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Tata Steel's overseas operations compensate for India business
livemint.com - 12 Feb 2014 07:15
Investors relieved by signs of sustainable recovery in Tata Steel's European operations
Copper Beats Gold As An Inflation Hedge: S&P
IBTimes - 12 Feb 2014 18:31
Copper may be better suited for protecting investors against inflation than gold is, according to a surprising analysis pioneered by Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC. Investors have typically viewed gold as an in...
Whole Foods Shares Stumble After Profits Leave Investors Unsatisfied
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 23:55
Since its founding in 1980, Whole Foods Market has lured shoppers with the promise of fresh and sustainable foods. Today, that promise is proving not enough to satiate shareholders.
Daily Dividend Report: DLR, APC, PRU, SYK, CLX
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 20:56
Digital Realty Trust (DLR) increased their quarterly common stock dividend by $0.05 to $0.83 per share due to expected continued growth in funds from operations, and their policy to distribute 100% of REIT taxable income...
Amazon's New Kindles
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 20:40
A close up look at Amazon's newest media gadgets.
Wednesday's ETF with Unusual Volume: IYY
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 20:34
The iShares Dow Jones U.S. ETF (IYY) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Wednesday, with over 214,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 36,000. Shares of IYY were up about 0.2% o...
Traders With Need for Speed Turn to Laser Beams
Wall Street Journal - 12 Feb 2014 07:12
As high-speed stock traders push to trade ever faster, their newest move involves harnessing a technology that U.S. military jets use to communicate as they soar across the sky: lasers.
Cisco Increases Dividend To 19 Cents Per Share Despite 7.8% Revenue Drop
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 23:53
Network technology giant Cisco profit and revenue hit by the struggling emerging markets, but profit and revenue fell less than the Street was expecting.
Invest In Foreign Stocks Like John Templeton
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 23:50
A hundred years ago, almost nobody invested outside their own country. Even 50 years ago, investing in Europe was a mission for the brave and, possibly, only those with local know-how.
U.S. Gold Coin Sales Aren't Too Bright In New Year
IBTimes - 12 Feb 2014 21:31
Even as mints worldwide run overtime, U.S. gold coin sales actually fell 40 percent in January from a year earlier, recent U.S. Mint data show. Sales by the U.S. Mint to gold dealers fell to 133,000 ounces from 222,500 a...
Kraft Earnings Preview: Modest Revenue Growth, Thicker Margins Expected
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 20:49
Sales are expected to come under pressure from increased price-based competition, especially in the grocery segment. However, cost savings from productivity initiatives are expected to more than offset higher commodity p...
AIG Earnings Preview: Margin Expansion In The U.S. Might Be Offset By Currency Fluctuations
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 20:47
We expect AIG to report a significant improvement in its combined ratio for U.S. P&C operations. The company incurred total losses of $2 billion as a result of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, which led to an operating loss of $...
Manulife Earnings Preview: Focus On Wealth Product Sales And FX Fluctuations
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 20:45
The weakening of the Japanese Yen in comparison to the dollar might impact Manulife's results. Half of the insurer's Asian insurance sales and 30% of its wealth management product sales come from Japan.
Wednesday 2/12 Insider Buying Report: IDTI
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 20:37
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 one noteworthy recent insider buy.
World's 100 Biggest Banks: China's ICBC #1, No U.S. Banks In Top 5
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 20:33
The U.S. is home to some of the biggest banks in the world yet French and Chinese banks make up much of the top 10.
Micron And 2 Other Stocks To Buy Right Now
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 20:21
Jordan Kimmel, Managing Member & Portfolio Manager, Magnet AE Fund
Bitcoin At The Wrong End Of A Gun
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 20:15
Many may not want to hear this, but government intrusion may be the only way to save crypto-currencies.
Sebi to consider new corporate governance code on Thursday
livemint.com - 12 Feb 2014 19:32
New corporate governance code will require listed firms to justify high executive pay, put in place orderly succession plan
In January Retail Investors Bought Apple, Sold Facebook And Traded 'Like Professionals'
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 19:14
After a sky-high 2013, stock prices have pulled back in the new year. Declining prices, however, haven't scared away real world investors.
10 Mistakes Even Savvy Stock Investors Make
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 19:14
Even experienced traders are not infallible. Three investing professionals share their insights on the most common mistakes investors make in the stock market.
How To Avoid Lesser-Known Scams
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 18:41
By now, most Americans are well aware of identity theft, "phishing" and related cyber scams. The thieves behind these frauds are working 24/7 all over the world to steal valuable Social Security, banking and other financ...
12 Warning Signs An Investment Is A Scam
Forbes - 12 Feb 2014 18:41
With the economy uncertain and CD rates low, investment scams are flourishing. Here's how to spot a fraud before you're taken.