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Blockchain Mortgages Could Help The Impending Recession
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 22:27
Blockchain technology offers greater transparency, risk reduction and increased efficiency through automation with smart contracts and data immutability that could help the mortgage industry from the impending financial ...
Why Has Litecoin Fallen 50% Since June?
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 21:25
Litecoin has suffered significant losses in recent months, and there are concerns about its future prospects. Will this tenured altcoin bounce back?
As Index Funds Overtake Actively-Managed Funds You Should Beware Of The Herd
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 16:39
An article in today's WSJ notes that, as of August, according to Morningstar, assets in index mutual funds linked to the U. S. market surpassed actively-managed fund assets for the first time.
Falling Demand for Architects a Warning Shot for Industry
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2019 23:40
The American Institute of Architects said Wednesday that its monthly billings index, which measures the demand for design services, fell to its lowest point since May 2012.
Documents: Pentagon Spent $184,000 At Trump's Scotland Resort
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 23:26
Democrats are investigating whether Trump could be profiting from U.S. military spending.
Gold Reverses Gains as Investors Turn to Fed
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2019 22:27
Gold prices turned lower in aftermarket trading Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve trimmed interest rates but signaled that officials were divided on how much to ease policy in coming months.
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Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 22:12
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Weak snacks demand, international challenges hit General Mills sales
CNBC - 18 Sep 2019 22:11
Cheerios maker General Mills Inc's quarterly sales fell short of Wall Street estimates on Wednesday.
Investors and the Fed: I'm OK, You're OK
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2019 21:55
Federal Reserve policy makers don't expect to raise rates again this year and investors are all right with that.
Repo Spike Signals Wrong Kind of Volatility
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2019 21:21
Banks can suffer or benefit from volatility, but the recent spike in repo or short-term funding costs signals more of the wrong kind for Wall Street trading revenue.
Buffett Protege to Leave Berkshire, Start Own Firm
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2019 21:00
Tracy Britt Cool, one of Warren Buffett's key lieutenants in recent years, is leaving Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to create a mini-Berkshire of her own.
What the Interest-Rate Cut Means for You
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2019 20:23
The Federal Reserve's decision to cut its short-term benchmark rate can mean different things for your mortgage, your student loans and other kinds of borrowing.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates By Another Quarter Point, As Expected
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 20:05
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
FedEx Can't Shed Amazon Baggage
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2019 19:49
The delivery company's breakup with the e-commerce giant will be painful until shareholders see another path to growth.
No McFunerals Please
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2019 18:31
A study concludes that descriptive logos outperform simpler ones for companies trying to gain traction, except when it comes to describing something unpleasant.
Trade War Update: More China Stimulus, Less China Shoppers
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 18:01
China playing Survivor against Trump: Outwit. Outlast. Outplay. A weaker U.S. economy will do Xi no favors.
How To Stop China From Stealing Your Intellectual Property
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 18:00
If China really is hard at work ripping Americans off by stealing their intellectual property, then there's an opportunity there to protect it.
Treasury Yields Fall Ahead of Fed Decision
Wall Street Journal - 18 Sep 2019 17:58
U.S. government bonds strengthened ahead of the Federal Reserve's afternoon interest-rate decision, pushing yields lower for the third straight session.
The FAANGs Are Losing Their Collective Bite
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 17:43
FAANG stocks have played a prominent role in driving markets to all-time highs. Now their dominance is being challenged, thanks to a series of issues, including increased competition, a lack of innovation and more regula...
Apple TV+ Can't Just Count On $5 Price Point, iPhone Strength To Take On Netflix
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 16:30
Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) streaming service, Apple TV+ will debut this November, taking on the likes of Netflix and Disney's upcoming Disney+ offering. The service will be priced at $5 per month and Apple indicated that a ye...
3 Reasons Why There's Further Upside Potential for Gold Prices
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 16:26
Gold may be off its 52-week highs, but the precious metal is still up more than 15 percent for the year through September 17. This appears to put gold on a path for its best year since 2010, when it gained just under 30 ...
Trump Names Robert O'Brien As New National Security Advisor
Forbes - 18 Sep 2019 16:00
The appointment comes just over a week after Bolton was pushed out.