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| September 26th, 2020  6:00 AM
MarketBeat: Week in Review 9/21-9/25
The market continues to send investors mixed signals. On the one hand, the major exchanges are trying to find a bottom. But on the other hand, institutional investors seem willing to push stocks lower if they don’t get the stimulus they want. But as earnings season winds down, there is still evidence that stocks are the way to go. With that in mind, the MarketBeat team of writers has chosen some stocks that are moving the market.
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MarketBeat: Week in Review 9/21-9/25
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| September 26th | 2020  6:00AM
MarketBeat: Week in Review 9/21-9/25
The market continues to send investors mixed signals. On the one hand, the major exchanges are trying to find a bottom. But on the other hand, institutional investors seem willing to push stocks lower if they don’t get the stimulus they want. But as earnings season winds down, there is still evidence that stocks are the way to go. With that in mind, the MarketBeat team of writers has chosen some stocks that are moving the market.
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3 Stocks to Consider Buying in October
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| September 26th | 2020  5:55AM
3 Stocks to Consider Buying in October
Now that September is winding down, which is historically one of the weakest months of the year for financial markets, its time to start looking ahead to stocks that could outperform in the final months of the year. Although some will cite the “October effect” as a reason to be cautious next month, there are still quite a few attractive…
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China opens auto show under anti-disease controls
China opens auto show under anti-disease controls
| September 26th | 2020  5:34AM
China opens auto show under anti-disease controls
BEIJING (AP) — Ford, Nissan and BMW unveiled electric models with more range for China on Saturday as the Beijing auto show opened under anti-virus controls that included holding news conferences by international video link. Automakers are looking to China, the first major economy to start recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, to…
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California braces for power shutoffs and warm, windy weekend
California braces for power shutoffs and warm, windy weekend
| September 25th | 2020  8:48PM
California braces for power shutoffs and warm, windy weekend
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Firefighters and officials at California's largest utility company braced for hot, dry and windy weather in northern and central areas of the state this weekend that may fan the flames of several major wildfires or ignite new ones. Pacific Gas & Electric warned Friday it may cut power from Sunday morning to Monday,…
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California expands financial protections after US rollback
California expands financial protections after US rollback
| September 25th | 2020  6:58PM
California expands financial protections after US rollback
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California on Friday created what supporters call its own nation-leading, state-level version of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after critics said the Trump administration significantly weakened national protections. The legislation that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law changes the existing…
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Novavax, Endo rise; Cavco, Occidental Petroleum fall
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| September 25th | 2020  6:51PM
Novavax, Endo rise; Cavco, Occidental Petroleum fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Friday: Novavax Inc., up $11.12 to $113.56. The biotechnology company started a key study in the United Kingdom for a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Colony Capital Inc., up 29 cents to $2.63. The real estate investment firm is selling…
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US senators demand action after AP exposes palm oil abuses
Ron Wyden, Sherrod Brown
| September 25th | 2020  6:30PM
US senators demand action after AP exposes palm oil abuses
Lawmakers said Friday that the U.S. government needs to ban the import of products made with child or forced labor after an Associated Press investigation found widespread exploitation in the palm oil industry, from debt bondage to outright slavery. U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and Ron Wyden —who spearheaded efforts to close a loophole in…
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Stocks post solid gains as technology shares lead rally
Stocks post solid gains as technology shares lead rally
| September 25th | 2020  6:26PM
Stocks post solid gains as technology shares lead rally
Stocks shook off another bout of volatile trading and finished solidly higher Friday, led by gains in technology and health care companies. Despite the rally, the S&P 500 still posted its fourth straight weekly loss, extending Wall Street's September swoon. The S&P 500 rose 1.6% after flip-flopping between small gains and losses a few times in the early going.
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How major US stock indexes fared Friday
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| September 25th | 2020  5:07PM
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
Wall Street closed out another volatile week of trading Friday with solid gains, though the S&P 500 still posted its fourth-straight weekly loss. Technology and health care stocks led the broad rally. The S&P 500 still ended the week with a 0.6% loss for its first four-week losing streak in more than a year. September…
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Novavax, Colony Capital rise; Cavco Industries, Fluor fall
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| September 25th | 2020  4:17PM
Novavax, Colony Capital rise; Cavco Industries, Fluor fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Friday: Novavax Inc. (NVAX) The biotechnology company started a key study in the United Kingdom for a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Colony Capital Inc. (CLNY) The real estate investment firm is selling some of its hotel assets to Highgate. AAR Corp.
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Wall Street gains, but S&P 500 still faces 4th weekly loss
Wall Street gains, but S&P 500 still faces 4th weekly loss
| September 25th | 2020  3:45PM
Wall Street gains, but S&P 500 still faces 4th weekly loss
Stocks are solidly higher after shaking off an early stumble Friday, though the S&P 500 is still heading for a fourth straight week of losses amid Wall Street’s September swoon. The S&P 500 rose 1.6% after flip-flopping between small gains and losses a few times in the early going. Technology companies powered much of the broad rally, extending the market's gains from a day earlier.
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Google parent agrees to $310M misconduct lawsuit settlement
Google parent agrees to $310M misconduct lawsuit settlement
| September 25th | 2020  3:27PM
Google parent agrees to $310M misconduct lawsuit settlement
NEW YORK (AP) — Google's parent company has reached a $310 million settlement in a shareholder lawsuit over its treatment of allegations of executives' sexual misconduct. Alphabet Inc. said Friday that it will prohibit severance packages for anyone fired for misconduct or is the subject of a sexual misconduct investigation. A special team will investigate any allegations against executives and report to the board’s audit committee.
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
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| September 25th | 2020  3:17PM
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for November delivery fell 6 cents to $40.25 a barrel Friday. Brent crude oil for November delivery fell 2 cents to $41.92 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for October delivery rose 2 cents to $1.21 a gallon. October heating oil rose 1 cent to $1.13 a gallon. October natural gas fell 11 cents to $2.14 per 1,000 cubic feet. Gold for December delivery fell $10.60 to $1,866.30 an ounce.
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Shell seeks Alaska lease extension, but no plans to return
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| September 25th | 2020  2:48PM
Shell seeks Alaska lease extension, but no plans to return
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Oil company Shell is seeking an extension of leases it holds in Alaska as a way to make the leases more attractive to a potential buyer and does not itself plan a return to operations in the state, spokesperson Curtis Smith said Friday. Smith said the leases for which the company is seeking an extension represent the bulk of leases Shell still holds in Alaska.
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AP and partners get grant to boost coverage of nonprofits
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| September 25th | 2020  2:46PM
AP and partners get grant to boost coverage of nonprofits
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press announced Thursday the start of a joint venture with The Chronicle of Philanthropy and The Conversation that will expand their coverage of philanthropies and charities and the impact these groups have on society. The venture, to be funded by a three-year, $3.6 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.,…
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AP begins joint venture to increase coverage of nonprofits
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| September 25th | 2020  1:47PM
AP begins joint venture to increase coverage of nonprofits
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press announced Thursday the start of a joint venture with The Chronicle of Philanthropy and The Conversation that will expand their coverage of philanthropies and charities and the impact these groups have on society. The venture, to be funded by a three-year, $3.6 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.,…
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Navient (NASDAQ: NAVI) Stock Bargain Restart Play
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| September 25th | 2020  6:05AM
Navient (NASDAQ: NAVI) Stock Bargain Restart Play
Loan servicing company Navient (NASDAQ: NAVI) shares have been underperforming the benchmark  S&P 500 index (NYSEARCA: SPY) during the market recovery. This weakness is driven by many of the same factors causing bank and financial stocks to sell-off. However, NAVI has a fintech appeal to its platform which should enable stronger snapback recovery…
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3 Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy During the Correction
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| September 25th | 2020  5:00AM
3 Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy During the Correction
With market volatility on the rise again and signs that an economic recovery might take longer than initially expected, now is the perfect time to look towards consumer staples for investment opportunities. These stocks are interesting because they are companies that produce essential goods that people use on a regular basis. This insulates consumer staples companies from recession risks and helps them hold up better during bear markets.
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Will Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) Return to Pre-Pandemic Heights?
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| September 25th | 2020  1:00AM
Will Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) Return to Pre-Pandemic Heights?
The Q2 numbers weren’t pretty for Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV), to put it gently: revenues down 98% yoy and an adjusted operating loss of $432 million. First, let’s address the elephant in the room: Will LYV survive the pandemic or will it join the countless other companies that have recently succumbed to bankruptcy? Live Nation…
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Brokerages Anticipate Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HTH) Will Announce Earnings of $0.77 Per Share
Healthcare Trust Of America Inc (NYSE:HTA) Expected to Post Earnings of $0.42 Per Share
Brokerages Anticipate HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) Will Announce Earnings of $0.52 Per Share
MarineMax Inc (NYSE:HZO) Expected to Announce Earnings of $0.31 Per Share
Analysts Expect International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) to Post -$0.16 Earnings Per Share
Controladora Vuela Co Avcn SA CV (NYSE:VLRS) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
Zacks: Analysts Expect BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (NYSE:BJ) to Announce $0.63 Earnings Per Share
Zacks: Analysts Anticipate Harsco Co. (NYSE:HSC) Will Announce Earnings of $0.05 Per Share
$1.18 EPS Expected for IDEX Co. (NYSE:IEX) This Quarter
Zacks: Analysts Expect Harley-Davidson Inc (NYSE:HOG) to Announce $0.33 EPS
Short Interest in Line Corp (NYSE:LN) Drops By 88.2%
Zacks Investment Research Upgrades Trivago (NASDAQ:TRVG) to Hold
Trevena (NASDAQ:TRVN) Upgraded to Buy at Zacks Investment Research
Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) Raised to Buy at Zacks Investment Research
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE:TARO) Lifted to "Hold" at Zacks Investment Research
Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) Downgraded to "Hold" at Zacks Investment Research
Enviva Partners LP (NYSE:EVA) Short Interest Down 86.3% in September
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc (NYSE:SWX) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.57
Johnson Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ:JOUT) to Issue Dividend Increase - $0.21 Per Share
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