IPOs at 6-Year Low in 2015
While 2014 was a record year for initial public offerings (IPO), the current year is the worst since 2009 measured by dollars raised.
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How Much Does a Boeing 767 Cost?
Amazon reportedly has been running a trial delivery service out of Wilmington, Ohio. Such a service would put Amazon in direct competition with FedEx and UPS.
Oil Rig Count Jumps by 17 to Send Prices to New Lows
In the period ended December 18, the number of rigs drilling for oil in the United States totaled 541, according to the Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count.
The 52-Week Low Club for Friday
December 18, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 271 equities making new 52-week lows today. Energy Transfer Equity (NYSE: ETE) dropped nearly 7% on Friday to post a new 52-week…
The 4 Stocks That Tanked the DJIA on Friday
December 18, 2015: Markets opened lower on Friday and indexes remained in the red all day as financial, techs, and consumer discretionary discretionary stocks led the slide. European and Asian exchanges closed lower today,…
Defense Contractor Winners as Federal 2016 Budget Clears Congress
Congress agreed early Friday on a $1.15 trillion federal budget for 2016, and about half the total spending was marked for the Department of Defense.
Yirendai IPO Fizzles
Yirendai priced its IPO at $10 per American depositary share, the midpoint of the expected range. But by the noon hour Friday, shares had dropped more than 12%.
Leveraged Loan Default Rate Forecast at 2.5% for 2016
So far in December, three companies in the energy sector have combined to add $1.8 billion in default volume to the year-to-date total in institutional leveraged loan defaults.
Volkswagen Hires Feinberg to Resolve Diesel Emissions Cheating Claims
Volkswagen has hired Kenneth Feinberg to create a compensation program for U.S. owners of more than 500,000 VW diesel-powered cars with software enabling the cars to lower carbon emissions when being tested.
Qihoo 360 Going Private at a Bargain Price?
Most investors in Qihoo 360 Technology woke up Friday morning to an announcement that the company is being acquired by a consortium of investors.
Delta Buys Used 777 for $7.7 Million, Sinks Boeing Shares
Boeing shares, which had bounced higher based on announced commitments and sales worth around $11 billion, fell after a tweet from Delta CEO Richard Anderson.
Will Super Saturday Save the Holiday Shopping Season?
This year's strength in retail has primarily come from online sellers, with Amazon perhaps benefiting the most. Brick-and-mortar retailers with strong e-commerce platforms also have been performing well.
Lennar Earnings Beat Estimates With Higher Sales, Prices
Lennar reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter and fiscal 2015 earnings before markets opened Friday morning.
The 52-Week Low Club for Thursday
December 17, 2015: Here are four stocks trading with heavy volume among 190 equities making new 52-week lows today. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) dropped about 8.8% on Thursday to post a new 52-week low…
The 4 Stocks That Sank the DJIA on Thursday
December 17, 2015: Markets opened higher on Thursday but the end came quickly for the gains. After about half an hour of trading, the three major indices had tumbled to a loss on the…
US Broadband Speeds Trail Finland, Latvia, Czech Republic
When it comes to broadband Internet speeds, the United States is solidly an also-ran. South Korea, the country with the highest average broadband speed.
Federal Budget Deal to Boost Investment in Alternative Energy
When the U.S. Congress agreed on a 2016 budget bill to send to President Obama for his signature, there were a lot of attachments to the bill that have little to do with a…
Natural Gas Price Dips on Low Demand for Heating
The EIA reported Thursday morning that U.S. natural gas stocks decreased less than expected for the week ending December 11.
Did Avon Give Away Its North American Business?
Avon Products announced Thursday morning that the company has received $605 million in two investments from affiliates of private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management.
Boeing Adds About $11 Billion to Order Book — If All Goes According to Plan
On Wednesday, Delta Air Lines said it will acquire 20 Boeing's 737-900ER passenger jets.