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Chinese Drone Maker Valued at About $8 Billion
Wall Street Journal - 7 May 2015 05:43
Chinese drone maker SZ DJI Technology secured a $75 million investment this week that values the company at roughly $8 billion.
SEC Wins With In-House Judges
Wall Street Journal - 7 May 2015 05:06
The Securities and Exchange Commission prevails against around 90% of defendants when it sends enforcement cases to its administrative law judges rather than to federal courts.
DuPont's Swing Voter: The Small Investor
Wall Street Journal - 7 May 2015 03:17
The proxy battle between DuPont and Trian Fund Management involves financial institutions that manage billions, but the outcome may depend on individual investors.
One-Third of Bank of America Investors Vote Against Board Member Tom May
Wall Street Journal - 7 May 2015 23:23
About one-third of Bank of America Corp. shareholders voted against board member Tom May, a sign that some investors are growing unhappy with the oversight and governance at the bank.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Rallies 80 Points, Led By Home Depot Inc (HD) Ahead Of Pivotal Jobs Report
IBTimes - 7 May 2015 23:17
U.S. stocks closed higher Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining nearly 100 points, as investors look ahead to Friday's pivotal jobs report for April. Thursday's gains were driven by the technology secto...
Fannie Mae's Dose of Reality
Wall Street Journal - 7 May 2015 23:00
Fannie Mae's latest quarterly results show the mortgage giant is getting cut down to a smaller size.
Fitbit Files For $100 Million IPO Listed On NYSE Under "FIT"
IBTimes - 7 May 2015 22:57
San Francisco-based fitness tracker maker Fitbit filed with the U.S. Security and Exchange Comission for a $100 million inital public offering on Thursday. It plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker...
UBS Sets Sights on U.S. Investment Banking Again
Wall Street Journal - 7 May 2015 22:27
UBS is again seeking to build its investment banking business--though this time with more modest ambitions.
Fitbit Files For IPO, Reveals Surprising Profits
Forbes - 7 May 2015 22:13
Fitbit, which makes wearable fitness trackers, filed for an initial public offering on Thursday afternoon.
Long-term investors moving in to buy Indian government bonds
livemint.com - 7 May 2015 21:17
Bids at 30 April auction sign that some foreign investors moving in at longer end of the yield curve, say bond dealers
Investors Steer Clear of Southeast Asia
Wall Street Journal - 7 May 2015 21:08
As investors have piled into China, sending stocks soaring, markets nearby in Southeast Asia are languishing as some of the world's worst performers this year.
Thursday Sector Laggards: Energy, Industrial
Forbes - 7 May 2015 20:41
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Thursday, shares of Energy companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 2.0% loss. Within that group, Noble Corp plc (NYSE: NE) and Diamond Offshore Drilling, In...
Thursday Sector Leaders: Financial, Technology & Communications
Forbes - 7 May 2015 20:40
The best performing sector as of midday Thursday is the Financial sector, up 0.9%. Within that group, Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESS) and Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) are two large stocks leading the way, showin...
What Has Caused Europe's Bond Rout?
Forbes - 7 May 2015 20:20
The past week or two has seen an unprecedented rout in bond markets with German ten year bunds being the prime example. German ten year bund yields hit a record low of 0.05% on 13 April. But yields then rebounded to 0.74...
Daily Dividend Report: PSX, DUK, STJ, GMCR, SIAL, RCL, DTE
Forbes - 7 May 2015 20:11
Phillips 66 (PSX) has declared a quarterly dividend of 56 cents per share on Phillips 66 common stock, representing an increase of 12 percent from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on June 1, 2015, to shareholde...
These Two Scenarios Can Impact Zynga's Stock Price
Forbes - 7 May 2015 20:08
Social gaming company Zynga's share price has slumped by about 40% over the past year owing to various challenges in its business model. Though our $2.30 price estimate for the company represents near-5% downside to the ...
Thursday's ETF with Unusual Volume: GNR
Forbes - 7 May 2015 20:01
The SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF (GNR) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Thursday, with over 636,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 119,000. Shares of GNR were off ab...
Thursday's ETF Movers: XTN, OIH
Forbes - 7 May 2015 19:59
In trading on Thursday, the SPDR S&P Transportation ETF (XTN) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 2% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Park Ohio Holdings (PKOH), up about ...
Thursday Sector Laggards: Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Forbes - 7 May 2015 19:57
In trading on Thursday, oil & gas exploration & production shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.3%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Swift Energy Company (SFY), off about 14.8% and shares o...
New Dragon Age & Battlefield Titles Boost Electronic Arts' Fiscal 2015 Revenue Growth
Forbes - 7 May 2015 19:56
The highlight of the company's fiscal 2015 report was the company's non-GAAP operating margins, which were 500 basis points above the guidance at 25% given at the start of the year. EA mentioned that it will take 3 years...
Motorola's Q1 Results Beat Estimates On Solid North American Sales
Forbes - 7 May 2015 19:55
Federal demand improved and the order pipeline was healthy, signaling that the impact of narrowbanding in North America from prior years had started to weaken. In line with the company's guidance, overall revenues margin...
Thursday Sector Leaders: Trucking, Education & Training Services
Forbes - 7 May 2015 19:55
In trading on Thursday, trucking shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 5.8%. Leading the group were shares of Quality Distribution (QLTY), up about 60.6% and shares of USA Truck (USAK) up about 5.6% on the...