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U.S. markets were little changed to start the week as equities took a back seat following a bearish oil call at Goldman Sachs. Analysts at Goldman Sachs placed a $75-per-barrel target on crude oil, noting that supply will outpace demand in the coming year. The National Association of Realtors...

News that Walmart (NYSE: WMT) was trying out a new type of medical clinic in some of its stores raised questions about the potential impact of discount retail health care at the world’s largest retailer. Called Walmart Care Clinics, the facilities offer primary care to customers, Walmart...

U.S. stocks were little changed as uncertainty in Ukraine remains with comments out of Poland's government suggesting that the likelihood of a Russian invasion of Ukraine has increased over the past day. NATO's deputy secretary general shared similar sentiments and stated that Russia...

U.S. stocks declined and erased Monday's gains following reports that Russian troops were lining on the borders of Ukraine and preparing for an invasion, according to comments made by Poland's Foreign Minister. “Unfortunately, Russia has restored its combat readiness on the...

Much of the S&P 500 have already shared their second-quarter results, but earnings season rolls on this week. Big media players will take their turns stepping into the spotlight this week. Tuesday morning look for results from Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS). Earnings per share are expected be by...

U.S. stocks were little changed ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy announcement due out on Wednesday. The Federal Reserve will conclude a two-day session, with the central bank likely to announce further cuts to its monthly asset purchases. In economic news, June home sales declined in...

With the American Heart Association and CEOs of more than 20 major companies recently joining to encourage healthy lifestyle choices, stressing good health is important to companies and employees alike. A number of other major corporations, meanwhile, have a history of leadership when it...

Ulta Salon (NASDAQ: ULTA), which announced the appointment of a new board of directors member last week, is scheduled to report its fiscal first-quarter results on Tuesday, June 10, after the markets close. This specialty retailer has seen its profits grow by double-digit percentages or better over...

According to a recent study, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has taken the low-price lead from larger competitor Wal-Mart, and is scheduled to report its fiscal first-quarter 2014 results on Thursday, May 29, before the markets open. Last year, slightly lower debt and debt refinancing contributed to the...

U.S. stocks were little moved with the news-flow light, as would be expected prior to a long-weekend. In fact, Thursday's trading session proved to be the second lowest volume day of 2014. The S&P 500 closed above 1,900 and came within striking distance of matching its intraday all time...

U.S. stocks rose as investors found that the positives in the U.S. services sector outweighed concerns over an escalating conflict in Ukraine. The Institute for Supply Management said that its service-sector index rose to 55.2. Any reading above 50.0 indicates an expansion. Also, the index...

U.S. stocks declined as tensions continue to mount in Ukraine. Russia requested an emergency session with the United Nations Security Council over a recent operation conducted by Ukraine where at least seven people were killed in the town of Slavyansk. Ukraine's interim President Oleksandr...

The earnings crunch continues this week. Among the highlights will be scheduled quarterly reports from Exxon Mobil and Chevron, from Bristol-Myers Squibb and Merck, from Time Warner and Viacom, and also from Twitter. Early Thursday, Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) is expected to say that it had earnings...