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A Gamble to Reshape the Global Airline Industry
Wall Street Journal - 1 Oct 2019 11:32
Do airlines actually benefit from global alliances like SkyTeam and Oneworld? Delta just bet $2.3 billion they don't.
Popular in Wisconsin: Cheese, the Packers and...Risky Bonds
Wall Street Journal - 1 Oct 2019 11:30
A Wisconsin agency has issued billions of dollars in tax-exempt debt across the U.S., and some of that debt is now starting to sour.
What Comes Next After Bitcoin's Plunge?
Forbes - 1 Oct 2019 05:16
Bitcoin traders should keep their eyes on a pennant pattern that is currently forming.
The Seven-Year Auto Loan: America's Middle Class Can't Afford Their Cars
Wall Street Journal - 1 Oct 2019 16:46
The availability of inexpensive debt on increasingly generous terms is supporting auto industry sales and profits. For consumers, it's become a crutch to support their expectations.
How Traders Get Enormous Tax Deductions, And Investors Do Not
Forbes - 1 Oct 2019 16:26
Traders eligible for trader tax status deduct business expenses, startup costs, and home office deductions. A TTS trader may elect Section 475 for exemption from wash sale loss adjustments (deferrals), the $3,000 capital...
WeWork Skepticism From 300 Real Estate Conference Calls
Forbes - 1 Oct 2019 06:37
WeWork's unsuccessful IPO attempt has generated a lot of media attention over the last two months. In Forbes, we ran a comparison of the disclosed related party transactions versus recent high profile IPOs.
Facebook Scrambles to Keep Libra on Track as Partners Waver
Wall Street Journal - 1 Oct 2019 23:57
Cracks are forming in the coalition Facebook Inc. assembled to build a global cryptocurrency-based payments network
Banks Struggle to Sell About $2 Billion Debt for Apollo Shutterfly Buyout
Wall Street Journal - 1 Oct 2019 23:41
Barclays, Citi and others agreed to buy up to $280 million of the loans amid tepid demand for junk debt.
Softbank Needs A $24 Billion WeWork Valuation To Break Even On Its Investment
Forbes - 1 Oct 2019 23:12
Unless WeWork gets a bigger valuation, SoftBank is in for a big paper loss.
Alibaba, Tencent, NetEase Executives Ranked Among China's Top Multinational Leaders
Forbes - 1 Oct 2019 22:41
Other listees include Wan Long, whose WH Group acquired Smithfield Foods in the U.S for $4.7 billion in 2013. and is one of the world's largest meat processors
Stitch Fix shares fall despite earnings beat, with 'softer' fiscal first quarter ahead
CNBC - 1 Oct 2019 22:17
Stitch Fix's active client base grew 18% year over year, reaching 3.2 million people, the company said when it reported earnings after the bell on Tuesday.
Don't Bet On A Breakout From This Dow Underperformer
Forbes - 1 Oct 2019 21:12
Walgreens Boots Alliance stock just ran up to a historically bearish trendline
Beneath The Surface We Believe Something Long-Term Is Not Right
Forbes - 1 Oct 2019 20:30
That said, beneath the surface we believe something long-term is not right. Two of the larger train wrecks in market history have involved the tech and housing bubbles bursting. In common with both of those disasters: am...
Bundesbank President Urges ECB Not to Question Bond-Buying Limits
Wall Street Journal - 1 Oct 2019 19:41
The comments came after the ECB last month unveiled a large stimulus package aimed at shoring up the wobbling eurozone economy.
Free Trades Aren't the End of the World for Online Brokers
Wall Street Journal - 1 Oct 2019 19:18
Shares of online brokers were sharply lower after Charles Schwab introduced free trades, but there is a future for the sector.
Schwab Just Cut Online Trading Commissions. Here's What That Means For Investors
Forbes - 1 Oct 2019 19:15
The years-long battle over low-fees in the brokerage industry continues.
Americans Least Hopeful On USMCA Deal. Mexico Sees It As A Must-Win
Forbes - 1 Oct 2019 18:47
White House trade and manufacturing guru Peter Navarro says the new NAFTA will pass this month.
Meat Strikes Back as Diet Wars Rage On
Wall Street Journal - 1 Oct 2019 18:46
On Wall Street, meat substitutes are all the rage. But in the world of dietary science, meat may be making a comeback.
U.S. Government Bonds Jump After Weak Manufacturing Data
Wall Street Journal - 1 Oct 2019 18:45
The yield on 10-year Treasurys fell after the Institute for Supply Management manufacturing index contracted for a second consecutive month.
Manufacturing Struggles Matter More Than You Think
Wall Street Journal - 1 Oct 2019 18:30
Manufacturing activity is sputtering in the U.S., which matters more to the broader economy than many assume.
U.S. Impeachment Risk To Rise Through Next Week
Forbes - 1 Oct 2019 18:15
Forward-looking updates from GeoQuant's high-frequency political risk intelligence platform.
3 Timeless Lessons For Your Retirement Plan
Forbes - 1 Oct 2019 18:00
Just like most things on Wall Street, there are several ways to successfully plan for your retirement, the key is to find one that works for you.