Stocks in the Spotlight Monday
HCA and O'Charley's rose. Sohu.com and Sysco rose.
Caesars To Take Small Gamble on IPO
Despite risks, online gambling could boost tiny, previously aborted deal.
Defense Spending May See Down-Cycle Decade
The fiscal 2013 supplemental request is down 23.5% from last year.
Value Grows Scarcer in Munis
Yields tumble as munis gain 2.31% in January on the heels of a 10.7% gain in 2011.
More Jobs, Less Facebook
As Facebook users go back to work, they'll have less time to update their pages and peer at those of others. On the plus side, the company's $5 billion IPO has monetary policy at its back.
Nasdaq Hits an 11-Year High as Stocks Rally
Facebook's filing and strong jobs data push stocks sharply higher Friday and on the week. Plus, why MetLife and its dividend could rebound, and a positive look at Iconix.
Focus Lists Were Out of Focus in 2011′s Turmoil
Two West Coast investment firms took top honors in our latest ranking. But for many others, last year's volatility took a deep toll.
Fix Your Music
Peachtree Audio's iDAC gives new life to digital music files.
It’s Time to Rein In Bezos
It's surprising that shareholders were surprised Amazon.com fell well shy of forecasts of its fourth-quarter revenue. Its CEO has long gotten a pass on margin erosion.
How to Break Up the Banks
A Barron's interview with Roberta Karmel, a former SEC commissioner and current professor at Brooklyn Law School. What's the best way to cope with modern financial giants?
Rewind: TiVo’s Compelling Second Act
The DVR pioneer's shares, once highfliers, have long been grounded. But software-patent victories and advanced hardware have made them attractive again.
Low-Hanging Fruit: OJ Will Drop
Fears surrounding a fungicide affecting Brazilian oranges are turning out to be a tempest in a juice glass. So expect OJ futures prices, which had soared on supply-squeeze fears, to drop.
