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Thumbs Up for Jobs Growth, Thumbs Down for Efficiency
Wall Street Journal - 1 Nov 2019 18:12
Companies are in a funk, and yet they keep hiring. They may not have much choice.
Other Fed Reps And Powell, While All Buckled Over With Migraines, Declared It Was Not QE!
Forbes - 1 Nov 2019 16:34
What truly amazes us is not the lowering of rates (after all they own the debt) but the repeated comments by the central bankers to justify the insane stimulus measures required to keep the financial system from unraveli...
What's Ailing Las Vegas Sands' Casino Revenues?
Forbes - 1 Nov 2019 16:30
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) reported its third quarter results last week with its casino revenues shrinking by 4% to $2.3 billion. Macau's gaming market has remained nearly flat this year due to stricter restrictions on ...
Technical Issue Affecting Capital One Accountholders
Wall Street Journal - 1 Nov 2019 21:12
Some Capital One Financial Corp. customers were having problems accessing their money.
Twitter's Facebook Trick Is Bittersweet
Wall Street Journal - 1 Nov 2019 20:08
The great October debate over political ads on social media has thrown up both tricks and treats for investors.
Positive Signals in AIG's Noisy Quarter
Wall Street Journal - 1 Nov 2019 19:34
Some key indicators at AIG are pointing in the right direction.
Fitbit Is Google's Latest Stretch
Wall Street Journal - 1 Nov 2019 19:30
Google's acquisition of wearable device maker Fitbit could be risky given how big tech companies are under intense government scrutiny for their scale and influence.
Here Are The Most Popular ESG Stocks With Fund Managers
Forbes - 1 Nov 2019 19:23
Despite the seeming diversity of ESG funds, their holdings are highly similar. Gathering and analyzing the top holdings of the funds that hold more than 80% of ESG assets, the result is a top-weighted world of blue chip ...
Stocks Get Through October Unscathed
Wall Street Journal - 1 Nov 2019 19:00
In the end, there was no big October surprise for the U.S. stock market.
What Parents Need to Know Before Borrowing Money to Pay for College
Wall Street Journal - 1 Nov 2019 18:36
A Direct Plus loan? Home equity? Parents should understand the pros and cons of all their loan options.
Is Gold Mining The Primary Growth Engine For Wheaton Precious Metals?
Forbes - 1 Nov 2019 18:10
The gold division became the largest revenue segment for Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE: WPM) in 2018. Over the last two years, though WPM's total revenues (shows WPM's key revenue components) decreased by $97.5 million b...
Analysts Predict 10% Upside For The iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF
Forbes - 1 Nov 2019 18:00
For the iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK), we found that the implied analyst target price for the ETF based upon its underlying holdings is $248.69 per unit.
How Much Does Anheuser-Busch InBev Depend On Asia-Pacific For Its Growth?
Forbes - 1 Nov 2019 17:30
Asia-Pacific has maintained its position as the fastest growing revenue segment for Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD). Over the last two years, while Anheuser-Busch's total revenue (shows BUD's key revenue components) inc...
Can Aerie Continue To Lead Revenue Growth For American Eagle Outfitters In 2019?
Forbes - 1 Nov 2019 17:00
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) has seen solid growth in recent years. Strong digital sales and an increasing focus on women's apparel have been the primary reasons behind the company's growth. The company continue...
Sometimes the Stock Market Needs 'Knights of Faith'
Wall Street Journal - 1 Nov 2019 16:57
It's a lot easier than it used to be to recover your losses after the market takes a tumble
This Must Be a Canadian Word
Wall Street Journal - 1 Nov 2019 16:27
Canada's Encana is moving south to the U.S. with a seemingly random new name.
Now, workers can generate UAN from EPFO portal directly
livemint.com - 1 Nov 2019 16:08
EPFO launched a facility for formal sector workers to obtain universal account number online without depending on employers.At present, workers are required to apply through their employers to get the UAN, which enables ...
How The Parts Add Up: The Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF Headed For $166
Forbes - 1 Nov 2019 16:00
For the Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT), we found that the implied analyst target price for the ETF based upon its underlying holdings is $165.95 per unit.
What Has Been Driving Akamai Technologies' Performance?
Forbes - 1 Nov 2019 16:00
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) reported its Q3 results earlier this week - surprising the markets by surpassing revenue and EPS expectations. As has been the trend over recent quarters, Akamai's upbeat performance wa...
U.S. Government Bond Yields Climb After Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations
Wall Street Journal - 1 Nov 2019 15:54
U.S. government bond yields rose Friday after data showed the economy added more jobs than expected last month, a sign of ongoing growth.
Wall Street Looking To End The Week On A High Note On US Jobs Data
Forbes - 1 Nov 2019 15:44
This morning, investors have been cheered by a U.S. jobs report that showed headline nonfarm payroll creation was much stronger in October than had been expected, even with the GM strike
N.Y. Fed Adds $104.583 Billion to Markets
Wall Street Journal - 1 Nov 2019 15:44
The New York Fed added $104.583 billion in liquidity to financial markets, via repurchase agreements that expire on Monday and via a 13-day repo operation that took in $31.45 billion.