From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

Darden Restaurants Incorporated (DRI) announced its quarterly dividend of 43 cents per share, an increase of about 34% over its prior dividend in April of 32 cents. The dividend is payable on August 1, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 11, 2011.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

Brian "SHPS" Shepard - Asset reallocation as quarter end widow dressing rages on! Fund managers hurry to catch the high flyers, although banks are up today - they continue to lag the broader market. Breadth has been lending firm support through the week and the Chicago PMI and todays ISM number...

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 01 2011 9:03 PM

Weekly Market Wrap: 7/1/2011 The twenty sixth trading week of the year comes to a close while investors seem not to fret about very much. The new quarter and July started on a very positive note, with the markets seeing their fifth day of gains on Friday following a release of positive...

From: Market News Video on Thu, Jun 30 2011 12:28 PM

Walmart (WMT) said today it is rolling back gas prices by $0.10 per gallon on fuel, gas and diesel at its gas stations. The discount applies to all gas purchases made when using a reloadable Walmart gift card, reloadable Walmart MoneyCard, or a Walmart credit card for 90 days beginning ...

From: Market News Video on Thu, Jun 30 2011 12:28 PM

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest inflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Australia Index Fund (EWA), which added 2.2 million shares, or a 1.8% increase week over week. And on a percentage change basis...

From: Market News Video on Thu, Jun 30 2011 12:28 PM

Turning today to week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest outflow was seen in the Financial Preferred Portfolio (PGF), which shed 850,000 shares, or a 0.8% decrease week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ET...

From: Market News Video on Thu, Jun 30 2011 12:28 PM

In trading on Wednesday, the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 3.4% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Abraxas Petroleum (AXAS), up about 11.2% and shares of Mcmoran Exploration (MMR)...

From: Market News Video on Thu, Jun 30 2011 12:28 PM

Rite Aid (RAD) said same-store sales rose 1.8% for the four weeks ending June 25 compared to the same period in 2010. Total sales rose 1% to $1.928 billion.

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:29 PM

Stocks jumped midday led by banks and technology shares as new rules were announced to safeguard the global financial system. The rally reversed three days of losses.

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:29 PM

om Brian SHPS Shepard - The global markets continue to be driven by the Greek debt and the Eoro Zone contagion concerns as the US dollar bounces around.

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:29 PM

Pittsburgh-based financial advisor Carrie Coghill says, "the biggest question is, is this a soft patch, or potentially are we going to see another recession?" Rising concern about the economy is leading her to take a close look at holdings of "junk bonds." . .

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:29 PM

Tax and financial software maker Intuit (INTU) said late yesterday it has agreed to acquire mobile web banking technology assets from Mobile Money Ventures. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and Intuit said they are not material to its overall results.

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:29 PM

Nike (NKE) posted earnings late yesterday for its fiscal fourth quarter that beat analyst expectations. Profits totaled $594 million, or $1.24 per share, up from $522 million, or $1.06 per share, last year.

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:29 PM

Standard & Poors said late yesterday Accenture (ACN) will replace Marshall & Ilsley (MI) in the S&P 500 after the close of trading on July 5, when Marshall & Ilsley is to be acquired by Bank of Montreal (BMO). Amerigroup (AGP) will replace Nationwide Health Properties (NHP) in the S&P M...

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:29 PM

Progress Energy (PGN) said late yesterday its Florida unit has determined that the best course of action for its Crystal River Nuclear Plant is to repair the facility. The company said it has updated the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on its plan, under which it estimates the plant would...

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:29 PM

The New York Times (NYT) said today its New York Times Knowledge Network and The University of Southern California are establishing a new online continuing education program. The collaboration will launch with programs in nine areas of study, including more than 40 online courses in the...

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:29 PM

The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index showed home prices in a 20-city composite rose 0.7% in April compared to May, the first month-to-month increase in eight months. However, prices are down about 4% compared to April 2010.

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:29 PM

This morning, UBS lowered its price target on shares of Jacobs Engineering (JEC) to $45 on macroeconomic concerns. With the global economy hitting a soft patch recently, UBS responded by lowering its EPS estimates as well, but did maintain its neutral rating.

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:29 PM

This morning, UBS increased its price target on shares of Grainger (GWW) to $156 as the company should be able to increase margins going forward. With the higher price target, UBS raised its EPS estimates as well, but maintained its neutral rating.

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:29 PM

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the largest inflow was seen in the Vanguard MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (VWO), which added 24 million shares, or a 2.4% increase week over week. And on a percentage change basis...