U.S. stock futures flat ahead of major earnings
Stock futures were flat in overnight trading as investors prepared for a slew of earnings from major U.S. businesses on Tuesday. Dow futures rose 40 points or 0.15%. The S&P … Read More
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Insana: When market pundits say, 'this time is different,' brace for the possibility that it's not
Many pundits say a new wave of low-to-zero-cost trading and high-quality market information has "democratized" investing, but the pros always have an edge. Some question this line of reasoning as … Read More
Coronavirus has brought the rapidly growing synthetic diamond market to a halt, because no one really wants a new ring in the middle of a pandemic
In recent years, consumer preference for diamonds has shifted from mined stones to lab-created ones, as they offer better value and are more aligned with a younger generation's environmental morals. … Read More
Gold surges to record close as U.S.-China tensions escalate and coronavirus concerns rise
The metal's August futures contract rose 0.4% to settle at $1,897.50 per ounce, according to data from the CME Group. This also marked gold's sixth straight day of gains. Gold … Read More
Executives are selling stock as the market experiences its epic rebound
The ratio of companies with insider buying compared to insider selling is at 0.27 in July, the lowest level since at least 2000, according to Washington Service, a provider of insider-trading … Read More
CEOs reflect on tough quarter, but also offer some good news on earnings calls
Companies aren't giving much in the way of earnings guidance, but some top executives have recently offered some insight. CEOs see upticks in tobacco, gasoline, RV, truck and can sales. … Read More
UK property crisis: Landlord warning after record fall in rents
Throughout June, inner London rents plummeted by 7.4pc while outer London fell by 3.6pc due to lower demand. These figures mark the largest fall on record. Letting agent Hamptons International … Read More
Morgan Stanley reports 30% rise in revenue to $13 billion for the second-quarter, shattering analyst estimates
Morgan Stanley reported better-than-expected earnings on Thursday, reflecting strong engagement across its network of wealth management clients. The bank's second-quarter revenue rose 30% to 13.4 billion, smashing analyst estimates by … Read More
Tencent in exclusive talks to buy Hong Kong gaming firm Leyou
Leyou has a number of subsidiaries which make video games and is most well-known for "Warframe," a title created by subsidiary Digital Extremes. Leyou and controlling shareholder Charles Yuk have … Read More
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here's what you need to know before markets open. 1. Trump's advisers reportedly considered proposals to undermine Hong Kong's peg to the US dollar, threatening a system that has been … Read More
‘Private markets help farmers in price discovery’
NABARD prepared to support such reforms: Chairman G.R. Chintala, who has assumed office as the chairman of NABARD amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said in an interview that he welcomed reforms … Read More
Court orders Dakota crude pipeline shutdown, in win for Native American tribes in long-running saga
A district court ruled Monday the Dakota Access Pipeline must shut down within 30 days, by August 5, according to a copy of the brief obtained by USA Today. The … Read More