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BIL, UST: Big ETF Inflows
Forbes - 8 Sep 2015 18:46
Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL), which added 13,700,000 units, or a 28.7% incre...
With Friends Like Mitch McConnell....
Forbes - 8 Sep 2015 19:47
There is nothing good about tobacco.
'Strippers' Pose Dilemma for Oil Industry
Wall Street Journal - 8 Sep 2015 02:22
Thousands of people who own oil wells producing less than five barrels a day operate largely under investors' radar. A sharp drop in that output could take the industry by surprise.
Asian stocks brace for China trade data, dollar up
livemint.com - 8 Sep 2015 06:40
Asian stocks break six day falling streak; China FX reserves highlight capital outflows concerns
Tax Policies Spur Companies to Offer Pension Buyouts
Wall Street Journal - 8 Sep 2015 05:46
More companies are preparing to offer lump-sum pension buyouts to their former employees, taking advantage of tax policies making it possible to reduce their pension obligations and lower their costs.
IRS Sets Back Yahoo Plan for Tax-Free Alibaba Spinoff
Wall Street Journal - 9 Sep 2015 01:59
The Internal Revenue Service last week signaled to Yahoo that they wouldn't approve the company's plan for a tax-free spinoff, the company said today in a filing.
Warren Buffett spent $500m a week on shares during market turmoil
Telegraph - 9 Sep 2015 01:40
Billionaire investor reveals he added to his stake in IBM despite the dow dropping 10pc at one point last month
Four Warren Buffett Owned Blue Chip Stocks Now On Sale
Forbes - 9 Sep 2015 01:08
Here are four blue-chip stocks owned by the great Warren Buffett, each of which is cheap, and with a catalyst at work that can reprice the stock higher.
TV Stations Can't Afford Not to Merge
Wall Street Journal - 9 Sep 2015 00:31
Media General's deal for Meredith underscores the pressure TV stations face to bolster their negotiating power.
Sizing Up Value in an Emerging-Markets Specialist
Wall Street Journal - 9 Sep 2015 00:19
Ashmore, the U.K.-listed asset manager, has suffered as an emerging-markets specialist. But investors should wait before taking the plunge.
Investors Cool Off on REIT Sector
Wall Street Journal - 9 Sep 2015 00:18
An index of real-estate investment trust stocks is on track for its worst year since 2008 as investors shy from the once-hot REIT sector.
As Commodities Slump, Rubber Falls More
Wall Street Journal - 8 Sep 2015 23:54
ubber has emerged as one of the worst performers amid the slump in commodities in recent weeks, highlighting how as demand growth slows in key markets, the most vulnerable commodities are those whose producers have been ...
The Bull Case For Churchill Downs: Led Not By A Pharoah, But A Fish
Forbes - 8 Sep 2015 23:47
Forget the Triple Crown-inspired handle increases at the storied racetrack. According to a new Wall Street analysis, Churchill Downs Inc. - whose holdings go beyond the track and include casino operations in Mississippi,...
Is Your Financial Advisor Overpaid?
Forbes - 8 Sep 2015 23:25
Every few years, Forbes magazine does what is possibly their most entertaining annual list: Most overpaid actors. Simply enough, they compare the estimated earnings of the people on their Top 100 Celebrities list to b...
Smart Money May Be Early But It's Betting On Commodities
Forbes - 8 Sep 2015 23:15
A few legendary influencers in investing are making huge bets right now on commodities, an area that continues to face some pretty strong headwinds. Stanley Druckenmiller made a $323-million bet on gold, now the larges...
OECD indicators: India only major emerging market where growth is firming
livemint.com - 8 Sep 2015 22:56
India's Composite Leading Indicators score has showed a steady improvement since the beginning of last year, when it indicated a turning point in economic activity
Tuesday Sector Laggards: Energy, Services
Forbes - 8 Sep 2015 22:33
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Tuesday, shares of Energy companies are underperforming other sectors, higher by 1.5%. Within that group, Marathon Oil Corp. (NYSE: MRO) and Southwestern Energy Company (N...
Sebi to enhance supervision of brokers to check misuse of funds
livemint.com - 8 Sep 2015 22:32
Brokerages will be told to strengthen audit systems; bourses to get larger role in monitoring health of such firms
Tuesday Sector Leaders: Technology & Communications, Utilities
Forbes - 8 Sep 2015 22:32
In afternoon trading on Tuesday, Technology & Communications stocks are the best performing sector, up 2.6%. Within that group, MicroChip Technology, Inc. (NASD: MCHP) and Analog Devices, Inc. (NASD: ADI) are two large s...
Top Buys by Top Brass: SVP & Chief HR Officer Lawler's $149.2K Bet on ITW
Forbes - 8 Sep 2015 22:29
A company's own top management tend to have the best inside view into the business, so when company officers make major buys, investors are wise to take notice. Presumably the only reason an insider would take their hard...
Krispy Kreme Takes Chance on International Flavor
Wall Street Journal - 8 Sep 2015 22:23
Krispy Kreme is expanding abroad rapidly even as sales at existing international restaurants continue to retreat.
Daily Dividend Report: SUI, HMN, NSU, SGBK, ACU
Forbes - 8 Sep 2015 22:08
Sun Communities declared a quarterly distribution of $0.65 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2015. The distribution is payable October 16, 2015 to shareholders of record on September 30, 2015.