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China Money In The U.S. Has Nearly Evaporated. Tourist Numbers Collapse.
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 16:20
China's foreign direct investment into the U.S. has fallen by over $40 billion in two years.
China Might Not Buy American Oil. So What?
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 16:10
Panjiva Research thinks U.S. oil exports will find a new home if China "bans". Meanwhile, Nomura sees a much weaker yuan.
Package Deals Lure US Private Equity Groups To Europe
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 16:00
US deal makers are increasingly looking across the pond to acquire packaging companies.
These Tariff-Proof Dividend Machines Yield 6%, Returns 52% Per Year
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 22:20
We are only going to deal with high quality dividend payers.
Was AT&T's Acquisition Of DirecTV A Mistake?
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 22:15
AT&T (NYSE:T) acquired satellite TV services provider DirecTV in 2015. In this analysis, we take a look at how the business has fared since then and whether it has lived up to expectations...
Who In The World Is Buying All These (Low and Negative Yielding) Bonds?
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 21:58
Many index bond funds hold negatively yielding bonds around the globe, and this could bode trouble for these funds and these bonds if yields turn higher.
Here's Why Electronic Arts' Stock Grew 75% In 5 Years
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 21:52
Electronic Arts' (NASDAQ:EA) stock price has moved up 75% over the last 5 years. We break down the change in stock price into 4 factors: Electronic Arts' Stock Price = (Revenue x Margins ÷ No. of Shares) x P/E Multiple....
Here's Why AMD's Stock Grew 70% In 2018
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 21:15
AMD's (NYSE:AMD) stock price moved up over 70% in 2018. We break down the change in stock price into 4 factors: AMD's Stock Price = (Revenue x Margins ÷ No. of Shares) x P/E Multiple. Notably, AMD's shares have gained p...
Bitcoin Finishes A Volatile Week As Traders Flock To Safety
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 20:21
Is bitcoin replacing gold as a safe haven?
British Pound Hits Multiyear Lows as Brexit Deals Blow to Economy
Wall Street Journal - 9 Aug 2019 19:10
The British pound took a hit Friday, touching multiyear lows against the dollar and euro as the economy showed signs of being hampered by the U.K.'s political standoff with Europe.
Why Did Wynn's Stock Shed 20% Of Its Value In A Week?
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 18:55
Wynn Resorts reported its Q2 2019 earnings earlier this week, with its core casino revenues falling 3.5% sequentially from the already low levels seen in Q1 2019. In this article, Trefis analyzes the recent events leadin...
India's youth borrowing big to get married
livemint.com - 9 Aug 2019 18:51
Delhi leads the way when it comes to overall lifestyle borrowing.Young Indians from the city led the tally at 27% in the entire lifestyle category
Brisk Revenue Growth, Improving Margins Helped Google's Stock Double In 5 Years
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 18:50
Alphabet disclosed that its cloud business now has a run rate of $8 billion a year. The company appears to be firing on all cylinders of late - helping its share price trend higher after a notable dip in price at the beg...
August Is No Month to Relax
Wall Street Journal - 9 Aug 2019 18:24
Despite its reputation as a lazy month, stocks have kept traders on edge this August and have ruined many vacations in the past, too.
Saudi Aramco Take Two: Better Odds, Nagging Questions
Wall Street Journal - 9 Aug 2019 18:14
Some things have changed since Saudi Aramco's failed prior attempt that could help a listing, but a deal can only happen if expectations are reset.
U.S. Government Bonds Rise as Trump Casts Doubt on China Talks
Wall Street Journal - 9 Aug 2019 18:13
U.S. government bonds gained after President Trump said trade talks between the U.S. and China scheduled for next month could be canceled.
A Dividend Growth Stock Whose Share Price Could Explode Next Week
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 18:02
Upcoming interims could be enough to push this stock back towards all-time peaks, says Royston Wild.
Uber Is Latest Firm to Flounder Post-IPO
Wall Street Journal - 9 Aug 2019 18:02
Many of the most anticipated technology IPOs in the past decade have disappointed investors after reporting their first quarterly results as public companies.
Despite Trump's Isolationism, South America's Mercosur And The European Union Still Believe In Free Trade
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 18:00
The historic signing of a free trade agreement between the Mercosur trade bloc and the European Union could mark the beginning of a new phase of economic development for South America, and it is definitely a political an...
When The Financial Success Formula Fails
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 17:54
We all need a little motivation to work hard and do our best. Slothful behavior doesn't have the immediate life-or-death consequences it once did. But more often, we take it too far. Very few people achieve financial and...
4 Hard Truths We're Seeing After The Fed's Rate Cuts
Forbes - 9 Aug 2019 17:48
Interest rate cuts signaling a change for the economy up ahead? This long-term low interest rate environment has been a challenge for many companies, further cuts could put pressure on those that rely on secure returns f...
Financial-Planning Cop Needs to Toughen Up
Wall Street Journal - 9 Aug 2019 17:00
Does the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards have the backbone to improve its scrutiny of financial advice?