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The Key To Investing Success: What It Is And Isn't
Forbes - 10 Jan 2018 16:53
Some fortunate stock investors got rich by betting on Facebook early. How can you spot the next big thing? Is it even possible?
Earnings May Temper the Bank Rally
Wall Street Journal - 10 Jan 2018 12:33
Bank shares have been riding high, seen by investors as among the biggest beneficiaries of tax reform and a strengthening economy. But this enthusiasm could soon collide with just mediocre fundamentals.
A Bright Christmas Reignites Nordstrom Buyout Hopes
Wall Street Journal - 10 Jan 2018 23:33
The Nordstrom family tried to do a $10 billion buyout in the fall but pessimism on retailers killed the deal. Now they would have to pay more to take the namesake department store chain private.
Why Investor Concerns About Capital One's Elevated Card Charge-Off Rates Are Justified
Forbes - 10 Jan 2018 21:55
Charge-off rates for U.S. card lenders were notably elevated over 2017, as card loss figures began the process of normalization from the record lows they were at over 2014-15. While the trend has been evident across all ...
How Sensitive Is Qualcomm To Changes In Its Semiconductor Market Share?
Forbes - 10 Jan 2018 21:48
Qualcomm is likely to increasingly lean on its semiconductor operations, as it faces multiple challenges from its bread-and-butter technology licensing business, which has been embroiled in multiple legal battles with bo...
Trends That Likely Drove Samsung's Record Fourth Quarter
Forbes - 10 Jan 2018 21:36
Samsung Electronics published its earnings guidance for Q4 2017, projecting record profits for the fourth quarter, driven by growth at the company's display and memory segments.
Why Investors Are Flocking To Ether
Forbes - 10 Jan 2018 21:36
Why are investors flocking to Ether?
Battered US bond market may give pause to stampeding stock bulls
livemint.com - 10 Jan 2018 21:32
Analysts cautious as Treasuries fall, key stock-valuation measure hits most overheated level since 2010
What To Make Of Target's Strong Holiday Season, Increased Q4 Guidance
Forbes - 10 Jan 2018 21:31
Target (NYSE: TGT) significantly raised its guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2017, on the back of a very strong holiday season and the recent federal tax reform. The company reported a comparable sales growt...
Bank earnings may disappoint, but it won't derail an explosive rally this year: Dick Bove
CNBC - 10 Jan 2018 19:25
Bank earnings could underwhelm investors, but it won't matter to the market, says veteran analyst Dick Bove.
Buffett's Kraft Heinz Slips To Near Lowest Price In A Year
Forbes - 10 Jan 2018 18:26
Slow sales come as restructuring progresses
Ripple Falls Below $1.75, Down 55% From High
Forbes - 10 Jan 2018 18:05
What fueled XRP's latest decline?
Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Wells Fargo On Friday
Forbes - 10 Jan 2018 17:53
Wells Fargo is expected to report $1.04/share on $22.28 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is $1.07. The Whisper number is the Street's unofficial view on earnings.
Welspun India's promoter sells stake worth Rs350 crore
livemint.com - 10 Jan 2018 17:22
Welspun India's promoter MGN Agro Properties has sold nearly 5% stake in the textile firm for almost Rs350 crore through an open market transaction
Is the Great Bond Blowout Finally Happening?
Wall Street Journal - 10 Jan 2018 17:13
The bond market has had an early alarm call in 2018. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has risen to its highest since March; bond guru Bill Gross says the move confirms a bear market. Bonds still have support, but that cou...
Warren Buffett says cryptocurrencies are certain to come to bad ending
livemint.com - 10 Jan 2018 17:12
Warren Buffett said he's no fan of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and is confident that the run up in their value is fleeting
Apollo Micro Systems IPO subscribed 2.14 times on Day 1
livemint.com - 10 Jan 2018 16:59
Apollo Micro Systems IPO, to raise Rs156 crore, received bids for 88,60,500 shares against the total issue size of 41,44,955 shares, data available with the NSE showed
Another view of what's driving melt-up: Hedge funds and buybacks
livemint.com - 10 Jan 2018 16:41
With equity holdings hitting records at one online broker and consumer sentiment heading skyward, pundits have been quick to identify individual investors as the big buyers
US Treasuries slide as China said to view them as 'less attractive'
livemint.com - 10 Jan 2018 16:25
Benchmark yields in the US rose for a fifth day after officials in China reviewing the nation's foreign-exchange holdings were said to have recommended slowing or halting purchases of Treasuries
Why the U.S. Smartphone Market Is Hard to Crack
Wall Street Journal - 10 Jan 2018 16:20
It may be of little comfort to Huawei now, but history shows that cracking the U.S. smartphone market takes more than money and friends.
Wall Street set to open lower on China report
livemint.com - 10 Jan 2018 16:16
Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 38 points, or 0.57%, on volume of 42,431 contracts
High expectations will put pressure on companies this earnings season
CNBC - 10 Jan 2018 15:58
It is highly likely investors will demand unusually strong earnings beats and guidance to sustain prices.