'Fast Money' Recap: Banking on Financial Stocks
at The Street - 1 hr 15 mins ago
The trading panel discussed banks, Home Depot's new CEO and whether to invest in semiconductor companies.
Lexmark (LXK) a Step Closer to Acquiring ReadSoft - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 21, 5:40PM CDT
Lexmark International (LXK) is a step closer to acquire ReadSoft after it bought a 35.4% stake from its founders.
VMware Acquires CloudVolumes for Faster Installation of Apps - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 21, 4:40PM CDT
A pioneer in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, VMware, Inc. (VMW) recently acquired a three-year old startup named CloudVolumes.
Hormel Foods and Hertz are big market movers
AP - Thu Aug 21, 3:24PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
What Jim Cramer Likes About Hewlett Packard (HPQ)
at The Street - Thu Aug 21, 1:10PM CDT
TheStreet's Jim Cramer talks about what he liked about Hewlett Packard (HPQ).
Why Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) Stock Is Up Today
at The Street - Thu Aug 21, 10:20AM CDT
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) is gaining Thursday following its positive fiscal third quarter results.
HP Turnaround Appears On Track, Stock Up On Q3 Beat
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Aug 21, 10:15AM CDT
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) appeared to take some steps toward reaccelerating growth, late Wednesday reporting its first year-over-year revenue gain in three years, and shares rose to a three-year high Thursday. The computer products and services company's...
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ): Stock With Unusual Social Activity
at The Street - Thu Aug 21, 9:12AM CDT
Trade-Ideas LLC identified Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) as an unusual social activity candidate
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) Q3 Earnings in Line, Revenues Up Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 21, 9:00AM CDT
Hewlett-Packard's (HPQ) third-quarter non-GAAP earnings of 89 cents came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Research and Markets: Global Retail Industry IT Spending Market Report 2014-2018 with Cisco Systems, Dell, IBM & Hewlett-Packard Dominating
Business Wire - Thu Aug 21, 8:36AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3mhfqq/global_retail) has announced the addition of the "Global Retail Industry IT Spending Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Safe Bulkers, GlaxoSmithKline and Frank's International
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 21, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ-Free Report), IBM (NYSE:IBM-Free Report), Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE:SB-Free Report), GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE:GSK-Free Report) and Frank's International N.V. (NYSE:FI-Free Report).
Why HP's PC Sales Gains May Not Last
at The Street - Thu Aug 21, 8:20AM CDT
Though HP has broken its streak of 11 consecutive quarterly revenue declines, that may not last more than a few more quarters, due to a flat to declining PC market.
Global Retail Industry IT Spending Market Report 2014-2018 with Cisco Systems, Dell, IBM & Hewlett-Packard Dominating
M2 - Thu Aug 21, 8:18AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/384jl8/global_retail) has announced the addition of the "Global Retail Industry IT Spending Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Retail IT Spending market will grow at a CAGR of 4.10 percent over the period 2013-2018. Cloud computing refers to accessing resources operated by a third-party provider. With minimal upfront investment, cloud computing provides a pay-per-use billing model. Currently, cloud computing is the buzzword in the Technology sector, especially with the majority of large retailers viewing cloud computing as a priority, while a few others are have already adopted it or have funds in place for its adoption According to the report the growth of the Global Retail Industry IT Spending market is driven by several factors. The increased demand for improved customer interaction is one of the major drivers. Retailers spend a considerable amount on IT solutions to provide customers with various facilities that enable them to manage their activities conveniently, regardless of their location. Another important driver is technological differentiation because of intense competition. Further, the report states the global Retail Industry IT Spending market is facing some serious challenges. One of the key challenges is the lack of data security in IT systems; retailers are struggling to provide customers with a secure platform for transactions. Another major challenge in this market is faltering economic growth in developed countries. The report also includes a discussion of the other vendors operating in this market. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. The Global Retail IT Spending market is categorized in three different segments: - Hardware - Services - Software Key Vendors - Cisco Systems Inc. - Dell Inc. - IBM Corp. - Hewlett-Packard Co. Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the Key Market Trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/38...bal_retail
Will This Price Target Increase Help Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) Stock Today?
at The Street - Thu Aug 21, 8:02AM CDT
UBS raises its price target for Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) to $37.25 from $34.
HP to Provide HP Helion Cloud Services in China
Marketwire - Thu Aug 21, 8:01AM CDT
HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced it has signed an agreement with Beijing UnionRead Information Technology Ltd., a leading content distribution network service provider and hybrid cloud operator, to build and operate community clouds for enterprise customers in China.
Global Capital Markets BPO Market 2014-2018: Cognizant Technology Solutions, eClerx Services, Syntel, Tata Consultancy Services & Wipro Dominates
M2 - Thu Aug 21, 6:42AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/flpr6m/global_capital) has announced the addition of the "Global Capital Markets BPO Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Capital Markets BPO market will grow at a CAGR of 4.76 percent over the period 2013-2018. Capital Markets BPO is the smallest sub-segment of the Global BFSI BPO market and its service providers support some of the leading financial institutions and custodians in the world. Many asset management firms such as those dealing in hedge funds, private equities, and exchange-traded funds are opting for BPO services for many of their functions in an effort to cut costs through labor arbitrage. Lack of adequate resources to support the operations of these functions and increasing pressures on these firms to deliver in a short time frame are some of the other major reasons firms are opting for BPO. The stringent regulatory environment that these financial institutions operate in has increased the need to outsource their operations, so that they can focus more on their core business activities and build competitive advantages to sustain their position in the global competitive environment. The emergence of new outsourcing locations is one of the major trends in the market. Many capital market firms are starting to near-shore their operations with an increase in costs of labor in typical offshore locations such as India. Emerging favorable near-shore locations include Brazil, Eastern Europe, and South Africa. According to the report, one of the major factors driving the growth in this market is the cost-effectiveness of outsourcing certain operations of capital markets. These firms are increasingly outsourcing their back-office functions that require stable infrastructure, capital investment, and human resources to improve the efficiency of their operations and cut costs through labor arbitrage. Further, the report states that data security is one of the most important challenges faced by the market. The confidential nature of capital markets data makes it a risky affair and extra measures need to be taken to ensure data confidentiality. The Global Capital Markets BPO market can be segmented into the following on the basis of BPO function: - Back-office Outsourcing - Middle-office Outsourcing - Front-office Outsourcing - Data Management - Document and Records Management - Facility Management - Call Centers - Consulting Key Vendors - Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - eClerx Services Ltd. - Syntel Inc. - Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. - Wipro Ltd. Other Prominent Vendors - Accenture plc - Aegis Ltd. - Cap Gemini SA - EXLService Holdings Inc. - Genpact Corp. Communications - HCL Technologies Ltd. - Hewlett-Packard Co. - iGate Global Solutions Ltd. - Infosys Ltd. - Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. - Mphasis Ltd. - WNS (Holdings) Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fl...al_capital
'Fast Money' Recap: Forget the Fed, What About Apple?
at The Street - Thu Aug 21, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel discussed Apple's performance and what it needs to do to move the stock higher.
Hewlett-Packard Earnings: 1 Segment Just Took the Clear Lead in HP's Turnaround
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 20, 8:30PM CDT
The market might not be too impressed by Hewlett-Packard Company 's fiscal third-quarter results, but that certainly doesn't mean they were bad. To be sure, Hewlett-Packard stock fell roughly 1% in after-hours trading after the company announced...
HP's 3Q earnings mirror Street view as sales rise
AP - Wed Aug 20, 5:17PM CDT
PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (HPQ) fiscal third-quarter earnings fell 29 percent as the personal computer and printer maker absorbed the costs of employee layoffs and past acquisitions.
HP Reports In-Line, Revs Up Year Over Year - Analyst Blog
Mark Vickery - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 20, 4:42PM CDT
HP's fiscal Q3 earnings of 89 cents (non-GAAP) was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and revenues for the quarter of $27.6 billion beat our estimate of $27.0 billion.