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ISS Recommends Shareholders Reject Willis-Towers Watson Merger
Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2015 07:36
Institutional Shareholder Services said the price is too low for the deal, which would create a business-services giant.
Four Essential Elements Of Successful Investment Portfolios
Forbes - 6 Nov 2015 21:37
In my last article, I wrote about distinguishing the portfolio you want (i.e., the “magic portfolio” with low fees, always beats the market and never loses money) from the portfolio you need. While there are many app...
Italy's Economy: Turning the Corner
Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2015 15:50
Italy's growth record in the euro has been miserable. Finally, conditions for the future look brighter.
IDFC Bank shares erase initial gains to trade lower on listing
livemint.com - 6 Nov 2015 10:09
At 1.23pm, the IDFC Bank stock was trading at Rs70 apiece, down 0.7% from its opening price, according to NSE
Pandora Strikes Deal With Sony/ATV For Better Rate Certainty
Forbes - 6 Nov 2015 22:48
Over the years, Pandora Media's biggest concern has been the royalties it pays to artists, labels and songwriters for their music rights. The company's stock has been down close to 35% since it released its Q3 earnings, ...
China Auto Giant's Tesla Dreams Are Hard to Fathom
Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2015 14:21
China auto maker SAIC's capital raise, and electric vehicle plans, should cause investors to distance themselves, not draw closer.
OPEC Members at Odds Over Long-Term Goals
Wall Street Journal - 7 Nov 2015 00:27
OPEC has delayed completing its internal report on long-term strategy as tensions deepen among members over an extended oil-price slump, according to delegates to the group.
Pimco Fallout Continues to Pressure Allianz
Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2015 12:42
German insurer Allianz is sticking with its full-year profit outlook despite continuing pressure on earnings from its Pacific Investment Management Co. business, known as Pimco.
Berkshire Set For Record Q3 Profit As Kraft Heinz Merger Offsets Some Investment, Insurance Losses
IBTimes - 6 Nov 2015 12:14
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Co. is expected to report record third-quarter earnings thanks to a one-time accounting gain related to this year's merger of Kraft Heinz Co., in which it remains the biggest sharehold...
Ex-Dividend Reminder: PACCAR, MSCI and Bloomin' Brands
Forbes - 6 Nov 2015 19:15
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 11/10/15, PACCAR Inc. (NASD: PCAR), MSCI Inc (NYSE: MSCI), and Bloomin' Brands Inc. (NASD: BLMN) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming...
Jobs Report and the Fed: Liftoff Won't Take Rates to the Moon
Wall Street Journal - 7 Nov 2015 01:27
The employment report strengthened the case for the Federal Reserve to raise rates in December. But higher bond yields and dollar strength will make it cautious before tightening a second time.
Friday Sector Leaders: Consumer Services, Auto Dealerships
Forbes - 6 Nov 2015 22:02
In trading on Friday, consumer services shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.5%. Leading the group were shares of Weight Watchers International (WTW), up about 35.7% and shares of Press Ganey Holdings...
UK industrial output falls, trade drags on economic growth, the office for national statistics (ONS) in London said
livemint.com - 6 Nov 2015 19:05
The revision has a negligible effect on the 0.5% economic growth estimate
Friday Sector Leaders: Technology & Communications, Financial
Forbes - 6 Nov 2015 23:31
Looking at the sectors faring best as of midday Friday, shares of Technology & Communications companies are outperforming other sectors, higher by 1.1%. Within that group, Qorvo Inc (NASD: QRVO) and NVIDIA Corp (NASD: NV...
Two dead after dam owned by BHP Billiton's Samarco mine bursts
Telegraph - 6 Nov 2015 15:33
Shares in BHP Billiton slumped after a dam which it part-owns in Brazil burst on Thursday evening
Shares of power focused lenders fall on interest income hit
livemint.com - 6 Nov 2015 09:42This 'smart' investment has made a 52pc profit in three years: Is it enough?
Telegraph - 6 Nov 2015 21:24
The Opportunist: Yet more research suggests tracker funds that lean toward high income or alternative measures may offer bigger returns
China to resume IPOs by year-end as stocks enter bull market
livemint.com - 6 Nov 2015 17:45
The resumption suggests authorities are becoming more confident the stock market can stand on its own after the Shanghai Composite Index rallied back into a bull market this week
Short Sellers, Activists Go After Bigger Fish
Wall Street Journal - 6 Nov 2015 14:27
Short sellers and activist-research firms in Asia are taking on higher-profile targets as an economic slowdown exposes weak points in companies' finances.
SBI asset quality improves, but don't read too much into it
livemint.com - 6 Nov 2015 23:25Sebi grants Essar Oil an extension on proposed delisting
livemint.com - 6 Nov 2015 22:28
Sebi allows company to make the final application for delisting within two months of Friday's order
Groupon's Shares Plummet On Weak Outlook
Forbes - 6 Nov 2015 17:38
With Rich Williams as the new CEO, the company aims to undertake a series of bold measures, such as significantly raising marketing investments, restructuring international portfolio, and moving away from certain low-mar...