Market News
Weak chemicals business weighs on Gujarat State Fertilizers earnings
livemint.com - 15 Oct 2014 17:05
The maker of agriculture inputs and industrial products reported a tepid 4.5% growth in sales for September quarter
Politicians and regulators to blame for market madness
Telegraph - 15 Oct 2014 23:26
The FTSE 100 and Dow Jones are falling, but the real turmoil can be found in bond markets
eBay Shares Slide On Reduced Sales Outlook
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 22:48
Just two weeks after Paypal and eBay breakup annoucement, disappointing earnings sent the stock down 3% to $48 in after-hours trading
Market report: Royal Mail shrugs off market turmoil
Telegraph - 15 Oct 2014 21:43
The postal services group was one of just four risers in a turbulent FTSE 100
Time To Buy Oil Stocks, This Market's Whipping Boy
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 21:39
The dramatic oil price decline has signs of extremism. Such "blood in the street" times can provide outstanding buying opportunities, and this looks like one.
Opaque company filings provide fertile ground for Sebi
livemint.com - 15 Oct 2014 21:04
Under chairman U.K. Sinha, Sebi has taken a slew of initiatives to crack down on fraudulent trading on the BSE, DLF being the latest example
Bugs join robots to overcome global copper shortage
livemint.com - 15 Oct 2014 21:01
Companies are using specialized microorganisms to extract copper from previously unusable ore
These market panics are the price we pay for long-term riches
Telegraph - 15 Oct 2014 21:00
Comment: Tom Stevenson looks at the stock market's tumble and at what investors should do
Dow Swings On Economic Uncertainty And Ebola Fears
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 20:53
On a combination of economic uncertainty, Ebola panic and general October volatility, the Dow has tanked more than 400 points in midday trading, falling below the 16,000 mark and hitting its lowest level in nearly three ...
Wednesday Sector Laggards: Financial, Healthcare
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 20:36
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Wednesday, shares of Financial companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 2.9% loss. Within that group, KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) and Hudson City Bancorp (NASD: HCBK...
Gold Ends Mixed, Hits 4-Week High; Gains Pared by Firmer U.S. Dollar, Lower Oil
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 20:09
(Kitco News) - Gold futures prices ended the U.S. day session with moderate gains and hit a five-week high on safe-haven demand Wednesday. A litany of worries has injected serious fear into the market place, highlighted...
Daily Dividend Report: WNR, VLP, D, PAYX, O, WAB, NNN, ALB, SPN
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 19:52
Western Refining (WNR) approved a $0.30 per share dividend for the fourth quarter of 2014, a 15% increase from the $0.26 per share dividend paid in the third quarter of 2014. The dividend will be paid on November 13, 201...
Viacom To Launch SPIKE TV In The U.K.
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 19:48
To begin with, SPIKE in the U.K. will offer reality programming from Channel 5 and SPIKE U.S. The network will be launched in the next few months. We are eager to learn how the network ratings trend in the U.K., as it wi...
Wednesday's ETF Movers: GDXJ, ILF
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 19:45
In trading on Wednesday, the Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 2.5% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Paramount Gold and Silver (PZG), up...
Commercial Aerospace Will Likely Lift UTC's Net Amid Slower Organic Sales Growth
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 19:45
In the third quarter results Tuesday, we will be closely watching how United Technologies' organic sales growth trends. This would provide an indication of the overall demand environment which UTC's various businesses ar...
Wednesday Sector Laggards: Cigarettes & Tobacco, Electric Utilities
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 19:44
In trading on Wednesday, cigarettes & tobacco shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.3%. Helping drag down the group were shares of 22nd Century Group (XXII), off about 11.2% and shares of Vector Gro...
Wednesday Sector Leaders: Precious Metals, Waste Management Stocks
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 19:43
In trading on Wednesday, precious metals shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.3%. Leading the group were shares of Paramount Gold and Silver (PZG), up about 13% and shares of Gold Resource (GORO) up a...
Rio Tinto Operations Review: A Sharp Rise In Iron Ore And Copper Volumes
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 19:42
Iron ore production and shipments rose sharply in the first nine months of the year, as compared to the corresponding period last year. This is consistent with the company's strategy to expand iron ore production, despit...
Wednesday 10/15 Insider Buying Report: FEN, TCPC
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 19:40
Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned cash to mak...
Opec finding US shale harder to crack
livemint.com - 15 Oct 2014 19:39
So far, US drillers are showing no signs of cracking, with the govt forecasting record shale output in November
Wells Fargo's Q3 Results Burdened By Shrinking Interest Margins
Forbes - 15 Oct 2014 19:39
While interest margins are expected to shrink further over coming quarters until the Federal Reserve raises benchmark rates, what stood out in Wells Fargo's Q3 results was the magnitude of the fall this time around. The ...
FTSE 100 falls by 10pc and yields 4pc: will it last and what should investors do?
Telegraph - 15 Oct 2014 19:38
Today's huge 3pc fall in the FTSE 100 comes on top of further big losses. Should investors prepare for more or start buying? Three experts have their say