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Why Cheap Money Hasn't Led to a Corporate Spending Boom
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2019 19:39
Weak economic growth made new factories unappealing, while the disruptive technologies where investors wanted to spend didn't involve much investment.
Technology Stocks Head Toward Best Year Since 2009
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2019 12:30
Regulatory scrutiny and mixed earnings aren't stopping the group from rallying.
Fannie's and Freddie's Long Road to Public Offerings
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2019 14:03
Regulators have offered a timeline for the government-backed entities' release from government control, but some key decisions remain.
Opinion | The solution to JNU fee hike issue: Let's get rich to pay for the poor
livemint.com - 19 Nov 2019 12:43
The 1st solution is to get the well-off in JNU, to pay market rate not only for themselves but also for one friend they choose.A 2nd way is to begin new courses at full market prices that students are willing to pay for ...
FHFA to Propose Capital Rule for Fannie, Freddie in 2020
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2019 22:36
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator kicked off a process for the mortgage-finance companies to raise enough capital for them to return to private ownership.
The Best CEFs To Buy For 10% Yields In 2020
Forbes - 19 Nov 2019 22:20
Stocks (and CEFs!) are still the best place for your money - you just need to be careful.
Foreign Holdings of U.S. Government Debt Fell In September by Most Since 2017
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2019 20:18
Demand for the debt from foreign investors at September's auctions of new Treasurys was the lowest since before the financial crisis, according to the Treasury Department.
Trade War Update: Who Will Lose Patience First, China Or Trump?
Forbes - 19 Nov 2019 20:05
Who will give up on the phase 1 mini-deal first?
Fidelity's Digital-Currency Business Gets Green Light from New York State
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2019 20:01
The step is expected to help the financial firm recruit new clients to its fledgling platform for storing and trading bitcoin.
What Can the 1991 Recession and S&L Crisis Tell Us About Today?
Forbes - 19 Nov 2019 19:39
Jeff Schulze of ClearBridge Investments discusses what the 1991 recession and S&L crisis tell us about our current market environment.
Home Depot Could Use Some Improvement
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2019 19:38
Home Depot sells everything you need to make a doghouse. Like the one investors will probably be putting the company's shares in for the next few months.
Purifiers, masks may be costly but they are worth investing in
livemint.com - 19 Nov 2019 19:09
Spending to fight the ill effects of air pollution has become a necessity in the current environment.Replacing the filter can cost between ₹1,000 and ₹3,000, depending on the brand and model of your purifier
Signal Says Bank of America Stock Isn't Done Climbing
Forbes - 19 Nov 2019 19:08
Bank of America is flashing a bullish signal and has attractively-priced options
Fears of Excess Supply Hurt Oil
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2019 18:17
Fresh worries about excess oil supply are dragging down crude prices once again, reinforcing a trend that continues to weigh on the energy sector.
Pound Isn't the Only British Coin Caught Up in Brexit Drama
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2019 18:06
The pound has played a starring role in the U.K.'s Brexit drama. Now there is a cameo for the 50-pence piece too.
Let's Not Disclose The $1 Million In Switzerland . . . And Go To Jail For 3 Years
Forbes - 19 Nov 2019 17:26
Even if only indirectly owned, one must disclose foreign accounts on one's income tax return. Harsh consequences await those who don't.
Home Depot's Lower Sales Growth Forecast Highlights The Lack Of Growth In U.S. Corporate Earnings
Forbes - 19 Nov 2019 17:23
Last week Fed Chair Jerome Powell used very similar language in Congressional testimony to describe the U. S. economy-"(I)f you look at today's economy, there's nothing that's really booming now that would want to bust.....
Boris Johnson's Election Chances Spur Wary U.K. Markets
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2019 17:03
Investors betting on a Boris Johnson win in the coming U.K. election have given British markets a boost, but many remain cautious about the vote's unpredictable set of outcomes.
Fed Adds $102.44 Billion to Financial System
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2019 16:49
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York added $102.44 billion in temporary liquidity to the financial system on Tuesday. Eligible banks took less liquidity than the Fed offered.
Despite Back-and-Forth Trade News, Market Continues To Grind Higher
Forbes - 19 Nov 2019 16:39
This morning, investors seem to be optimistic on the prospects for a trade deal after administration grants US companies an extension on doing business with Huawei.
Has The Global Slowdown Affected Ford's South America's Volumes?
Forbes - 19 Nov 2019 16:00
Yes, Ford Motors' (NYSE: F) South American business is also affected by the global auto slowdown. In 2018 the segment saw a fall of 2.1% in sales volume and overall revenue fell from $5.8 billion in 2017 to $5.3 billion ...
Winter Relief for Europe's Airlines Raises Too Many Hopes
Wall Street Journal - 19 Nov 2019 15:46
Investors were expecting too little of European airlines going into the winter low season. Now they may be expecting too much.