Market Movers With Rob Black

Global Economic Update

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:56:09 +0000

Rob Black discusses the global economic outlook for the second half of 2012.

RUMOR: Apple Jumping Into Set-Top Boxes

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:43:46 +0000

Apple is making deals with content creators, according to a report.

LOSER: Melky Cabrera / WINNER: Robert Downey Jr.

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:54:24 +0000

Melky Cabrera is struggling with a scandal while Robert Downey Jr. has overcame his own. Learn from both.

Apple iPhone Trade-Ins Boom As The New iPhone Nears

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:54:24 +0000

Trade-in websites see lots of iPhone users looking to swap.

Video Game Makers (EA, ZNGA) Testing Freemium Models On Some Games

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:29:56 +0000

Electronic Arts is giving a Star Wars title away for free, with hopes of future revenues.

Best Analysts On Wall Street

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:21:23 +0000

Here are a few of the analysts you will want to listen to for moving the markets.

Snoop Dogg Rebrands as Snoop Lion

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:42:11 +0000

Lessons in reinventing yourself from The Doggfather

Here's What Drove Wal-Mart Shares To An All-Time High

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:35:21 +0000

WMT has hit an all-time high on new growth.

Apple iPhone 5 Event A Winner With Investors

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:19:20 +0000

Apples Sept. product event will make it just in time for this quarters. Also, stopping phone theft and Mountain Lion most successful iOS release ever.

Social Media Stocks (FB, ZNGA) Get Pushed To All-Time Lows

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:32:27 +0000

Facebook and Zynga are getting annihilated on the public markets as investors shun the stocks.

Harry Dent: Dow To 3,000 Within A Couple Years

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:22:10 +0000

Stock market commentator Harry Dent predicts the Dow will drop 75% in just a couple of years. This isn't the first time he's made drastic predictions (and been wrong).

Creative Destruction On The Internet

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:20:15 +0000

Media, news, financials and travel are just a few of the industries that has been drastically changed by the internet.

America and the Global Economy

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:00:38 +0000

Rob Black discusses some key issues facing American prosperity and the global economy.

Investing Lesson From The Six Hundred Year Old Bra Discovery

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:19:12 +0000

A 600 year old bra was discovered. Here is an investing lesson. Also, Verizon gets a downgrade and back to school shopping season begins.

Melissa Mayer Breaks The Glass Wall As CEO OF Yahoo!

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:19:07 +0000

Former Google employee Melissa Mayer has found a $60 Million dollar job as the CEO of Yahoo. Plus, Ben Bernanke speaks on the economy and a preemptive HIV medication approved.

Olympic Athletes And Money

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:06:17 +0000

Sponsors, medals, bonuses and salaries. The life of an Olympic athlete can pay off for the top dogs.

Big Media Finally Getting Internet Distribution

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:06:42 +0000

Large media companies and tech are finally playing nice making profits.

Corn Supplies Getting Rocked By Dry Weather

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:59:44 +0000

Corn produced in the US is forecast to drop by 12% this summer due to a drought. Also, Viacom blackout and Burberry shares hit.

What's Wrong With Groupon

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:10:43 +0000

Groupon shares hit a new all-time low this week. Here's what's going wrong.

Fender Guitar Files For IPO

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:00:05 +0000

Legendary guitar maker looks to raise cash and oversees growth with initial public offering.

Linkedin Falls On Facebook Jobs Board

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:38:55 +0000

Headline risk brings Linkedin shares down 5% over a rumored Facebook jobs board.

The Chicken Trend and McDonalds

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:58:23 +0000

McDonalds is increasing their chicken offerings as a way to expand profits and keep margins high.

The Real Cost Of 4th Of July

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:19:44 +0000

Winners and Losers from America's Independence Day.

Stock Winners and Losers from Obamacare

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:06:43 +0000

If Obamacare is passed here are the key areas and companies you will want to watch. Rob Black explains.

Facebook Analysts Ratings Debut

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:22:09 +0000

Analysts will be releasing their ratings on Facebook (FB) as the lockup period expires. Also, 25% of American save nothing, and the housing market has likely found a bottom.

News Corp. Looks To Unlock Shareholder Value With Breakup

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:36:06 +0000

Rupert Murdoch is under pressure to separate his publishing business and raise the share price.

Gas Prices Fall For 10th Straight Week. Where Is The Bottom In Oil?

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:01:39 +0000

Gas prices fall for 10th straight week and where will we see a bottom in oil. Also, Brave tops box office and investors are swooping up homes.

Burget King Has Gone Public and Has Some New Initiatives On The Way

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:56:37 +0000

Burger King IPO, Life In Hell, and NBA Sponsors on today's Market Movers with Rob Black.

S&P 100 Is On A Roll and Outperforming The S&P 500

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:35:32 +0000

Strong large caps are raking in profits and their stocks are showing it in 2012

Can Apple Have A $1 Trillion Market Cap And Still Have Upside?

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:50:38 +0000

APPL shares have price targets of over $1,000. But is there room to grow once they hit that level?

Retirement: Work Longer, Save More, Plan For Worst

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:32:52 +0000

Rob Black discusses the changing dynamics of retirement planning and preparation.

Housing's Future: Renting and Downsizing

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:54:41 +0000

Rob Black discusses the future of real estate investing and some things to except.

Lunch With Warren Buffett Nabs $3.5 Million For Charity

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:13:38 +0000

San Francisco charity gets huge payday for Buffett lunch. Plus, Facebook user growth slowing and UnitedHealth sticking with parts of ObamaCare.

Apple Brings Out The New Apps and MacBooks At WWDC

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:01:26 +0000

Apple made some huge product and partnership announcements at the WWDC of 2012.

Great Ways To Lower Your Dental Insurance Costs

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:01:10 +0000

Rob Black discusses the cost of dental insurance and some ways around high fees.

New Apple Products At WWDC

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:20:04 +0000

Looking at what Apple will unveil at the WWDC 12012.

Tiger Woods: A Winner For Golf

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:15:09 +0000

When Tiger wins, many in golf win. ESPN, Nike, and more.

Starbucks Buys Bread Company and Facebook Continues Free Fall

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:12:40 +0000

Starbucks buys a small bakery chain with plans to expand. Also, Facebook initiated with $25 price target and stock continues fall.

'Sell In May, Go Away' Beats Again In 2012

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:23:02 +0000

The Wall Street phrase holds true for the third year in a row.

Water: Investing In A Limited Resource

Thu, 31 May 2012 04:44:21 +0000

Rob Black discusses investing in water through bonds and stocks.

Research In Motion Gets Creamed

Wed, 30 May 2012 02:13:17 +0000

Research In Motion gets annihilated on news they are looking at strategic directions. Plus, home prices fall at a slower pace, and career choices without a college degree.

Facebook as a Benchmark Stock

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:55:50 +0000

Facebook will become a benchmark for social tech companies. Also, Michael Dell has some comments on Windows 8.

Has Housing Finally Bottomed?

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:33:39 +0000

Home sales rise in last period. Also, Best Buy turnaround having some issues.

Starbucks Rolls Out Smartphone Payment Apps

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:41:42 +0000

Starbucks expands on mobile app products to build loyalty. Also, GM won't advertise in Super Bowl for 2013, and Comcast gets Skype product.

Bono Rakes In $1.5 Billion From Facebook IPO

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:12:40 +0000

Bono from U2 gets huge payday from Facebook's IPO

Apple Predicted To Go The Way Of Sony

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:40:47 +0000

An analyst forecasts Apple's future to look very similar of that of Sony's.

New World Of Landing A Mortgage Or Refinance

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:44:57 +0000

The mortgage loan and refinance market has changed drastically in the last few years.

Slurpee's Go Sugar Free!

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:10:25 +0000

7-11 to jump on anti-obesity trend with sugar free Slurpees.

What's The Deal With The Facebook Roadshow

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:36:36 +0000

Mark Zuckerburg is on the East Coast shopping the company around to investors. Here's the presentation.

Wynn Resorts Has Vegas Shortfall, But China Gambling Grows

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:30:45 +0000

Wynn shares fall on Vegas numbers, but China a bright spot in earnings report. Also, AMC could lose Mad Men and the job market stinks.

The Avengers Rakes In The Cash For Disney

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:33:02 +0000

The Avengers tops box office opening records. Plus, consumer credit jumps and obesity to top 40% by 2030.

The Era Of The Big Box Retailer Is Changing

Tue, 08 May 2012 18:34:30 +0000

Big Box Retailers like Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Target are going smaller and moving into cities.

More People Have Mobile Phones Than Access To Clean Drinking Water

Mon, 07 May 2012 21:16:05 +0000

Mobile phone usage has taken the globe by storm, as seen by this chart.

Microsoft Developing HomeOS Operating System For The House

Thu, 03 May 2012 22:45:10 +0000

Microsoft wants to sell you an operating system for your home

Monster Beverage Shares Surge On Coke Buyout Rumor

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:11:25 +0000

Shares of Monster jumped on a WSJ report that Coke-Cola is looking to purchase the energy drink maker. Also, Apple is smart with taxes and the Nook finds a partner in Microsoft.

S&P 500 Dividend Payers Highest In Over A Decade

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:07:59 +0000

The number of companies in the S&P 500 paying dividends has reached the highest level in 12 years.

Spotify Launching A Pandora-Killer, But Will It Make Money?

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:20:50 +0000

Spotify aims for Pandora with latest offering.

Kardashians Get $40 Million From E!

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:02:51 +0000

Keeping Up With The Kardashians gets resigned for three years

Disney FIlm Chief Ousted Over John Carter Bomb

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:45:12 +0000

The Disney film chief responsible for the John Carter disaster has resigned. Also, investing in IMAX.

Apple Earnings Analysis

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:01:44 +0000

Rob Black takes a look at Apple's latest earnings and revenues

TRUSTEES: Social Security Expected To Run Out By 2035

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:44:12 +0000

The Social Security Trustees forecast that the Social Security fund will run out of money by 2035. Also, Facebook profit drops before IPO.

Facebook's Ad Rates Before IPO

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:27:34 +0000

Some interesting advertising information on Facebook just before the IPO.

Wal-Mart Losing Money To Dollar Stores

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:53:33 +0000

Wal-Mart has been facing some stiff competition from dollar stores like Dollar General. Also, Facebook ad rates going into their IPO, and law students average debt rising.

Lessons From Dick Clark, And Berkshire Hathaway Without Warren Buffett

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:26:13 +0000

Dick Clark passed away but left us some business lessons and Warren Buffett is still here but what will Berkshire Hathaway look like without it's leader.

How Gas Prices Are Affecting Your Wallet

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:44:14 +0000

Higher gas prices mean bad news for the economy and your pocketbook, right? Not necessarily. Rob Black has some insight in the topic.

Mortgage Rates Hit New Record Low Is Now The Time To Buy?

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:55:07 +0000

Average 30-year mortgage rates keep falling. Rob Black discusses how to take advantage.

First Quarter Earnings: Consumer Staples, Financials, Tech

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:21:48 +0000

Analysis of first quarter earnings of consumer staples, financials, tech

First Quarter Earnings: Energy, Health Care, Industrials

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:08:39 +0000

S&P 500 first quarter earning breakdown of energy, healthcare and industrial sectors

Facebook Gets Instagram and AOL Sells Patents To Microsoft

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:13:15 +0000

Facebook buys app company for $1 billion

Investing In China With... Starbucks

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:19:13 +0000

Starbucks is expanding their Chinese footprint in the coming years

Student Loans For Kindergarteners

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:20:00 +0000

Parents are getting student loans for their five year old children. Plus, Best Buy is the worst buy and apartment vacancies hit new low.

Yahoo Restructuring Is On The Way

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:20:00 +0000

Company lays off 2,000 in cost cutting measure. Plus, Best Buy might get cut to junk and Apple for enterprise.

Kids And Media: What Are The Trends

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:58:35 +0000

A recent study found digital media is where it's at with today's youth.

Groupon Loses Trust On Wall Street Following Earnings Restatement

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:44:47 +0000

Investors are pulling out of Groupon shares after two huge mistakes.

Plus, NCAA huge money maker and iPad tops

Starbucks and Peets Looking Up For 2012

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:34:49 +0000

Steakhouse Diners Feeling the Bite as Prices Rise
iPad Users Spending on Newspapers And Magazines
Starbucks, Peet’s in line for caffeine shot

Music Industry Rebounds, Dennis Rodman Is Broke, And How To Invest In IPOs

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:19:50 +0000

The Music Industry Is Finally Turning Around!
A ‘broke’ and ‘sick’ Dennis Rodman
Invest or Not in IPOs

Best Buy's Sore Spot, RIM Crashes, And Expo For Divorced Dads

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:49:53 +0000

Best Buy having a hard time moving entertainment products. Stock slumps. Plus, Research In Motion losing to competitors and the divorce expo is on.

Baldness Cure Discovered? Plus Money in the Trash and iPad expenses

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:29:34 +0000

Male pattern baldness affects seven out of ten men. And could be a thing of the past.

An Angry Birds Blow To Windows Phone

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:07:21 +0000

The new “Angry Birds Space” edition of the world’s most popular mobile-phone game won’t appear on Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform in a blow to handset maker Nokia

McDonald’s and their New Growth Phase at Home

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:51:27 +0000

McDonald's is growing up on and off the menu to help fuel growth. Among new store offerings are:

Items being pushed by the new generation of owners:

Installing Wi-Fi and more electrical outlets

Promotions that focus on building a positive reputation in the community. This includes giving away books and backpacks, hosting toy drives, and recycling initiatives.

Pushing for health-focused menu items like gluten-free buns and organic produce

Using credit card systems and picture-based menus, which have sped up ordering times

Expanding hours – 40% of stores are now open 24 hours

Cook an Egg on Your iPad while Watching The Hunger Games Trailer

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:08:11 +0000

iPads get hot, and Hunger Games for Lions Gate

Zynga Gets OMGPOP for $200m

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:27:54 +0000

Zynga is spending some money to purchase the top apps.

College Sports Apparel Top Seller For Retailers

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:51:15 +0000

College Sports are big bucks for retailers like Sports Authority

Apple Dividend Details, Wendy's Passes Burger King, Payton Manning To Broncos

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:19:51 +0000

Apple will pay its first dividend in 17 years. Investors who urged it to return part of the $97.6 billion in cash amassed by robust demand for iPhones and iPads.

Wendy’s moved passed Burger Kind in sales last year, making it the second-largest U.S. hamburger chain.

The four-time National Football League Most Valuable Player chose the Broncos team over the Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers.

Facebook Unfriending, Roku IPO, And Square For Credit Cards

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:46:28 +0000

Has the Facebook Friend Bubble Burst?
ROKU COMING PUBLIC
New Square device replaces cash register

Gas Prices and The Economy

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:54:00 +0000

Changing gas prices have many effects on the US economy. Rob Black discusses.

Making Money On St. Patrick's Day. Plus, Intel TV and Mexican Drug Lords

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:16:22 +0000

A Saturday St. Patty's day looks to be a winner. And Intel is moving into the TV market, and Mexico real estate takes a hit.

What's Happening WIth Disney Shares, March Madness, and Dow 15,000

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:45:38 +0000

Investors react to a Disney miss, March Madness bets are in, and thoughts on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Starbucks Expands Strategy Into The Home

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:05:52 +0000

Starbucks adds to product line with Verismo. Plus, kids and money, and the real cost of college degree.

Business Lessons From The L.A. Cupcake ATM

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:05:28 +0000

A business has created the first cupcake ATM. Also, a bit on Roku and wages.

The New iPad, Cloud Computing Helps Jobs, And Christina Hendricks Photos and Money Stolen

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:22:32 +0000

Apple has released the third iPad in three years.

Follow The Money: Adult Entertainment, Baseball, Yoga

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:16:34 +0000

Rob Black looks at money flowing into particular areas and what those trends mean for the marketplace.

New York Yankees Salary Cap and Google Driverless Cars

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:26 +0000

The New York Yankees are capping their payroll for 2013. Is this a sign of the New York economy? Also, Google Driverless Cars are being shown off to state legislators.

Microsoft Windows 8 Looks To Be A Winner For Tech

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:03:00 +0000

Microsoft looks to be rolling with their new Windows 8 operating system.

Apple At $1,000 Per Share - In The Near Horizon?

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:52:00 +0000

Rob Black looks at Apple as a one trillion dollar company

Wealthy More Likely To Cheat, Water As An Investment, And Student Debt

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:50:00 +0000

Rich people are more likely to lie, cheat, and steal.

Dow Crosses 13,000, Housing Prices Decline Again, & Apple iPad 3

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:59:53 +0000

The Dow Jones Industrial Average passed the psychological threshold of 13,000 this week. Plus, housing prices have declined once again but sales seem to be stabilizing. And Apple is expected to announce the iPad 3 on March 7th.

Qnexa Weight Loss Drug, Nike Foamposite One Galaxy, And 100 Year Olds

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:31:06 +0000

A federal advisory panel overwhelmingly backed the weight-loss drug Qnexa, clearing the way for the Food and Drug Administration to potentially approve a prescription diet drug for the first time in more than a decade.

Wine At White Castle, McBaguette, and Google Smart Glasses

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:17:40 +0000

Rob Black discusses alcohol at White Castle, Starbucks, and more. Plus, McBaguette and Google's entry into smart glasses.

A Few Facts On The National Debt

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:29:09 +0000

Current national debt = $15.3 trillion (or $49,030 per every man, woman and child in the US or $135,773 per taxpayer)