Mid Day Update

The U.S. equity averages are on upswing once again. The tech sector continues to weigh heavily on the sector. 

Small-Cap Corner: Oil Services Surprise

In our new feature, “Small-Cap Corner,” we’ll be taking a look at both popular names and hidden gems from the small-cap and micro-cap universes. Today, we’re starting with a micro-cap play from the oil services arena, a group dominated by large-caps such as Schlumberger (SLB [stock SLB]) and

Pandora Blares Triumphant Earnings

Internet music sensation Pandora Media (P [stock P] has proven its fine-tuned worth with an excellent start to its 2013 fiscal year. With revenue growth of 58% in the past year, the online radio company has positioned itself for continued development and success in the coming months.

Breaking News - Weekly Jobless Claims

Breaking News Weekly Jobless Claims Drop

After Market Close

U.S. markets dropped more than 1% today as the euro fell off a cliff hitting a 2 year low until the afternoon when the euro regained its footing sending the U.S. dollar lower and equities higher.

Markets At Session Lows

U.S. markets are at session lows with the S&P 500 nearing the 1300 market and the NASDAQ is extending its slide to yet another new session low to the 2800 mark.

High Volume Stock

A look at May 23th high volume stocks as 10:00 am ET

Break News - Home Sales

New Home Sales Report

Hedge Fund Giant Betting on Caesars Entertainment

On Wednesday, the Ira Sohn investment conference was held in New York. The Sohn Investment Conference brings together a group of successful investors to present their best investment ideas.

Patriot Problems Pressure Coal ETF

Things are really going to worse from bad for the Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL [stock KOL]), the dominant exchange-traded product devoted to coal stocks, this year. Shares of Patriot Coal (PCX [stock PCX] are off more than 54% today on chatter the company may have to seek bankruptcy protection and there’s speculation Patriot has met with restructuring advisers, perhaps a sign the company won’t be able to meet its