European Stocks Mixed Following Ifo Data
at The Street - 1 hr 23 mins ago
European stock indices are mixed after a closely watched gauge of German business sentiment fell short of expectations, feeding hopes that the eurozone will receive a monetary fillip.
Most active New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks
AP - Thu May 22, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Tools and Appliances companies
AP - Thu May 22, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top tools and appliances companies were mixed at the close of trading:
GE Taps Silicon Valley Exec as Chief Digital Officer for Power & Water Business
Business Wire - Thu May 22, 2:52PM CDT
GE (NYSE:GE) today announced the appointment of Ganesh Bell as the Chief Digital Officer and General Manager of Commercial Software and Analytics for the Power & Water business. In this newly created leadership role, Bell will be responsible for the development of GE Power & Water's digital channels to market and shape the long-term software strategy across the portfolio.
How Will General Electric (GE) Stock React To Latest Alstom News
at The Street - Thu May 22, 2:34PM CDT
General Electric (GE) agreed to extend the deadline for its Alstom bid to June 23 from June 2.
GE agrees to delay Alstom deal vote
AP - Thu May 22, 2:06PM CDT
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — General Electric has agreed to give Alstom three additional weeks to consider GE's $17 billion offer for the French engineering company's energy-related operations.
Statement from GE on Alstom Proposal
Business Wire - Thu May 22, 1:14PM CDT
At the request of the French government, we have agreed, in consultation with Alstom, to extend the deadline for consideration by the Alstom board of our proposal until June 23. We have done so to facilitate ongoing discussions with the government. The industrial project we have presented is good for Alstom, for France and for GE, and our discussions have continued to be constructive. We view this extension positively.
Middday Glance: Tools and Appliances companies
AP - Thu May 22, 12:21PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top tools and appliances companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
5 Consumer Trends Driving GE LED Lighting Design, Consumer Adoption
Business Wire - Thu May 22, 11:15AM CDT
--While LED capabilities give us greater control and flexibility, consumers still want familiar quality of light and basic lighting application needs met
Early Glance: Tools and Appliances companies
AP - Thu May 22, 9:43AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top tools and appliances companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
General Electric (GE) Approaches New Downside Target of $26.28
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 22, 9:01AM CDT
General Electric (NYSE:GE) has opened bearishly below the pivot of $26.45 today and has reached the first level of support at $26.39. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next downside pivot targets of $26.28 and $26.11.
2 Companies Capturing America's Offshore Wind Opportunity
Justin Loiseau, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 22, 9:01AM CDT
Source: BOEM.gov In the same day that Dominion Resources acquired Tennessee's two largest solar projects , the Virginia-based utility received $47 million in government funding to help construct its first offshore wind pilot project. With...
GE Capital Agents $10 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility to Cianna Medical, Inc.
Business Wire - Thu May 22, 8:42AM CDT
GE Capital's Healthcare Financial Services business announced today that it has agented a senior secured credit facility of up to $10 million to Cianna Medical, Inc. The funds will be used for additional working capital as Cianna Medical continues to expand its commercialization and product development efforts.
Construction Equipment Dealers See Double-Digit Growth in Rentals, Says GE Capital Survey
Business Wire - Thu May 22, 7:00AM CDT
Construction equipment dealers are optimistic that rental activity will remain strong, according to a survey recently conducted by GE Capital, Equipment Finance. In fact, they estimate that the rental segment of the industry will grow about 12 percent this year.
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: I'm Sticking With Con Ed
at The Street - Thu May 22, 5:00AM CDT
Cramer thinks STMicroelectronics is inexpensive but he's not crazy about Amazon or SodaStream.
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: How Stupid Can This Market Be?
at The Street - Wed May 21, 6:57PM CDT
Cramer thinks higher interest rates are bad for consumers and bad for the markets, not the other way around.
TransData Licenses Wireless Electric Meter Patents to Sensus USA Inc.
PR Newswire - Wed May 21, 11:25AM CDT
TransData Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced solid-state electricity meters, announced today that it has licensed three of its wireless "Smart Meter Patents" to Sensus USA Inc. The terms of the agreement, which licenses Patent Nos. 6,181,294; 6,462,713; and 6,903,699, are confidential. This agreement settles TransData's ongoing litigation with Alabama Power Company, Georgia Power Company, and Mississippi Power Company, subsidiaries of Southern Company (NYSE: SO); and Wisconsin Power & Light Company (NYSE: LNT).
Why Siemens (SIEGY) Stock Is Lower Today
at The Street - Wed May 21, 11:19AM CDT
hares of Siemens (SIEGY) are lower in heavy volume trading as France-based Alstom is prepared to reject their request for more information about its power business, reducing the chances of a bid to rival General Electric's (GE) $16.9 billion offer.
Global Household Cooking and Appliance Market Report: 2014 Edition
M2 - Wed May 21, 9:46AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mjlbvr/global_household) has announced the addition of the "Global Household Cooking and Appliance Market Report:2014 Edition" report to their offering. The Global Household Appliance market has several drivers that are contributing to the growth of the market, some of the major ones being the growing fast-paced lifestyle of individuals. The Global Household Appliance market is expected to witness several trends that would lead to the growth of this market during the forecast period. The rapid advancement in technology is one such trend emerging in the market. The rapid commercialization of household appliances, the increased investment in R&D, an increasing demand for smart household appliances, an increasing demand for appliances from emerging economies, and an increasing number of mergers and acquisitions are other trends emerging in the market. Hence, the combined effect of drivers and trends are expected to contribute to the growth of the Global Household Appliance market during the forecast period. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges hindering the market growth is the increasing vendor competition. The entry of new vendors in the market and increasing price wars among players are increasing the competition. Key vendors dominating this space include: - AB Electrolux - BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausger?te GmbH - Haier Electronics Group Co. Ltd. - Koninklijke Philips N.V. - LG Electronics Inc. - Panasonic Corp. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - Whirlpool Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are: - Aga Rangemaster Group plc. - Asko Appliances AB - Baumatic Ltd. - Black & Decker Corp. - Dongbu Daewoo Electronics Corp. - Fisher & Paykal Appliances Ltd. - General Electric Co. - Group SEB - Indesit Company SpA - Ko? Holding AS - Miele - Morphy Richards Appliances Ltd. - Cie KG - Smeg Group SpA - aUsha International Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mj..._household