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Stocks on the move: Retail shares down as Nordstrom tumbles after weak sales and more

Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman highlights today's stocks on the move in midday trading.

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  Verizon to introduce next-generation RCS texting in 2019

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  Verizon app puts four extra numbers on one phone

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2020 Buick LaCrosse images leaked on Chinese website

Buick is planning a refreshed version of its LaCrosse full-size sedan for the Chinese market, judging by these photos discovered by the site Auto Verdict on a Chinese government site used to certify upcoming new models.

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  2019 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost Drivers' Notes Review | More than just adequate

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  1915 Ford Model T somehow survived the California fires

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5 things every driver should keep in their car

These are the essentials every driver should have on hand before hitting the road.

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  5 things every driver should keep in their car

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  Ford's future includes self-driving deliveries and taxi services

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Buy Lowe's (LOW) Stock Before Q3 Earnings After HD's Strong Quarter?

Is now the time to think about buying Lowe's stock? Let's take a look at its Q3 outlook and some fundamentals to find out.

3 "Internet of Things" Stocks to Buy Right Now

Tech stocks have been volatile lately, but there are a number of new secular trends which investors are looking to remain exposed to in the long-term, including the Internet of Things. Check out these three stocks which have been flagged by the Zacks Rank that could be poised for further IoT growth soon!

Could Ford’s Q4 2018 Results Reflect Weakness in China?

Ford Motor Company (F) sold about 58,204 vehicle units in China in October, which suggests a massive drop of about 45% from October 2017. In September, the company’s Chinese sales were higher than October at 64,383 vehicle units, but they fell 43% YoY (year-over-year). Ford’s Chinese market sales fell ~31% YoY to 642,593 units in the first ten months of 2018.

Why Nordstrom, Gogo, and Williams-Sonoma Slumped Today

Retailers took a big hit despite some encouraging signs for the overall market.

Dow Leads The Stock Market Today As These 5 Big Caps Rally

The key market indexes ended mixed after sharply paring early losses in the stock market today. The Nasdaq gave up small gains to finish in the red.

Williams-Sonoma shares sink after earnings raise tariff concerns

Williams-Sonoma shares took a hit after the specter of tariffs were raised with its recent earnings announcement.

David Einhorn's Top 4 Sells in 3rd Quarter

Top sells include Mylan and GM. Investor also axed Apple and Micron

Why Analysts Are Expecting Lowe’s EPS to Fall in Third Quarter

For the third quarter, analysts are expecting Lowe’s Companies (LOW) to post EPS of $0.98, which represents a fall of 6.7% from $1.05 in the corresponding quarter of 2017. The adoption of a new revenue recognition standard and the company’s decision to exit its Orchard Supply Hardware business is expected to lower Lowe’s EBIT margin from 9.2% in the third quarter of 2017 to 6.9%. Analysts expect the company’s effective tax rate to fall from 37.1% in the third quarter of 2017 to 25.5% due to the enactment of tax reforms.

Sell-Off In Semiconductor Stocks Hits Nasdaq In Another Volatile Session

A wreck in semiconductor stocks sent the Nasdaq composite down nearly 1% at midday Friday, as the main indexes pared losses, but the rebound faded.

Tech Stocks Recover After Early Downdraft; Applied Materials Reverses Higher

Tech stocks fell sharply early Friday as the Nasdaq composite fell 1.2%, but the index was nicely off lows in afternoon trading.

Dow Jones Futures: Nvidia, Applied Materials Dive On Guidance, Slam Chip Stocks

Nasdaq futures led a sell-off as Nvidia, Applied Materials, Nordstrom and Williams-Sonoma dived on earnings and guidance. Other chip and retail stocks fell in sympathy.

Stocks Slide At Open; This Dow Jones Name Bucks Chip Sell Off

Early losses in chip stocks and retail names sent stocks to a weak open Friday, but Viacom rose on earnings, and PG&E received some relief.