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U.S.-Stock Funds Are Up 25% as a Bullish Year Nears Finish
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 05:12
Monthly Monitor: Last year's declines for stocks, and for stock funds, are a memory, as fund investors prepare to book a solid 2019.
China's Most Indebted Developer Pays Big Dividend
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 14:44
Hong Kong-listed property developer China Evergrande Group said Sunday it would finally give shareholders their dividend payout for 2018: $2.7 billion.
Five Ways to Be Smart About 'Smart Beta' Funds
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 05:13
Here's what smart-beta funds are and what to consider about them as they show up more in retirement plans.
Japan's Topix ETFs Continue to Attract Cash
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 05:01
Spotlight: Japan-focused funds have drawn big inflows from the Bank of Japan and others over the past three years.
These Are The Technologies That Will Transform The 2020s - From 5G To Vertical Farming
Forbes - 9 Dec 2019 17:00
2020 is set to be the year of 5G, shared mobility and new ways of recycling plastic, along with new battery technology and artificial meat.
Bill.com IPO Is Worth the Tab
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 17:13
Business software companies that also have payments tools have been a sweet spot for investors.
Pfizer Spending Twice As Much On Selling Than Research?
Forbes - 9 Dec 2019 17:00
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) spends nearly twice the money on selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expenses than it does on research & development (R&D). SG&A Accounted for 34% of the company's total expenditure in 2018, while...
With 41% Of Shares Sold Short, 4 Reasons Zoom Video's Dip Is A Buying Opportunity
Forbes - 9 Dec 2019 16:46
If Zoom can grow faster than investors expect, its shares could recover from the 40% they've lost since peaking in July
Fed Meeting, Tariff Deadline Straight Ahead, With Earnings Also In Mix
Forbes - 9 Dec 2019 16:30
The negative tone early today probably reflects a disappointing Chinese export figure, another sign of the trade war taking a toll on commerce. Crude prices are also taking it on the chin after that data on worries about...
Junk Bonds Set for Pain if Economic Pessimists Are Right
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 16:02
Worries of an imminent recession have receded lately, but some European investors are still concerned that next year could see economic shocks and trouble for U.S. high-yield debt.
Investors Love Junk, but Not Enough
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 15:52
While high-yield bonds have joined the broad-based market rally, the performance of the very lowest-rated has been undeservedly poor
'Funds of Funds' Move Into ETF World
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 05:07
These funds appear to be similar to regular ETFs. But there are important differences.
This Has Been a Good Year for Many U.S. Sustainable Funds
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 05:04
Many of these funds are overweight tech stocks and less invested in energy, which is giving them a boost.
Warm Winter Weather Prompts Lower Natural Gas Price Forecasts
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 22:52
Natural gas prices fell Monday amid fears that warmer-than-normal winter weather won't drive enough demand for the heating fuel to counter surging output.
Industrial Stocks Could Rebound on Trade News, Analysts Say
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 22:33
Industrial stocks' strong performance this year has stalled. But some analysts expect the sector to break from its rut if the U.S. and China get around to signing an initial trade truce.
Supercharge Your Gold Position With Precious Metal Royalty Companies
Forbes - 9 Dec 2019 21:55
One of the best ways to "supercharge" your gold position is with precious metal royalty and streaming companies. Think Franco-Nevada, Wheaton Precious Metals, Royal Gold and others.
SoftBank Is Selling Wag Stake Back to Company
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 21:36
SoftBank's Vision Fund has agreed to sell its nearly 50% stake in Wag Labs back to the struggling dog-walking startup, marking another disappointment for the Japanese investing giant.
Sitting Still Will Be Hard for the Fed
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 21:30
The Federal Reserve is expected to stand pat next year after a tumultuous 2019, but it may not be able to do so.
5 Ways To Invest In The 5G Future
Forbes - 9 Dec 2019 20:42
5G is coming. Are you positioned to capitalize? Here are five companies with proven business models that should do even better as 5G rolls out.
PG&E High-interest Bonds Dip After Fire Victim Settlement
Wall Street Journal - 9 Dec 2019 19:42
Prices of PG&E's high-interest bonds dropped on the first trading day since the bankrupt California utility announced a settlement with wildfire victims that has weakened efforts by bondholders to take over the company.
After USMCA Passes, Why Worry About A China Phase One Deal?
Forbes - 9 Dec 2019 19:33
China A-shares at greatest risk if the phase one trade deal gets shelved.
How Does T-Mobile Make Money?
Forbes - 9 Dec 2019 19:30
T-Mobile (NYSE: TMUS) offers wireless communication services through a variety of service plan options. It also offers a wide selection of wireless devices, including smartphones, tablets and other mobile communication d...