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China Bond Investors Bet on Bailout
Wall Street Journal - 16 Nov 2015 06:55
A rash of corporate defaults in a sputtering economy typically would make bond investors nervous. But not in China, where reform takes a back seat to stability.
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livemint.com - 16 Nov 2015 18:34Why Japan Keeps Falling Into Recession
Wall Street Journal - 16 Nov 2015 09:55
Japan is in its second recession in two years. Only structural reforms can ensure that the economy isn't constantly vulnerable to downturns.
Fading Southeast Asian Stock Recovery Puts Focus On Robust Infrastructure
IBTimes - 16 Nov 2015 02:39
(Reuters) -- As a broad-based recovery in Southeast Asian stocks from this year's bear market lows fades, investors are now pivoting to bottom-up strategies and selectively seeking stocks exposed to the region's more end...
Court Says Congress Must Comply with Insider-Trading Investigation
Wall Street Journal - 17 Nov 2015 01:27
A New York judge said Congress must comply with demands to turn over records and information to investigators looking into a possible leak related to government health-care policy.
Marriott CEO To Starwood Members: Don't Worry About Your Points
Forbes - 17 Nov 2015 01:11
Marriott's purchase of Starwood means more options for rewards members, CEO Sorenson says.
Oil Prices Rebound
Wall Street Journal - 17 Nov 2015 00:56
U.S. oil prices rose Monday, erasing earlier losses, after nearing the psychologically key $40-a-barrel level.
Wal-Mart Finds Itself Boxed In
Wall Street Journal - 17 Nov 2015 00:41
Deflationary concerns and a strengthening e-commerce market continue to work against Wal-Mart.
The Paris Attacks And The Economic Impact Of Terrorism
Forbes - 17 Nov 2015 00:41
The human cost of the Paris tragedies is incalculable; a measurable economic toll is bound to follow.
Dan Loeb's Largest 3rd Quarter Investment Was Kraft Heinz Co.
Forbes - 17 Nov 2015 00:26
Billionaire Daniel Loeb (Trades, Portfolio) founded the hedge fund Third Point in 1995, which manages about $17 billion. Loeb is an activist investor and Third Point follows an event-driven, value-oriented investment ...
Brazil Fears Weigh Too Heavily on Santander
Wall Street Journal - 16 Nov 2015 23:57
Santander has suffered as economic problems have mounted in Brazil. But the Spanish bank has been preparing itself for problems there.
Monday Sector Leaders: Energy, Technology & Communications
Forbes - 16 Nov 2015 23:36
In afternoon trading on Monday, Energy stocks are the best performing sector, higher by 2.6%. Within the sector, Range Resources Corp (NYSE: RRC) and Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. (NYSE: COG) are two of the day's stand-outs, sho...
Markets Less Shaken by Terrorist Attacks
Wall Street Journal - 16 Nov 2015 23:33
Financial markets wobbled but otherwise showed little reaction to Friday's Paris attacks, a sign of the diminishing impact such incidents are having on markets since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
United and Delta's Slot Exchange To Hamper Competition In Newark
Forbes - 16 Nov 2015 22:45
Earlier this year, the Chicago-based airline's Chief Executive Officer had to step down due a federal investigation charging him of trading favors with the officials of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Now,...
Home Depot Could Gain In Q3 Even If U.S. Economic Growth Slows
Forbes - 16 Nov 2015 22:43
Several factors indicate a strong future for leading home improvement retailer, Home Depot, which is scheduled to announce its third quarter financial results on November 17. The retail heavyweight reported strong result...
Salesforce's Breakneck Pace of Growth Likely Continued in the Third Quarter
Forbes - 16 Nov 2015 22:39
Salesforce has achieved the enviable feat of sustaining its revenue growth at over 20% even at its scale. Rising competition in the cloud computing market aside, its relentless growth is proof that the company's strategy...
U.S. Carrier Notes: T-Mobile's Free Streaming Plans; Sprint Restructuring Updates
Forbes - 16 Nov 2015 22:39
The wireless industry had a relatively interesting week, with T-Mobile planning to offer free unlimited streaming video on some of its mobile plans. In other news, Sprint outlined plans to restructure its sales efforts a...
Viacom's Increased Investment In Media Networks Bodes Well While Studio Business Remains Subdued
Forbes - 16 Nov 2015 22:37
Viacom's stock reacted positively to the earnings release, though it is still down over 30% this calendar year. This can be attributed to a shift in viewing habits as the younger generation is embracing digital video pla...
Cisco Falls On Weak Guidance, Remains Acquisitive
Forbes - 16 Nov 2015 22:35
Cisco remained acquisitive during the quarter to bolster its product portfolio and even signed a crucial agreement with Ericsson, which should help its growth in the long run. Also, the company believes that its routing ...
Shares in Imperial Tobacco hit record high on fresh takeover talk
Telegraph - 16 Nov 2015 22:17
Shares in Imperial Tobacco rose almost 4pc as takeover talk resurfaced, while the FTSE 100 closed higher in the wake of the Paris attacks on Friday.
Daily Dividend Report: LOW, PCP, GPS, EXR, RNR, CBT, CBL, CTS
Forbes - 16 Nov 2015 22:11
Lowe's Companies (LOW) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty eight cents per share, payable February 3, 2016, to shareholders of record as of January 20, 2016.
Monday's ETF with Unusual Volume: PTF
Forbes - 16 Nov 2015 22:01
The PowerShares DWA Technology Momentum Portfolio ETF (PTF) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Monday, with over 400,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 97,000. Shares of PTF ...