Stock market news today, August 27, 2014: U.S. stock markets struck multiple intraday records on Tuesday, as strong consumer data suggested further momentum for the economy. The S&P 500 hit another record, fresh off its first intraday rise over the 2,000 level yesterday.
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Hot Stocks to Watch Today Led by TIF, WSM, and BYI
The S&P 500 topped 2,000 for the first time Monday, driven in part by robust second-quarter earnings.
While the majority of companies have already posted results, a number of key sector players report Wednesday, including a handful of major retailers, a leading luxury jeweler, a spirits giant, the world's largest offshore driller, and more.
Get all 10 of our hot stocks to watch today here…
Why Investing in Solar Energy Is Attracting the Big Boys
Besides its environmental advantages, solar power has always had one great benefit: It's hyper local. Solar panels make it possible to generate electricity on-site, precisely where it's needed. Like a portable generator powered by the sun, solar energy promises power wherever the sun shines.
Why Amazon's (Nasdaq: AMZN) $1 Billion Twitch Buy Is Worth Every Penny
On Monday, Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) announced it bought Twitch Interactive Inc. – the world's largest gaming arena and the fourth-largest source of all U.S. web traffic – for $970 million. That makes Twitch AMZN's biggest acquisition of all time.
Here’s what you need to know about Twitch – and why it was worth every penny AMZN spent to buy it…
DJIA Today Hits New Intraday High, S&P 500 Closes Above 2,000 for First Time
DJIA Today, Aug. 26, 2014: U.S. stock markets struck multiple intraday records this afternoon, as strong consumer data suggested further momentum for the economy. The Dow Jones hit an all-time intraday high of 17,153.80. The S&P 500 Index hit another record to close above 2,000 for the first time today, fresh off its first intraday rise over that landmark level yesterday.
Now, here are the top stories from the stock market today…
Digital Ally (NYSE: DGLY) Stock Price Soars Again - but Beware These Bearish Indicators
Digital Ally Inc. (NYSE: DGLY) stock's wild ride continued again this morning (Tuesday), as shares quickly jumped to $16.24, a 30% gain from yesterday's closing price of $12.50.
The stock continues to soar as the police forces consider implementing wearable cameras following the incident in Ferguson, Missouri, earlier this month.
Graphene Battery Could Be Tesla's Secret Sauce
According to a report from China's Xinhua news service, Tesla Motors Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) is working on a graphene battery that would double the range of its electric cars to about 500 miles.
And while a graphene battery may seem far-fetched, scientists have made a lot of progress over the past year to bring it closer to reality.
This one advance is all Tesla needs to upend the entire auto market…
What Today's Case-Shiller Home Price Index Doesn't Show You About the Housing Market
The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, a widely followed benchmark for home prices, showed a slow growth in home prices amid an unimpressive housing recovery.
But given the factors underlying this recovery, and the activity in the housing market, this should come as no surprise.
Here's why this housing recovery just can’t seem to take off…
U.S. LNG Exports Have "the Power to Change the World" - and Make Fortunes
The Panama Canal is getting a makeover that will allow it to accommodate ships as long as three football fields, with the capacity to carry almost three times the amount of cargo.
Once completed, the "new" canal will help jump-start U.S. LNG energy exports to Asian countries.
Stock Market Today Moving on AMZN, BKW, and BBY News
Stock market today, August 26, 2014: U.S. futures were flat this morning, a day after the S&P 500 Index cracked the 2,000 level for the first time ever and set a new all-time closing high just shy of that milestone.
Yesterday's rise was fueled by confidence in the financial and biotech sectors, which outweighed concerns about new housing sales falling to a four-month low. This morning, the U.S. Commerce Department reported that U.S. durable goods orders spiked by a record 22.6% in July.
Here’s what you should know to make your Tuesday profitable: