Walt Disney, Qualcomm, News Corp, Groupon: Earnings Reports To Watch, Nov 5-9
As always, here's your handy clip-and-save earnings-report calendar for the coming week.
US October 2012 Same-Store Sales Roundup: Retailers To Feel Impact Of Sandy
Retailers are looking ahead to the effects that Superstorm Sandy may have on consumers in the coming months.
US Private Sector Adds 158K Jobs; Claims Fall, Productivity Rise
The U.S. private sector created a better-than-expected 158,000 jobs in October; jobless claims fell last week and productivity rose as expected.
Friday’s Crucial October US Jobs Report: What To Expect
A positive jobs report would undoubtedly be hailed by President Obama as justification for his re-election; the reverse, the opposite.
Facebook Stock Falls After Post-IPO Lockup Expires
Shares of Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq:FB) fell nearly 4 percent as Facebook’s employees are free to sell some of their stock.
Euro Zone Consumer Spending Outlook Grim As Unemployment Hits Record, Inflation Rises
Rising euro zone unemployment in September plus high inflation doesn't bode well for consumer spending for rest of 2012.
General Motors Q3 Profit Tops Estimate, Sees Break Even In Europe By Mid-Decade
General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) reported better-than-expected third-quarter profit.
Fed vs. ECB: 20 Charts On How Central Bank Policy Impacts Asset Prices
How far can central banks go?
Hurricane Sandy Market Shutdown: A Look At Past NYSE Closures
The NY Stock Exchange has unexpectedly shut down more than 100 times in the past century, due to events from blizzards to war.
Hurricane Sandy Damage Could Hit $20B; Economic Hit To Be 'Noticeable But Temporary'
Damage from Hurricane Sandy is likely to cause economic losses of up to $20 billion and with the losses noticeable but temporary.
Hurricane Sandy May Delay Final Pre-election US Jobs Report
Here comes a pre-election surprise: The Labor Department could delay the closely watched October jobs report.
Companies Delay Earnings Reports Due To Hurricane Sandy
During one of the busiest weeks of the third-quarter earnings season, a number of companies have decided to postpone their quarterly reports as Hurricane Sandy threatens the U.S. Northeast.
October Jobs Report, ISM, Auto And Same-Store Sales: Economic Events For Oct 29-Nov 2
The U.S. employment situation summary Friday will carry the most weight, because it will be the last jobs report before Election Day.
Pharma 3Q Roundup: Lilly, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, Pfizer Hurt By Generic Competition
Pharmaceutical companies are still struggling with a steep "patent cliff," as multiple blockbusters lose their patent protections.
US GDP Growth Quickened In 3Q To 2% On Stronger Consumer Spending
U.S. GDP growth accelerated to an annualized pace of 2 percent in the third quarter.
66 Earnings Reports To Watch: Ford, LinkedIn, AIG, Starbucks
Halfway through the third-quarter earnings season, one thing is becoming clear: The fourth quarter is likely to be gloomy.
US Economy Inching Ahead, Despite Euro Recession
Even a deep recession in Europe wouldn't be sufficient to snuff out the U.S. recovery completely.
Q3 GDP Preview: Economy Seen Expanding 1.9% On Stronger Consumer Spending, Housing
The U.S. economy probably expanded at a slightly faster pace in Q3, but a sustained acceleration in GDP growth is unlikely.
ADP Overhauls Jobs Report Amid Accuracy Doubts
ADP has had a spotty track record of predicting the initial reading for nonfarm payrolls. Can ADP be spot on next time?
AngloGold, Gold Fields To Fire 20,000 South African Miners Striking For Better Pay
AngloGold and Gold Fields are the latest companies to resort to mass firings after weeks of crippling labor unrest.
US Housing Recovery Lifts Appliance Makers
For the past six years or so, weak home sales have depressed home appliance demand. But things are quietly changing now.
Shale Gas And Oil Revolution In The US To Create 1.3M New Jobs By 2020: IHS
The U.S. shale boom has supported a total of 1.7 million jobs this year -- a number that will swell to almost 3 million by 2020.
Target To Sell Credit Card Portfolio To TD Bank Group
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) has agreed to sell its consumer credit card portfolio to TD Bank Group.
Boeing Earnings Preview: Q3 To Bring Upside Surprise?
Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) is projected to beat earnings estimates when it reports third-quarter results on Wednesday.
FOMC, Q3 GDP, Housing, Durable Goods On Tap: Economic Events For Oct. 22-26
Key reports this week include the preliminary release of U.S. Q3 GDP, October FOMC rate decision and China HSBC PMI data.
Caterpillar Cuts 2012 Outlook, Weak Q3 Sales
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) lowered its profit and revenue projection for 2012 on weaker-than-expected global economy.
United Parcel Service (UPS) Q3 Earnings Preview: Flat On Charges, Global Slowdown
Third-quarter profit of UPS, the world’s No.1 package-delivery company, is expected to match year-earlier results.
Caterpillar 3Q Earnings Preview: Cost Controls, US Demand Lift Profits
Caterpillar is expected to report higher third-quarter earnings Monday, despite a challenging economic environment.
US Initial Jobless Claims Jump To 388,000 On Seasonal Factors
More Americans than expected applied for unemployment benefits last week.
60 Earnings Reports To Watch: Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Yahoo, Caterpillar, UPS
Corporate third-quarter earnings reports will continue to flood in next week: Do you have a watch list prepared?
