Aftershock: ‘Brexit’ Hits U.S. Stock Market Harder Than an Election
The sharp fall as of Friday morning reflected both the surprise factor and the economic implications for the United States.
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Showing posts with label Stock. Show all posts
Friday, June 24, 2016
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Uh-oh. Is the stock market a bubble again?
Uh-oh. Is the stock market a bubble again?
Fed chair Janet Yellen didn’t go so far to say that the market is irrationally exuberant like her predecessor Alan Greenspan once did. But she did point out that valuations are high. It’s time to be careful.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Wal-Mart Profit Beats Expectations; Stock Jumps
Wal-Mart Profit Beats Expectations; Stock Jumps
Wal-Mart Stores Inc on Thursday reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as sales in the U.S. market rose, an improvement the retailer attributed in part to its increasing wages, and its shares jumped nearly 8 percent.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Shareholders to Vote in July on London Stock Exchange-Deutsche Börse Merger
Shareholders to Vote in July on London Stock Exchange-Deutsche Börse Merger
The question of approving the move would come after Britons cast ballots in June on whether to leave the European Union.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Owner of New York Stock Exchange Says It Will Not Bid for London Rival
Owner of New York Stock Exchange Says It Will Not Bid for London Rival
The decision by Intercontinental Exchange removed one potential challenger to a planned merger between the London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Börse.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Economic Trends: How Politics Influences the Stock Market: Not Very Much
Economic Trends: How Politics Influences the Stock Market: Not Very Much
Pundits of all partisan leanings are tempted to use big market movements as support for their favored policies, but the effort often backfires.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Strategies: Microsoft’s Stock Math: Fewer Shares, Pricier Shares
Strategies: Microsoft’s Stock Math: Fewer Shares, Pricier Shares
Microsoft’s stock finally returned to a nominal level not seen since before the 2000 tech collapse. But without share buybacks, it might not look quite so good.
Strategies: Microsoft’s Stock Math: Fewer Shares, Pricier Shares
Strategies: Microsoft’s Stock Math: Fewer Shares, Pricier Shares
Microsoft’s stock finally returned to a nominal level not seen since before the 2000 tech collapse. But without share buybacks, it might not look quite so good.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Stock Sell-Off Extends to Asia on Worries About Commodity Prices
Stock Sell-Off Extends to Asia on Worries About Commodity Prices
Markets have been rattled as a slowdown in economic growth has stunted demand for raw materials. Shares of Glencore, a Swiss mining and trading company, continued to slide.
Stock Sell-Off Extends to Asia on Worries About Commodity Prices
Stock Sell-Off Extends to Asia on Worries About Commodity Prices
Markets have been rattled as a slowdown in economic growth has stunted demand for raw materials. Shares of Glencore, a Swiss mining and trading company, continued to slide.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Awaiting Fed Decision, Stock Markets Are Little Changed
Awaiting Fed Decision, Stock Markets Are Little Changed
Some investors are nervous that higher interest rates will temper the stock and bond markets and even weigh on the wider economy.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Ahead of Pope Francis’ Visit, Survivors of Sexual Abuse Take Stock
Ahead of Pope Francis’ Visit, Survivors of Sexual Abuse Take Stock
The church must do more to live up to its promises of reconciliation and transparency, victims and advocates say.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Fair Game: Safety Suffers as Stock Options Propel Executive Pay Packages
Fair Game: Safety Suffers as Stock Options Propel Executive Pay Packages
A study finds a correlation between awarding executives generous stock options and the incidence of product recalls that could affect consumers’ health.
Safety Suffers as Stock Options Propel Executive Pay Packages
Safety Suffers as Stock Options Propel Executive Pay Packages
A study finds a correlation between awarding executives generous stock options and the incidence of product recalls that could affect consumers’ health.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Asian Stock Markets Rise for a 2nd Day
Asian Stock Markets Rise for a 2nd Day
Investors were calmed by strong growth figures from the United States, while China continued to take measures to shore up stocks and the renminbi.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Donald Trump Offers Stock Advice Amid Market Turmoil
Donald Trump Offers Stock Advice Amid Market Turmoil
Donald J. Trump said he possessed the prescience to unload much of his investment portfolio before the stock market took a dive in the past week. For those with less foresight, his advice is hold, don’t sell.
Apple Stock Reacts After Tim Cook Email Praises China Sales
Apple Stock Reacts After Tim Cook Email Praises China Sales
The chief executive of Apple said business was booming in China, where the company has long laid the groundwork to reap big sales.
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