Market News
Japan Signals More Stimulus Before Vote
Wall Street Journal - 26 Apr 2013 17:57
Japan's chief cabinet secretary says the economy is about to get a new dose of fiscal spending as the Abe administration looks to maintain its momentum heading into elections.
XLI, UTX, UNP, BA: ETF Inflow Alert
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 17:17
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (AMEX: XLI) where we have detected an approximate $183....
Noteworthy ETF Inflows: USMV, AMGN, BMY, GIS
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 17:14
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Index Fund (AMEX: USMV) where we have detected an appr...
Bonds Bloom in Barren Land
Wall Street Journal - 26 Apr 2013 03:45
Despite economic troubles that have sent the rand down 17% against the dollar over the past year, bond-fund managers are eager to bet on South Africa's debt.
Earnings Sequel Won't Play Like the Original
Wall Street Journal - 26 Apr 2013 23:14
First-quarter earning have been surprisingly good. The next quarter may not be nearly as stout.
METALS OUTLOOK: Gold Market To Focus On Central-Bank Meetings, Jobs Report, Physical Demand
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 21:27
(Kitco News) - Gold traders will have plenty on their plate next week with central-bank meetings and an always-important U.S. employment report, while also continuing to keep tabs on the strength of demand in the physica...
The 10 States That Will Boom Over the Next 5 Years
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 20:34
Which states are best positioned to create new jobs and see an economic boom in the next five to ten years? New data from the National Chamber Foundation reveals the top ten states that will soon be economic leaders, as ...
Best ETFs for the Buck
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 19:21
May's best ETFs for the buck.
Go For XLI And UPS When Buying Into Industrial Sector
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 19:21
The Industrials sector ranks fourth out of the ten sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my neutral rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 16 ETFs and 24 mutual ...
Forbes Earnings Preview: UBS
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 18:03
UBS (UBS) reports its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.
Forbes Earnings Preview: Tenet Healthcare
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 18:03
Leading up to Tenet Healthcare's (THC) announcement of its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 analysts have become more wary as expectations have fallen over the past month to earnings of 28 cents per shar...
Forbes Earnings Preview: Anheuser-Busch InBev
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 18:02
Expectations have dropped for Anheuser-Busch InBev's (BUD) first quarter results in the month leading up to the company's earnings announcement slated for Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The consensus analyst estimate has dropp...
U.S. Growth, at 2.5%, Below Expectations
Wall Street Journal - 26 Apr 2013 17:58
The U.S. economy expanded in the first quarter, driven by consumer spending, but failed to gather as much steam as expected.
Forbes Earnings Preview: Edison International
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 17:57
Leading up to Edison International's (EIX) announcement of its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, analysts have become more bullish as expectations have improved over the past month from 62 cents per shar...
Forbes Earnings Preview: AGL Resources
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 17:56
Optimism surrounds AGL Resources (GAS), as it gets ready to report its first quarter results on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Analysts are expecting the company to book a profit of $1.33 a share, up from $1.16 a year ago.
Forbes Earnings Preview: DreamWorks Animation
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 17:52
Leading up to DreamWorks Animation's (DWA) announcement of its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 analysts have become more wary as expectations have fallen over the past month to a loss of 3 cents per sha...
Forbes Earnings Preview: Ecolab
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 17:51
Wall Street is expecting higher profit for Ecolab (ECL) when the company reports its first quarter results on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The consensus estimate is calling for profit of 59 cents a share, a rise from 50 cent...
Forbes Earnings Preview: Public Service Enterprise Group
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 17:51
In the month leading up to the Public Service Enterprise's (PEG) first quarter earnings announcement slated for Tuesday, April 30, 2013, expectations have risen for the upcoming results. The consensus analyst estimate ha...
Forbes Earnings Preview: 3D Systems Corporation
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 17:51
Optimism surrounds 3D Systems (DDD), as it gets ready to report its first quarter results on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Analysts are expecting the company to book a profit of 20 cents a share, up from 15 cents a year ago.
Forbes Earnings Preview: ONEOK
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 17:46
Expectations have dropped for ONEOK's (OKE) first quarter results in the month leading up to the company's earnings announcement slated for Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The consensus analyst estimate has dropped from 60 cent...
Forbes Earnings Preview: Yamana Gold
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 17:46
Leading up to Yamana Gold's (AUY) announcement of its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 analysts have become more wary as expectations have fallen over the past month to earnings of 23 cents per share fro...
Forbes Earnings Preview: Questcor Pharmaceuticals
Forbes - 26 Apr 2013 17:42
Wall Street is expecting higher profit for Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (QCOR) when the company reports its first quarter results on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The consensus estimate is calling for profit of 97 cents a s...