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Separating the men from the boys in the market mayhem
livemint.com - 8 Mar 2018 04:53
Among the BSE 500, 68 stocks, mostly midcaps or smallcaps, have remained resilient amid a steeply falling market
Sensex, Nifty slump fails to dampen equity mutual fund inflows
livemint.com - 8 Mar 2018 23:38
Net inflows into equity mutual funds in February stood at Rs16,278 crore, a rise of 5.7% from January, even as Sensex and Nifty eroded by 4.9% each
Why Invest In Infrastructure?
Forbes - 8 Mar 2018 23:23
The emergence of a range of infrastructure investment vehicles for investors both large and small is a welcome trend from a financial services industry still seeking redemption from its role in the global financial crisi...
Snap's Nip and Tuck
Wall Street Journal - 8 Mar 2018 22:54
Snapchat's parent plans layoffs as growth slows. But the main question remains whether its young service has true long-term potential or is a fad that will burn out as fickle teens move on.
Why Barclays May Want To Hold Off On Hiking Dividends
Forbes - 8 Mar 2018 22:45
Barclays has had a tough time cleaning up its balance sheet over recent years, but recent results indicate that it is turning a corner.
A Look At Costco's Q2 Results, Q3 Outlook
Forbes - 8 Mar 2018 22:45
Costco's earnings came in ahead of consensus estimates but revenues missed, as it reported its fiscal second quarter earnings on March 7. The company's stock was marginally down in extended trading on Wednesday.
What To Watch As China Telecom Reports 2017 Results
Forbes - 8 Mar 2018 22:35
China Telecom , the smallest of the three Chinese wireless players, is expected to publish its full-year 2017 results over the coming days, reporting on a year that saw the company post stronger wireless subscriber addit...
How Abercrombie Has Managed To Return To Growth
Forbes - 8 Mar 2018 22:30
Abercrombie & Fitch reported its fourth quarter earnings on March 7, easily beating consensus expectations - by 28 cents on earnings per share and by $30 million on revenues.
The Middle Class Might Nearly Disappear In The Next Decade
Forbes - 8 Mar 2018 21:06
Driven by demographics and automation, the world is gradually moving from a supply-constrained to a demand-constrained economy.
Trade Spat Just Noise as ECB Edges to Exit
Wall Street Journal - 8 Mar 2018 19:09
The past few weeks have seen financial markets swing to and fro sharply, with fears around trade and protectionism now added to the mix. But central banks like the European Central Bank aren't changing direction.
Cigna's Cure Risks Dangerous Side Effects
Wall Street Journal - 8 Mar 2018 19:09
The $52 billion purchase of Express Scripts likely increases risks instead of lowering them.
Gavekal Research CEO: China Is Leading A Once-In-A-Generation Shift To Inflation
Forbes - 8 Mar 2018 18:27
One of the most notable changes is Xi Jinping's effort to pull the Chinese economy away from pollution-heavy industries. Cement, steel, and textile industries are under pressure--they are forced to cut back production an...
Woman's Work Wear Upstart Gets Ready To Pop
Forbes - 8 Mar 2018 18:16
Argent, a San Francisco-based maker of fashion-forward and utilitarian work wear for women, did not stop at Silicon Valley venture capital firms when it looked for funding. High net worth individuals are charging this fe...
3 Common Mistakes Investors Make On Wall Street
Forbes - 8 Mar 2018 16:48
Investors make mistakes all day everyday. It is completely normal and part of this business. Successful investors embrace their mistakes while unsuccessful investors shy away from them, or even worse, pretend they don't ...
Top Performing Activist Investor Alex Roepers On Why Disciplined Investing Trumps Big Headlines
Forbes - 8 Mar 2018 16:45NSE 'hopeful' of going public in 2018/19
livemint.com - 8 Mar 2018 16:20The Best, And Worst, Dividends For Rising Rates
Forbes - 8 Mar 2018 16:08American Eagle Outfitters tops same-store estimates
CNBC - 8 Mar 2018 15:27
American Eagle's sales at stores topped analysts' estimates for the holiday shopping quarter, helped by robust demand for its Aerie line of lingerie.
Kroger shares fall on disappointing profit outlook
CNBC - 8 Mar 2018 15:07
Kroger has reacted to building pressure from Walmart and Amazon-owned Whole Foods by paring down its business to refocus on its core.
Barnes & Noble Must Now Look To Indie Bookstores For Inspiration
Forbes - 8 Mar 2018 15:02Is More of the Same Enough for American Express?
Wall Street Journal - 8 Mar 2018 14:14
American Express has a new leader, but its strategy and message haven't changed much. That may not cut it in a highly competitive and rapidly changing payments landscape.
Hong Kong Exchange May Have Reached Its Peak
Wall Street Journal - 8 Mar 2018 13:47
What next for Hong Kong? The city's future as one of Asia's pre-eminent financial centers has felt ever more precarious in recent years, as rival mainland Chinese markets have expanded and opened up to foreign investors.