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Johnson Controls is spinning off its automotive interiors business into a joint venture with a Chinese partner, and rival auto-parts makers are rallying on word of the deal.

Johnson Controls is spinning off its automotive interiors business into a joint venture with a Chinese partner, and rival auto-parts makers are rallying on word of the deal.

Johnson Controls is spinning off its automotive interiors business into a joint venture with a Chinese partner, and rival auto-parts makers are rallying on word of the deal.

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The technology sector slumped on Wednesday, with EMC and Juniper leading the way lower.

The technology sector slumped on Wednesday, with EMC and Juniper leading the way lower.

The technology sector slumped on Wednesday, with EMC and Juniper leading the way lower.

Home construction-related stocks are falling hard after the surprise drop in new home sale for March.

Home construction-related stocks are falling hard after the surprise drop in new home sale for March.

Home construction-related stocks are falling hard after the surprise drop in new home sale for March.

A handful of companies due to report earnings, including Amgen, are rallying into the close.  

A handful of companies due to report earnings, including Amgen, are rallying into the close.  

A handful of companies due to report earnings, including Amgen, are rallying into the close.  

The broad S&P 500 slid into pullback mode Monday – skidding 5% from its record high. Despite the scary headlines, it could be a good chance for investors to hop into stocks.

Social media stocks like LinkedIn and Twitter are solidly in the green in the wake of Facebook’s across-the-board earnings beat.

Investors are selling shares of aerospace stocks like Rockwell Collins and General Dynamics in the wake of Boeing’s gloomy guidance.

The home-building sector posted a big advance Tuesday after the biggest U.S. home builder revealed better-than-expected quarterly results.

Transports are a bright spot today in an otherwise down market, with GATX, Union Pacific and Southwest Airlines leading the charge.

Several restaurant stocks hit all-time highs Wednesday.

It sure is bitter cold outside, but here are some stocks that could add some fire to your portfolio.