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Higher Intermodal Freight Pricing Will Aid Norfolk Southern's Overall Growth In The Near Term
Forbes - 21 May 2018 21:34
Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) will increase its non-contract Intermodal freight prices by 15% as of June 2018. The Intermodal segment was already seeing strong growth of late, with a double digit revenue growth in Q1. Inc...
Bigger Is Not Always Better For IQVIA Holdings
Forbes - 21 May 2018 21:33
Overpriced acquisitions to grow the topline have destroyed shareholder value and exposed this company to significant data security and privacy risks. These issues, combined with an overvalued stock raise red flags.
What To Expect From HPE's Fiscal Second Quarter Earnings
Forbes - 21 May 2018 21:20
HP Enterprise is scheduled to announce its fiscal second quarter earnings on May 22. In recent quarters, the company has reported growth in its Hybrid IT product portfolio, with solid growth in compute and storage revenu...
The impact of rising oil prices on Indian economy
livemint.com - 21 May 2018 20:50Fifth Third Acquires MB Financial
Wall Street Journal - 21 May 2018 20:44
Fifth Third Bancorp and MB Financial announced that they have agreed to merge in a mostly stock deal, further expanding Fifth Third's presence in Chicago.
Ralph Lauren Likely To See Continued Revenue Pressure In Q4 Earnings
Forbes - 21 May 2018 20:42
Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) has been plagued with declining revenues and loss of brand appeal in recent years. As a consequence, the company has made a concerted effort to cut back on its promotional stance, and has also aim...
Dropbox Is Doing Well, But Looks Rich In The Face Of Industry Headwinds
Forbes - 21 May 2018 19:55
Dropbox recently reported its performance figures for the first quarter of the year - the cloud storage company's first ever quarterly results announcement since it went public in March - and it did not disappoint.
How Important Are Licensing Revenues To Apple's Services Business?
Forbes - 21 May 2018 19:45
Apple's Services business has posted robust growth over the last few years, emerging as the company's second-largest segment after the iPhone
Sovereign Brands CEO Brett Berish Is Building A Self-Made Spirits Empire
Forbes - 21 May 2018 19:34
Brett Berish share his self-made story, the vision behind his company, and the importance of trusting yourself when building an impactful business.
Rising Shipping Costs Threaten Stocks
Forbes - 21 May 2018 18:21
Shipping costs have been rising fast, and it's starting to bite businesses.
Partners Group buys stake in GlobalLogic
livemint.com - 21 May 2018 18:20
Switzerland-based investment firm Partners Group says it acquired 48% stake from Apax Funds in GlobalLogic Inc., an information technology outsourcing firm
Fifth Third Signals Resurgence of Banker Confidence
Wall Street Journal - 21 May 2018 18:10
Fifth Third Bancorp's $4.7 billion deal to acquire a small Chicago lender is a sign that positive animal spirits have returned to the banking world. Investors should expect many more mergers and acquisitions.
Analysts Anticipate the iShares Russell 1000 ETF Will Reach $168
Forbes - 21 May 2018 17:55Here's Why This Multi-Billion Dollar Portfolio Manager Is Worried About The Stock Market
Forbes - 21 May 2018 16:17
Many people are asking when will this bull market will end? We all know it is just a matter of when, not if but no one knows exactly when it will end. If you think about it, every single bull (and bear) market in history...
Welcome to the U.S.-China Cold Soup War
Wall Street Journal - 21 May 2018 15:51
Chinese-U.S. trade relations are showing signs of warming again after this spring's chill. Don't mistake that for a resolution of the core issues--trade tensions increasingly look like a permanent feature of the investme...
The Euro's Headache: Growth, Not Italian Politics
Wall Street Journal - 21 May 2018 15:49
Italy is back in the headlines and the euro is falling, giving up all its gains and more against the dollar this year. But while the formation of an antiestablishment government in Rome is a headwind, there are bigger fo...
Milder Trade Winds: Hope For Progress On China Brings Positive Tone
Forbes - 21 May 2018 15:41
Trade talk is dominating discussion early Monday amid what the administration says are signs of progress with China negotiations. Earnings pick up as the week moves along, and a number of Fed speakers are also on tap.
12.3% of the WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend Fund Seeing Recent Insider Buys
Forbes - 21 May 2018 15:39
A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend Fund (DTD) shows an impressive 12.3% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.
5 Of The Most Unloved Value Stocks On Wall Street
Forbes - 21 May 2018 15:35
Here are 5 candidates for "most unloved" stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Hasbro, Expedia And 3 Other Stocks To Sell Now
Forbes - 21 May 2018 15:00
This is a good time of year to trim portfolios, looking to weed out a few stocks that are overpriced or struggling. Here are five stocks to cut.
Small Outages Have Big Impact on Oil Prices
Wall Street Journal - 21 May 2018 13:06
Multiple oil supply outages at the same time helped prices hit a multi-year high and should keep the market tight into early summer.