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PetMed Express Inc (NASDAQ: PETS) reported a 33% decline in its fiscal first-quarter earnings. PetMed Express reported its quarterly profit at $4.8 million, or $0.22 per share, down from $7.2 million, or $0.32 per share, in the year-earlier period. Its revenue dropped 1.1% to $74 million, while...

Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE: SCHW) reported a 16% rise in its second-quarter net income. Charles Schwab's quarterly earnings surged to $238 million, or $0.20 per share, from $205 million, or $0.17 per share, in the year-ago quarter. Its revenue climbed to $1.19 billion from $1.08 billion. Analysts...

US stock futures are lower this morning, as investors are awaiting quarterly earnings from International Business Machines Corp (NYSE: IBM). Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 67 points to 12,385.00 and futures on the S&P 500 stock index fell 7.10 points to 1,307.40. Nasdaq 100...

This week will be a big one. Well, kinda. The U.S. women's soccer just barely lost the World Cup championship, I get a free sandwich for lunch tomorrow, and baseball is back from the all-star break. Hopefully the Phillies will keep up with their winning ways, but good luck to whatever...

Below are the top large-cap investment brokerage-national stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of return on equity. The trailing-twelve-month return on equity at TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AMTD) is 15.23%. AMTD's operating margin for the same period is 36.78%. The trailing-...

Some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are: Wall Street expects International Business Machines Corp (NYSE: IBM) to report its Q2 EPS at $3.03 on revenue of $25.35 billion. IBM shares gained 0.49% to $176.40 in after-hours trading. Analysts are expecting Charles Schwab Corporation...

Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW) earnings are right around the corner! Don't be caught off-guard: The company unveils its next round of earnings this Monday, July 18, 2011. Want to get caught up before Monday's earnings release? We've got just what you need. Here is your everything-that-matters guide...

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) earnings are coming up! Don't miss out: The company unveils its next round of earnings this Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Want to skip the homework and get all the facts in one place? We thought so. Here is your everything-that-matters guide for this Tuesday's...

With trading profits receding on Wall Street, the recent volatility in what has been a largely sideways market has to be a welcome development, as it offers traders some opportunities to actually profit off their investments. The major averages have seen some pretty ridiculous moves over the last...

It's time to gear up for Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE: BK) earnings! Keep your head in the game: The company releases its next round of earnings this Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Want to get all the facts ahead of this Tuesday's announcement? We thought so. Here's an advanced look at Bank of New...

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) earnings are coming up! Don't miss out: The company unveils its next round of earnings this Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Need to cram before Tuesday's earnings release? We've got just the thing. Here's an advanced look at Bank of America's second quarter earnings report...

It's time to get ready for TTD Ameritrade (NASDAQ: AMTD) earnings! Don't be caught off-guard: The company releases its next round of earnings this Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Want to know what analysts are expecting to see in TD Ameritrade's lastest earnings numbers? We thought so. Here's an...

The large financial stocks have been some of the weaker stocks over the past three months. This morning, Citigroup Inc.(NYSE: C) reported earnings that were better than expected. Citigroup stock is trading higher by 0.81 cents to $39.82 a share. Yesterday, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.(NYSE: JPM)...

Get ready for Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE: GS) earnings! Don't be the last to know: The company announces its next round of earnings this Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Want to get all the facts ahead of this Tuesday's announcement? We thought so. Here's an advanced look at Goldman Sachs Group's second...

Now's the time to start prepping for US Bancorp (NYSE: USB)! Don't be caught off-guard: The company releases its next round of earnings this Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Wondering what to expect from this Wednesday's announcement? Don't worry. Here's your essential guide to US Bancorp's second...