Broadcom, Cisco and other technology companies send stocks higher NEW YORK -- Technology companies led stocks higher Wednesday after an analyst upgraded wireless communications chip maker Broadcom and the CEO of Cisco promised to take "bold steps" to narrow the company's focus. Broadcom Corp. rose 4.3 percent, the most of any stock in the Standard & Poor's 500 index, after an Oppenheimer...

"Perception is more important than reality." So begins Andrew Ross Sorkin's New York Times piece on the David Sokol resignation. And that essentially sums up the debate this morning. The business world has been captivated by the unexpected departure Wednesday of one of Warren Buffett's key executives at Berkshire Hathaway, a man who was seen as a strong contender to replace the...

NEW YORK - U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, as a private employment report did little to shake up expectations for Friday's payrolls data while investors positioned themselves for the quarter's end. The U.S. labor market showed signs of further recovery in March, as private-sector employers added jobs and planned layoffs fell, according to data released on Wednesday. While the report may not...

NEW YORK - U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as data showed private-sector job creation while acquisition activity lifted sentiment. Private employers created 201,000 jobs in March, according to ADP Employer Services, a rise that was in line with expectations. The report by the payrolls processor is closely watched for insight into the health of the labor market, although it has little correlation...

NEW YORK - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday in a light volume session, erasing initial declines as investors moved into sectors that lost ground after Japan's earthquake as the quarter draws to a close. The S&P 500 index has risen 4.5 percent in the first quarter and was on track for its seventh positive quarter in the last eight. Technology and retail...

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PennyStockPickAlert.com sent out an Alert on SNWT this morning: San West (SNWT) has been very active in growing its business, and it shows in its numerous announcements over the past few months. The Company has consistently reported developments of increasing sales and tapping into market segments that have increased overall earnings. Hence, these milestones have generated increasing growth figures.  And I that has...

Stocks edge up as consumer spending grows; larger growth in pending home sales than expected NEW YORK -- Stocks are edging higher to start the week after a round of economic reports suggested that the recovery is continuing. The Commerce Department said that consumer spending rose at its fastest pace in four months in February. The National Association of Realtors said more...

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StockHideout.com sent out an Alert on NFRM this morning: National Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NFRM) is a 9-month old biotech company on the verge of commercializing its flagship chronic pain treatments.   And to help push NFRM's product development even faster towards commercialization...   On March 3, NFRM announced it had reached an exclusive partnership agreement with Globe Laboratories – which will develop NFRM's new anti-inflammatory line...