Normally, companies go out of their way to avoid sending this kind of negative signal. Here's what happened.
With investor sentiment running at extremely pessimistic levels, will a technical look at this sector reveal any bargains?
General Electric is downgraded to 'neutral,' and McDonald's is downgraded to 'outperform.'
Stocks are lower at midday as gold slumps for a second straight session.
The biggest issue is cost control, analysts say.
A new austerity in the industry will rein in capital spending and lower production, which in turn should boost prices.
Garmin is initiated with an 'outperform,' and Transocean is downgraded to 'sell.'
Precious metals take a beating after the Fed announces continued stimulus measures.
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