After the close, tech giant Hewlett-Packard announced it will acquire networking provider 3Com for $2.7 billion in an all-cash deal.    Read More

And what it means for housing. Plus, get calls on the banks, alternative energy and more.   Read More

In an interview with CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo yesterday, Richmond Fed president Jeffrey Lacker refused to offer any clear sign as to when the central bank might finally end its zero-bound policy and begin raising rates. When asked whether he was worried about future inflation, Lacker said he thinks “we’re in a good place with inflation right now.”    Read More

Even as the Dow hits a new high, and the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ are not far behind, you can hear the same complaint on all the desks: "It's QUIET! Where is everyone?"    Read More

What follows is a look at stocks in the S&P 500 displaying unusual volume in today's trading session.   Read More

Investors ought to consider putting their money into some mid-cap stocks, said Patrick Dunkerley, lead portfolio manager at Scout Mid Cap Fund.    Read More

Over the years I’ve traveled on many field assignments, met CEOs of the biggest companies on earth, and powerful world leaders. In the past I’ve been humbled by some of these experiences. But last week I had one of the most truly humbling and eye-opening experiences of my life, and it had nothing to do with meeting an executive or a member of royalty. It was the men and women of The United States Navy.    Read More

In the midst of the dollar-dominated hot streak for the markets, what are the plays to make now? The Fast Money traders break it down for you.   Read More

Stocks are moving higher for the sixth day in a row and many investors are asking if is this rally is for real and does this market have legs? Bill Spiropoulos, CEO of CoreStates Capital Advisors and JJ Burns, president of JJ Burns & Company shared their market outlooks.    Read More

Wal-Mart is reporting third quarter earnings on Thursday and has so far out performed other retailers during the recession. The question is whether the retailing giant can continue to draw in customers as the recovery seems to be picking up. Giving their opinions Wednesday were Daniel Binder, senior equity research analyst and managing director at Jefferies & Co. and David Strasser, hardlines/broadlines retail analyst with Janney Montgomery Scott.   Read More