Netflix, Amazon Lead Q4 With Biggest Earnings Beat
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Feb 13, 3:41PM CST
The health care and technology sectors in the S&P 500 have the highest percentage of companies reporting fourth-quarter earnings above analyst consensus estimates. In the health care sector, 91% of companies have beat the consensus estimates of...
NFLX: 466.10 (+9.37), AMZN: 381.83 (+4.66), EA: 56.39 (+0.20), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), GILD: 101.90 (+1.10), KLAC: 63.64 (-0.23), JNPR: 23.84 (+0.19)
Enough of Greece -- Investors to Refocus on U.S. Economy Next Week
at The Street - Fri Feb 13, 3:05PM CST
Greece demanded focus this week as eurozone power dynamics tugged the strings of stock markets.
Stock Markets Recover Gains as Energy Rally Charges Ahead
at The Street - Fri Feb 13, 2:14PM CST
U.S. stocks pare gains mid-afternoon Friday as a selloff in utilities overshadows a boost to energy stocks.
Dow Pops Above 18,000 as Oil Stocks Provide Energy Boost
at The Street - Fri Feb 13, 10:06AM CST
The Dow regains the 18,000 level on Friday, getting a boost from oil- and industry-related components.
CAG: 34.83 (-1.59), FCX: 20.29 (+0.82), XOM: 93.37 (+1.00), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), BHP: 51.19 (+2.38), AIG: 53.96 (+1.51), ZNGA: 2.24 (-0.42), FSL: 37.53 (+2.83), GRPN: 7.97 (+0.51), RIO: 49.37 (+2.22), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06), KING: 16.70 (+1.96), XLE: 82.04 (+1.70)
Stock Market News for February 12, 2015 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 12, 9:10AM CST
Benchmarks ended Wednesday’s choppy session almost unchanged as uncertainty regarding bailout negotiations between Greece and its creditors dented investor sentiment
DPS: 76.95 (-1.35), RAI: 71.86 (-1.23), MDLZ: 36.78 (-0.20), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), GMCR: 118.53 (+0.56), HAL: 44.19 (+1.42), EOG: 96.92 (+2.12), MO: 54.76 (-0.78), PEP: 99.13 (-1.14), BHI: 64.31 (+1.93)
9 Oil Refiners Are Beating the Odds; Here's What Could Sink Them
at The Street - Wed Feb 11, 3:19PM CST
Low oil prices haven't been a disaster for the entire petroleum industry; downstream companies have actually benefited. But labor unrest and a price rebound could cause these winners to stumble.
PSX: 76.62 (+1.51), OPY: 20.41 (+0.22), CVI: 41.52 (-0.02), WNR: 40.81 (+0.47), HFC: 41.79 (+1.31), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), RDS.B: 69.26 (+0.86), LYB: 89.99 (+0.19), RDS.A: 66.32 (+0.97), TSO: 81.92 (+0.50), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), BP: 41.93 (+0.59), NTI: 21.72 (+0.02), DK: 32.60 (+0.11)
2 Downstream Stocks Safe from United Steelworkers Strike - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 11, 10:32AM CST
The United Steelworkers union is giving no signs of calling off their prolonged strike at the U.S. refineries.
LYB: 89.99 (+0.19), GLP: 38.13 (-0.44), RDS.A: 66.32 (+0.97), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), TSO: 81.92 (+0.50), BP: 41.93 (+0.59), BHI: 64.31 (+1.93)
Ex-Div Reminder for Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
DividendChannel.com - Wed Feb 11, 9:27AM CST
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/13/15, Marathon Petroleum Corp. will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.50, payable on 3/10/15.
MPC: 103.48 (+2.08)
Marathon Petroleum: Don't Chase This Yield
Stone Fox Capital - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 10, 3:09PM CST
MPC: 103.48 (+2.08)
Oil & Gas Stock Roundup: Crude Reclaims $50; BP, Suncor Earnings Disappoint - Analyst Blog
Nilanjan Choudhury - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 10, 9:26AM CST
It was a week where oil prices regained the $50-a-barrel level, while BP plc (BP) and Suncor Energy Inc.'s (SU) fourth quarter performance was felled by plunging oil prices.
SD: 2.09 (+0.14), SU: 31.62 (+0.30), RIG: 19.05 (+0.42), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), TSO: 81.92 (+0.50), BP: 41.93 (+0.59), KOS: 9.05 (+0.10), CVX: 112.78 (+1.92)
United States Petroleum Refineries Industry Analytics, Extensive Financial Benchmarks, Metrics and Revenue Forecasts to 2021
M2 - Tue Feb 10, 6:36AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qsqmhh/petroleum) has announced the addition of Plunkett Research Ltd's new report "Petroleum Refineries Industry (U.S.): Analytics, Extensive Financial Benchmarks, Metrics and Revenue Forecasts to 2021" to their offering. Vital industry-specific data including metrics, benchmarks, historic numbers, growth rates and forecasts that will save countless hours of research. Key Findings: - Petroleum Refineries Industry (U.S.) to reach $597.8 billion by 2021. - Petroleum Refineries Industry, including Average EBITDA, Operating Ratios and Sales per Employee. Designed to benefit: - Analysis and Financial Modeling - Investment Professionals - Lenders - M&A Advisors - Appraisers - Consultants Key Data: Industry Summary - Revenues historical through 2013 - Revenues projected through 2021 - Employee Count 2007-2013 - Annual Growth Rate 2013 - CAGR 2006 through 2013 - CAGR 2014 through 2021 - Top U.S. Companies Employment and Establishments - Number of Firms 2007-2013 - Number of Establishments 2007-2013 - Employees, 2007-2013 - Average Annual Sales per Firm & per Establishment 2007-2013 - Sales per Employee Average Annual Operating Ratios - Revenue Compared to All Industries - Expenses Compared to All Industries - Profits & Income Taxes Compared to All Industries Top Companies Ranked - Market Capitalization - Employees - Revenue - Net Income - 3-Year Revenue Growth - 3-Year Income Growth - Return on Assets - Return on Equity - Return on Invested Capital Key Topics Covered: I. Introduction II. Industry Description for this NAIC Code III. Industry Summary, Current Year IV. Employment and Establishment Count V. This Industry's Financial Data, U.S., With Revenue Projections to 2021 VI. Top Companies Profiled & Ranked VII. Appendix: Assumptions VIII. Data Description and Sources Companies Mentioned - CITGO Petroleum Corporation - HollyFrontier Corporation - Koch Industries Inc - Marathon Petroleum Corporation - Motiva Enterprises LLC - PBF Energy Inc - Phillips 66 - Sunoco Inc - Tesoro Corp - Valero Energy Corp For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qsqmhh/petroleum Source: Plunkett Research Ltd
VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), TSO: 81.92 (+0.50), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), HFC: 41.79 (+1.31), SUN: 50.34 (+0.22)
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Stop Worrying About the Fed Rate Increase
at The Street - Mon Feb 09, 7:53PM CST
History tells us that growth and progress are positives for the stock market, Cramer says, and this time will be no different.
FTR: 8.38 (+0.01), NUE: 48.90 (+0.55), WFC: 55.33 (+0.47), BMY: 60.04 (+0.56), XLU: 45.17 (-0.70), AB: 27.17 (+0.47), VRSK: 67.90 (+0.46), RIG: 19.05 (+0.42), GILD: 101.90 (+1.10), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), MRO: 29.49 (+0.71), TAL: 41.00 (+0.37), TWTR: 48.50 (+0.55), X: 26.36 (+1.12)
Shell, steelworkers union to resume talks Tuesday over U.S. refinery contract
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 09, 3:59PM CST
RDS.B: 69.26 (+0.86), LYB: 89.99 (+0.19), RDS.A: 66.32 (+0.97), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), TSO: 81.92 (+0.50), BP: 41.93 (+0.59)
Wall Street Breakfast: Europe Heads Lower On Greek Tensions
Wall Street Breakfast - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Feb 09, 5:31AM CST
BCS: 15.77 (+0.12), HIHO: 3.30 (-0.17), HSBC: 46.13 (-0.01), ANTM: 141.05 (-0.95), RDS.B: 69.26 (+0.86), RDS.A: 66.32 (+0.97), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), ITG: 21.99 (-0.19), LYB: 89.99 (+0.19), QQQ: 106.91 (+0.91), TSO: 81.92 (+0.50), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), QCOM: 70.88 (+0.49), BP: 41.93 (+0.59), TWC: 149.74 (+2.21), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09), BABA: 89.05 (+1.95)
Weighing The Week Ahead: Time For 'Risk On'?
Jeff Miller - Seeking Alpha - Sun Feb 08, 1:36AM CST
With a modest schedule of data releases, we can expect more analysis of last week's news. Trading in several markets changed course rather abruptly. With traders poised to spot any change in trend, the question will be whether this shift is for real....
SPUU: 145.43 (+1.18), SPLX: 32.00 (+0.46), SDOW: 19.35 (-0.16), TQQQ: 106.86 (+2.63), DOG: 22.89 (-0.06), SPXU: 35.12 (-0.46), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), UPRO: 139.44 (+1.78), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), EPS: 72.96 (+0.21), DXD: 20.97 (-0.11), QQXT: 41.19 (+0.33), SQQQ: 26.30 (-0.71), DIA: 180.34 (+0.50), SPXL: 92.33 (+1.23), QID: 36.38 (-0.66), SFLA: 180.57 (+2.20), RWL: 41.80 (+0.18), RSP: 81.91 (+0.32), SH: 21.27 (-0.10), SSO: 132.99 (+1.08), QQEW: 44.03 (+0.43), IVV: 211.28 (+0.95), QQQE: 65.50 (+0.61), DDM: 137.98 (+0.75), QLD: 145.98 (+2.45), VOO: 192.39 (+0.84), QQQ: 106.91 (+0.91), SDS: 20.96 (-0.18), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), PSQ: 57.18 (-0.50), CVX: 112.78 (+1.92), UDOW: 145.75 (+1.23)
Oil workers strike expands to BP refineries
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Feb 07, 7:25AM CST
RDS.B: 69.26 (+0.86), LYB: 89.99 (+0.19), RDS.A: 66.32 (+0.97), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), TSO: 81.92 (+0.50), BP: 41.93 (+0.59)
Stock Traders Get a Do-Over With Stock Indexes Flat in 2015
at The Street - Fri Feb 06, 4:26PM CST
Two months into the new year and a tug of war has developed between the bulls and bears.
NFLX: 466.10 (+9.37), GPRO: 45.27 (-0.02), SPY: 209.78 (+0.86), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), GB: 50.86 (+0.20), OIL: 12.01 (+0.34), HFC: 41.79 (+1.31), YELP: 47.53 (-0.10), BABA: 89.05 (+1.95)
3 Basic Materials Stocks On The Rise
at The Street - Fri Feb 06, 11:07AM CST
TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the basic materials sector higher today.
MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), DOW: 49.44 (+0.29), STO: 19.50 (+0.93)
Union rejects offer from refiners, strike continues at nine plants
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 05, 6:12PM CST
RDS.B: 69.26 (+0.86), LYB: 89.99 (+0.19), RDS.A: 66.32 (+0.97), MPC: 103.48 (+2.08), TSO: 81.92 (+0.50)