Abercrombie is upgraded to 'overweight,' and American Eagle is downgraded to 'neutral.'
Zynga downgraded to 'neutral,' and First Solar is downgraded to 'negative.'
As long as you don't fall into the trap of buying a secular decliner or a serial disappointer, you'll do fine.
This month, the retailer boasts even lower prices than its bigger rival.
Shares of Facebook slump as their lockup period ends. Jobless claims rise and housing starts decline, while building permits jump to a 4-year high. Wal-Mart slips on a disappointing outlook. Cisco rallies on a dividend hike.
These consumer-focused plays resist even ugly downturns.
Coca-Cola will be the first blue chip since 2005 to divide its shares. What are splits, and why should investors care?
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