Market Hustle: Stock Futures Fall After Twitter, eBay Disappoint
at The Street - 2 mins ago
Stock futures are pointing lower Wednesday after disappointing results from Twitter and eBay and as all eyes turn to a big day for economic data, including first-quarter GDP.
April 30 Premarket Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know
at The Street - 25 mins ago
U.S. stock futures decline; Twitter's growth is slowing; Alstom to decide by May whether to accept $17 billion bid from GE; eBay's results beat conservative guidance; Exelon to buy Pepco for $6.83 billion.
'Fast Money' Recap: What's Up With Twitter?
at The Street - 2 hrs 10 mins ago
The trading panel takes a look at Twitter's earnings report, as well as other key technology stocks.
Don't Sweat Twitter, Inc.'s Sell-Off
Daniel Sparks, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 10:12PM CDT
Headed into Twitter 's first-quarter earnings, the Street had big expectations. Unfortunately, the company failed to deliver the results needed to please the Street. Shares fell more than 10% in after hours trading when the results were released....
Twitter's Earnings Egg, Coach's Poorly Made Earnings Handbag, and Solid Housing Data
Jack Kramer and Nick Martell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 10:00PM CDT
We know there's enough financial headlines out Wednesday on Wall Street to make you want to carbo-splurge on the least healthy burgers at every American fast food restaurant . But Tuesday had some earnings reports, too, as the Dow Jones Industrial...
Why Twitter and eBay Stumbled After Hours
Jeremy Bowman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 9:36PM CDT
Stocks pushed higher again today on strong earnings reports from big names including Merck , and momentum stocks that had fallen over the past few days bounced back. By the end of the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 87 points,...
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Don't Panic About Tech
at The Street - Tue Apr 29, 6:06PM CDT
Some similarities to the 2001 tech bubble exist, but Cramer says it's not time to head for the hills.
Twitter stock down amid user growth concerns in 1Q
By BARBARA ORTUTAY - AP - Tue Apr 29, 5:40PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter booked a net loss in the first quarter because of stock compensation costs, but its results surpassed Wall Street's expectations thanks to a sharp increase in advertising revenue.
Alibaba to Buy Youku Tudou Stake - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 29, 5:38PM CDT
China's e-Commerce giant Alibaba and Yunfeng Capital, a private equity company controlled by Alibaba's founder, Jack Ma, agreed to acquire a combined 18.5% stake in Youku Tudou for $1.22 billion.
Twitter Drops Sharply As User Growth Continues to Slow
at The Street - Tue Apr 29, 5:13PM CDT
Twitter shares plunged after the social network posted first-quarter results that were worse than what Wall Street expected, as the company topped 255 million users.
Twitter Posts Strong Quarterly Results but Fails to Impress Investors
Tamara Walsh, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 4:37PM CDT
All eyes were on Twitter after the market closed today, as the social-media giant reported its fiscal 2014 first-quarter earnings results. For its second earnings announcement as a publicly traded company, Twitter posted breakeven earnings per...
Stocks Rise In Weak Trade; Twitter Dives After-Hours
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Apr 29, 4:09PM CDT
Stocks rose Tuesday, but volume was lower than the previous day. The Nasdaq climbed 0.7% for its first gain in three sessions. The Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 each gained 0.5%. Volume in the stock market today fell 18% on the Nasdaq...
Twitter Not Yet Taking Flight - Analyst Blog
Mark Vickery - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 29, 3:55PM CDT
To be fair, Twitter's (TWTR) quarter was by no means the full-on disaster of its inaugural Q4 2013 earnings report.
Will Twitter (TWTR) Stock Rebound In After-Market Trading?
at The Street - Tue Apr 29, 3:34PM CDT
Twitter (TWTR) stock is falling in after-market trading despite beating analysts earnings and revenue estimates in its first quarter earnings report.
Stocks Notch Solid Gains; Dow, S&P 500 Approach Highs
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Apr 29, 3:33PM CDT
Stocks opened higher and held gains Tuesday as the two-day Federal Reserve meeting got underway. Investors were in a good mood, perhaps in anticipation of a dovish tone when the policy statement is released Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. The Nasdaq rose...
Twitter Plunges: Q1 Live Blog
at The Street - Tue Apr 29, 3:26PM CDT
Twitter is set to report first-quarter earnings after the close, and Wall Street will be looking to see if the company's improvements to add users are taking effect.
Stocks Finish Higher on Solid Earnings
at The Street - Tue Apr 29, 3:14PM CDT
Stocks close higher Tuesday amid a solid spate of earnings, even as economic reports suggest a muted beginning to the year. Easing geopolitical tensions in Ukraine help boost sentiment.
Social Networks Pop Ahead of Twitter's Earnings Report
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 29, 2:30PM CDT
U.S. stock markets moved higher today as strong earnings helped lift investors' moods. According to the Conference Board, consumer confidence also remained high at 82.3 in April, indicating that consumers remain optimistic about the direction of the...
Stocks Stay Strong In Late Trade; Zillow Zooms
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Apr 29, 1:57PM CDT
Stocks were holding near their session highs with a little more than an hour left in Tuesday's session. The Nasdaq climbed 0.8%, putting it on pace for its first gain in three sessions. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.6% and the S&P 500...