Raymond James is upgrading solar stocks and JC Penney is downgraded to 'neutral.'
These stocks pay out at least 3%.
They had a strong fourth quarter, but can they keep it up next year?
Global growth fears and comments from ECB President Draghi create a lull in markets.
Francesca's is upgraded to 'buy,' and Demand Media is downgraded to 'sell.'
Asian, European shares rise on hopes congressional leaders would reach a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff.
Viacom is downgraded to 'hold,' and Angie's List is upgraded to 'outperform.'
All eyes remain on the Fed's symposium as traders hope for more stimulus. US home prices rise. Consumer confidence declines. Japan cuts its economic forecast, while Spain's recession deepens. Apple seeks to ban 8 Samsung phones.
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