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US Calls For More Investment-Friendly Indian Government
IBTimes - 17 Apr 2014 05:31
WASHINGTON
Treasury Turns Its Gaze to Municipal-Bond Market
Wall Street Journal - 17 Apr 2014 01:40
The department is forming a new unit to broadly monitor the municipal-bond market, with a focus on troubled borrowers.
Private Equity's New Macro Challenges
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 23:58
For decades, private equity (PE) firms made money by focusing on the microeconomics of businesses and letting the macro conditions take care of themselves. While investors focused on industry dynamics and company perform...
When Janet Yellen Speaks The Market Hears A Dove, But That Isn't Her Message
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 22:53
At some point during Chair Yellen’s tenure people will likely begin to see the pragmatic central banker she has been. Wednesday's luncheon speech to the Economic Club of New York was a step in that direction, once ever...
Virtu Indefinitely Postpones IPO
Wall Street Journal - 17 Apr 2014 22:42
High-speed trading firm Virtu Financial Inc. has pulled the plug on its initial public offering plans for now.
Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Post Better-Than-Expected Quarterly Earnings
IBTimes - 17 Apr 2014 22:31
(Reuters) - Investment banks Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group Inc posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday, helped by gains in merger advisory and stock underwriting. The results underscored how b...
AAII Survey: Netflix And Facebook Overvalued, Optimism Falls To 12-Month Low
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 22:04
Optimism among individual investors is now at levels not seen in 12 months, according to the latest AAII Sentiment Survey
Beware Tech Sector's Sputtering Starter Engine
Wall Street Journal - 17 Apr 2014 21:52
Signs of weakness in debuts from Weibo, Sabre and Paycom point to a snarl-up in Silicon Valley--and potential for further selloffs.
Reports Are Not Yet Confirming Slowdown Was All Weather Related
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 21:50
The stock market has hung in there so far this year in spite of negative economic reports from December through February that indicated the economy was slowing significantly.
3 Steps To Double Your Retirement Portfolio Safely
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 21:18
As May creeps toward us you will begin to hear traders talking about the "Halloween indicator" or using the phrase "Sell in May and go away."
U.S., Chinese Economic Data Hold Keys For Gold Next Week
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 21:06
(Kitco News) - U.S. and Chinese economic data will drive gold-market expectations next week, analysts said, while traders also keep one eye on the situation in Ukraine.
Gold Ends Down; Technical Selling Trumps Safe-Haven Demand
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 20:46
(Kitco News) - Gold prices ended the U.S. day session lower and near the daily low Thursday. The bearish technical posture that has gripped the gold market this week is presently trumping potential safe-haven buying on ...
When Is A Bear Market Not A Bear Market?
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 20:42
Trading is driven by news, sentiment and narrative, all word-based dynamics. Semantics are therefore key. In such an arena the misuse of words becomes a very dangerous thing.
Advisors Vs. Directors: How To Build Better Boards
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 20:10
Putting together a board of directors or advisors is an opportunity. It shouldn’t be considered a hassle. It’s a rare chance to build a qualified pool of loyal mentors and colleagues who care that you succeed, in par...
ETF Securities Looks For Silver To Play Catch-Up
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 20:04
(Kitco News) - (New York) – Silver’s struggle to hold gains could be a bad indication for the gold market as the white metal fails to keep pace, said the director of research for ETF Securities.
India thought it could the defy laws of economics: Jahangir Aziz
livemint.com - 17 Apr 2014 19:49
The markets are putting the new government--whoever it will be--into an impossible situation, says JPMorgan Chase's head of Asian emerging markets research
Intuitive Surgical Earnings Preview: Preliminary Q1 Results Indicate Disappointing Quarter
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 19:49
The robotic surgical device maker revealed that it expects total revenues of $465 million in Q1 2014, down 24% year-over-year (y-o-y) from $611 million in Q1 2013. Not only was the sales estimate disappointing compared t...
Here's How We Value Green Mountains And Coca-Cola's Partnership
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 19:43
We estimate Coca-Cola?s single cup serves will be able to garner ~0.6% of its American sales by 2015, which could rise to more than 3% by 2020. This implies net sales worth more than $700 million by 2020. Since we assume...
Harley-Davidson Earnings Preview: Volumes To Rise, Restructuring And Start-Up Costs To Impact Margins
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 19:40
The company is expected to gain from growth in developing markets and stabilizing European markets. In addition, we also expect sales in the U.S. to grow, carrying momentum from the second half of last year.
Google Earnings: Revenue Grows But Disappoints Market
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 19:37
The company reported 19% year-on-year growth in revenues to $15.42 billion, which were in line with our expectations. Its operating income from continuing operations grew by approximately 3.5% to $3.65 billion. However, ...
Thursday 4/17 Insider Buying Report: SHLD, OPK
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 19:34
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.
Daily Dividend Report: MS, PPG, DFS, SLB, GS
Forbes - 17 Apr 2014 19:22
Morgan Stanley (MS) increased its quarterly dividend to $0.10 per share from $0.05 per share, payable on May 15, 2014 to common shareholders of record on April 30, 2014.