Kevin Long

Why These Are Hot: The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:SCHW), The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), Steiner Leisure (NASDAQ:STNR), Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ), Prospect Capital (NASDAQ:PSEC)

Charles Schwab Corp (NASDAQ:SCHW) has received a consensus rating of “Hold” from the eleven brokerages that are presently covering the company, Analyst Ratings Network reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have given a hold recommendation and four have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The Charles…

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Stocks Getting Investor’s Attention: J C Penney (NYSE:JCP), Talisman Energy Inc. (NYSE:TLM), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), Sally Beauty (NYSE:SBH), Tianyin Pharmaceutical (NYSEMKT:TPI)

J C Penney Company (NYSE:JCP) was downgraded by research analysts at Goldman Sachs from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating in a report released on Wednesday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. J C Penney Company Inc (NYSE:JCP) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is -5.60% and weekly performance is -0.92%. On last trading day company…

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Why These Are Hot: Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW), Noble Corp plc (NYSE:NE), Danaher Corp. (NYSE:DHR), Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO), CYREN Ltd. (NASDAQ:CYRN)

Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW) will be showcasing its new Gorilla Glass 4 at the International Consumer Electronics Show, which opens Tuesday in Las Vegas. It’s the world’s largest trade show, and companies use it to unveil the latest products and technology advances. Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is 22.80% and…

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Top Morning News: Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT), Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO), Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:VTR), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE:SNE)

Kinross Gold (NYSE:KGC) was downgraded by stock analysts at Credit Suisse from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report issued on Tuesday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. They currently have a $3.25 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $3.75. Credit Suisse’s price target suggests a potential upside of 25.00%…

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Market Watch: MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM), McDermott International Inc. (NYSE:MDR), Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR), CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME), Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN)

Las Vegas is facing snow on New Year’s, but MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is already thinking about the pool season. The casino operator will hold a seasonal job fair next week to hire more than 700 summer positions at the company’s 12 Strip resorts. Seasonal employees will support the properties’ swimming pools and related hotel…

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Hot Watch List: Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NYSE:OAS), Molycorp, Inc. (NYSE:MCP), Melco Crown Entertainment (NASDAQ:MPEL), KKR & Co. (NYSE:KKR)

Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) on Friday said sales at stores open at least a year grew 5.3% in December, boosted again by strengthening pharmacy sales. Rite Aid shares gained 1.9% in premarket trading after rebounding 51% in the last three months. Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit margin is 1.30%…

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