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The Chip Stocks That Don't Need a Smartphone Supercycle
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2017 20:03
Complexity of new devices means Broadcom, Qorvo and Skyworks can sell more chips per phone.
Unilever Seeks To Appease Investors By Cutting Costs, Scooping Up $5 Billion In Stock
Forbes - 6 Apr 2017 17:44
The consumer products giant is trying to win back its shareholders after a failed Kraft Heinz bid.
Should Investors Chase Tesla's Shares?
Forbes - 7 Apr 2017 01:52
Split sentiment on Wall Street over Tesla's stock
The One Thing The Fed Could Do That Would Have A Bigger Effect Than Hiking Interest Rates
Forbes - 7 Apr 2017 00:02
We learned from the minutes of the last FOMC meeting that the Fed is planning something big. Much bigger than raising interest rates. If done improperly, it could cause pandemonium.
March PMI echoes RBI's statement on economy rebounding from note ban
livemint.com - 6 Apr 2017 23:02
The composite PMI is now well off the depths plumbed in December
March Jobs Report Could be Under the Weather
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2017 22:46
Economists warn that Friday's jobs report will likely be skewed by winter storm Stella.
212 Tesla Owners Can't Be Wrong: How Tesla Can Be Worth More Than Ford
Forbes - 6 Apr 2017 22:45
On Monday, the market valued Tesla at $47 billion making it for the first time worth more than Ford ($45 billion). Despite "Sells" from Wall Street, Tesla may not be overvalued.
Market roundup: March debt inflows highest in five years
livemint.com - 6 Apr 2017 22:43
In other news, heat drives volumes on spot electricity market; infra IPOs not in favour in fiscal year 2017
Crumb Bum Stock Pickers Terminated With Extreme Prejudice
Forbes - 6 Apr 2017 22:39
Commoditization of the Big Board seems irrepressible, moving to index funds, ETFs and algorithmic investing. Investors are losing faith in stock pickers. This applies to hedge fund operators, mutual fund money managers a...
Payless Shoes Joins Long List Of Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Seeking Refuge In Chapter 11
Forbes - 6 Apr 2017 22:14
Payless Shoes Joins Long List Of Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Seeking Refuge In Chapter 11
A Closer Look At Google Play Music's India Launch
Forbes - 6 Apr 2017 21:43
The Indian music streaming market is growing steadily, with rapid smartphone adoption and increasing demand for streaming from younger users. Google recently launched its music subscription service - Google Play Music Al...
Exxon Mobil's Aggressive Approach To Beating The Commodity Slump
Forbes - 6 Apr 2017 21:36
At a time when oil and gas companies across the globe are consciously weighing their actions, Exxon Mobil appears to be taking an aggressive approach to beat the ongoing commodity trough.
RBI tightening offers path for Asian peers to follow
livemint.com - 6 Apr 2017 21:20
The RBI's move to raise the reverse repo rate is aimed at draining a flood of cash in the banking system and containing inflation without jeopardizing investment
What Are The Odds For China's A-Shares Getting The MSCI Greenlight?
Forbes - 6 Apr 2017 19:37
Don't wait for the MSCI to give its blessing to China's stock market, Matthews Asia says.
Realty stocks gain up to 4.5% after RBI allows banks to invest in REITs, InvITs
livemint.com - 6 Apr 2017 18:55
The RBI's decision to allow banks to invest in REITs and InvITs will bring sanctity to realty stocks from a retail investors perspective, says BSE Brokers Forum spokesperson
Corona, Svedka maker shares near all-time high after earnings beat
CNBC - 6 Apr 2017 18:33
The maker of Corona beer and Svedka vodka neared record highs after the company beat on earnings and revenue.
Under Trump The Future Of Fiduciary Rule Is Uncertain As DOL Delays Rule
Forbes - 6 Apr 2017 18:19
Under President Trump the future of the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule is up in the air as the rule is delayed for 60 days. However, uncertainty remains king as the future of the rule is unknown.
1Q Borrowing Booms Across Leveraged Loan, HY, & HG Markets; M&A, Pro Rata Underwhelm
Forbes - 6 Apr 2017 17:52
Borrowing across the credit spectrum boomed in the first quarter of 2017.
Unilever's New Look Suggests More Deals to Come
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2017 17:45
The Anglo-Dutch consumer giant will probably rationalize its legal and shareholding structure in readiness for the next big deal wave in consumer goods
Xi Should Coach Trump On How To Avoid A Trade War
Forbes - 6 Apr 2017 17:25
Let's hope President Trump can refrain from repeating his wrongheaded ideas about trade to President Xi when they meet in Mar-a-Lago.
Gold prices slip on global cues
livemint.com - 6 Apr 2017 16:49
Standard gold prices fell by 145 per ten grams to close at Rs 28,685 from Tuesday's closing level of 28,830
Goldman Sachs Grabs Top Spot In Q1 Equity Underwriting Market
Forbes - 6 Apr 2017 16:44
Global equity capital markets saw a jump in activity over the first quarter of 2017 after enduring a weak 2016, as companies around the globe raised almost $193 billion through IPOs and FPOs for the period - a 10% increa...