Market News
O'Reilly Automotive Understates Off-Balance Sheet Debt By $335 Million
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 16:54
From yesterday's research, analysts parsed 103 10-K filings and collected 16,510 data points. In total, they made 2,607 forensic accounting adjustments with a dollar value of $585 billion. Analyst Lindsay Bohannon found ...
Qualcomm's Spending Buys the Right Friends
Wall Street Journal - 6 Mar 2018 23:53
Qualcomm just provided the recipe for companies trying to thwart foreign takeovers: Spend big, first on research and development, then on lawyers.
Wall Street Tech Spree: With Kensho Acquisition S&P Global Makes Largest A.I. Deal In History
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 23:37
The inside story on how Harvard PhD Daniel Nadler turned a first mover advantage in A.I. for finance into a $550 million payday that could transform 158-year old Standard & Poors.
Bank Regulatory Madness, Relief Might Be On The Way
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 23:10
The economic recovery from the crisis of 2008 has been one of the slowest in history. Bank regulations spawned by the crisis (read: the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act) are the main culprit. Ind...
A Look At VMware's Fundamental Value
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 22:38
VMware had a strong end to fiscal 2018, with strong revenue growth across segments. This was complemented by a slight improvement in gross margins.
How Slower Postpaid Growth In 2018 Could Impact T-Mobile
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 22:35
T-Mobile has recorded the strongest growth in the U.S. wireless phone market over the last four years, driven by its clever branding, value-added offerings, and attractive pricing, which have given the company an edge in...
Why I Have Lost Confidence In Intel's CEO
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 22:13
Brian Krzanich, Intel's CEO, sold $39 million of stock on November 29th, a little more than a month before it was reported that the company's processors have serious security flaws. Can investors trust Krzanich to put In...
How To Save For Rising Education Costs And Potentially Get A Tax Deduction
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 22:08
Education costs are on the rise but new tax reform rules have opened up opportunities that allow us to invest money tax free and potentially get a tax deduction!
Target Didn't Miss the Digital Mark
Wall Street Journal - 6 Mar 2018 22:07
Target's shares had started the year off in style, rallying 15% through Monday. With all the talk of consumer optimism and strong holiday sales, it seemed poised to build on those gains, but the stock lost some of its lu...
Impact PartnersVoice: Chicken Little Is Still Wrong
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 21:10
It can be difficult to understand the market if you're not an expert, but don't panic! There are resources out there to help you understand, and there are things to watch out for to help you gain valuable insight into th...
Why Spotify Won't Be the Netflix of Music
Wall Street Journal - 6 Mar 2018 20:43
Musicians have long complained about the power of big record labels. Investors tempted to buy Spotify stock when it goes public later this month could end up sympathizing.
Test Your Skill In Predicting The Market And The Economy
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 20:41
What do you think the economy will be like next year?
Officer's Choice maker Allied Blenders revives IPO plan, eyes year-end launch
livemint.com - 6 Mar 2018 20:243 Mistakes Investors Make In Managing Risk
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 20:03
These are just a few mistakes people make with respect to risk management. Everyone is free to develop their own rules and process for handling risk
Marathon Continues Its Long Run
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 19:05
The CressCap five factor model analysis ranks Marathon Petroleum Company as one of the top U.S. equities. The foundation of our recommendations is to identify companies that perform best and worst on the collective basis...
Knowles Routinely Beats On Earnings But Falls Short Delivering Shareholder Value
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 18:52
Only by reading all of the financial footnotes, which are only included in annual 10-K reports filed with the SEC, can investors know the true profits of publicly-traded companies.
Why Your Income-Stock Portfolio Is Not Keeping Up With The S&P And The Dow
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 18:50
In the stock market, investing for income is VERY different than investing for growth. That fact is lost on many investors and even financial advisors, who tend to see everything in the market through the same "S&P 500 /...
Aramco IPO venue in the balance as Saudi prince embarks on trip
livemint.com - 6 Mar 2018 18:21
Both London and New York are still in the running for Aramco IPO but their requirement for greater disclosure of sensitive information than the Hong Kong exchange is a drawback
Why Mixed Signals From The President Spook Investors
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 17:59
The still unknown investment and economic policies of the Trump administration remain a huge problem for investors and the markets
Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Costco On Wednesday
Forbes - 6 Mar 2018 17:57
Costco is expected to report $1.45/share on $32.72 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is $1.47.
Tax Cuts Fuel Biggest Merger Spree Since 2000
Wall Street Journal - 6 Mar 2018 16:25
Tax cuts and economic growth are spurring a spending spree by U.S. companies on deal making as well as share buybacks. But with some deals being done at big earnings multiples, companies and their investors may find they...
Sales at toymaker Lego fall for the first time in 13 years
CNBC - 6 Mar 2018 16:00
Lego's sales fell last year for the first time since 2004 as the Danish toymaker struggled with tough retail markets in Europe and North America.