Stocks are up despite data showing orders for capital goods other than planes declined in July.
The ECB is considering yield band targets for a new bond-buying program. Orders for US durable goods jump, but the core number slides. Fed stimulus hopes fade. Autodesk plunges on disappointing results. Eli Lilly rallies on an Alzheimer's study.
The discount retailer soldiers on during uncertain economic times.
Groceries are losing business to big-box chains and dollar stores. There's little room for strategy in a business with razor-thin margins.
Supervalu reminds us that a high yield can be a red flag for a flailing stock.
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Stocks pare earlier losses but remain down despite a drop in initial jobless claims. SVU tanks nearly 50%.
Delta, United are initiated at Goldman with a 'sell,' and Tyson Foods is downgraded to 'underperform' at BofA/Merrill.
Companies and consumers are sitting on their wallets, and we should not be surprised.
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