Market News
February's Market: Volatility, Geopolitics And Earnings Are On Watch
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 22:40
February's market seems poised for more possible volatility as investors watch how geopolitical issues like Brexit and U.S.-China tariff tensions unfold. Meanwhile, Q4 earnings season, now underway, is presenting a mixed...
Like Microsoft, Amazon To Miss Analyst Expectations
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 15:49
Amazon is more likely than not to fall short of Wall Street expectations. But the resulting fall in its stock would present a good long-term buying opportunity.
Go Long Natural Gas To Play This Week's Record Cold Temperatures
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 18:51
As with any market, today's natgas futures price should comprehend all of the current information, but its predictive value can be quite low. My old bones are telling me we will see at least one more chill this winter, b...
Amazon Beats In Q4, But Q1 Guidance Is Light; Stock Down 2.5%
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 23:36
Amazon beat revenue and profit expectations but its revenue guidance fell short. The stock is falling after-hours.
The Coming Recession Will Be Different
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 23:22
For almost 40 years, we've lived in an era of low rates and easy money. It let governments and businesses worldwide run up piles of debt.
A Cold War With China Spells Trouble For Stocks
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 23:20
Last week, George Soros said that we are in a cold war with China that could turn into a hot war. While Soros and I don't often agree on politics, I did find my head nodding at times in his latest CNBC interview.
Amazon Web Services reports 45 percent jump in revenue in the fourth quarter
CNBC - 31 Jan 2019 23:06
AWS isn't growing as fast as Microsoft Azure, but it still dominates cloud infrastructure and produces most of Amazon's profit.
Long-Term U.S. Bonds Become Unattractive; Time To Shorten Maturities
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 23:03
Bondholders: It's a good time to accept a little less yield for a lot less risk
Emily Blunt And John Krasinski Among Celebs Flocking To Brooklyn Heights
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 23:01
The historic riverfront neighborhood oozes charm, grandeur and privacy, making it a desirable enclave for the wealthiest of real estate buyers.
Amazon stock drops sharply during earnings call after company warns of increased investments
CNBC - 31 Jan 2019 22:31
Amazon reported a beat across the board for its fourth-quarter, but its stock dropped after warning of increased investments.
Expect Keytruda & Gardasil To Drive Merck's Q4 Earnings Growth
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 22:24Expect Much Improved Results From Chevron Despite Headwinds
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 22:21Germany's Anti-Coal Stance By The Numbers
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 22:13
Germany's plan to phase out coal burning power plants could recklessly put its energy security in the hands of Russian and Turkish interests.
Pfizer's Q4 Earnings And What Lies Ahead For The Company In 2019
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 21:10
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) recently posted its Q4 results, which were slightly above the street estimates. The company's overall sales grew 5%, while adjusted earnings per share was up 3%. As expected, the company saw higher sale...
A Replay Of 1972 Could Boost U.S. Grain Prices
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 20:42
A massive purchase of U.S. foodstuffs by China could be in the offing.
Turning Negative Emotions Into Positive Motivation
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 20:17
The way to peak performance is through our greatest weaknesses, not around them.
Six Stocks To Energize Your Portfolio In 2019
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 19:32
When we asked the nation's top financial newsletter advisors for their top energy picks, they came back with a half-dozen. They're part of the new MoneyShow.com 2019 Top Picks Report with over 100 investing ideas availab...
Why Did Tesla's Profits Trend Lower In Q4?
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 19:19
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) published its Q4 2018 results on Wednesday, January 30, reporting its second straight quarter of profitability. However, the company's net income trended sequentially lower, missing market expectatio...
Qualcomm Q1 Takeaways And A Closer Look At Its QCT Performance
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 19:14
Communications technology behemoth Qualcomm published its Q1 FY'19 results on Wednesday, reporting stronger than expected earnings that were driven partly by better cost management and a new interim licensing agreement w...
How The Pieces Add Up: The SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Headed For $377
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 19:09A Strong Warning To U.S. Consumers...From U.S. Consumers
Forbes - 31 Jan 2019 19:00
Much is made of the relationship between Wall Street and Main Street, between consumers and investors. Of course, some of us are both consumers and investors. But consumer behavior does have an impact on investment marke...