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Transamerica Capital Growth Fund's Process Isn't As Advertised
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 16:13
Despite its 4 and 5-Star Morningstar rating (depending upon share class), this fund is one of the worst rated funds in our ~7,000 ETF and mutual fund coverage universe.
Point72's Head Quant Is Leaving the Firm
Wall Street Journal - 2 Mar 2020 19:33
The head of billionaire Steven A. Cohen's quantitative-trading effort is leaving, a possible sign of the challenges traditional investors are facing as they move to embrace quant strategies.
These Three American Cannabis Companies Are Making A Profit
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 02:14
Cannabis companies are notorious for losing money, but I share three American operators that are bucking the trend.
How Much In Online Revenue Can Walmart Generate In 2020?
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 17:00
Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) e-commerce sales are expected to more than double from $15 billion in 2017 (fiscal 2018) to around 38 billion in 2020 (fiscal 2021). E-commerce currently accounts for around 8% of Walmart's total re...
Up 3-Fold In 2019, Next Insurance Vies With Berkshire Hathaway's biBERK In $140 Billion Market
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 14:41
Next Insurance grew three-fold in 2019. Should Berkshire buy it?
One Possible Bright Spot in Markets' Virus-Fueled Swoon: Mexican Stocks
Wall Street Journal - 2 Mar 2020 14:01
As coronavirus fears roil financial markets, some investors are betting Mexican stocks could eventually stand to benefit.
Treasury Yields Near 1% as Asian Markets Open Lower
Wall Street Journal - 2 Mar 2020 04:09
The rally in U.S. government bonds broke fresh ground, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year debt dropping to as low as 1.031%, after a week of steep stock-market selloffs and escalating bets on interest-rate cuts.
That's More Like It: Major Indices Up Well Over 4% Monday To Snap Losing Streak
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 23:59
We're not necessarily out of the woods. It's nice to get a day like this after the week we had, but history shows that markets often get a big bounce after a sell-off and end up testing lows again at some point. We saw t...
Apple And Tesla Soar As Stock Markets Bounce Back From Last Week's Crash
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 23:59
The Dow saw its biggest point gain ever during Monday's rally.
With Mortgage Rates So Low, Is Now A Good Time To Refinance?
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 22:20
Should you refinance your mortgage? With 30-year fixed mortgage rates currently so low, homeowners may want to consider refinancing. Exactly how much you can save through refinancing will depend on several factors, such ...
Looking For Buying Opportunities After The Historical Selloff
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 22:06
Commodities, and airlines, look oversold right now, meaning there could be some potentially attractive buying opportunities.
Massive Market Losses? Elect 475 For Enormous Tax Savings
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 21:49
With heightened market volatility in Q1 2020, many traders incurred massive losses. Those who qualify for trader tax status (TTS) should consider a 2020 Section 475 election to turn capital losses into ordinary losses. A...
Our FRB: Helpless, Hopeless And Superfluous
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 21:19
This is inborn insanity of economists. They say there are 400 of 'em at work in Washington. I'd pare this down to a half dozen. They would probably do less damage, cycle-over-cycle.
Twitter Chief Needs to Pick a Perch
Wall Street Journal - 2 Mar 2020 20:58
Jack Dorsey's split role is a ripe target at a challenging time for social networks.
Tech Stocks Stage Dramatic Reversal Higher
Wall Street Journal - 2 Mar 2020 20:39
The S&P 500's technology sector is flying ahead of the broader market Monday, a sign of the group's resilience after the worst Wall Street selloff since the financial crisis.
Coronavirus And Your Retirement Plan, Should You Do Something?
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 20:22
Hopefully, you have not fallen victim to the hysteria enveloping the stock market the past week. Coronavirus has sparked fear and panic, but will likely not make difference in your long term retirement plan.
Western Asset Calls Top of Treasury Market Rally
Wall Street Journal - 2 Mar 2020 20:09
Panicked buying of U.S. government bonds in reaction to the global spread of the coronavirus has set Treasurys up for a fall, the bond-investing firm's deputy chief investment officer said.
Coronavirus Impact: This Chart Shows Chinese Nowhere Near Back To Work
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 19:46
Still tiptoeing back to work as Chinese people fear getting sick with the new coronavirus.
Too Soon to Buy Stocks on Coronavirus Dip
Wall Street Journal - 2 Mar 2020 19:33
Economists and strategists have begun forecasting much more severe coronavirus effects than what analyst estimates and corporate earnings and sales guidance show.
How Cannabis Regulators Can Be Helpful To Your Business
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 19:10
The mission of cannabis regulators is to help the sector grow within certain guardrails, not to completely shut it down. Businesses can work with regulators as partners because they are the most effective experts on the ...
Time To Check The 1987 Crash Playbook. Here's What To Know.
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 18:34
After years in which market volatility was relatively tame, the pro-verbial crowds may be gathering at the ''virtual'' office windows forthe first time in a while.
Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Autozone On Tuesday
Forbes - 2 Mar 2020 18:00
Autozone is expected to report earnings of $11.87/share on $2.58 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, the so-called Whisper number is $12.01/share. The Whisper number is the Street's unofficial view on earnings.