Market News
Reckitt Makeover Clears Way for Pfizer Bid
Wall Street Journal - 18 Oct 2017 16:27
The London-listed consumer group is doing what activist Nelson Peltz wants Procter & Gamble to do--but M&A may be an ulterior motive.
Japan's Upcoming Election Will Be Won Or Lost On Abenomics
Forbes - 18 Oct 2017 05:11
The governing Liberal Democratic Party will continue Abenomics if the LDP wins in the coming General Election. The other parties simply do not understand monetary policy.
Earnings Strength On Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Is Opportunity To Reduce Holdings
Forbes - 18 Oct 2017 16:18
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley reported better than expected third quarter earnings but strength was short-lived. Here's how to trade share-price volatility.
One More Hill To Climb For The Market?
Forbes - 18 Oct 2017 21:22
Could stock valuations reach levels seen in 2000? Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan says just because prices are high doesn't mean they can't get even higher.
Will stock markets continue rally in Samvat 2074?
livemint.com - 18 Oct 2017 20:58
A market rally driven only by robust domestic flows will not be sustainable, say analysts
How markets fared in Samvat 2073
livemint.com - 18 Oct 2017 20:53
Despite demonetisation and GST disruptions, a constant flow of funds--from domestic and foreign investors--pushed BSE Sensex and Nifty to a record high by the end of Samvat 2073
Industry Weakness Continues To Impact Harley-Davidson In Q3 2017
Forbes - 18 Oct 2017 19:58
Harley-Davidson announced its Q3 2017 results on October 17, and while the company beat expectations for revenues (reported $1.15 billion against a consensus estimate of $964 million), its earnings per share of $0.40 was...
Wealth Management Gains Help Morgan Stanley Overcome Trading Woes
Forbes - 18 Oct 2017 19:55
Morgan Stanley reported an earnings beat earlier this week, with the investment banking giant's revenues and profits for the third quarter continuing to draw on the strength of its wealth management franchise.
Key Metrics To Watch As Verizon Reports Q3 Results
Forbes - 18 Oct 2017 19:50
Verizon is expected to publish its Q3 2017 earnings on October 19, reporting on a quarter that is likely to have seen the company continue to add postpaid phone subscribers, driven by its unlimited postpaid wireless offe...
Blue Dart turns to cost efficiencies to prop earnings
livemint.com - 18 Oct 2017 19:35
While the measures should help Blue Dart to some extent in the short term, for long-term earnings growth, revenue growth will have to revive
How worried are the hawks of RBI on growth?
livemint.com - 18 Oct 2017 19:23
RBI's MPC is cognizant of the deep malaise in the economy but feels that the correction is a long-drawn process and that there is no quick fix
One Dow Leader Topping Out -- Who Is Next?
Forbes - 18 Oct 2017 19:09
The Dow Industrial Average's ability to surpasses the 23,000 level has received headlines around the world but there are just a handful of Dow stocks that contributed most of the gains. What would happen if they started ...
IBM earnings powers Dow Jones to above 23,000 points
livemint.com - 18 Oct 2017 19:07
IBM shares surged 9% and accounted for nearly 92 of the 136 point gain in the blue-chip index, helping Dow Jones breach the 23,000-point mark
Bitcoin falls on oversight fear, posting biggest drop in month
livemint.com - 18 Oct 2017 18:55
Bitcoin fell as much as 8.4%, its biggest loss in almost a month, to as low as $5,109
Four Biotech And Health Care Breakouts
Forbes - 18 Oct 2017 18:52
Four biotech and health-related stocks top our list of momentum charts to watch.
United to report earnings after the bell
CNBC - 18 Oct 2017 18:41
United Continental is set to report its earnings and revenue for the third quarter after the bell on Wednesday.
India tightens gold import norms for export houses
livemint.com - 18 Oct 2017 18:16
India has restricted export houses from importing gold only for export purposes and not for selling in the domestic market
Pundits Require Frequent Diaper Changes
Forbes - 18 Oct 2017 17:56
Punditry is a dirty word. Nobody is able and brainy enough to dope out where financial markets are headed. Too many imponderables for us, starting with Donald Trump, perhaps the most destabilizing President our country h...
Piramal Enterprises plans to raise about Rs7,000 crore via QIP, rights issue
livemint.com - 18 Oct 2017 17:47Investors Need to Watch This Nasty Drug-Price Feud
Wall Street Journal - 18 Oct 2017 17:27
Pharmacy-benefit managers are supposed to reduce drug prices but haven't, and their customers are pushing back.
Kroger Named Top Dividend Stock With Insider Buying and 2.45% Yield
Forbes - 18 Oct 2017 17:08
So when stocks turn up that see insider buying, and are also top ranked, investors are wise to take notice. One such company is Kroger Co (NYSE: KR), which saw buying by Executive Vice President J. Michael Schlotman.
Ex-Dividend Reminder: RMR Group, AAR and Caterpillar
Forbes - 18 Oct 2017 16:10
RMR Group Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.25 on 11/16/17, AAR Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.075 on 11/3/17, and Caterpillar Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.78 on 11/20/17.