A relief rally boosted the markets back into positive territory this afternoon with some modest gains, as investors put aside their concerns over Europe.
On the economic front, consumer confidence fell in June, for a fourth consecutive month, according to the Conference Board. The index dropped to 62 from an downwardly revised 64.4 in May.
Meanwhile, there are signs of strength in the U.S. housing market as the S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values in 20 cities fell 1.9 percent in April from the same period a year ago.
Shares of News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS) soared to a four-year high after the company announced it may separate its publishing assets from its entertainment properties. The split would result in two publicly held units.
For-profit college chain Apollo Group (NASDAQ:APOL) handily beat earnings expectations, sending shares higher today. The company also raised its full-year profit forecast.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced the acquisition of Yammer for $1.2 billion. Yammer is a business social networking company. Shares of Microsoft are trading higher on the news today.
Any ideas and opinions presented in all Market News Video clips are for informational and educational purposes
only, and do not reflect the opinions of BNK Invest, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries or partners.
In no way should any content contained herein be interpreted to represent trading or investment advice.
None of the information contained herein constitutes a recommendation that any particular security, portfolio,
transaction, or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person. All viewers agree that under no
circumstances will BNK Invest, Inc,. its subsidiaries, partners, officers, employees, affiliates, or agents be held
liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information obtained. Read Full Disclaimer.
No friend, no book, no broker, no advisor, no expert has ever
Launch related slideshow:
Friday 5/17 Insider Buying Report: CONE, ERII
Friday 5/17 Insider Buying Report: WFR, VSTM
Thursday 5/16 Insider Buying Report: SIX, MRIN
Daily Wrap: May 17, 2013
Donaldson Shares Slip On Lowered Guidance
Daily Wrap: May 16, 2013
Analyst Moves: AMAT, ARUN, DE
Analyst Moves: NOC, GM, GILD
Analyst Moves: WSM, LTD, ADSK
Friday Sector Leaders: Education & Training Services, Auto Parts
Friday Sector Laggards: Precious Metals, Rental, Royalty Trusts
Thursday Sector Leaders: Shipping, Education & Training Services
Friday's ETF with Unusual Volume: IYK
Friday's ETF Movers: PSCM, PSAU
HYG, RUSS: Big ETF Outflows
Daily Dividend Report: AET, DV, RWT, BGS, WMB
Daily Dividend Report: SYY, VTR, HIG, ESS, XEC
Daily Dividend Report: COH, STT, WDC, KSS, DPS
Initial Jobless Claims Jump by 32k
Jobless Claims Fall to Five Year Low
Hiring Picture Improves In April
Weekly Market Wrap: May 17, 2013
Weekly Market Wrap: May 10, 2013
Weekly Market Wrap: May 3, 2013
Week Ahead Market Report: May 13, 2013
Week Ahead Market Report: May 6, 2013
Week Ahead Market Report: April 29, 2013