MSN Money's Charley Blaine explains the disconnect between these prices and how high they might go.
That's what several analysts are saying since the stock topped $800. But price prediction is never a sure thing. Just ask Apple.
The retail giant eases fears of slowing sales by saying its payout will increase 18% this year. But the company expects flat first-quarter results as taxes and gas prices stress consumers.
The company is on track to build 20,000 all-electric vehicles a year. But its disappointing fourth quarter led it to say it needs to trim costs to meet profit goals.
It's gold's fifth straight decline, as precious metals and crude oil take a dive. Worries the Fed may end its policy of low-interest rates and a rising dollar are 2 reasons for the slump. Stocks tumble as well.
The gains come as investors seem excited about Google's starting a chain of retail stores. In addition, new data show the company's holding on to its lead as the biggest search engine.
While the market is holding on to healthy gains so far this year, there are big headwinds that are worth watching, including political squabbling and rising gas prices.
The Golden Arches shares are down a day after President Obama called for a boost to the minimum wage to $9 an hour. A coincidence? Maybe not.
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