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Will higher diesel prices hit consumption?
livemint.com - 24 Apr 2018 05:14
With the economy picking up steam, the demand outlook for diesel is robust
3% Isn't the Most Important Number in the Bond Market
Wall Street Journal - 24 Apr 2018 23:38
Investors who are focused on 3% are missing the more important development in the market. The real action has been driven by expectations the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates, which has pushed the 2-year ...
First Solar Q1 Preview: How Are Bookings Trending?
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 22:45
First Solar is expected to publish its Q1 2018 results on Thursday, April 26. The company's revenues are expected to decline over 2018
American Express May Report Subpar Full Year Results Despite Strong Q1
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 22:19
American Express reported an earnings beat for the first quarter last week, overcoming seasonal headwinds to churn out its best ever quarterly revenue figure thanks to an upbeat interest rate environment as well as due t...
If You Can't Afford To Lose 30% Of Your Retirement Savings Today, You Must Own Gold
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 22:02
It is not too late to invest in gold and make a profit at any age. Quite the contrary, with the market showing the early signs of a correction, it is, in my humble opinion, a perfect time to invest in precious metals.
Gold Stocks Not All The Same: Here Are 2 In Up Trends And 2 The Other Way
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 21:54
Precious metals stocks don't all trade together: here are 4 contrasting examples.
Norfolk Southern Q1 Preview: Expect Intermodal Freight To Drive Growth
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 21:53
Norfolk Southern is set to report its Q1 2018 earnings on April 25, and we expect the company to post steady growth, primarily led by intermodal freight, which jumped 14% (y-o-y) in the previous quarter. We expect the gr...
Boston Scientific Q1 Preview: Expect MedSurg To Drive Earnings Growth
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 21:24
Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) will report its Q1 2018 earnings on April 25...we expect the company to post high single digit revenue growth, primarily led by continued high growth in the MedSurg segment. We also expect t...
Interest Rates On The Move: Time To Pay Attention?
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 21:15
In the past couple of days, the 10-year U.S. Treasury rate has risen. Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan looks at whether interest rates will keep rising, plus what this could mean for the markets.
How Will Dr Pepper Snapple Perform In Its First Quarter?
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 21:07
Dr Pepper Snapple is scheduled to release its first quarter results on April 25, wherein a growth in both revenue and earnings is expected. This growth is expected to be driven by higher pricing and increased volumes, be...
F5 Networks Earnings Preview: Improved Margins To Offset Slowdown In Product Sales
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 20:48
F5 Networks is scheduled to report its fiscal Q2'18 earnings on April 25. In recent years, the application delivery networking provider has reported steady growth in revenues driven by robust demand for its offerings, wi...
What To Expect From Ford Motors' Q1 Earnings
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 20:46
Ford Motors (NYSE: F) will release its first-quarter 2018 results and conduct a conference call with analysts on April 25th. The company is expected to have a moderate quarter with declining sales volume and higher costs...
Apple Is Not Valued Like Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, And Google
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 20:25
CNBC says Wall Street "has gone into 'full panic mode' as supply chain checks out of Asia indicate that June iPhone shipments are trending well below expectations." All that might be true, but John Archer says he is happ...
10-Year Bond Yield Hits 3%, Time To Sell Bond Funds?
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 19:40
The yield on the 10-year treasury note just hit 3% for the first time since 2014. Remember, bond yields are inversely related to bond prices. For the past few weeks, every time yields inch higher the "risk off" crowd sho...
North Korea's Economic Crisis -- What Crisis?
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 19:24
Much ink has been spilled about how economic sanctions have crushed the North Korean economy and brought its leader Kim Jong-un to the bargaining table. Not so fast. For starters, there wasn't much to crush. And, contrar...
I-T dept clarifies on LTCG tax applicability
livemint.com - 24 Apr 2018 19:18
The central government had exempted certain modes of acquisition of equity shares from the condition of payment of STT at the time of acquisition in order to be eligible for 10% LTCG regime
2 Things You Can Control With Your Money
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 19:17
We all know we cannot control the market. So if you focus on what is happening every minute of every day you wind up focusing your attention on something you cannot control. Instead, savvy investors know to focus on vari...
Even Overstated Profits Cannot Justify GoDaddy's Valuation
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 19:16
This firm's lack of resources (relative to competitors) and low profitability make the expectations baked into the stock price look overly optimistic.
Bitcoin Surpasses $9,400 As Bullish Sentiment Wins Out
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 19:02
What fueled Bitcoin's recent gains?
Prudent Or Folly? Brokers Are Shunning Bitcoin
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 18:35
If you're an investor and you'd like crypto advice from your financial advisor, you're likely out of luck.
Buying A Second Home? Don't Overlook These Tax Considerations
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 18:02
If you're considering buying a second home, there are a number of financial considerations including purchase price, carrying expenses and tax issues, and taking the time to plan ahead for a few key tax issues can save y...
The One Stock You Should Not Put In Your Retirement Account
Forbes - 24 Apr 2018 17:47
GE's stock has performed so poorly that some of their retirees have had to go back to work. Here are the hard decisions they can still make to improve their situation, and a few lessons we can all learn from their storie...