Market News
Chocolate Makers Fight a Melting Supply of Cocoa
Wall Street Journal - 14 Jan 2016 04:56
Mondelez and other manufacturers feel pressure to feed rising chocolate demand. Ten big companies are spending about $1 billion to boost productivity.
Checking In? Hackers May Be Too
Wall Street Journal - 14 Jan 2016 21:06
Hotels are the latest hot target for hackers seeking credit-card and other personal data, who are taking advantage of uneven security and the hotel-based restaurants, spas and gift shops typically owned by other companie...
The Fed's Inflation Problem Just Got Worse
Wall Street Journal - 14 Jan 2016 18:55
With overseas weakness likely to further chill U.S. inflation, the Fed's rate-raising plans are in for a challenge.
Argentina to Make Offer to U.S. Hedge Funds to End Legal Standoff
Wall Street Journal - 14 Jan 2016 04:57
Argentina's Finance Ministry said late Wednesday it will make an offer to U.S. hedge funds later this month to end a legal standoff that has locked the country out of global credit markets for more than a decade.
Goldman Sachs Says Mortgage Bond Settlement Will Knock $1.5B Off Q4 Earnings
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 23:50
Bank's agreement with authorities cuts off civil claims, costs $2.4 billion plus 'consumer relief.'
The Top 8 Risks Of The Financial Markets In 2016
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 23:38
The global financial markets have been extremely volatile in 2016 due to increased risks. Here are the eight major risks and an explanation of each.
Anthem Becomes #45 Most Shorted S&P 500 Component, Replacing Sysco
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 23:35
The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 12/31/2015 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel like to sift through this fresh data and order the underlying components of the S&P ...
The New #70 Most Shorted S&P 500 Component: CenturyLink
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 23:32
The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 12/31/2015 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel like to sift through this fresh data and order the underlying components of the S&P ...
Best Buy Becomes #83 Most Shorted S&P 500 Component, Replacing Michael Kors Holdings
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 23:31
The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 12/31/2015 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel like to sift through this fresh data and order the underlying components of the S&P ...
DENTSPLY International Becomes #17 Most Shorted S&P 500 Component, Replacing Carmax
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 23:29
The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 12/31/2015 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel like to sift through this fresh data and order the underlying components of the S&P ...
The New #16 Most Shorted S&P 500 Component: Scripps Networks Interactive
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 23:28
The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 12/31/2015 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel like to sift through this fresh data and order the underlying components of the S&P ...
Cerner Becomes #8 Most Shorted Nasdaq 100 Component, Replacing Mylan
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 22:48
The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 12/31/2015 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel like to sift through this fresh data and order the underlying components of the Nasd...
The New #5 Most Shorted Nasdaq 100 Component: Lam Research
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 22:46
The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 12/31/2015 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel like to sift through this fresh data and order the underlying components of the Nasd...
The New #1 Most Shorted S&P 500 Component: Western Union
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 22:27
The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 12/31/2015 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel like to sift through this fresh data and order the underlying components of the S&P ...
Electronic Arts Becomes #14 Most Shorted Nasdaq 100 Component, Replacing SanDisk
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 22:16
The most recent short interest data has been released by the NASDAQ for the 12/31/2015 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel like to sift through this fresh data and order the underlying components of the Nasd...
Energy Sector's Junk Bonds Continue to Suffer
Wall Street Journal - 14 Jan 2016 22:11
Losses are deepening in the market for low-rated energy debt, as investors fret anew that a prolonged slump in commodity prices and slowing economic growth will push many firms into default.
Five S&P 500 Stocks With Rising Short Activity
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 22:00
The most recent short interest data has just been released by the NASDAQ for the 12/31/2015 settlement date, and we here at Dividend Channel have sifted through this fresh data and screened out these five S&P 500 stocks....
Sebi plans additional checks for rating firms
livemint.com - 14 Jan 2016 21:46Can Investors Discount Another Swiss Franc Currency 'Shock'?
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 21:40
A year on from the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) decision to lift its cap on Swiss Franc (CHF) against the European single currency (euro) on January 15, 2015, some foreign exchange traders might be forgiven for reflecti...
What To Do When The Market Punches You In The Mouth
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 21:40
Right now, the market's trend and value indicate that hedging might be a good idea.
Thursday Sector Laggards: Consumer Products, Services
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 21:32
Looking at the sectors faring worst as of midday Thursday, shares of Consumer Products companies are underperforming other sectors, up 0.5%. Within the sector, BorgWarner Inc (NYSE: BWA) and Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UA) a...
Thursday Sector Leaders: Energy, Healthcare
Forbes - 14 Jan 2016 21:32
The best performing sector as of midday Thursday is the Energy sector, higher by 4.1%. Within that group, Williams Cos Inc (NYSE: WMB) and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain o...