Market News
Here's Why Some Investors Panic. And Here's How to Make Sure You Don't.
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2020 04:16
Are you likely to buy high and sell low in a market panic? There's a pretty simple way to figure that out.
These Robots Want to Make Sure You Don't Do Anything Stupid With Your Money
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2020 04:08
Investment firms use prompts to help customers make better financial decisions.
Take These Steps To Help Prevent The Coronavirus From Infecting Your Cannabis Stocks
Forbes - 6 Apr 2020 00:06
COVID-19 could kill many cannabis companies, and I share some tips for how you can avoid investing in the likely losers and instead focus on the companies that will survive and perhaps thrive with more limited competitio...
Gold Funds Fell 21.4% in the Quarter, Despite the Coronavirus Panic
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2020 04:09
Gold's performance is the opposite of what may might expect. Some say leveraged investments could be partly to blame.
As Funds Jump on the 'Sustainable' Bandwagon, Regulators Raise Concerns
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2020 04:08
Funds keep rebranding around sustainability, but is this just like slapping the dot-com label on every stock around the year 2000?
Small Business Stimulus Loans: Bank Of America Has Received Applications For $32.6 Billion, Wells Fargo Says It Can't Meet Demand Due To Fed Restrictions
Forbes - 6 Apr 2020 17:04
Demand for the Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act is skyrocketing.
A New Way To Track The Dow Jones Industrial Average
Forbes - 6 Apr 2020 16:56
Since the 2016 presidential election the Dow Jones Industrial Average began to climb above 1,000-point milestone beginning with Dow 18,000.
Car Insurers Give Millions in Coronavirus Refunds
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2020 15:22
One of the largest car-insurance companies in the country, Allstate, and a smaller Midwestern auto insurer are refunding hundreds of millions of dollars to their policyholders.
Zoom's Runaway Success Carries a Heavy Burden
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2020 13:30
The coronavirus pandemic has made videoconferencing upstart Zoom a household name, adding to its challenges.
Hanging In: Stock Funds' No. 1 Manager Gained 12.8%
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2020 04:12
Winners' Circle: For the 12-month period that ended so badly for the stock market, Chris Retzler of Needham Small Cap Growth Fund found himself at the top of the pile.
Bond Investors Might Need to 'Shorten Up'
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2020 04:05
The bond market has taken a beating along with stocks. Here's what some advisers say bond investors should be doing now.
Hedge Funds' Defensiveness Finally Pays Off
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2020 04:03
After underperforming for a decade, the funds are doing better than the market during the crisis.
Have Faith In Your Stock Market Portfolio: It's Coming Back
Forbes - 6 Apr 2020 03:46
Being a realist is the trick
SEC Suspends Trading in Two Stocks Over Coronavirus Claims
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2020 23:52
The SEC issued suspension orders for dental supplier No Borders Inc. and apparel maker Sandy Steele Unlimited Inc. on Friday.
COVID | Updated Forecast Of Days Until Peak Risk; Timeline Continues To Lengthen
Forbes - 6 Apr 2020 22:31
Last week we reported forecasts of the estimated number of days until countries with major ongoing COVID outbreaks hit peak Health Risk, measured in terms of the gap between our current country-specific Health Risk forec...
More Coronavirus Relief Could Be On The Way Including A Second Round Of Stimulus Checks, Goldman Sachs Predicts
Forbes - 6 Apr 2020 22:13
The relief put forth by Congress is not enough to cover the income that Goldman estimates will be lost due to COVID-19.
CenturyLink Crosses Above 11% Yield Territory
Forbes - 6 Apr 2020 21:13
In trading on Monday, shares of CenturyLink were yielding above the 11% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1), with the stock changing hands as low as $9.05 on the day.
Bitcoin Rallies To 3-Week High Amid Strong Momentum
Forbes - 6 Apr 2020 21:07
Bitcoin climbed to a more-than three-week high today. As market factors point toward additional gains, will the crypto enjoy a stronger rally?
Fundamental Improvement In The Oil Tanker Sector Is Not Reflected In Sky-High Yields
Forbes - 6 Apr 2020 20:16
Rates for oil tanker journeys have spiked as prices for near-term oil contracts (the ones quoted on CNBC) have fallen much further than prices for contracts that will come due in future months.
Being Bullish About End Of OPEC+ Spat Is Bizarre As Fundamentals Point To Oil Below $15
Forbes - 6 Apr 2020 20:07
Collapse of Saudi-Russian oil diplomacy still rankles and neither party would move without an unlikely participation by several U.S. producers. That hardly justifies current optimism.
COVID-19 Could Bankrupt Your State
Forbes - 6 Apr 2020 20:06
Among the many crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new one is looming: states and cities are facing potential bankruptcy, as tax revenues fall and emergency spending skyrockets.
Keep a Roof Over Your Head and a Sweet New Ride Under You
Wall Street Journal - 6 Apr 2020 19:35
With consumers worried about keeping their homes, a car dealer is spurring sales by making their mortgage payments.