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Goldman CEO Weighs In on China, Trump, Fed
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2015 06:55
Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein criticized China's handling of its stock-market swoon in an interview that also included his views on Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision.
Five Billionaire-Owned Energy Stocks To Buy Now
Forbes - 17 Sep 2015 15:22
Most energy stocks are trading at historical lows, and many have been priced like stocks in the pipeline for bankruptcy. Even valuations on the major oil companies are trading at a 35-year low relative to the broader m...
Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops As Wall Street Weighs Fed Rate Hike Decision
IBTimes - 18 Sep 2015 00:35
U.S. stocks closed lower Thursday after witnessing major volatile swings in afternoon trading as Wall Street digested comments from Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen. After trading flat following the central bank's initial sta...
Trader's Risky Bet Goes Awry in Courtroom
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2015 16:49
When former trader Tom Hayes finally gets his day in court, things don't turn out as planned. Last of a five-part series.
Tech Firms Venture Into New Territory: Lending
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2015 07:04
Intuit, PayPal and Square already know how much money millions of small businesses are bringing in each day. Now these tech firms are stepping up efforts to mine that data to get into the lending business.
World debt continues to rise even after the financial crisis
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2015 06:02Rate Increases Help Banks First
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2015 03:55
When the Federal Reserve ultimately raises interest rates, banks will get more out of it than savers will.
Wall Street Has Doubts About Fed Lifting Rates
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2015 03:35
Wall Street is skeptical that the Fed will raise short-term interest rates Thursday, underscoring persistent doubts about the health of the global economy and financial markets.
Higher Rates a Risk for Emerging-Economy Debt
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2015 03:25
Borrowing costs are ticking up, a further blow to economies hit by slowing growth, weak exports and high debt.
"Deflategate" Judge Urges SEC to Investigate In-House Tribunal
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2015 00:43
A U.S. District Judge called on the SEC "fully to investigate" allegations of bias related to its in-house judges and said the agency is likely to lose a legal battle over whether its internal tribunal is constitutional.
Fed Forecasts Show Lower Appetite for Rate Rises
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2015 00:36
Federal Reserve officials see a less aggressive path of interest-rate rises over the next few years, although a strong majority continue to believe they will be able to boost borrowing costs this year.
Apple iOS 9 and Ad-Blocking: How Afraid Should Google Be?
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2015 00:31
Ad-blocking technology like that in Apple's just-released iOS 9 isn't a new threat to Google's lifeblood.
Fed Keeps Debate Raging: When Will They Finally Raise Rates?
Forbes - 18 Sep 2015 00:31
Thursday the policy setting arm of the Federal Reserve held interest rates near zero for the 82nd month in a row.
NMDC's high dividends under threat on earnings pressure
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2015 23:37
NMDC expects to ride out the local demand slump through exports
Fed Rate Wait Doesn't Make it Easy for the ECB
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2015 23:30
The Fed's decision to stand pat on interest rates again doesn't help ECB efforts to spur eurozone growth.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Soars After Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
IBTimes - 17 Sep 2015 23:15
U.S. stocks soared Thursday afternoon, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping nearly 200 points, after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged. All three major U.S. averages jumped more than 1 percent af...
REITs Celebrate An Extended Rate Liftoff Party
Forbes - 17 Sep 2015 23:09
Although the Fed meeting today suggests continued uncertainty of rate liftoff, REITs offer a strong barometer of predictability in the form of dividend growth.
Janet Yellen Speech Live Update: Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged In FOMC Statement
IBTimes - 17 Sep 2015 22:59
UPDATE 3:30 p.m. EDT The U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Thursday, but left open the possibility of tightening monetary policy later this year. The Dow initially soared nearly 200 points during Janet Y...
Fiscal populism is a one-way gate, and Modi knows that: Jon Thorn
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2015 22:57
The India Capital Fund Management director on why India is the lone bright spot among emerging markets despite its greatest strength being its biggest problem
Dollar Drops After Fed Decision
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2015 22:07
The dollar fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.
U.S. Government Bonds Rally After Fed Decision
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2015 22:04
U.S. government bonds rallied after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged.
Cablevision Deal: Altice's Expensive U.S. Gamble
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2015 22:01
With its Cablevision deal, Altice is paying up for a larger U.S. foothold. Given the price, it isn't clear it can reap the hoped-for benefits.