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Why Has The Fed Failed To Generate Inflation?
Forbes - 23 May 2016 04:04
In 2010, a veritable “murderers row” of investors lined up to profit from the inevitable currency debasement and inflation that the Fed would create from ZIRP (Zero Interest rates) and money printing (Quantitative Ea...
Fed Funds At Two Percent Or More? Get Used To The Idea.
Forbes - 23 May 2016 23:46
In the last few weeks, a parade of Fed speakers has sounded very hawkish about rate hikes in very explicit fashion, some of them pretty clearly saying that the Fed is going to hike in June and that there are going to be ...
Noteworthy Monday Option Activity: CFX, VZ, M
Forbes - 23 May 2016 21:25
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Colfax Corp (NYSE: CFX), where a total of 7,054 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 705,40...
Noteworthy Monday Option Activity: BMY, CALM, XPO
Forbes - 23 May 2016 21:24
Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE: BMY), where a total of 34,811 contracts have traded so far, representing approx...
What is the Potential Market for Enterprise Software?
Forbes - 23 May 2016 21:16
The market size for a particular market is the dollar volume of sales that actually occurred in a given year. The market potential is the volume of sales that would occur if every company that could buy a particular ente...
Structural change in China painfully slow
livemint.com - 23 May 2016 20:59
The big long-term story in China is that it is moving away from dependence on investment-led growth towards a more consumption-oriented economy. But that change is likely to be very slow
Dish TV reports strong subscriber additions, but issues subdued guidance
livemint.com - 23 May 2016 20:52
Arpu growth, subscriber additions and Ebitda margin performance in the coming quarters will determine the course of the stock
Britannia Q4 results: baking in slower growth
livemint.com - 23 May 2016 20:45Monday Sector Leaders: Materials, Technology & Communications
Forbes - 23 May 2016 20:32
The best performing sector as of midday Monday is the Materials sector, higher by 1.3%. Within that group, CF Industries Holdings Inc (NYSE: CF) and Monsanto Co. (NYSE: MON) are two large stocks leading the way, showing ...
Tribune's Deal Rejection: Bad News in Business Section
Wall Street Journal - 23 May 2016 20:30
Tribune's latest move shows its board's top priority is to block a Gannett deal, not engage with its would-be acquirer.
Anti-Growth Policies Hurt Investors
Forbes - 23 May 2016 20:28
The markets are coming to realize that the unconventional policies have not spurred economic growth, so any announcements of even more such unconventionality is now receiving the cold shoulder.
Public debt dips marginally to Rs55.73 lakh crore in Q4 FY16
livemint.com - 23 May 2016 20:25
Gross and net market borrowing requirements of the government for 2015-16 were revised lower to `5,85,000 crore and `4,40,608 crore
Don't Believe The Hype, Saudi Arabia Actually Owns Less Than 1% Of U.S. Debt
Forbes - 23 May 2016 20:24
The bottom line is that Saudi Arabia does not own a material portion of any U.S. asset class. For decades the house of Saud has decided to hoard cash internally instead of investing abroad, and that has given them much l...
Daily Dividend Report: NSP, AET, YUM, CCI, SYY, ZBH, WY
Forbes - 23 May 2016 20:05
Insperity (NSP) has approved an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.25 per share. The cash dividend, representing an increase of $0.03 per share over the prior quarter, will be paid on June 21, 2016 to all stoc...
Top Buys by Top Brass: COO Joseph's $267K Bet on TSS
Forbes - 23 May 2016 20:04
A company's own top management tend to have the best inside view into the business, so when company officers make major buys, investors are wise to take notice. Presumably the only reason an insider would take their hard...
How Will The Virgin America Merger Impact Alaska Air's Cost Of Capital?
Forbes - 23 May 2016 19:38
The amalgamation of Alaska Air and Virgin America in an all cash deal of $2.6 billion is expected to create a low-fare carrier offering a premium product and quality service to its passengers. Apart from enabling Alaska ...
Noteworthy Monday Option Activity: CMG, CRM, AVGO
Forbes - 23 May 2016 19:38
Looking at options trading activity among components of the S&P 500 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (NYSE: CMG), where a total volume of 16,018 contracts has been traded thus far t...
Monday's ETF with Unusual Volume: PTF
Forbes - 23 May 2016 19:38
The PowerShares DWA Technology Momentum Portfolio ETF (PTF) is seeing unusually high volume in afternoon trading Monday, with over 534,000 shares traded versus three month average volume of about 32,000. Shares of PTF we...
Monday's ETF Movers: XME, ILF
Forbes - 23 May 2016 19:37
In trading on Monday, the SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF (XME) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 2.3% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Haynes International (HAYN), up a...
Gold Dips To 3-Week Low Amid Lack Of Fresh, Bullish News
Forbes - 23 May 2016 19:37
Gold prices ended the U.S. day session slightly down but up from the daily bottom that saw prices hit a three-week low early on. The gold bulls have faded a bit recently and need a fresh dose of bullish fundamental news ...
Monday Sector Laggards: Vehicle Manufacturers, Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing Stocks
Forbes - 23 May 2016 19:35
In trading on Monday, vehicle manufacturers shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 0.9%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Supreme Industries (STS), off about 9.2% and shares of Fiat Chrysler Au...
Monday Sector Leaders: Agriculture & Farm Products, Cigarettes & Tobacco Stocks
Forbes - 23 May 2016 19:34
In trading on Monday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 4%. Leading the group were shares of Cresud S.A.C.I.F. (CRESY), up about 8.7% and shares of S&W Seed (SANW) up about ...