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Could New Jersey's American Dream Become Mall of America's Nightmare?
Forbes - 16 Aug 2019 19:45
The largest U.S. retail development of the 21st century is nearing completion. The 15-year history of American Dream in New Jersey's Meadowlands has been a story of multiple failed development attempts along with epic de...
Disney Claims Force Was Too Strong at Star Wars Attraction
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2019 19:42
Walt Disney Co. blames itself for the disappointing attendance at its new Star Wars theme-park attraction, believing heavy promotion scared off would-be visitors who expected crowds. But higher prices surely didn't help ...
Uber Gives Investors the Worst of Both Worlds
Forbes - 16 Aug 2019 16:41
Uber's slowing growth and mounting losses reaffirms my belief that this stock has no viable path to justifying its valuation. Even after the stock's post-IPO decline, it remains significantly overvalued.
Is This Really Currency War Or Just A Tantrum?
Forbes - 16 Aug 2019 05:15
The yuan-which is not convertible-cannot afford a war with the dollar, nor can the U.S. Federal Reserve control its currency so as to use it as a weapon against China.
4 Stocks Breaking Out After Earnings
Forbes - 16 Aug 2019 16:50
These four stocks have strong technical momentum aligning with upbeat earnings.
Growing At 237%, Snowflake Says It's Taking Business From Teradata and IBM
Forbes - 16 Aug 2019 16:39
Teradata revenues fell 12% in the second quarter while Snowflake's revenues soared 237% in the last year. Too bad Snowflake's not public.
Turkish Fund Talks Terms To Snap Up Struggling Steel
Forbes - 16 Aug 2019 16:03
Is selling British Steel to a Turkish operator really the best solution; or is it just the quickest?
Stocks Poised To Add To Gains As Trade, Bond Market Worries Ease
Forbes - 16 Aug 2019 15:43
Major Indices seem ready for gains today after a turbulent week as bond yields climb higher. Meanwhile, Nvidia (NVDA) and Deere (DE) shed more light on earnings season.
Burberry Is Down at Heel Without China
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2019 11:27
It isn't an easy time for companies that depend on selling expensive products to Chinese consumers. Trench-coat maker Burberry is particularly exposed to the chill winds blowing from Asia.
J.C. Penney, Viacom, General Electric: Stocks That Defined the Week
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2019 22:41
Major U.S. stock indexes fell for the week on renewed concerns that the economy could be headed toward a recession, fueled by an inversion of the yield curve and other market signals flashing red.
Expected Volcker Rule Update a Win for Large Banks
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2019 22:14
An update of the Volcker rule expected next week will deliver a victory to large banks that have fought regulators' efforts to clarify trading definitions, said people familiar with the matter.
Regulators Approve Bitcoin Venture Backed by NYSE Owner
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2019 21:36
New York state regulators approved a key license for Bakkt, a venture designed to make it easier for consumers to store bitcoins and pay for purchases in the cryptocurrency.
Just A Little Too Cute For Their Own Good
Forbes - 16 Aug 2019 20:24
Many investors continue practices that are just a little too cute for their own good. The most recent Dalbar study points out that as a result of their superior skill and cunning as market timers the average mutual fund ...
Shares of GE Light Up Again
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2019 20:01
Shares of General Electric bounced back--but this could be just the beginning of another painful stretch for the industrial conglomerate's stock.
What Factors Led To A 35% Decline In Nvidia's Stock Price Over The Last 12 Months?
Forbes - 16 Aug 2019 19:39
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is the market leader in graphic processor units (GPUs), and the company has seen its stock price decline by around 35% since fiscal Q2 2019. However, the stock price could trend higher in the near te...
After Yield-Curve Inversion, Tech Stocks Look Promising
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2019 19:07
Tech stocks have a history of outperforming the broader market following a yield-curve inversion, but investors will still have to pick carefully.
Natural-Gas Prices Drop on Cooler-Weather Forecasts
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2019 18:58
Natural-gas prices slid, on track to trim a weekly gain, as weather forecasts pointed to cooler temperatures ahead.
Trump Just Sealed Soybean Farmers' Fate
Forbes - 16 Aug 2019 18:54
Trump's trade war with China is cutting off $9 to $10 billion in U.S. soybean sales. If Trump and Chairman Xi don't come to an agreement U.S. farmers are going to be in a world of hurt. While subsidies help they don't ma...
Why Is Dish Network's Stock Down About 40% Since 2015?
Forbes - 16 Aug 2019 18:52
Dish Network's (NASDAQ:DISH) shares have declined from over $57 in December 2015 to current levels of $32. In this analysis, we break down the key factors driving the change in Dish's stock price.
How Much Of Hartford's Revenues Comes From Property & Casualty Insurance: 40%, 60% or 80%?
Forbes - 16 Aug 2019 18:30
The Hartford Financial Services Group is an insurance and financial services company which is one of the largest providers of property & casualty insurance and life insurance products in the U.S. The company is heavily d...
Deere Is Coping, but Its U.S. Farm Customers Aren't
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2019 18:26
For companies like Deere & Co., which reported results on Friday, the condition of some of its biggest customers is a concern.
U.S. Government Bonds Decline as Investors Weigh Slowing Growth
Wall Street Journal - 16 Aug 2019 18:16
U.S. government bond prices fell as investors eyed how policy makers around the world are approaching signs of slowing growth.