Many investors are finally starting to believe that the U.S. market is back on track. After all, the DJIA is at an all-time high, while the housing and jobs markets are also performing well to start 2013 (Impact of Positive Jobs Data on ETFs). It appears that the Federal Reserve's measures along with decent U.S. [...]

Shares of Kellogg Company (K) reached a 52-week high of $62.00 on Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013, as it is gaining momentum following solid fourth-quarter results announced last month. The closing price of the cereal maker on Mar 13, 2013, was the same, representing a robust 1-year return of about 21.0% and year-to-date return of about [...]

Commodities are once again on the rise this month as fear over Chinese growth is waning and the U.S. is now exhibiting a pretty robust recovery. As a result, most commodity ETFs and ETNs tracking the broad market have added some solid returns in the first half of March trading. This trend is expected to [...]

Erickson Air-Crane Inc. (EAC) announced fourth quarter 2012 adjusted loss of 3 cents per share lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 14 cents per share. Including expenses of 2 cents per share related to the Air Amazonia acquisition and a charge of 5 cents per share related to the previously disclosed dispute with [...]

While most of the developed world—besides the U.S. — is struggling, the emerging Southeast Asian countries are still considered attractive destinations. This is largely thanks to their solid performances last year, high growth rates, and strong demographics going forward (read: Can Anything Stop These Southeast Asia ETFs?). In particular, Thailand has been a great market [...]

DTS Inc. (DTSI) reported fourth-quarter 2012 non-GAAP earnings per share of 33 cents compared with 52 cents per share earned in the year-ago quarter. Including stock-based compensation of 16 cents, earnings per share came in at 17 cents, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 5 cents per share. Quarter Details Revenues for the quarter increased [...]

Despite a strong start to the year, Brent oil prices are declining as of late as worries about global economic growth and oil demand resurfaced. An increase in oil production, the ongoing shale boom and sluggish global demand are also responsible for the decline in oil prices even with some optimism over Chinese oil demand and [...]

Shares of CBS Corporation (CBS) reached a new 52-week high of $46.13 on Friday, Mar 8, gaining momentum from the company’s strategic initiatives focused on driving growth through affiliate and subscription deals coupled with the restructuring of CBS Outdoor. This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) mass media company eventually closed at $46.00, recording a healthy return [...]

General Motors Company ( GM – Analyst Report ) plans to open a new information technology (“IT”) innovation center in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler in order to support all its information technology needs, including Web technologies, dealer and factory systems, and new vehicle technology. The Phoenix center will be the fourth IT center for [...]

There has been a lot of debate recently about what Apple (AAPL) should do with its $137 billion cash pile. Some investors think the company should issue a big special dividend. Others are hoping for a huge stock buyback. Hedge fund manager David Einhorn is trying to convince Apple's Board to issue perpetual preferred stock. [...]