless telecommunications company, on Tuesday reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue on a jump in wireless customers and a surge in tablet sales. The increase in customers is a boost for Verizon, which has been reluctant to follow rivals like T-Mobile US Inc which have discounted aggressively. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) stock performance was 0.55% in last session and finished … Continue reading Market Movers – Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) , Linn Energy (NASDAQ:LINE) , Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) , LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) , Carolina Financial (NASDAQ:CARO)

Hot News – Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), Linn Energy (NASDAQ:LINE) , Joe’s Jeans (NASDAQ:JOEZ) , First Potomac (NYSE:FPO) , Libbey Inc. (NYSEMKT:LBY)

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) will report second-quarter 2014 earnings on Tuesday, July 22. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Francis J. Shammo will present results on a webcast beginning at 7:30 a.m. Eastern time. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) stock performance was -0.10% in last session and finished the day at $50.70. Traded volume was 11.34million shares in the last session and the average volume … Continue reading Hot News – Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), Linn Energy (NASDAQ:LINE) , Joe’s Jeans (NASDAQ:JOEZ) , First Potomac (NYSE:FPO) , Libbey Inc. (NYSEMKT:LBY)

Stocks In News; Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Weibo (NASDAQ:WB), Linn Energy LLC (NASDAQ:LINE), International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM), Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL)

Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) announced that it will purchase smartphone-messaging app company WhatsApp Inc. for $19 billion in cash and stock. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) stock performance was -1.09% in last session and finished the day at $62.50. Traded volume was 42.44million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained 66.19million shares. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) insider ownership is 0.50%. U.S. Generally Accepted … Continue reading Stocks In News; Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB), Weibo (NASDAQ:WB), Linn Energy LLC (NASDAQ:LINE), International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM), Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL)

Market Movers: Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU), 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD), SINA Corp (NASDAQ:SINA), Linn Energy (NASDAQ:LINE)

Some insiders said Baidu (ADR)(NASDAQ:BIDU), the largest shareholder of Qunar.com, is leadingmoves toward consolidation.”Integration in the online travel agency industry is actually being pushed by the three giants in China’s international industry: Tencent, Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd,”said Wei Changren, general manager of Ctcnn.com Inc, an analysis company focusing onthe travel industry. Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) stock performance was -0.81% in … Continue reading Market Movers: Baidu Inc (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU), 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD), SINA Corp (NASDAQ:SINA), Linn Energy (NASDAQ:LINE)