2 found dead in Titusville-area home
Two people were found dead in a home in the 1800 block of Hallum Avenue. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 4:50 pm CST
2 Sanford CVS’ raided in DEA drug abuse probe
Two local CVS' are the first pharmacies in the nation to have their licenses suspended for selling far too many painkillers like oxycodone. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 4:37 pm CST
Vice President Joe Biden calls for affordable tuition at FSU
Vice President Joe Biden speaks to students at Florida State University, promising that the Obama administration is looking into new ways to fight rising education costs. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 3:30 pm CST
Exclusive: Neighbor saves woman from fiery attack
Deputies say Matthew Wong (pictured above) tried to set his estranged wife on fire but instead burned himself. A neighbor heard the woman screaming and let her in. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 12:30 pm CST
Black History Month honors Ann Lowe
It’s Black History Month and learn about a woman who is not a household name, but her clients certainly are. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 12:00 pm CST
Are you addicted to Facebook?
You may have heard someone say wey've become a society addicted to social media, but now, a new study backs up the claim. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 10:42 am CST
Health Headlines: STDs on the rise
Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise among middle-aged adults. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 9:45 am CST
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INTERACTIVE MAP: Sebastian Inlet dredging project
Here's the plan to deepen the Sebastian Inlet channel, improve safety at a notorious turn and improve Coconut Point so least terns can nest there. Posted Friday, February 3, 2012 6:03 pm CST
FHP reports no visibility problems so far in I-95
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are reporting no major visibility issues this morning as they continue to monitor road conditions across the Space Coast for lingering smoke from controlled burns. Posted Friday, February 3, 2012 7:11 am CST
World Trade Center flaw could cost millions
The agency building the new World Trade Center says a design flaw could add millions of dollars to the cost of the complex's signature tower. Posted Wednesday, February 1, 2012 7:01 am CST
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Daily Dividend Report: JKHY, UTX, GG, CF, COL, HME
Jack Henry & Associates Incorporated (JKHY) announced its quarterly dividend of 11.5 cents per share, an increase of about 10% over its prior dividend in November of 10.5 cents. The cash dividend on its common stock is payable on March 8, 2012, to stockholders of record as of February 21, 2012. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 4:47 pm CST
Analyst Moves: CFX, FDX
Colfax (CFX) was upgraded today by Bank of America/Merrill Lynch (BAC) from neutral to buy with a price target of $42, the the acquisition of Charter should add to the bottom line. Shares are higher by about seven tenths of a percent. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 4:17 pm CST
Analyst Moves: TEVA, TRI
Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) was downgraded today by Morgan Stanley (MS) from overweight to equal-weight with a price target of $47, as the firm believes that the stock has gotten ahead of itself recent. Thomson Reuters (TRI) today had its numbers reduced by Credit Suisse (CS) due to challenges in the financial sector. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 3:32 pm CST
Monday 2/6 Insider Buying Report: TRCR, NDAQ
Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned cash to make a purchase, is that they expect to make money. Today we look at two noteworthy recent insider buys. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 3:02 pm CST
Monday Sector Leaders: Shipping, Biotechnology Stocks
In trading on Monday, shipping shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.5%. Leading the group were shares of Global Ship Lease (GSL), up about 7.6% and shares of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (GNK) up about 6.9% on the day. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 11:02 am CST
Markets fall on critical Greece
European stocks slipped from a six-month high on Monday in response to renewed concerns about debt-troubled Greece which prompted investors to book some profits. Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 8:32 am CST
Citigroup Awarded Mandate From Veritable To Provide Hedge Fund Services
Citigroup (NYSE:C) announced today Veritable has awarded it a mandate to provide a comprehensive suite of hedge fund services including middle office, fund accounting, and investor services.Veritable is among the largest independently owned Registered Investment Advisors in the United States providing unbiased, tax efficient, integrated investment solutions for families of substantial wealth.Citigroup (NYSE:C) has potential upside of 30.6% based on a current price of $31.57 and an average consensus analyst price target of $41.22. Posted Sunday, February 5, 2012 10:05 pm CST
What's In The News: February 2, 2012
This is what's in the news for Wednesday February 2, 2012. The Wall Street Journal reports U.S. auto sales in January jumped 11% over a year ago to their fastest pace in almost four years. A number of auto makers, showing new confidence in the U.S. economy, revealed billion-dollar expansions of their American factories. The Wall Street Journal also reports Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI), chairman of the Senate Antitrust Subcommittee, said he would hold a hearing on the marketing alliance between Verizon Wireless (VZ, VOD) and Comcast (CMCSA) over concerns that together they could blunt competition in the telecommunications market, leading to higher prices. Bloomberg reports oil fell to its lowest level in six weeks as U.S. crude stockpiles increased more than expected and gasoline usage dropped to a 10-year low. Finally, Bloomberg also reports U.S. auto insurer Allstate (ALL) is investing in energy and real estate as near record-low interest rates squeeze income from bonds, said Chairman and CEO Thomas Wilson. Posted Sunday, February 5, 2012 8:12 pm CST
Sales of Ford Motor Up 7% In January
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) U.S. sales in January totaled 136,710 vehicles, a 7% gain compared with January 2011; retail sales increased 8%. Focus contributed to 30% of Ford Motor Company sales growth in January.The Ford brand totaled 131,589 vehicles in January.Ford Motor (NYSE:F) has potential upside of 26.7% based on a current price of $12.4 and an average consensus analyst price target of $15.72. Posted Sunday, February 5, 2012 7:57 pm CST
Flush with Corporate Cash - Screams 'Buy' for Investors
Apple's blowout quarter this week increased its cash holdings to almost $100 billion, a staggering amount that casts a spotlight on what may prove a big catalyst for the U.S. equity market in coming years. U.S. corporations are sitting on record levels of cash - nearly $1 trillion for companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 index - but with the exception of high dividend-paying stocks this past quarter, that cash pile has done little to boost share prices. Investors often shun companies with excess cash as they fear management will negotiate expensive or ill-advised acquisitions, or buy back shares when the stock is far from cheap. Posted Saturday, February 4, 2012 1:59 pm CST
Analyst Moves: RIMM, ANF
Research in Motion (RIMM) was downgraded today by Jefferies (JEF) to underperform from hold with a price target of $15 price target, ad the company may delay or abandon plans to license its OS. Shares are lower by over 1.3 percent. Posted Friday, February 3, 2012 3:17 pm CST
Analyst Moves: APA, NOV
Apache (APA) was assigned a new outperform rating today by Credit Suisse (CS) with a $120 price target, as recent acquisition moves should lead to accelerated growth. Shares are higher by about 2.1 percent. Posted Friday, February 3, 2012 2:17 pm CST
Daily Dividend Report: SPG, PEP, ADM, WYNN, PRE
Simon Property Group (SPG) announced its quarterly dividend of 95 cents per share, an increase of about 6% over its prior dividend in November of 90 cents. The company also reported that it earned $363.8 million, or $1.24 a share, last quarter, compared with a profit of $218.8 million, or 74 cents a share, in the same period last year, beating analyst estimates of 90 cents. Posted Friday, February 3, 2012 2:02 pm CST
Earnings Wrap: EL, AON
Estee Lauder (EL) announced that quarterly profit increased to $396.7 million, or $1.00 per share, up from $343.9 million, or 86 cents per share, in the same period last year. Sales increased by ten percent to $2.74 billion. Posted Friday, February 3, 2012 10:32 am CST
Facebook's Filing IPO Today
Eight years after it was launched from a Harvard dorm room, Facebook is expected to take its first major step to being a publicly traded company Wednesday, according to the Washington Post. The filing is the first step toward what's shaping up to be one of the highest-buzzed market debuts in history.Facebook has made no secret about it plans to go public, and rumors have been circulating for months that the company would raise as much as $10 billion for the initial public offering â giving it a valuation of $75 billion to $100 billion â though reports Monday from the International Financing Review and the New York Times revised that number down to $5 billion. That number could continue to rise as Facebook measures demand for the stock, which is expected to have its market debut late this spring. Posted Thursday, February 2, 2012 5:33 pm CST
Thursday 2/2 Insider Buying Report: ETFC, LBAI
Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned cash to make a purchase, is that they expect to make money. Today we look at two noteworthy recent insider buys. Posted Thursday, February 2, 2012 4:47 pm CST
Your Local Doppler Radar
This map shows the location and intensity of precipitation in your area. The color of the precipitation corresponds to the rate at which it is falling. This map is updated every 15 minutes. Posted Tuesday, February 7, 2012 12:33 am CST
Video: Your Regional Weather Forecast
Watch what the experts at The Weather Channel® have to say about the weather trends in your area. Posted Tuesday, February 7, 2012 12:33 am CST
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