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Elliott and Warren Buffett Are Now Both Bullish on Japan
Wall Street Journal - 2 May 2024 18:38
Hedge fund Elliott has built a position in Sumitomo, joining Berkshire Hathaway. The trading firm's shares are up 10% this week.
Novo Nordisk beats profit estimates as sales of weight loss drug Wegovy more than double
CNBC - 2 May 2024 09:53
Sales of popular weight loss drug Wegovy more than doubled to 9.38 billion kroner.
Pension Fund UniSuper Expects Bond Yields to Keep Climbing
Wall Street Journal - 2 May 2024 09:43
UniSuper, one of Australia's largest pension funds, said it expects bond yields to keep increasing as inflation lingers.
The evolution of bond investment in India: Sachetization and its implications
livemint.com - 2 May 2024 13:44
In its meeting on 30 April, the board of Sebi approved the proposal to reduce the minimum ticket size for privately placed listed bonds to only Rs10,000 from Rs1 lakh earlier. Let us understand why it was done and what i...
NAB's Profit Falls; Increases Share Buyback
Wall Street Journal - 2 May 2024 03:50
Australia's second-largest lender by market capitalization reported a 12% decline in half-year net profit and announced it will increase its share buyback by $980 million.
Tech Stocks Lead Rally Ahead of Jobs Report
Wall Street Journal - 3 May 2024 00:58
Fed Chair Powell's remarks this week have renewed the focus on economic data.
Stanley Black & Decker's earnings beat fails to satisfy Wall Street. Here's why we bought the dip
CNBC - 2 May 2024 23:44
Stanley Black & Decker turned in another solid quarter of execution on matters within management's control.
Bausch Health investors are left in a holding pattern as 2 major overhangs remain unresolved
CNBC - 2 May 2024 22:34
We're maintaining our 4 rating as we consider our next steps.
Linde's guidance leaves investors wanting more. We're saying thanks to the sellers
CNBC - 2 May 2024 21:29
The pullback in Linde shares Thursday is giving us a chance to buy back stock we sold at higher prices in late March.
We're buying 2 unfairly punished stocks and 1 on an analyst call
CNBC - 2 May 2024 20:44
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.
SEC Ends Probe of Trades Before Activision-Microsoft Merger With No Action
Wall Street Journal - 2 May 2024 19:37
Regulators ended an investigation into bets that Barry Diller and others made on Activision Blizzard before the videogame company agreed to be acquired by Microsoft.
Wayfair's New Strategy Looks Built to Last
Wall Street Journal - 2 May 2024 18:57
Cost cuts and bet on physical stores should pay off.
ChatGPT advises investors with high risk appetite to invest in cryptos. Should you take the plunge?
livemint.com - 2 May 2024 18:49Hold a joint mutual fund account? Sebi makes the nomination process voluntary. Details here
livemint.com - 2 May 2024 16:43
Exactly two months before the expiry of the deadline for nominating a nominee for mutual fund folios, Sebi made the process optional for investors who hold accounts in joint mutual fund folios
Moderna loses less than expected as Covid vaccine sales beat estimates, cost cuts take hold
CNBC - 2 May 2024 16:03
The company reiterated its full-year 2024 sales guidance of roughly $4 billion, which includes revenue from the expected launch of its RSV vaccine.
The Treasurys Market Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides
Wall Street Journal - 2 May 2024 16:00
Inflation and deficits are lifting yields and jarring the stock market.
Know the secret tax benefits of life insurance policies
livemint.com - 2 May 2024 15:40
Whatever premium-payout combination one designs, the point remains that the IRR in traditional life insurance plans tends to be poor.
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy to step down, company to lay off 15% of staff as it looks to refinance debt
CNBC - 2 May 2024 15:37
Peloton announced Thursday that CEO Barry McCarthy will be stepping down just over two years after he took over from founder John Foley.
Wayfair's losses narrow by more than $100 million after layoffs, even as sales dip
CNBC - 2 May 2024 15:30
Wayfair's sales fell in the first quarter, but the furniture retailer narrowed its losses by over $100 million after cutting 13% of its staff.
Why Megacorporations Shouldn't Overestimate Their Monopoly Power
Wall Street Journal - 2 May 2024 14:52
Embraer's potential venture into 737-sized commercial planes highlights how even companies in a global duopoly must innovate to survive. It is a useful lesson for investors in most industries.
UPI transaction volume declined to ₹19.64 lakh crore in April. Check Details
livemint.com - 2 May 2024 14:46
In terms of number of transactions, the figure declined to 13.30 billion in April from 13.44 billion in the preceding month
Carvana shares spike 30% as used car retailer posts record first quarter
CNBC - 2 May 2024 13:53
Carvana reported record first-quarter results Wednesday that beat Wall Street's top- and bottom-line earnings expectations for the online used car retailer.