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FMC finds UCX CEO Praveen Pillai unfit to manage commodity bourse
livemint.com - 24 Sep 2015 23:52
FMC says Pillai failed to manage the affairs of the exchange in a transparent manner and also didn't display any intent to stop financial irregularities
Halliburton-Baker Hughes Merger In Trouble Again?
Forbes - 24 Sep 2015 16:40
The deal, which is likely to create a mammoth entity that could potentially challenge the industry leader Schlumberger, has been facing a number of regulatory challenges due to antitrust issues arising from the merger. T...
Our five golden rules for DIY investing
Telegraph - 24 Sep 2015 13:03
We can't tell you where markets are heading, but we can share with you some steps we think contribute greatly to successful investing
Which 9 Gurus All Hold Wells Fargo?
Forbes - 25 Sep 2015 01:31
When hedge fund manager "titans" think alike, investors are wise to pay attention. At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed 4,049 13F filings for the 06/30/2015 reporting period, and noticed that Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WF...
Funds Added To Alexion Pharmaceuticals Positions
Forbes - 25 Sep 2015 01:30
At Holdings Channel, we have reviewed 4,049 13F filings for the 06/30/2015 reporting period, and looked at the various S&P 500 components held by each of these reporting hedge funds and other 13F filers. For each compone...
Caterpillar, Health Stocks Send Wall Street Lower
IBTimes - 25 Sep 2015 01:29
By Sinead Carew NEW YORK
Nike shares jump 8% on earnings and revenue beat
CNBC - 25 Sep 2015 00:56
Nike said its global futures growth came in at 17 percent, easily topping expectations of about 10 percent.
Yale's Fiscal 2015 Endowment Gained 11.5%
Wall Street Journal - 25 Sep 2015 00:43
Yale University's endowment gained 11.5% during the year ending June 30, out earning Ivy League rival Harvard University for the fifth straight time.
Brazil's Real Strengthens Against Dollar
Wall Street Journal - 25 Sep 2015 00:27
The Brazilian real strengthened against the dollar on Thursday, the first time in six sessions, after the president of the central bank said he is willing to use the country's foreign reserves to defend the currency.
Tech IPOs Need Pure Storage to Succeed
Wall Street Journal - 25 Sep 2015 00:01
Data storage firm Pure Storage will need a strong showing to unlock the IPO market for tech companies.
Why Caterpillar Investors Could Go Hungry
Wall Street Journal - 24 Sep 2015 23:19
Caterpillar is getting closer to a cyclical bottom, but don't try to call it.
Daily Dividend Report: ACN, LMT, CW, CVBF, IDCC, SCS, WOR
Forbes - 24 Sep 2015 23:19
Accenture has declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $1.10 per share on Accenture Class A ordinary shares for shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 16, 2015, and Accenture Holdings will declare a semi-...
Reliance MediaWorks sells 10% stake in Prime Focus
livemint.com - 24 Sep 2015 23:15
The Reliance Group firm sold 29.1 million shares in Prime Focus for Rs151.3 crore through open market transactions
Thursday's ETF Movers: GDX, XPH
Forbes - 24 Sep 2015 23:12
In trading on Thursday, the Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 6.3% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), up about 11.1% and...
Thursday Sector Laggards: Rental, Leasing, & Royalty, Trucking Stocks
Forbes - 24 Sep 2015 23:10
In trading on Thursday, rental, leasing, & royalty shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.5%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Pendrell Corp. (PCO), down about 38.4% and shares of Permian B...
Thursday Sector Leaders: Precious Metals, Metals & Mining Stocks
Forbes - 24 Sep 2015 23:09
In trading on Thursday, precious metals shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 5.5%. Leading the group were shares of Comstock Mining (LODE), up about 12% and shares of Coeur Mining (CDE) up about 11.6% o...
Copper prognosis worsens
livemint.com - 24 Sep 2015 22:58
The predictions for copper prices are turning dire. They have headed down in 2015 and traders have been unable to hold on to an upward move in prices
Global liquidity sloshing around recipe for volatility: Sanjeev Sanyal
livemint.com - 24 Sep 2015 22:57No respite from imports for fertilizer companies
livemint.com - 24 Sep 2015 22:52Traders, investors increasingly betting on derivatives segment
livemint.com - 24 Sep 2015 22:51
Currently, derivatives turnover is more than 14 times that of the cash market; in 2011, it was less than 10 times
Thursday Sector Leaders: Energy, Utilities
Forbes - 24 Sep 2015 22:44
The best performing sector as of midday Thursday is the Energy sector, not showing much of a loss. Within that group, Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. (NYSE: COG) and Pioneer Natural Resources Co (NYSE: PXD) are two of the day's st...
Thursday Sector Laggards: Healthcare, Materials
Forbes - 24 Sep 2015 22:44
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Thursday, shares of Healthcare companies are underperforming other sectors, showing a 1.8% loss. Within that group, Endo International plc (NASD: ENDP) and Tenet Healthcar...