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.
VIDEO: What to Watch: January 25, 2013
From Fnno.com, this is the Financial News Network. Here’s a few things to watch for in the financial world today January 25.
VIDEO: What’s In The News: January 25, 2013
From Fnno.com, This is the financial news network. Here’s what’s in the news for Friday January 25, 2013.
VIDEO: Analyst Moves: DDS, ROST
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.
VIDEO: Analyst Moves: MCD, NFLX
McDonald’s (MCD) had its estimates and price target increased by Credit Suisse (CS) as the company has been gaining market share in the US An outperform rating was issued with a price target of $102. Shares are lower by about four tenths of a percent.
VIDEO: Thursday 1/24 Insider Buying Report: HBAN, CTR
As the saying goes, there are many possible reasons for an insider to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy — they expect to make money. So let’s look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.
VIDEO: Thursday Sector Leaders: Trucking, Entertainment Stocks
In trading on Thursday, trucking shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 4.3%. Leading the group were shares of Swift Transportation (SWFT), up about 21.9% and shares of Werner Enterprises (WERN) up about 5.7% on the day.
VIDEO: Apple, Nokia Announce Earnings
Apple (AAPL) announced earnings after the bell yesterday that may signal the beginning of the end of the company’s dominance and shook those that believed the company would grow indefinitely to the core. The iPhone maker earned $13.81 per share, down from $13.87 a share in the same period last year.
VIDEO: Frozen Fountain Delights New Yorkers
Sometimes it’s the simple things: a frozen fountain in New York’s Bryant Park delights New Yorkers and visitors. Temperatures have been around 10 to 15 degrees below normal, with windy conditions making it feel colder.
VIDEO: In Mass., Hard-Won Health Care Reform Expertise
As other states begin setting up health insurance exchanges required under the Affordable Care Act, many are turning to Massachusetts which pioneered the online health insurance marketplace.
