They're inspiring companies to make moves that attract investors.
Sony is upgraded to 'buy,' and JoS. A. Bank is downgraded to 'equal weight.'
Starbucks, other companies report better than expected results. Data out of Europe's biggest economy remain positive.
Louisiana-Pacific, a building materials manufacturer, has been benefiting from the higher demand in the sector.
Investors love the very companies they disdained just 6 months ago, and this turn of events is just getting started.
Here are the first 4 areas out of 10 that should continue to flourish this year.
As earnings season continues, two of the largest companies miss analyst expectations.
Given the cost cutting that lumber companies have done in the past 2 years, any price boost should fall directly to their bottom lines.
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