Following are the day’s biggest winners and losers. Find out why shares of R.H. Donnelley and Crocs popped while Hershey and Kroger dropped.   Read More

For the week ending Friday, August 15, 2008,  U.S. major Indices finished mixed, after the markets digested negative results including a surge in CPI, a decline in retail sales, and continued expansion in unemployment claims.  The Nasdaq Composite prevailed amongst the major U.S. indices, as it edged up 1.59% for the week, marking its fifth week of gains.   Nasdaq gains were led by bullish comments on Amazon (AMZN) which gained 7.3% for the week.  The likelihood of the eurozone moving toward recession allowed for a stronger dollar against the euro, continued pressure on oil, and a positive impact on U.S. stocks as a potential safe haven.   Read More

Following are the day’s biggest winners and losers. Find out why shares of Fossil and Newmont Mining popped while China Mobile and Fifth Third Bancorp dropped.   Read More