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Three Possible Fed Rate Hike Scenarios And ETFs To Trade Them
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 16:56
The anticipation over the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates has reached a fever pitch, with investors beginning to reshuffle assets in preparation of a rising interest rate cycle. The problem they face, however, is t...
Tuesday Sector Leaders: Utilities, Healthcare
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 21:10
The best performing sector as of midday Tuesday is the Utilities sector, not showing much of a loss. Within the sector, AES Corp. (NYSE: AES) and NRG Energy Inc (NYSE: NRG) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a...
Tuesday Sector Laggards: Consumer Products, Materials
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 21:09
In afternoon trading on Tuesday, Consumer Products stocks are the worst performing sector, showing a 0.6% loss. Within that group, Leucadia National Corp. (NYSE: LUK) and Mattel Inc (NASD: MAT) are two large stocks that ...
Tuesday's ETF Movers: EEM, XLB
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 19:16
In trading on Tuesday, the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 0.6% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of KT (KT), up about 1.3% and ...
Tuesday Sector Leaders: Defense, Gas Utilities
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 19:14
In trading on Tuesday, defense shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.6%. Leading the group were shares of Arotech Corporation (ARTX), up about 16.3% and shares of Gencorp (GY) up about 0.6% on the day.
India's e-commerce potential
livemint.com - 17 Mar 2015 19:11
India has one of the largest bases of Internet users in the world, but the online retailing market is relatively smaller
US stocks shunned amid Fed fears
Telegraph - 17 Mar 2015 21:07
With the Fed expected to hike rates in coming months, fund managers are slashing exposure American equities
Kotak Commodity gives up membership in Ace Exchange following FMC directive
livemint.com - 17 Mar 2015 21:04
FMC had in December said KCSL and Kotak Mahindra Bank, which has a 40% stake in Ace, were 'related parties'
Which 9 Gurus All Hold GM?
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 20:55
When hedge fund manager "titans" think alike, investors are wise to pay attention. At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed 4,002 13F filings for the 12/31/2014 reporting period, and noticed that General Motors Co. (NYSE: G...
Fund Managers' Bullishness In Europe Has Reached 'Uncharted Territory'
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 20:38
As anticipation builds over a rate hike from the Federal Reserve, fund managers say they're reducing their U.S. stock positions and piling money into Europe.
Oracle To Provide Early Warning For Euro Impact On Big Tech Earnings
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 20:35
Investors might be hesitant to consider big-technology companies a bargain right now, but perhaps they should not feel that way.
Hey Big Spender: Apple Is Tops In Q4 Buyback Activity
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 19:55
Apple's buyback activity may not be enough for Carl Icahn, but during the fourth quarter of 2014, it was good enough to top the S&P 500. According to a new analysis from financial research firm FactSet, Apple spent more ...
Boston Scientific's Watchman Device Ready To Enter U.S. Market
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 19:44
The device, which has been in markets outside of U.S. since 2005, has struggled to gain approval after complications stemming from efficacy and complexity during implantation. The device was finally able to satisfy the F...
P&G Mulling Sale or IPO of Some of Its Beauty Brands
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 19:40
The move is part of P&G's ambitious plan to sell up to 100 non-core brands in a bid to revive growth and improve profitability. If the sale or IPO of the so far unidentified group of beauty brands is carried out, it coul...
Tuesday 3/17 Insider Buying Report: JMP, CVA
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 19:40
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.
Is Piracy A Serious Threat To Netflix?
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 19:38
This potential loss of subscribers has not been telling for Netflix as of yet and its international subscriber base has increased from 1.9 million customers in 2011 to 18.3 million by the end of 2014. However, subscriber...
Morgan Stanley's Plan To Return $4.25 Billion To Shareholders Gets Fed Clearance
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 19:36
Given the bank's roughly 1.95 billion outstanding shares, the proposed 15-cents-a-share quarterly dividend represents a total dividend payout of around $1.15 billion. Coupled with the share buyback plan, the approved pla...
Daily Dividend Report: TWC, FE, PDCO, BMR, EPR, LXP
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 19:21
Time Warner Cable (TWC) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share on the Company's Common Stock, payable in cash on April 22, 2015, to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2015.
Tuesday's ETF with Unusual Volume: SOCL
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 19:16
The Social Media Index ETF (SOCL) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Tuesday, with over 1.6 million shares traded versus three month average volume of about 102,000. Shares of SOCL were up about 0.9% ...
Tuesday Sector Laggards: Metals & Mining, Cigarettes & Tobacco Stocks
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 19:13
In trading on Tuesday, metals & mining shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1.4%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Molycorp (MCP), off about 32.7% and shares of FMSA Holdings (FMSA) down ab...
S&P 500 Analyst Moves: GILD
Forbes - 17 Mar 2015 17:47
The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, Gilead Sciences (GILD) is now the #90 analyst pick, moving up by 2 spots.
DIAL exits cargo services, sells stake to India Infrastructure Fund
livemint.com - 17 Mar 2015 17:38
GMR Infrastructure subsidiary DIAL sells its entire stake in cargo services for `29 crore