Several Views of the ‘Will They, Won’t They’ FOMC Rate Hike Decision
Everyone is still talking about whether the Federal Reserve will raise the fed funds rate in the next week.
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Does Blackstone’s Spin-Off of PJT Partners Matter?
Blackstone Group has not found itself immune from the selling pressure this summer. The private equity giant has now set the dates for its expected spin-off.
Consumer Sentiment Falls in September
It is mid-month, and the University of Michigan has released its preliminary view on consumer sentiment for the month of September.
Producer Prices Show Mixed Inflation-Deflation Readings
This report is likely to act as yet one more curve ball for the Federal Reserve in this month's decision on whether to hike the fed funds rate.
Why Credit Suisse Likes Cruise Stocks
If you think that cruise lines are on the way out or are about to slow down, you might want to see what Credit Suisse has to say about the matter.
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: BP, Chevron, Lululemon, Petrobras, Motorola, Shake Shack, Under Armour and Many More
Friday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include BP, Chevron, Lululemon Athletica, Petrobras, Motorola, Shake Shack and Under Armour.
Disney Confirms Buying Back Stock Aggressively in the Sell-Off
courtesy of StarWars.comThe Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) may have fears of being highly valued for a Dow Jones Industrial Average component. It has also suffered on fears that it will fall victim to…
MillerCoors Expands Craft Beer Effort Buying Into Saint Archer Brewing
The Tenth and Blake craft and import beer division of MillerCoors has reached an agreement to acquire a majority interest in San Diego-based Saint Archer Brewing.
Wholesale Trade Keeps Showing Elevated Inventories Trend
The U.S. Department of Commerce gave a muted reading on wholesale trade for the month of July.
Deflation Remains in Import and Export Prices in August
The deflationary trends on imports could remain, even if local U.S. prices stay flat or tick up ever so slightly.
Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Low
Some investors will wonder if the Labor Day weekend played any role in the drop in weekly jobless claims.
Biogen Follows Gilead With Large Debt Offering
ThinkstockAre biotech companies going to become the next big companies saddled with debt? Most likely not, but two debt offerings will stand out to investors here. The first was a $10 billion multi-part debt…
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Apple, BofA, BP, First Solar, Fitbit, Seagate, SunEdison, Western Digital and Many More
Thursday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include Apple, Bank of America, BP, First Solar, Fitbit, Seagate, SunEdison and Western Digital.
Could the Apple iPad Pro Bring a Big Revenue Boost for Logitech?
Jon Ogg Apple vs LogitechLogitech International SA (NASDAQ: LOGI) may not have become forgotten about, but the days of endless growth from endless peripherals are long gone. The move to mobile internet via smartphones and…
If Buffett Likes Moynihan as BofA Chairman and CEO, Should You?
Bank of America has been under fire for the consolidated chairman and CEO role held by Brian Moynihan.
Job Openings at Record in July, Quits Ticks Up
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary (JOLTS) for the month of July.
Why Gilead Faces Unenthusiastic Ratings Into Massive Debt Offering
Gilead Sciences is going to raise cash via a huge debt offering. Will this cash be used to fund a large buyout? Will it be used for stock and/or debt buybacks?
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Celgene, Ciena, Goldman Sachs, MannKind, Newfield, Tetraphase, Walgreens, Yingli and Many More
Wednesday’s top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include Celgene, Ciena, Goldman Sachs, MannKind, Newfield Exploration, Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Yingli Green Energy.
Are Wayfair Shares Finally Safe to Buy?
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has raised Wayfair to Buy from Neutral with a new price objective of $45.00.
Consumer Credit Rose Again in July
ThinkstockThe American consumer base is taking on more debt. While nowhere near a concern, the Federal Reserve released its July 2015 Consumer Credit report showing that credit rose by 6.7% on an annualized basis.…