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S&P 500 briefly crosses 1,900 for the first time
By STEVE ROTHWELL - AP - 1 min ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The Standard & Poor's 500 index briefly crossed 1,900 for the first time Tuesday as investors assessed news on retail sales. Keurig Green Mountain jumped on reports that Coca-Cola had raised its stake in the company.
Market Hustle: S&P 500 Falls Back From 1,900
at The Street - 32 mins ago
Stocks were paring gains Tuesday, with the S&P 500 falling back after breaking above 1,900 earlier in the session
DirecTV (DTV) Stock Gains on AT&T (T) Deal Talks
at The Street - 47 mins ago
DirecTV (DTV) stock is moving higher Tuesday on reports the satellite TV provider is close to sealing a deal for AT&T (T) to purchase the company.
AT&T, DIRECTV Shares Fall on Merger Reports
Sam Mattera, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 1 hr 4 mins ago
The Dow Jones Industrial Average had risen nearly 20 points as of 11:30 a.m. EDT. AT&T was down 1.2% as one of the index's worst-performing stocks, while DIRECTV was just under breakeven and Zynga shares were moving to the upside. ...
AT&T in Talks to Buy DIRECTV - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 1 hr 42 mins ago
AT&T, Inc. (T) is reportedly gearing up for another buyout, with plans to acquire one of the largest U.S. satellite TV operators -- DIRECTV (DTV).
DIRECTV Needs to Make AT&T Pay Up
Alex Dumortier, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 14 mins ago
The S&P 500 and the narrower Dow Jones Industrial Average were both up 0.16% at 10:22 a.m. EDT. Both indexes closed at all-time highs yesterday and one factor could contribute to driving them higher still: the resurgence of animal spirits in...
Watch for Shares of DIRECTV (DTV) to Approach Resistance at $89.86
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - 2 hrs 37 mins ago
Shares of DIRECTV (NASDAQ
TV) opened today above their pivot of $86.89 and have already reached the first level of resistance at $88.51. Should the shares continue to rise, the resistance pivots of $89.86 and $92.83 will be of interest.
Stocks open higher a day after reaching records
By The Associated Press - AP - 2 hrs 50 mins ago
The stock market is opening mostly higher, a day after major indexes reached record levels.
Ahead of the Bell: DirecTV
AP - Tue May 13, 8:25AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of DirecTV rose before Tuesday's opening bell on reports that AT&T Inc. is in talks to buy the satellite TV provider.
Stock Market Today: Coca-Cola Doubles Down on Green Mountain
Demitrios Kalogeropoulos, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue May 13, 8:00AM CDT
Yet another stock market record could be in store for investors today, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 13 points in pre-market trading. European stocks followed Wall Street up overnight, hitting a fresh six-year high: Europe's Stoxx...
Stock Futures Up, Off Highs; DirecTV, Keurig, Rackspace Rise
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue May 13, 7:56AM CDT
Stock futures came off early highs Tuesday, but remained solidly higher despite a weaker than expected reading on April retail sales and export prices. Dow futures were 29.5 points above fair market value. Nasdaq 100 futures held a 6.1 point gain....
Why DirecTV (DTV) Stock Is Surging This Morning
at The Street - Tue May 13, 7:17AM CDT
Shares of DirecTV (DTV) are higher in pre-market trade as AT&T (T) is reportedly in active talks to buy the satellite TV provider and may complete a deal in the next few weeks that could be worth close to $50 billion.
May 13 Premarket Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know
at The Street - Tue May 13, 7:03AM CDT
U.S. stock futures are flat to higher; Pfizer is eager for a deal with AstraZeneca; AT&T close to sealing a deal for DirecTV; Google must amend certain seach results, a European court rules; Credit Suisse settlement with U.S. could top $2 billion.
Twitter and Tech Stocks Soar, DirecTV Spikes, and Chiquita Looks Slippery
Jack Kramer and Nick Martell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 10:00PM CDT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 112 points and the S&P 500 gained 18 as both stock market indices reached record highs on a quiet start to the week. 1. Tech stocks go nuts despite quiet market Among the cricket-chirping on the floor...
Why the Dow Hit a New Record and Twitter and DirecTV Soared
Jeremy Bowman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 9:00PM CDT
Stocks roared to record highs today, climbing steadily over the course of the day as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 finished at all-time highs, closing up 0.7% and 1%, respectively. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq was...
Why AT&T Is a Rock-Solid Dividend Stock
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 7:05PM CDT
AT&T has been in the news a lot this year, but that shouldn't overshadow what a rock-solid company and dividend this stock is. Its 5.2% dividend yield is one of the largest on the market, and it's safer than most dividends that size. The...
AT&T
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon May 12, 5:42PM CDT
AT&T (T) is in advanced talks to buy DirecTV (DTV) for $100 per share, valuing the satellite TV provider at $50 bil, according to Bloomberg News. The deal could be finalized in as little as 2 weeks, according to sources in a Dow Jones article. AT&T...
Berkshire Lieutenants Poised For Role in DirecTV Takeover
at The Street - Mon May 12, 4:59PM CDT
On Monday evening, the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reported AT&T will offer $100 a share for DirecTV, in a takeover deal that would value the company at around $50 billion.
Why DirecTV (DTV) and AT&T (T) Stock Rose in After-Hours Trading Today
at The Street - Mon May 12, 3:55PM CDT
DirecTV (DTV) rose in after-hours trading on Monday amid reports that the satellite television company and AT&T (T) could announce a cash and stock deal that could occur within the next two weeks.
AT&T, Inc. May Not Buy DIRECTV -- But Someone Should
Sean O'Reilly, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 12:00PM CDT
Since May 1, 2014 rumors have been swirling that satellite television provider DIRECTV is in talks to be acquired by telecommunications giant AT&T . While this remains just a rumor for the time being, investors should keep in mind that not...
S&P 500 briefly crosses 1,900 for the first time
By STEVE ROTHWELL - AP - 1 min ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The Standard & Poor's 500 index briefly crossed 1,900 for the first time Tuesday as investors assessed news on retail sales. Keurig Green Mountain jumped on reports that Coca-Cola had raised its stake in the company.
Market Hustle: S&P 500 Falls Back From 1,900
at The Street - 32 mins ago
Stocks were paring gains Tuesday, with the S&P 500 falling back after breaking above 1,900 earlier in the session
DirecTV (DTV) Stock Gains on AT&T (T) Deal Talks
at The Street - 47 mins ago
DirecTV (DTV) stock is moving higher Tuesday on reports the satellite TV provider is close to sealing a deal for AT&T (T) to purchase the company.
AT&T, DIRECTV Shares Fall on Merger Reports
Sam Mattera, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 1 hr 4 mins ago
The Dow Jones Industrial Average had risen nearly 20 points as of 11:30 a.m. EDT. AT&T was down 1.2% as one of the index's worst-performing stocks, while DIRECTV was just under breakeven and Zynga shares were moving to the upside. ...
AT&T in Talks to Buy DIRECTV - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 1 hr 42 mins ago
AT&T, Inc. (T) is reportedly gearing up for another buyout, with plans to acquire one of the largest U.S. satellite TV operators -- DIRECTV (DTV).
DIRECTV Needs to Make AT&T Pay Up
Alex Dumortier, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 14 mins ago
The S&P 500 and the narrower Dow Jones Industrial Average were both up 0.16% at 10:22 a.m. EDT. Both indexes closed at all-time highs yesterday and one factor could contribute to driving them higher still: the resurgence of animal spirits in...
Watch for Shares of DIRECTV (DTV) to Approach Resistance at $89.86
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - 2 hrs 37 mins ago
Shares of DIRECTV (NASDAQ
TV) opened today above their pivot of $86.89 and have already reached the first level of resistance at $88.51. Should the shares continue to rise, the resistance pivots of $89.86 and $92.83 will be of interest. Stocks open higher a day after reaching records
By The Associated Press - AP - 2 hrs 50 mins ago
The stock market is opening mostly higher, a day after major indexes reached record levels.
Ahead of the Bell: DirecTV
AP - Tue May 13, 8:25AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of DirecTV rose before Tuesday's opening bell on reports that AT&T Inc. is in talks to buy the satellite TV provider.
Stock Market Today: Coca-Cola Doubles Down on Green Mountain
Demitrios Kalogeropoulos, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue May 13, 8:00AM CDT
Yet another stock market record could be in store for investors today, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 13 points in pre-market trading. European stocks followed Wall Street up overnight, hitting a fresh six-year high: Europe's Stoxx...
Stock Futures Up, Off Highs; DirecTV, Keurig, Rackspace Rise
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue May 13, 7:56AM CDT
Stock futures came off early highs Tuesday, but remained solidly higher despite a weaker than expected reading on April retail sales and export prices. Dow futures were 29.5 points above fair market value. Nasdaq 100 futures held a 6.1 point gain....
Why DirecTV (DTV) Stock Is Surging This Morning
at The Street - Tue May 13, 7:17AM CDT
Shares of DirecTV (DTV) are higher in pre-market trade as AT&T (T) is reportedly in active talks to buy the satellite TV provider and may complete a deal in the next few weeks that could be worth close to $50 billion.
May 13 Premarket Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know
at The Street - Tue May 13, 7:03AM CDT
U.S. stock futures are flat to higher; Pfizer is eager for a deal with AstraZeneca; AT&T close to sealing a deal for DirecTV; Google must amend certain seach results, a European court rules; Credit Suisse settlement with U.S. could top $2 billion.
Twitter and Tech Stocks Soar, DirecTV Spikes, and Chiquita Looks Slippery
Jack Kramer and Nick Martell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 10:00PM CDT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 112 points and the S&P 500 gained 18 as both stock market indices reached record highs on a quiet start to the week. 1. Tech stocks go nuts despite quiet market Among the cricket-chirping on the floor...
Why the Dow Hit a New Record and Twitter and DirecTV Soared
Jeremy Bowman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 9:00PM CDT
Stocks roared to record highs today, climbing steadily over the course of the day as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 finished at all-time highs, closing up 0.7% and 1%, respectively. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq was...
Why AT&T Is a Rock-Solid Dividend Stock
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 7:05PM CDT
AT&T has been in the news a lot this year, but that shouldn't overshadow what a rock-solid company and dividend this stock is. Its 5.2% dividend yield is one of the largest on the market, and it's safer than most dividends that size. The...
AT&T
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon May 12, 5:42PM CDT
AT&T (T) is in advanced talks to buy DirecTV (DTV) for $100 per share, valuing the satellite TV provider at $50 bil, according to Bloomberg News. The deal could be finalized in as little as 2 weeks, according to sources in a Dow Jones article. AT&T...
Berkshire Lieutenants Poised For Role in DirecTV Takeover
at The Street - Mon May 12, 4:59PM CDT
On Monday evening, the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reported AT&T will offer $100 a share for DirecTV, in a takeover deal that would value the company at around $50 billion.
Why DirecTV (DTV) and AT&T (T) Stock Rose in After-Hours Trading Today
at The Street - Mon May 12, 3:55PM CDT
DirecTV (DTV) rose in after-hours trading on Monday amid reports that the satellite television company and AT&T (T) could announce a cash and stock deal that could occur within the next two weeks.
AT&T, Inc. May Not Buy DIRECTV -- But Someone Should
Sean O'Reilly, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 12:00PM CDT
Since May 1, 2014 rumors have been swirling that satellite television provider DIRECTV is in talks to be acquired by telecommunications giant AT&T . While this remains just a rumor for the time being, investors should keep in mind that not...
