Month: January 2013

This fourth trading week of 2013 comes to a close with investors digesting a slew of corporate earnings reports. Hi.

Autodesk (ADSK) was upgraded by Goldman Sachs (GS) to buy from sell with a price target of $45 as the company should benefit from the improving commercial construction market. Shares are higher by about 3.9 percent.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) maintained its quarterly dividend of 21 cents per share. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 7th will be given a dividend of $0.21 per share on Friday, February 22nd.

Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned cash to make a purchase, is that they expect to make money. Today we look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.

Networking parties are taking a backseat in Las Vegas this season. For MBA graduates who want to land on the management side of Caesars Entertainment, better get your poker face ready.

In trading on Friday, computer peripherals shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.5%. Leading the group were shares of Qlogic (QLGC), up about 18.9% and shares of Nam Tai Electronics (NTE) up about 7.5% on the day.

Procter & Gamble (PG) announced that it earned $4.06 billion, or $1.39 per share, versus $1.69 billion, or 57 cents per share, in the same period last year. Excluding items, the company earned $1.22 per share.

From Fnno.com, this is the Financial News Network. Here’s a few things to watch for in the financial world today January 25.

From Fnno.com, This is the financial news network. Here’s what’s in the news for Friday January 25, 2013.

Dillard’s (DDS) was upgraded by Credit Suisse (CS) to outperform from neutral with a price target of $95, as the company is ready for a retail spending shift. Shares are higher by nearly four percent.