Market News
For Young Savers Facing Subpar Returns, Think Long Term
Wall Street Journal - 30 Sep 2019 13:00
Not only have stocks and bonds been volatile the past quarter, both are pricey by historic measures. That makes it hard for savers, particularly millennials just starting to build nest eggs, to set long-term expectations...
Midwest's Faltering Economies Will Spread Pain Nationwide
Wall Street Journal - 30 Sep 2019 19:23
Financial strain is increasing for farmers and manufacturers in the heartland.
The Stock Market's 'Safety First' Strategy Looks Overdone, So It's Time To Sell Utilities and REITs
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 06:08
"Safe" stocks now look risky
Trade War Update: Hong Kong Erupts And Nasdaq Frowns Upon New China IPOS
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 02:52
Your best bet is to assume that it will not get better anytime soon, especially next month.
3 Timeless Money Mistakes People Make And How You Can Avoid Them
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 23:26
Here are three timeless mistakes people make with their money and how you can avoid them.
Economics Is Still A Man's World, At Great Social Cost
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 22:09
Economics is notoriously poor at attracting women and minorities to the profession. A new survey from the American Economics Association showing a "bro-y" and machista culture helps explain why.
Revolutionary Company PathogenDx Announces $7.5 Million In Series B Funding
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 21:40
Revolutionary Company PathogenDx Announces $7.5 Million In Series B Funding
Real-Estate Mogul Is Behind Hottest Stock in the Oil Patch
Wall Street Journal - 30 Sep 2019 21:36
Contango, the hottest stock in the oil patch, has a well-known real-estate investor to thank for its more than doubling in recent weeks. Shares are up 170% on the month
Famed Architect Robert A.M. Stern Announces First Project In San Francisco
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 21:34
Stern has designed Crescent, an eight-story building featuring 44 luxury condos at a cable-car crossing atop the historic Nob Hill.
I Drove To Canada To Try The McDonald's P.L.T. Here's What It Tastes Like
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 19:54
McDonald's is tip-toeing into the plant-based burger with a test in Canada.
Goldman Sachs Warning: One-Share One-Vote Or Else The Stock Will Suffer
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 19:36
Wall Street is getting serious on shareholder rights.
These Are Bigger Market Risks Than Impeachment
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 19:09
History shows that presidential impeachments have had minimal impact on markets. We believe there are bigger risks to consider, including a potential German recession and record global debt. Against this background, gold...
Why millennials need to curb the urge to spend
livemint.com - 30 Sep 2019 18:58
Spending now rather than saving for later can be dangerous for long-term finances.Given the rising cost of living and low salaries, saving for big-ticket expenses can be unsettling for millennials
WeWork's New Leadership Officially Cancels IPO Plans
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 18:15
The move was widely expected after turnover in the company.
U.S. Government Bonds Decline at Quarter-End
Wall Street Journal - 30 Sep 2019 18:09
Bond prices fell Monday after banks asked for less money than the Federal Reserve offered to lend in the repo market.
Falling Prices Scramble Egg Producer
Wall Street Journal - 30 Sep 2019 17:26
Cal-Maine Foods booked $241 million in sales, down nearly 30% from a year ago, as the egg producer cited an oversupply of the breakfast staple. Shares fell more than 10%.
Placid Markets Punish High-Speed Trader Virtu
Wall Street Journal - 30 Sep 2019 16:35
A slide in trading volumes and volatility is dragging down shares of Virtu Financial, high-speed traders make more money when markets are swinging around wildly.
Trump's Tariffs Have Wiped $1.4 Billion Off Of Harley-Davidson's Market Cap
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 16:30
The combination of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum and the European Union's retaliatory tariffs on motorcycles have had a huge negative impact on Harley-Davidson. In just the past year the company's market cap has fal...
Confidence Drives The Economy And Trump's Trade War Is Killing It
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 16:11
If you spent decades building a transoceanic supply chain and are now unsure the US government will let you use it, then your best bet is to postpone investment decisions until you have clarity. Allowing "clarity" isn't ...
A Change Of Quarters: Trade Tensions, Economic Uncertainty Abound As Q3 Ends
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 16:08
We're closing out the 3rd quarter of 2019 with stocks right about where they started, but the VIX remains higher relative to the start of the quarter. Jobs report coming Friday, and earnings season is set to begin.
A Month In The Life Of The American Consumer
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 16:03
Day after day people flock to their town plazas and local shopping centers to purchase the goods and services. This can be anything from the weekly grocery trip to apparel shopping to a haircut. Consumption can be somewh...
Happiness Has A Price And It's $1,500 An Ounce For Gold Miners
Forbes - 30 Sep 2019 16:01
Gold's recent rise giving miners and investors something to dig