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Wall Street Paves The Way For Bitcoin To Become 'People's Currency'
Forbes - 25 Sep 2019 04:29
Bitcoin futures may inject some instability into the Bitcoin market, before they bring stability.
Globalfoundries Firming Up IPO Plans
Wall Street Journal - 25 Sep 2019 03:28
Chip maker Globalfoundries is firming up plans to go public, its chief executive said, in a move that could give the company more financial firepower.
Here's The Secret To Dodging The Next Crash
Forbes - 25 Sep 2019 22:11
There are two words I'd bet cross your mind every time you buy a stock: "2008 repeat."
Fresh Worries About Excess Supply Drive Down Oil
Wall Street Journal - 25 Sep 2019 21:42
Oil prices fell after weekly government data showed a second consecutive increase in stockpiles, highlighting investors' anxiety about excess supply.
The Real Story Of The Repo Market Meltdown, And What It Means For Bitcoin
Forbes - 25 Sep 2019 20:55
Last week the financial system ran out of cash. It was a modern version of a bank run, and it's not over yet. The event doesn't mean another financial meltdown is necessarily imminent, but it provides a "teachable moment...
KKR Has Quietly Built an Investment-Banking Contender
Wall Street Journal - 25 Sep 2019 20:12
KKR has long been one of the biggest customers of Wall Street banks. Now the private-equity firm is keeping a larger piece of that business for itself and moving further onto some banks' turf.
EBay Split Is Still No Easy Sale
Wall Street Journal - 25 Sep 2019 19:58
The surprise CEO departure removes an obstacle for radical change, but the company's core business still slowing.
Investors Sift Ashes of Marlboro Merger for Answers
Wall Street Journal - 25 Sep 2019 19:07
Unsuccessful deal talks between Altria and Philip Morris have raised doubts about the tobacco giants' strategies.
Infra mutual funds facing tough times
livemint.com - 25 Sep 2019 18:53
What you do with these funds would depend on how much exposure they account for in your total portfolio. If it is less than 10%, you should hold and wait for a revival.if we assume a portfolio return of 10% per annum ove...
Big Volatility Wagers Hit Markets
Wall Street Journal - 25 Sep 2019 18:09
As U.S. stocks logged one of the most volatile days in recent weeks Tuesday, some investors positioned for bigger swings.
Comparing Revenue and Key Metrics For The Two Portable Memory Heavyweights, Seagate And Western Digital
Forbes - 25 Sep 2019 17:57
Seagate (NASDAQ: STX) and Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) are two of the leading electronic data storage providers worldwide, manufacturing storage devices for both personal use and enterprise applications. The memory devi...
Roku's Low-Margin Players Business Remains Crucial To Its Growth
Forbes - 25 Sep 2019 17:50
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) stock is up 4x this year, driven by the growth of its platform business, which sells ads and distributes streaming video content. While revenues of the platform business have grown at a CAGR of over 1...
IHS Markit Revenues: How Does IHS Markit Make Money?
Forbes - 25 Sep 2019 17:46
IHS Markit is an information services company that provides information, research, analytics, and technology to customers in major industries, financial markets, and governments. The company's core competency lies in its...
Bernie Sanders' Wealth Tax And What To Do About It
Forbes - 25 Sep 2019 17:37
As if the estate tax was not enough, the express intention of the proposed wealth tax is to erode wealth. With proper planning, you can do something about it. So, do it.
BlackBerry Revenues: How Does BlackBerry Make Money?
Forbes - 25 Sep 2019 17:34
BlackBerry primarily provides software and solutions that enable endpoints - which include smartphones, computers, sensors, vehicles, and other connected devices - to trust one another, communicate securely, and maintain...
Wheaton Precious Metals: What Is Driving A Turnaround In Revenue Growth?
Forbes - 25 Sep 2019 17:28
Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM), the world's largest silver streaming company, saw its revenue base shrink by $97.6 million in the last two years, from $891.6 million in 2016 to $794 million in 2018, due to lower sil...
An Unimpeachable Reason to Buy Stocks
Wall Street Journal - 25 Sep 2019 17:22
News of an impeachment inquiry against President Trump could be good for the pharmaceuticals industry, according to one analyst, as tensions could derail near-term hopes of bipartisan lawmaking.
Implied iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF Analyst Target Price: $141
Forbes - 25 Sep 2019 17:20
For the iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF, we found that the implied analyst target price for the ETF based upon its underlying holdings is $140.74 per unit.
Nike Shares Hit an All-Time High
Wall Street Journal - 25 Sep 2019 17:12
Nike shares opened at an all-time high Wednesday as the footwear and apparel company reported better-than-expected sales for its latest quarter driven by China.
The Math Shows The Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF Can Go To $129
Forbes - 25 Sep 2019 16:20
For the Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1000 ETF, we found that the implied analyst target price for the ETF based upon its underlying holdings is $129.45 per unit.
Dollar's Rally Shows Faith in U.S. Growth
Wall Street Journal - 25 Sep 2019 16:10
The U.S. dollar rose to a three-week high Wednesday, illustrating investors' faith that domestic economic growth will continue outpacing the rest of the world despite increasing political uncertainty.
Markets Look Shaky Following Impeachment News. Here's What To Know.
Forbes - 25 Sep 2019 16:05
Can investors weather a new round of headlines?