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Consumer Brands Can't Cut Their Way to Growth
Wall Street Journal - 23 Jan 2018 22:38
Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark are under pressure to invest in expansion.
How Central Banks Doing Nothing Can Still Move Markets
Wall Street Journal - 23 Jan 2018 16:59
The Bank of Japan stuck to its policy guns Tuesday. The European Central Bank is likely to do the same on Thursday. But even a lack of immediate action can't stop market perceptions of shifting.
Bharat Dynamics files IPO papers with Sebi
livemint.com - 23 Jan 2018 15:48
The Bharat Dynamics IPO will see sale of equity shares by the government and the public issue will help the company in achieving the benefits of listing
Wayne Himelsein Sells Nvidia, Buys AMD, And Keeps Netflix
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 01:17
In 2017, Nvidia gained 74% contributing to Wayne Himelsein's 51% composite return last year. The algorithm doesn't always sell big gainers. Netflix, which gained 53% last year is still in the portfolio. The key to Wayne'...
Key Trends To Watch In Starbucks' Fiscal Q1
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 23:48
Starbucks will announce its Q1 results on January 25, and after the company lowered its long term growth target (as part of its fiscal year 2017 results announcement), we will be keenly watching the company's comparable ...
United Continental fourth-quarter profit tops estimates, then shares fall
CNBC - 23 Jan 2018 23:06
United Continental shares fell during an investor call with the CEO after earnings beat estimates.
Amazon's Forklift Jockeys Vs. Wal-Mart's 'Associates'
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 22:38
On a $10 base, Wal-Mart's dollar wage bump is a nice percentage gain, but doesn't go far enough. Why isn't $15, hourly, the right number, for everyone? Who can get by on less without working 2 shifts?
Sanofi And Celgene Are The Latest To Acquire Promising Biotechs
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 22:23
By investing in biotech companies before they became acquisition targets, Todd's HIBEV fund returned more than 30% last year. On Monday, Sanofi and Celgene announced multi-billion dollar biotech acquisitions showing that...
While Uber Targets State Laws And AI, Drivers Keep Fighting For Decent Pay
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 22:19
Drivers are gearing up a years-long fight for better treatment just as Uber's legal woes, lobbying army, and self-driving plans are making headlines.
BoFA-ML sees Sensex declining 11.5% by year-end
livemint.com - 23 Jan 2018 21:44
Rapid rise in markets seems to have added momentum to arguments in favour of equity long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, say analysts
Solar Tariff A Direct Hit To Fastest Growing Job Market In US
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 21:42
Prior to the tariff announcement, the BLS had the "Solar Photovoltaic Installers" job set to grow 105%, the highest growth rate of all American jobs over the next decade. With this action, the SEIA estimates that the US ...
Subscriber Additions Propel Netflix To An All Time High
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 21:35
Netflix's stock hit an all-time high on Monday as the company posted its fourth quarter results, which were better than expected due to strong growth in subscribers across both the U.S. and international streaming market...
A Closer Look At Charles Schwab's Reliance On Interest Income
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 21:30
Charles Schwab performed strongly in 2017, with over 15% growth in revenue and more than 30% surge in its stock price over the year. Interest earning assets continued to be the primary growth driver, aided by the Fed's i...
The German Swindle Built Into The Euro
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 21:16
Germany's self interest may motivate Berlin to support the EU and the euro more than its stated commitment to the idea of a united Europe.
Old-line Industry Tools Up With More Advanced Technology Solutions
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 20:47
Manufacturing companies are competing with tech giants to gain a toehold in Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and other capabilities.
Johnson & Johnson's guidance impresses before 'disappointing'
CNBC - 23 Jan 2018 20:36
Johnson & Johnson shares slipped Tuesday after the company clarified its forecast for the year.
Bitcoin Falls Below $10,000 As South Korea Worsens Investor Fears
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 18:36
What prompted Bitcoin's move below $10,000?
Welspun Corp. to raise Rs250 crore via NCDs
livemint.com - 23 Jan 2018 18:11
Welspun Corp.'s board has approved the issue of 2,500 secured redeemable NCDs of the face value of Rs10,00,000 each at par aggregating Rs250 crore by way of private placement basis
What The New Tax Law Means For Muni Bonds
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 17:55
It was clear before the final tax bill was voted on and signed by the president that Congress had the municipal bond market in its crosshairs. But there are still safe investments for individuals if you know where to loo...
No Trade War With China---Yet
Wall Street Journal - 23 Jan 2018 16:40
Solar and washing-machine tariffs won't ignite a trade war. Broader action on intellectual property might.
4 Tax-Free 5% Dividends: 3 To Buy, 1 To Avoid
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 15:36Advent's Lambroza Says Event Driven Strategies For All Markets
Forbes - 23 Jan 2018 14:44
Odell Lambroza, Portfolio Manager, Advent Capital discusses event driven strategies, market and corporate equity catalysts, and the ability to go long or short when opportunities arise.