Stocks: The Kings of Cash

S&P tracks down the blue chip names with the biggest cash stockpiles—and the top ratings from its equity analysts

Google Beats the Bears

Despite analyst nay-saying and fewer paid ad clicks leading up to its first-quarter earnings announcement, the search giant reports solid growth

Mint's Fresh Take on Personal Finance

Gen Y is flocking to a free site for managing bank and credit accounts and household budgets. Mint.com aims for 1 million users by yearend

A Downshift for Harley-Davidson

The motorcycle maker will cut production and lay off workers as it deal with slowing U.S. sales

Vital Signs: Financials Drag Down Profits

On deck: A bevy of first-quarter earnings reports, March new and existing homes sales and durable goods orders, and April consumer sentiment

Merrill Lynch: As Bad as It Gets?

Shares of the beleaguered Wall Street giant rallied despite a weak profit report. Investors seem to be hoping the firm has finally hit bottom

Analyst Actions: IBM, Omniture, Polycom

It's Spring. Ready to Buy a Home Yet?

Spring has always been busy for real estate. Even though buyers and sellers remain cautious, now could be a good time to make a move

S&P Picks and Pans: Merrill Lynch, Nokia, eBay, IBM, Altera, Watts Water

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Thursday

Stocks Move Lower

Indexes shed some of their gains from Wednesday's rally as a rise in initial jobless claims dampened sentiment

Movers: IBM, Merrill Lynch, eBay, Pfizer

Stocks in the news on Thursday

More Shocks for Stocks?

Following GE's big earnings miss, analysts think jittery investors will keep pulling the trigger when disappointed, given recession worries