Alpha Natural is downgraded to 'sell,' and Michael Kors is initiated with an 'outperform.'
You know its brands, but you might not know about this global company's stellar performance -- and its stock still has room to run.
Toll Brothers is upgraded to 'neutral,' and Nordstrom is initiated with a 'buy.'
For now, there's nothing wrong with watching from the sidelines and letting the selling run its course.
PMI points to contraction rather than recovery in eurozone.
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.
Results have been stronger than Wall Street's lowered estimates. Retailers' results should be strong.
After a triple-digit move lower, the Dow is now well away from the 14,000 level again and the S&P is hovering just above 1,500.
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