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NSEL scam: Investors ask Bombay HC judge to recuse himself
livemint.com - 4 Dec 2014 17:42
Investors, in a letter to Justice V.M. Kanade, say his son had earlier appeared for a NSEL defaulter and 'there is an obvious likelihood of a bias'
Oil Prices - Decline Turned Into Collapse?
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 23:26
Public investment markets are inherently volatile. Oil prices have been declining since June 7th when West Texas Intermediate was selling at $107 per bbl. Today, the same barrel of oil is selling at $66 per bbl. reflecti...
Looking Forward: A Glance Into 2015's ETF Landscape
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 23:22
Barring a dramatic December downturn, the major US indices are on pace for another year of double digit growth. 2014 has had its shares of growing pains, including a gloomy Q1 where the economy slightly contracted and a ...
Thursday Sector Laggards: Energy, Consumer Products
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 21:38
The worst performing sector as of midday Thursday is the Energy sector, showing a 0.9% loss. Within the sector, Range Resources (NYSE: RRC) and Newfield Exploration (NYSE: NFX) are two of the day's laggards, showing a lo...
Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops After ECB's Draghi Warns Falling Oil Prices Will Impact Eurozone
IBTimes - 4 Dec 2014 21:31
U.S. stocks dropped in early trading on Thursday, a day after the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index smashed record closing highs, as European Central Bank President Mario Draghi warned falling oil prices wou...
Rally in top cement stocks fizzles out as demand remains subdued
livemint.com - 4 Dec 2014 21:26
The rally was primarily built on hope that demand will pick up and prices will improve but that hasn't happened
Consumers to refill their shopping baskets in 2015
livemint.com - 4 Dec 2014 21:22
Nielsen projects a comeback for so-called fast moving consumer goods sector in 2015
Aeropostale Stumbles Again; To Ramp Up Store Closures
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 20:48
An increasing number of buyers are preferring the online channel, where the company's presence is small, and many of those who are actually going out for apparel shopping do not find Aeropostale's basic merchandise appea...
Corning's Samsung Fiber Optics Acquisition Should Benefit From China Growth
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 20:42
We believe that apart from the inorganic growth in revenue and earnings from the acquisition, the resulting consolidated Optical Communications segment should see considerable revenue accretion driven by growth in China'...
Thursday 12/4 Insider Buying Report: PWR, MDGN
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 20:39
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.
Starz Offers Huge Potential, Here's Why
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 20:38
This spin off from Liberty Media still has room to run.
The Poster Boy for U.S. Expat Tax Woes
Wall Street Journal - 4 Dec 2014 20:36
London Mayor Boris Johnson, who holds dual U.S./U.K. citizenship, says he won't pay certain taxes the U.S. is seeking.
Intel Accelerates Its Presence In Wearable Tech By Partnering With The Luxottica Group
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 20:36
Intel's strategic partnership with Luxottica aims to fuse premium, luxury and sports eyewear with smart technology. The first product from the collaboration is expected to launch in 2015.
Daily Dividend Report: DIS, TD, GLW, SYK, MSFT, VZ, GD, HES
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 20:01
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) declared an annual cash dividend of $1.15 per share, up 34 percent, or $0.29 per share, from the previous year. The dividend is payable on January 8, 2015 to shareholders of record at the cl...
Should Apple, Amazon, or eBay Be Portfolio Picks for 2015?
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 19:46
Even though Wednesday's economic data was mixed, the stock market did not seem to care as stocks continued higher after Tuesday's upside reversal. The market breadth was 2-1 positive, so the short-term momentum remains p...
We are super bullish on India, says Samir Arora of Helios Capital
livemint.com - 4 Dec 2014 19:41UK Chancellor Revisits North Sea and Shale Taxation
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 19:16
In an 'Autumn Statement' delivered when the British winter is well and truly here, Chancellor George Osborne has made a clear attempt to perk up the country’s oil and gas industry via a string of measures.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Despite Big Drop, Optimism Stays Above Average
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 19:13
After being at unusually high levels for three out of the past four weeks, the level of optimism among individual investors fell by the largest weekly amount since June 18, 2014. However, bullish sentiment remains above ...
European Credit Shifts Gears As Loans Expected To Eclipse HY Bonds In 2015
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 18:54
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S&P 500 Analyst Moves: TSN
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 18:49
The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, Tyson Foods (TSN) is now the #18 analyst pick, moving up by 1 spot. This rank is f...
Dow Analyst Moves: CAT
Forbes - 4 Dec 2014 18:48
The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Caterpillar (CAT) is the #22 analyst pick. Within the broader S&P 500, whe...
Euro spikes, global shares sag as ECB's Draghi disappoints markets
livemint.com - 4 Dec 2014 18:47
ECB says again to judge in early 2015 if more action needed