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India's algorithmic traders fret over proposed automated trading curbs
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2016 16:06
Trading firms assert that curbs on algorithmic trading could hurt liquidity and destabilise Indian markets
Europe's Bond Market: Even Further Through the Looking Glass
Wall Street Journal - 7 Sep 2016 16:45
Companies are borrowing for free thanks to the ECB. But where is investment?
How China Insurance Crackdown Could Rain on Deal-Making Parade
Wall Street Journal - 7 Sep 2016 15:50
Starving insurers of the fodder that fueled aggressive forays into overseas investments means the frequency of Chinese bids may fade.
3 REITs With 6% Yields And 60% Upside
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 23:17Monster Beverage is Now Oversold (MNST)
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 22:23
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a technical analysis indi...
SpiceJet soars in June quarter
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2016 21:48Small Comfort for Battered Stock Pickers
Wall Street Journal - 7 Sep 2016 21:45
A big shift in market dynamics is adding to the pain facing active stock pickers this year.
Bhel: more risk than reward
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2016 21:42
It is uncertain if "other expenses" would remain low in coming quarters. Management was unable to estimate rise in employee expenses due to Seventh Pay Commission award
Apple Gives iPhone a Needed Shine
Wall Street Journal - 7 Sep 2016 21:40
The new iPhone 7 should help upgrade rates ahead of a potentially bigger cycle.
Notable Wednesday Option Activity: SAGE, TMUS, KR
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 21:29
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Sage Therapeutics Inc (NASD: SAGE), where a total volume of 3,516 contracts has been traded thus far t...
Noteworthy Wednesday Option Activity: WHR, DLTR, AGO
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 21:28
Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Whirlpool Corp (NYSE: WHR), where a total volume of 2,947 contracts has been traded thus far today, a ...
Targa Resources (TRGP) Passes Through 8% Yield Mark
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 21:14
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Wednesday, shares of Targa Resources Corp (NYSE: TRGP) were yielding above the 8% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $3.64), ...
Wednesday Sector Leaders: Energy, Services
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 20:40
The best performing sector as of midday Wednesday is the Energy sector, higher by 0.9%. Within that group, Apache Corp (NYSE: APA) and Williams Cos Inc (NYSE: WMB) are two of the day's stand-outs, showing a gain of 7.0% ...
Notable Wednesday Option Activity: WYNN, MJN, SBUX
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 20:34
Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Wynn Resorts Ltd (NASD: WYNN), where a total of 28,149 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 2.8 ...
Chevron's Revenue Will Move If Crude Oil Prices Rebound To $100 Per Barrel By 2018
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 20:32
The commodity downturn that began in the second half of 2014 has severely impacted most of the oil and gas companies across the globe, including the US-based integrated energy company, Chevron Corporation. The oil and ga...
TransCanada's Preferred Shares, Series 3 Crosses Above 4.5% Yield Territory
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 20:27
In trading on Wednesday, shares of TransCanada Corp's Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series 3 (Toronto: TRP-PRB) were yielding above the 4.5% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.538), wi...
Pithy Maxims That Govern The Municipal Bond Market
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 20:12
Today's bull market in municipals will face a crisis in the months ahead.
McDonald's Needs A Local Partner To Grow In China
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 19:44
Recently, Yum Brands, the owner of KFC and Pizza Hut entered into a deal with Ant Financial (an Alibaba group company) and Primavera Capital (run by a former Goldman Sachs executive) to sell a part of its China operation...
Noteworthy Wednesday Option Activity: STX, PWR, PYPL
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 19:28
Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Seagate Technology plc (NASD: STX), where a total of 26,197 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately...
Despite Job Gains, Quitters Still Can't Win
Wall Street Journal - 7 Sep 2016 19:22
The large number of job openings suggests employers are struggling to find workers, but the relatively low number of people quitting their jobs belies that idea.
Yes Bank set to launch biggest QIP of 2016
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2016 18:34
Yes Bank wants to use the funds to bolster its capital for meeting prudential norms and support its expansion $1 billion share sale
Daily Dividend Report: BEN, RPT, CASY, CCP, VMI
Forbes - 7 Sep 2016 18:25
Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.18 per share payable on October 14, 2016 to stockholders of record holding shares of common stock at the close of business on Septemb...