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Russia Ruble Crisis: Banks Lending Less, Demand Government Bailouts As Oil Prices Remain Low
IBTimes - 30 Dec 2014 17:31
Russia's banks are under tremendous stress amid a plunging currency and ongoing Western sanctions over Russian involvement in the Ukraine crisis, and they will likely need more government bailouts to survive, according t...
Nikkei slips but on track for 8% yearly gain; 2015 outlook positive
livemint.com - 30 Dec 2014 04:47
Stocks on course for yearly gain of around 8%; Nikkei may hit 20,000 by April, says analyst
S&P 500 Index, Russell 2000 Index Hit Record Closing Highs
IBTimes - 30 Dec 2014 03:31
U.S. stocks fluctuated Monday, following a seven-session rally, as investor sentiment waned following political turmoil in Greece, which sent stocks in Athens plunging more than 10 percent after Greek politicians failed ...
Delta Air Lines Now #116 Largest Company, Surpassing Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 23:43
In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) has taken over the #116 spot from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASD: REGN), a...
Fifth Third Bancorp Moves Up In Market Cap Rank, Passing FirstEnergy
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 23:42
In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, Fifth Third Bancorp (NASD: FITB) has taken over the #272 spot from FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), according to The O...
HCP Now #236 Largest Company, Surpassing Mead Johnson Nutrition
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 23:41
In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, HCP, Inc. (NYSE: HCP) has taken over the #236 spot from Mead Johnson Nutrition Co (NYSE: MJN), according to The Onl...
Incyte Corporation Moves Up In Market Cap Rank, Passing Cabot Oil & Gas
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 23:40
In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Incyte Corporation (NASD: INCY) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example ...
Morningstar Larger Than S&P 500 Component Denbury Resources
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 23:39
In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Morningstar Inc (NASD: MORN) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Den...
Prologis Now #223 Largest Company, Surpassing Keurig Green Mountain
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 23:39
In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, Prologis Inc (NYSE: PLD) has taken over the #223 spot from Keurig Green Mountain Inc (NASD: GMCR), according to The...
Pilgrims Pride Larger Than S&P 500 Component Expeditors International of Washington
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 23:38
In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Pilgrims Pride Corp. (NASD: PPC) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example...
Tesla Motors Larger Than S&P 500 Component Viacom
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 23:37
In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Tesla Motors Inc (NASD: TSLA) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example Vi...
Twitter Larger Than S&P 500 Component T Rowe Price Group
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 23:36
In the latest look at stocks ordered by largest market capitalization, Russell 3000 component Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) was identified as having a larger market cap than the smaller end of the S&P 500, for example T Rowe ...
Which 10 Gurus All Hold GM?
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 23:16
When hedge fund manager "titans" think alike, investors are wise to pay attention. At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed 3,610 13F filings for the 09/30/2014 reporting period, and noticed that General Motors Co. (NYSE: G...
PPL Shares Cross 4% Yield Mark
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 22:42
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Tuesday, shares of PPL Corp (NYSE: PPL) were yielding above the 4% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.49), with the stock ...
RBC Capital's Top Internet Surprise Predictions For 2015
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 22:42
2014 was an eventful year for internet stocks with many highs and many lows. How will internet stocks fare in 2015? With the New Year right around the corner, RBC Capital analyst Mark Mahaney compiled a list of interne...
A Historical Look At The Components Of U.S. GDP: 1929 to 2011
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 22:31
U.S. GDP is the instrument by which the U.S. economy is measured. How much does consumer spending, government spending, etc., contribute to the U.S. economy? Get an accurate, historical perspective from 1929 until 2011. ...
US stocks retreat from record levels; utilities fall
livemint.com - 30 Dec 2014 21:38Dow Jones Industrial Average Wavers As Oil Prices Tumble To 5-Year Low
IBTimes - 30 Dec 2014 21:31
U.S. stocks fell Tuesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped a seven-day winning streak the previous session, as tumbling oil prices continued to weigh on investor sentiment, with global prices falling to five...
Big Pharma Makes Headway On 'Fountain Of Youth' Drug, Pouring Money, Resources Into Anti-Aging Research
IBTimes - 30 Dec 2014 21:31
As the New Year approaches, would-be revelers are making resolutions to live happier, healthier and longer lives in 2015. For many, that means adding a jog to the morning routine or wearing extra sunscreen. Meanwhile, a ...
Is It Safe To Fly In Asia? After AirAsia Crash, Some Tourists Not Deterred From Traveling Across Region By Plane
IBTimes - 30 Dec 2014 21:31
Asia's rapidly growing tourism market likely won't be too wounded by a series of recent airplane crashes and disappearances, according to veteran travelers and aviation experts. Despite global concerns about aviation sta...
Tuesday 12/30 Insider Buying Report: OAS
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 21:03
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 dollars to ...
S&P 500 Analyst Moves: IPG
Forbes - 30 Dec 2014 20:57
The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) is now the #88 analyst pick, moving up by 2 spots. �...