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China's Trillionaire Government Nearly Indestructible
Forbes - 8 Aug 2017 23:34
In one month, China absorbed enough cash in its central bank to buyout well known American companies like Macys, Hasbro, The New York Times, in cash, and still have a billion dollars to play with.
Disney says ESPN contributed to 23% drop in cable operating income
CNBC - 9 Aug 2017 01:12
Disney is likely to tout the success of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," while jitters remain about ESPN and reports of sluggish park attendance.
Turnaround Not Yet in the Bag for Coach and Kors
Wall Street Journal - 8 Aug 2017 23:20
The handbag makers' shares have shot up this year, but both companies now need to live up to higher expectations. The first test for Coach will come when it reports earnings next week.
Where Cable's John Malone May Be Sniffing for Deals
Wall Street Journal - 8 Aug 2017 22:06
For all the speculation of a tie-up with Vodafone, cable tycoon John Malone's next European deal could just as easily be in TV.
Forget Cheap Brazil, It's About To Get Expensive Again
Forbes - 8 Aug 2017 22:06
Is Brazil about to make a comeback? Yes, in spite of itself.
Tesla's Model S And Model X Still Have Room To Grow
Forbes - 8 Aug 2017 21:56
There has been recent speculation that sales of Tesla Motors' premium vehicles could be leveling off. The company already holds about a 30% share in the large luxury sedan segment, and its deliveries of Model S and Model...
Starbucks Is Facing Some Headwinds In The U.S.
Forbes - 8 Aug 2017 21:48
Starbucks has been struggling to grow its revenues in the U.S. While comparable sales growth slowed down in the first two quarters of this fiscal year due to congestion caused by its mobile order and pay system, the fisc...
Apple's Expensive Game of Catch-Up
Wall Street Journal - 8 Aug 2017 21:46
Apple has spent more than $11 billion on R&D in the last 12 months, pointing to possibly big new things on the horizon. But expenditures by the world's richest company also lag top rivals Google, Microsoft and Amazon--wh...
US stocks: S&P, Dow hit record highs as Apple, financials climb
livemint.com - 8 Aug 2017 21:38CBS Beats Q2 Estimates On Growth in Licensing And Affiliate Revenues
Forbes - 8 Aug 2017 21:15
CBS Corporation reported better-than-expected fiscal second quarter results on August 7, as its earnings and revenue came in ahead of analysts' expectations. The company's revenue increased 9% year-over-year (y-o-y) to $...
Snap Earnings Preview: ARPU In Focus As Snap Doubles Down On Ad Tech
Forbes - 8 Aug 2017 21:11
Snap Inc. is expected to publish its Q2 2017 results on August 10, reporting its second set of quarterly results as a publicly listed company. The company's stock has seen a big selloff over the last few weeks, falling t...
What To Expect From Fox's Q4 Earnings
Forbes - 8 Aug 2017 20:58
21st Century Fox is scheduled to announce its fiscal fourth quarter results on Wednesday, August 9.
RHT Stock: This Technology Is Growing Faster Than the iPhone
Profit Confidential - 8 Aug 2017 20:41
RHT Stock Has More Room to Grow Today's stock represents one of my favorite investing strategies for gaining from prevailing technology trends. The "picks and shovels" way of stock investing helps investors reap handsome...
TaskRabbit Co-Founder Raises $15 Million To Help Make 401(k)s More Affordable For Start-Ups
Forbes - 8 Aug 2017 19:00
Retirement plans for all.
Sovereign gold bonds have attracted Rs6,030 crore so far
livemint.com - 8 Aug 2017 18:16Ex-Dividend Reminder: Apple, j2 Global and Alliance Data Systems
Forbes - 8 Aug 2017 18:10
Apple Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.63 on 8/17/17, j2 Global Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.385 on 9/1/17, and Alliance Data Systems Corp. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.52 on 9/19/17.
Your 8% Retirement 'Survival Plan' For This Toppy Market
Forbes - 8 Aug 2017 17:40
This levitating stock market is terrible news for anyone who wants to actually retire.
Look Here, A Market Where Something Is Actually Happening
Wall Street Journal - 8 Aug 2017 17:34
A strong Swiss franc, one of the landmark byproducts of the eurozone debt crisis, appears finally to be unwinding. It is more significant than just being a foreign-exchange trade.
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Forbes - 8 Aug 2017 17:00Ralph Lauren's quarterly results beat on lower discounting
CNBC - 8 Aug 2017 16:54
Ralph Lauren reported a 13.2 percent fall in sales as the company's move to sell more items at full price discouraged shoppers in North America.
Michael Kors' profit tumbles but tops Street estimates, sending shares soaring
CNBC - 8 Aug 2017 16:41
Michael Kors plans to buy London-based shoemaker Jimmy Choo for $1.2 billion, hoping to grow its luxury portfolio.
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Not Backed by Coinbase Exchange: The Future of BCH Coinbase
Profit Confidential - 8 Aug 2017 16:40
The Coinbase Bitcoin Cash Affair The cryptocurrency market is a young one and as such, is in a constant state of flux as it tries to find its place in the world. Much like other industries in their infancy, there's a who...