American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) was upgraded by analysts at Stephens from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $16.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $13.00. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 1.40% and weekly performance is 5.49%. On last trading day company shares ended up $14.79. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 20.37%.

The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reissued by analysts at Citigroup Inc. in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday. They currently have a $62.00 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of $61.00. Citigroup Inc.’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 17.45% from the company’s current price. The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) shares increased 1.38% in last trading session and ended the day at $53.52. DOW Gross Margin is 16.80% and its return on assets is 4.90%. The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) quarterly performance is 2.45%.

GFI Group Inc. (NYSE:GFIG) and rival brokerage BGC Partners Inc. (BGCP) are mired in a dispute over a confidentiality agreement that is keeping them from starting formal merger talks, people with knowledge of the matter said. On 24 September, GFI Group Inc. (NYSE:GFIG) shares decreased -0.73% and was closed at $5.47. GFIG EPS growth in last 5 year was -19.00%. GFI Group Inc. (NYSE:GFIG) year to date (YTD) performance is 43.57%.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and Green Dot Corp. on Wednesday announced the nationwide rollout of GoBank, a checking account product available exclusively on the retailer’s shelves. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 3.30% and weekly performance is 1.10%. On last trading day company shares ended up $77.08. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 1.99%.

On Sep 22, A Big Blue curtain comes down Monday as International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) unveils a new 72,000-square-foot cloud resiliency center in Research Triangle Park. International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) shares increased 0.36% in last trading session and ended the day at $192.31. IBM Gross Margin is 49.10% and its return on assets is 13.60%. International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) quarterly performance is 6.41%.