thinkstockSeptember 17, 2014: Markets opened slightly mixed on Wednesday and traded in a narrow range around the break-even line until the FOMC meeting announcement in mid-afternoon. The word that interest rates would…
thinkstockSeptember 16, 2014: Markets opened slightly lower again on Tuesday as the FOMC meeting began today with a report in the WSJ that any raise to the fed funds rate remains well…
A new report from RBC handicaps just who look to be the biggest winners as Apple takes another step forward into a new arena.
Tuesday’s much-anticipated announcement from Apple is expected to include two new iPhones, maybe an iWatch, and an appearance by Irish rock band U2.
Reports hit the web Sunday that Apple signed an agreement with American Express for an iPhone payment system.
The abundance of rewards programs for U.S. credit card users might lead one to conclude that the best credit cards offer the best rewards.
When Berkshire Hathaway released its latest changes to its public equity holdings, what stood out the most was just how large some of the stakes have gotten compared to the total Buffett…
thinkstockAugust 19, 2014: Markets opened higher again on Tuesday following a solid report on new home construction and tame inflation. The minutes of the latest Fed Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting will…
thinkstockAugust 15, 2014: Markets opened higher on Friday but sank in the mid-morning on news that Ukraine troops were engaging with a Russian armored column. Tensions diminished in the afternoon, but the…
courtesy of WhiteHouse.govBerkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) released its public equity holdings as of June 30, 2014. Warren Buffett’s different portfolio holdings have not been changing much of late, but it turns…
thinkstockAugust 1, 2014: Markets opened lower on Friday after a weakish report on jobs pretty much guaranteed that the Fed will be in no hurry to raise interest rates. The bounce the…
thinkstockJuly 31, 2014: Markets opened lower on Thursday following a nearly flat close on Wednesday. Markets opened lower and slipped even more throughout the day, but it’s difficult to blame Argentina for…
ThinkstockNomura is out with a report that bodes marginally well for banks issuing credit cards and private credit card issuance. Nomura’s Bill Carcache is signaling that more issuers are now reporting positive…
Courtesy of American ExpressAmerican Express Co. (NYSE: AXP) today reported second quarter results after markets closed Tuesday night. The financial services company reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.43 on revenues…
Paul Ausick thinkstockJuly 25, 2014: Markets opened lower on Friday as the markets come to grips with some weak earnings forecast for the current quarter. Only the basic materials sector managed to avoid a…
