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Mid- and small-cap funds: good long-term fit
livemint.com - 9 Nov 2015 15:34
The category can be added to portfolios but choose the scheme wisely and only if you can bear short-term risk
Why Innovation Is Key For Twitter?
Forbes - 9 Nov 2015 20:42
Twitter's stock price declined by about 45% over since its late April high and its Q3 2015 results failed to meet investor expectations in terms of user growth and engagement. Twitter is facing challenges in attracting a...
What Are The Key Factors Driving Growth For Starbucks?
Forbes - 9 Nov 2015 15:55
We believe that international expansion, especially in the CAP region, will be one of the key growth drivers for Starbucks. The company is also working on innovative techniques such as mobile order and pay, food and beve...
Wall Street Bracing for Lower Bonuses for First Time in Years
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2015 03:25
Wall Street paychecks are expected to drop for the first time in four years as financial firms reel from a choppy 2015, according to a closely watched survey from consulting firm Johnson Associates Inc.
IoT, Semiconductors Among Three Key Drivers For Samsung
Forbes - 9 Nov 2015 15:41
Samsung Electronics reported solid growth in operating profits in Q3 2015, driven primarily by its semiconductor division, which is seeing strong demand for logic and memory chips. The semiconductor business will continu...
Monday Sector Laggards: Trucking, Transportation Services
Forbes - 9 Nov 2015 20:31
In trading on Monday, trucking shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.7%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Arcbest Corporation (ARCB), off about 7.5% and shares of P.A.M. Transport Services...
InterGlobe Aviation to list shares on Tuesday
livemint.com - 9 Nov 2015 14:04
The company has raised Rs3,008.5 crore at an issue price of Rs765 per share from its recently concluded, over-subscribed initial public offer
Laggard Polaris cuts a good deal for shareholders
livemint.com - 9 Nov 2015 06:42
Polaris decision to de-merge and eventually sell the IT services business to Virtusa has come as a welcome relief for shareholders
Tata Motors: Worst is behind, but when will it get better?
livemint.com - 9 Nov 2015 04:05A Year-End Game Plan for Investors
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2015 06:02
Stocks aren't just going up, up, up anymore. Here are five ways to cushion the blow.
Takeover Loans Have Few Takers on Wall Street
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2015 02:28
Wall Street banks are struggling to sell billions of dollars of buyout loans, a sign that investor appetite for riskier debt remains muted despite a robust autumn rally in other financial markets.
Dark Cloud Hovers Over Rackspace
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2015 01:03
Rackspace Hosting's slowing sales growth and hefty valuation suggest the worst isn't over.
Monday's ETF Movers: XBI, RWX
Forbes - 9 Nov 2015 20:33
In trading on Monday, the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 0.7% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Celldex Therapeutics (CLDX), up about 11....
Tinder Parent Company Match Group Sets IPO Terms
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2015 16:14
Match Group said it plans to raise up to $536.7 million in its long-awaited IPO, as the parent company of sites including Tinder seeks to cash in on the booming market for online dating.
Markit Delivers More Than Data
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2015 21:55
Data provider Markit looks attractive ahead of earnings, particularly if corporate-debt markets don't.
S&P 500 Analyst Moves: TEL
Forbes - 9 Nov 2015 18:48
The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, TE Connectivity (TEL) is now the #72 analyst pick, moving up by 2 spots.
EWA, ZBIO: Big ETF Inflows
Forbes - 9 Nov 2015 17:59
Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA), which added 3,400,000 units, or a 4.8% increase week o...
The Fed Puts the ECB Back in the Hot Seat
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2015 16:45
The Federal Reserve looks set for a December liftoff. ECB policy will face renewed scrutiny as a result.
How Bad Weather Could Affect Stock Prices
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2015 05:41
Maybe those "clouds on the investment horizon" are real. A study finds that bad weather can distract and delay the markets' analysts.
Japan, China Shares Hit Two-and-a-Half Month Highs
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2015 04:01
Shares in Japan and Shanghai rallied to fresh 2 1/2-month highs, while other Asian markets fell after China's deteriorating exports added further gloom to its economic outlook.
Oman Oil Minister says Over-Production 'Irresponsible'
Wall Street Journal - 9 Nov 2015 18:04
Discontent with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries spilled into the open, when Oman's oil minister called current oil production levels "irresponsible" and blamed the group for low oil prices.
Monday 11/9 Insider Buying Report: FCN, FEYE
Forbes - 9 Nov 2015 17:34
As the saying goes, there are many possible reasons for an insider to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy -- they expect to make money. So let's look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.