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China Shares Erase Year's Gains
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2015 06:28
China's shares wiped out all of this year's gains, sending Asian markets tumbling, as fears about the deepening effects of a slowdown in the world's No. 2 economy rattle investors across the globe.
How the Market Rout Is Turning Wall Street Upside Down
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2015 06:09
Market turmoil has Investors flocking to the safety of U.S. treasurys, as many on Wall Street rip up their playbooks for what will work for the rest of 2015.
Latest China Rout Roils Stock Markets Across Asia
Forbes - 24 Aug 2015 04:35
Battered China stocks plunged through a key government support level this morning, roiling capital markets around Asia.
Emerging Markets Hit Hard in Global Rout
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2015 23:33
As anxieties about the world's No. 2 economy mount, investors are pulling money from the developing countries that feed China's vast industrial machine with natural resources.
What's Next For The Stock Market After A Big Drop?
Forbes - 24 Aug 2015 23:24
The stock market had a lousy day today (August 24, 2015). What’s next? That question drives decisions on whether to sell, hold, or double down. The evidence favors staying invested, though there is enough variability t...
Market Turmoil Tests 'Robo Advisers'
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2015 23:16
How will customers of automated 'robo advisers' react amid the market turmoil? That's a question that market participants are asking as this fast-growing sector of the financial-advice business faces a big test.
Housing Provides Shelter From Market Storm
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2015 23:01
Ahead of the Tape: Home builders have gone from being at the epicenter of the financial crisis to a haven in the latest bout of turbulence.
China Aftershocks Could Stay Fed's Hand
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2015 22:58
China's meltdown could put the Federal Reserve on hold in September. The aftershocks could keep it there for some time.
Forced Selling Helped Spark Dow's Plunge at Open
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2015 22:56
As the Dow tumbled more than 1,000 points six minutes after the market open, traders said some of the initial sell orders were from big investors scrambling for ways to protect themselves against losses outside the U.S.
Stock Market Meltdown: What Is A Correction -- And Does It Really Matter? History Shows US Markets Are Entering A Months-long Cooling Phase
IBTimes - 24 Aug 2015 22:28
With all three U.S. stock market indices down on Monday by an average of more than 12 percent from their peaks earlier this year, investors are uncertain about what direction the economic winds are blowing. But behind th...
China 'Black Monday' Stock Market Panic In Asia: For Key Trade Partners Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Meltdown Will Test Resilience
IBTimes - 24 Aug 2015 21:59
The repercussions of the Chinese stock market's biggest drop in eight years stretched around the globe Monday, with stock indexes showing record declines. But countries in East and Southeast Asia with close ties to China...
Traders dumping stocks, currencies leave Europe's bonds at peace
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2015 21:55
The bonds were supported by the ECB's plans to buy €60 billion a month of securities as part of its expanded bond-buying programme
Investors Ride Out 'Black Monday' Mania With Caution, Optimism, Heeding Expert Advice
IBTimes - 24 Aug 2015 21:06
The Dow Jones Industrial Average's 1,000-point opening plunge Monday morning sparked frenzied talk of a "Black Monday." But by the afternoon, with the index showing losses under 200 points, it had turned into just anothe...
Dollar poised for biggest decline since 2009 amid global rout
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2015 21:02Commodity-linked firms lose over one-third of market cap in 1 year
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2015 20:59
The 153 metals and mining firms in the analysis have lost a total of `2.44 trillion, or 33.71%, of their market capitalization
Sensex tumbles nearly 6% as China rout spooks investors
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2015 20:58
In percentage terms, it was the biggest fall for the Sensex since 7 January 2009
Gold Glimmers as Global Market Fear Grips Investors
Forbes - 24 Aug 2015 20:58
Gold last week broke above its 50-day moving average as a fresh round of negative news from around the globe rekindled investors’ interest in the yellow metal as a safe haven. The Fear Trade, it seems, is in full force...
Sebi approves new norms for commodity derivatives market
livemint.com - 24 Aug 2015 20:52
Proposed norms emphasize strengthening of risk management and investor protection norms
Black Monday Meltdown: Here's Why Global Markets Are Panicking Over China
IBTimes - 24 Aug 2015 20:50
Think of the recent stock market volatility this way: China's economy just jammed on the brakes -- and the rest of the world didn't have its seat belts fastened. That about sums up the reaction in global financial market...
Beware Accounting Loopholes For Pre-IPO Companies
Forbes - 24 Aug 2015 20:41
Most investors do not know that accounting rules are different for pre-IPO companies than for post-IPO companies.
Dow Pares Losses After Plunge But Still Down Sharply in Global Rout
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2015 20:25
U.S. stocks pared most of Monday's steep losses after a rocky morning during which the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly plummeted more than 1,000 points.
Online Brokerage Firms Overwhelmed by Selloff
Wall Street Journal - 24 Aug 2015 20:22
TD Ameritrade and Scottrade report increases in trading volume and issues in executing trades.