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Tough Earnings May Be Ahead (CPB, KKD, CBE, ETN, FB, LOW, OSIR, HOKU)

Posted by Geoff Seiler at 4:38PM on May 21st

After over two weeks of selling pressure, stocks bounced, helped by pro-growth comments from Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. The gains came despite continued weakness in Facebook (FB) shares following its IPO and a weak outlook from #2 home improvement retailer Lowe’s (LOW).…

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Crude Bubbling Over (KMB, ETN, HS, CI, YHOO, GOOG, CAT, HSFT, SXCI)

Posted by Geoff Seiler at 4:35PM on October 24th

Strong earnings from Caterpillar (CAT), a few large M&A deals, and even mention of QE3 from a Fed official sent stocks higher on the day. Meanwhile, crude was bubbling over after HSBC said that industrial demand in China increased month over…

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Yield Hunter: Dividends on the Rise (GE, PPG, CHKE, CR, NSC, GMT, GSH, IFF, ETN, BWP)

Posted by Jason Smith at 3:12PM on July 27th

Another round of earnings has brought some fresh dividend hikes to investors, and this time around, a handful of big players are in the mix. General Electric (GE), which is one of the Pros’ ten favorite stocks based on aggregate holdings among…

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Yield Hunter: Strong Earnings Bring Stronger Dividends (SBUX, FARM, ETN, ALTR, INTC, XLNX, OHI, MPW, UHT, SNH)

Posted by Owen Vater at 10:05AM on July 22nd

Second-quarter earnings season is well underway, and a number of firms are sharing the wealth after topping Wall Street’s expectations.

Starbucks (SBUX) posted fiscal third-quarter net income of $207 million or 27 cents a share after the close yesterday, and the firm…

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Major Auto Makers Pile More Resources Into Hybrids, Electrics (F, ETN, MGA, MSFT, TM, BYDDF, BRK.A, SNE, PC, NSANY, BRK.B)

Posted by Owen Vater at 11:09AM on May 26th

Recent reports indicate that a pair of major automakers are putting more capital to work in the development and production of hybrid and electric technologies. Ford Motor (F), according to CNNMoney.com, plans to invest $135 million and hire 220 workers to…

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Partnerships Powering Electric Vehicle Progress (NSANY, AVAV, GE, AONE, ETN, F, MGA, MSFT, BYDDF, HMC, TM)

Posted by Owen Vater at 12:05PM on May 12th

Every major automaker has a hybrid or full electric vehicle either on the roads or in the works, and these aren’t the only firms looking to get a piece of the pie. A recent report by cnet identifies some key technology…

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Buffett’s Berkshire Busy During Q3

Posted by Marcia Wilmot at 5:49PM on November 23rd

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B, $3452.00, 22.00) was in a buying mood in Q3. In a regulatory filing, the Oracle of Omaha revealed that he made a number of moves last quarter.

Buffett added several new positions to Berkshire’s portfolio in the…

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The Favored Blue Chips at the Heart of Buffett’s Portfolio

Posted by Max Magee at 9:52AM on November 18th

Warren Buffett was in a buying mood during Q3, but he also held steady with an array of blue chips that are at the center of his investing strategy.

We outlined where Buffett was putting his money to work in yesterday’s…

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Buffett Buys Healthcare Stocks, Trims Selected Stakes

Posted by Max Magee at 8:37AM on August 17th

After a busy 2008 and early 2009, billionaire Warren Buffett scaled back his open market activity in Q2.

Buffett’s closely watched firm Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, BRK-B) made a pair of investments in the healthcare sector and trimmed selected stakes, even…

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