Author: Kevin Long

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Hot Watch List : AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB), Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ:AMED), Delta Air Lines NYSE:DAL), The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW)

North Chicago-based pharmaceutical company . AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) officially called off its planned $55 billion acquisition of Irish drug manufacturer Shire plc Monday, citing changes that would eliminate tax benefits for AbbVie by moving its headquarters to Ireland. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 21.70% and weekly performance is 4.16%. On last trading day company shares ended up $56.90. … Continue reading Hot Watch List : AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB), Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ:AMED), Delta Air Lines NYSE:DAL), The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW)

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Large Cap Most Active: Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC), Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), AT&T (NYSE:T), IBM

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) traders who left as the lender dismantled their electronic market-making unit are attempting to recreate the business as an independent firm with former Knight Capital Group Inc. chief Tom Joyce. Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) belongs to Financial sector. Its net profit margin is 8.80% and weekly performance is 0.48%. On last trading day company shares ended up $16.60. Bank … Continue reading Large Cap Most Active: Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC), Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), AT&T (NYSE:T), IBM

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Best Stocks : Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT), Weatherford International plc (NYSE:WFT), Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:SNTA), General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNSS)

On Oct 17, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT), posted profit that trailed analysts’ estimates as sales of Barbie dolls dropped for a fourth straight quarter. Third-quarter net income shrank 22 percent to $331.8 million, or 97 cents a share, from $422.8 million, or $1.21, the El Segundo, California-based company said today in a statement. Analysts had predicted $1.02 a share, on average, based on 12 estimates compiled … Continue reading Best Stocks : Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT), Weatherford International plc (NYSE:WFT), Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:SNTA), General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNSS)

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Why Need to Watch : KeyCorp. (NYSE:KEY), Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE:SAN), PennantPark Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:PNNT), Good Times Restaurants (NASDAQ:GTIM), SPS Commerce (NASDAQ:SPSC)

KeyCorp. (NYSE:KEY) said its third-quarter profit fell 23% as the bank reported special expenses and weaker fee income. KeyCorp. (NYSE:KEY) belongs to Financial sector. Its net profit margin is 36.60% and weekly performance is -6.88%. On last trading day company shares ended up $12.19. KeyCorp. (NYSE:KEY) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -9.20%. Banco Santander, (NYSE:SAN) was downgraded by equities research analysts at … Continue reading Why Need to Watch : KeyCorp. (NYSE:KEY), Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE:SAN), PennantPark Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:PNNT), Good Times Restaurants (NASDAQ:GTIM), SPS Commerce (NASDAQ:SPSC)

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Momentum Stocks : Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA), PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL), Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Banro Corporation (NYSEMKT:BAA), EP Energy Corporation (NYSE:EPE)

Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) agreed to sell its stake in its Jamalco bauxite mining and alumina refining joint venture to global bulk commodities company Noble Group Ltd. for $140 million. As a result of the deal, set to close by year’s end, Alcoa expects to post a fourth-quarter write-down of $80 million to $100 million. Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit … Continue reading Momentum Stocks : Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA), PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL), Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Banro Corporation (NYSEMKT:BAA), EP Energy Corporation (NYSE:EPE)

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Morning Buzz : CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), ePlus inc. (NASDAQ:PLUS), Boston Beer Co. Inc. (NYSE:SAM), Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC)

CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX) Chief Executive Michael Ward said on Wednesday that railroad industry mergers could exacerbate congestion and traffic problems, not alleviate them. Mr. Ward wouldn’t directly address Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s proposed merger with CSX during his company’s third-quarter earnings conference call with analysts. CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 14.70% and weekly performance is 4.73%. On last … Continue reading Morning Buzz : CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV), ePlus inc. (NASDAQ:PLUS), Boston Beer Co. Inc. (NYSE:SAM), Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC)

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