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U.S. stocks rose as investors as the S&P 500 traded at new historical highs and clearing its 2014 losses. Investors shrugged off disappointing earning reports and economic data and chose to focus on several prominent merger and acquisition activities. The S&P 500 hit a new intra-day...

U.S. stocks traded mostly higher today despite a key measure of home builder confidence falling in February. The New York Fed's general business index also showed signs of vulnerability. Despite the weak economic data which is partially due to weather, the Nasdaq index rose for the eight...

U.S. stocks rose on Friday as investors were able to overlook some disappointing economic data as a result of cold weather. Major indices showed signs of strength today as the Nasdaq continues to inch towards historical all time highs of 5,135.52 recorded on March 10,2000. Today, the index hit...

Joseph. A. Bank's (NASDAQ: JOSB) seemingly never ending saga with Men's Wearhouse (NYSE: MW) took an interesting turn on Friday. Jos. A. Bank has agreed to acquire Everest Holdings, the parent company of Eddie Bauer, in a cash and stock deal valued at $825 million. Under the terms of the deal...

Jos. A. Bank (NASDAQ: JOSB) announced Friday morning that it will purchase clothing retailer Eddie Bauer for $825 million in a cash and stock deal. Private equity firm Golden Gate Capital, which owns Eddie Bauer, will become a significant Jos. A. Bank shareholder and the acquisition will...

U.S. stocks moved sharply higher today as investors and traders digested positive news about the job market. It is unclear if Thursday's momentum will be carried forward Friday with the release of the January employment survey. The Dow gained 1.22 percent, closing at 15,628.53. The S...

U.S. stocks continued its losses on an accelerated basis on Monday. Investors are in clear panic mode following a report that U.S manufacturing activity expanded at a slower pace in January. The Dow plunged more than 300 points while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both fell more than two percent as...

On Sunday, Jos. A. Bank (NASDAQ: JOSB) rejected yet another takeover offer by rival Men's Wearhouse (NYSE: MW) despite a previous offer to “sweeten” the deal. Last Thursday, Men's Wearhouse said it could raise its offer to $1.61 billion, or $57.50 a share, “if additional value was discovered...

U.S. stocks fell steeply on Friday as Wall Street recorded its first monthly loss since August. Investors have plenty on their plate to worry about from emerging markets, an earning season failing to ignite excitement and a lackluster consumer confidence that is being felt by many retailers who...

U.S. stocks rose on Thursday as investors and traders focused on the positives. Data showed that the economy expanded in the fourth quarter as consumer spending gained traction. "Today the market is focused on the good news, or the developed world," Bill Stone, chief investment strategist at...

Major indices reversed Monday's losses and posted strong gains following a better than expected retail sales report and a luke-warm start to earnings season. Related: Stocks Higher, But Dollar Indecisive After Retail Sales Release Philidalphia's Fed chief Charles Plosser said that he wants QE...

Investors and traders were in clear selling mode today ahead of a very busy week of earnings. The Dow suffered a triple digit point loss while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq suffered losses of more than one percent. There were no key economic data releases today. Related: Earnings Expectations For...

Monday's trading session featured a plethora of analyst upgrades and downgrades. With little key economic data released, markets were relatively tame as major indices failing to meaningfully move in any one direction. The Senate appears to be set to officially Janet Yellen to lead the Federal...

Quarterly reports from Adobe Systems (NASDAQ: ADBE), Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), H&R Block (NYSE: HRB), Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) and Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL) will be among the highlights on the earnings front this week. Below is a quick look at what analysts expect from some...

Investors and traders certainly had their plates full Tuesday with a plethora of data releases sending the Dow to new record highs and the Nasdaq index closing above 4,000 after briefly breaching the mark on Monday. The markets gave back modest gains towards the end of the trading session and...