Restaurants, Food Service Operators and Consumers Take Note:Zep Inc. Launches Patent Pending Microwave Miracle Foaming Cleaner
Business Wire - Thu Jan 01, 10:00AM CST
Zep Inc. (NYSE: ZEP), a leading consumable chemical packaged goods company that manufactures a wide variety of high-performance maintenance and cleaning chemicals, today announced the launch of Zep Commercial(R) Microwave Miracle Foaming Cleaner to make it easy for business owners and consumers alike to clean messy microwave ovens. Click to Tweet!
HD: 104.97 (+0.70), ZEP: 15.15 (-0.32)
Lighting Firm Acuity Brands Eyes A Bright Quarter
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jan 01, 7:02AM CST
Lighting manufacturer Acuity Brands (AYI) is expected to deliver another solid performance when it reports quarterly results next week as it continues to benefit from increased adoption of LED lighting systems. The Atlanta-based company is due to...
BCC: 37.15 (-0.10), AYI: 140.07 (-1.13), HD: 104.97 (+0.70), ETN: 67.96 (-0.81), PHG: 29.00 (-0.21), CSTE: 59.82 (+0.29), APOG: 42.37 (+0.37)
2014 leaders and laggards
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Jan 01, 1:19AM CST
VIP: 4.18 (-0.24), GE: 25.27 (-0.30), EA: 47.01 (-0.37), GMCR: 132.40 (-1.00), UNH: 101.09 (-1.76), WYNN: 148.76 (-2.44), ILMN: 184.58 (-1.71), XOM: 92.45 (-0.57), INTC: 36.29 (-0.47), LUV: 42.32 (+0.15), AGN: 212.59 (-0.81), RIG: 18.33 (-0.35), MAT: 30.94 (+0.21), IBM: 160.44 (+0.39), AAL: 53.63 (+0.21), DNR: 8.13 (-0.03), MSFT: 46.45 (-0.57), CSCO: 27.82 (-0.54), AMZN: 310.35 (+0.05), HD: 104.97 (+0.70), AVP: 9.39 (-0.10), EW: 127.38 (-1.89), DISCA: 34.45 (-0.77), ESV: 29.95 (-0.50), CVX: 112.18 (-0.93), VZ: 46.78 (-0.55), AVGO: 100.59 (-0.26), NE: 16.57 (-0.47)
Final Glance: Specialty Retail companies
AP - Wed Dec 31, 6:59PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top specialty retail companies were mixed at the close of trading:
HD: 104.97 (+0.70), BBBY: 76.17 (+0.34), TJX: 68.58 (+0.14), AZO: 619.11 (-3.34)
Top business stories of 2014: US grows, world slows
By TALI ARBEL - AP - Wed Dec 31, 3:09PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — This year showed how sheltered the U.S. economy is from geopolitical and health crises around the world. The global economy sputtered, but the U.S. powered ahead. Employers are finally hiring enough to lower unemployment. A plunge in gas prices and a rising stock market has Americans feeling richer and spending a bit more.
HD: 104.97 (+0.70), TGT: 75.91 (+0.20), WMT: 85.88 (-0.91), GM: 34.91 (-0.18), AAPL: 110.38 (-2.14), BABA: 103.94 (-1.81)
Stocks Bounce Back; Airlines Lead As Oil Falls
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Dec 31, 10:58AM CST
Stocks bounced back Wednesday and looked to wrap up 2014 on a positive note. The Nasdaq was up 0.4% while the S&P 500 added 0.1% and the Dow Jones industrial average climbed 0.2%. As expected, volume is tracking lighter across the board ahead of the...
DDS: 125.18 (+0.97), HD: 104.97 (+0.70), RJET: 14.59 (+0.61), XOM: 92.45 (-0.57), JWN: 79.39 (+0.63), M: 65.75 (+0.48), CVX: 112.18 (-0.93), MANH: 40.72 (+0.64)
Early Glance: Specialty Retail companies
AP - Wed Dec 31, 9:52AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top specialty retail companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
HD: 104.97 (+0.70), BBBY: 76.17 (+0.34), TJX: 68.58 (+0.14), AZO: 619.11 (-3.34)
Stocks Post Small Gains, While Oil Slides South
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Dec 31, 9:31AM CST
The major stock indexes held modestly higher Wednesday morning as crude oil prices sank further south. The Nasdaq tacked on 0.3% while the S&P 500 added 0.1%. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.2%. Volume was running lower in the stock market...
HD: 104.97 (+0.70), MANH: 40.72 (+0.64), CVX: 112.18 (-0.93)
Will the Top Housing Stocks of 2014 Stay Strong in 2015?
Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Dec 31, 7:00AM CST
The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF hasn't produced stellar results in 2014, with shares of the fund up 2% for the year, severely lagging the S&P 500's gain of nearly 11%. This is mainly due to poor performance by many of the big...
DHI: 25.29 (+0.35), LEN: 44.81 (+0.37), HD: 104.97 (+0.70), ITB: 25.88 (+0.20), LOW: 68.80 (+0.25), BZH: 19.36 (+0.57), TOL: 34.27 (+0.96)
Portfolio Playoffs Wild Card Game: Citi Vs. Home Depot
Abba's Aces - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 30, 11:59PM CST
HD: 104.97 (+0.70), C: 54.11 (-0.73)
Midday Glance: Specialty Retail companies
AP - Tue Dec 30, 12:24PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top specialty retail companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
HD: 104.97 (+0.70), BBBY: 76.17 (+0.34), TJX: 68.58 (+0.14), AZO: 619.11 (-3.34)
Zep Inc. Launches Instant Spot Remover Towels
Business Wire - Tue Dec 30, 10:00AM CST
Zep Inc. (NYSE: ZEP), a leading consumable chemical packaged goods company that manufactures a wide variety of high-performance maintenance and cleaning chemicals, today announced the launch of Zep Commercial(R) Instant Spot Remover Towels available at The Home Depot beginning in December. Click to Tweet!
HD: 104.97 (+0.70), ZEP: 15.15 (-0.32)
Stock Market News for December 30, 2014 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 30, 9:10AM CST
Benchmarks ended Monday’s trading session little changed as investors received news on slump in oil prices and political turmoil in Greece
Why Dogs Of The Dow Doesn't Work Anymore
Stone Fox Capital - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 30, 3:46AM CST
T: 33.59 (-0.49), MMM: 164.32 (-1.52), HD: 104.97 (+0.70), GS: 193.83 (-1.88), IBM: 160.44 (+0.39), PFE: 31.15 (-0.23), MRK: 56.79 (-0.86), XOM: 92.45 (-0.57), WMT: 85.88 (-0.91), TRV: 105.85 (-1.08)
Second Annual Portfolio Super Bowl
Abba's Aces - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 29, 11:58PM CST
ABT: 45.02 (-0.67), HD: 104.97 (+0.70), DUK: 83.54 (-1.16), C: 54.11 (-0.73), AMGN: 159.29 (-1.34), DIS: 94.19 (-0.51), WFC: 54.82 (-0.60), WSM: 75.68 (-0.83), WM: 51.32 (-0.26), GT: 28.57 (+0.07), KLAC: 70.32 (-0.87), CSCO: 27.82 (-0.54), UNP: 119.13 (-1.12)
Stock Indexes Bob Below And Above Break-Even Lines
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Dec 29, 9:28AM CST
Stocks began modestly lower Monday, then reversed to small gains. The Nasdaq was barely above the break-even line while the S&P 500 rose 0.2%. The Dow Jones industrial average was flat. Volume was running higher in the stock market today vs. Friday's...
HD: 104.97 (+0.70), IBM: 160.44 (+0.39), CVX: 112.18 (-0.93)
Is Home Depot Inc. Stock a Smart Buy Now After a Stellar 2014?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 29, 8:03AM CST
Home-improvement giant Home Depot had another banner year in 2014, with the stock's 30% gain easily beating the market . As conditions in the housing market and the overall economy improve, more homeowners have been in position to remodel and...
HD: 104.97 (+0.70), TGT: 75.91 (+0.20)
Strong Rebound In Third Quarter 2014 Buybacks
David I. Templeton, CFA - Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 29, 5:40AM CST
After the second quarter's significant decline in buyback activity, S&P Dow Jones Indices preliminarily reports S&P 500 companies increased third quarter buybacks by 25%. Buybacks for the third quarter totaled $145.2 billion versus the...
JNJ: 104.57 (-0.79), HD: 104.97 (+0.70), RIG: 18.33 (-0.35), IBM: 160.44 (+0.39), XOM: 92.45 (-0.57), AIG: 56.01 (-0.50), AAPL: 110.38 (-2.14)