In March 2012, Andrew Left, a short-seller based in the US, received a mysterious package with no return address. Inside, a 68-page document made explosive claims about a Chinese property developer that was then little-known outside of its home market. Left’s subsequent report on Hong Kong-listed Evergrande Real Estate Group, which alleged it was “insolvent”
Month: September 2021
In the blue corner: Pearson, a shrunken ex-conglomerate, former owner of the Financial Times, a textbook publisher hated by many teachers, now led by former Walt Disney executive Andy Bird. In the red corner: Chegg, a glossy “edtech” upstart, based in Silicon Valley, led by well-connected former Yahoo executive Dan Rosensweig. Chegg started off as
This summer the Pacific Northwest was hit by one of the most severe and sustained heatwaves in history. The “heat dome”, which settled over California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, broke temperature records in the region. July was Earth’s hottest month since records began. Europe has recorded its highest temperature in history (48.8C in Sicily). Data
China’s crackdown on foreign investors and domestic property speculation has prompted many international investors to head for the exits. Ray Dalio is not among them. Instead, the founder of the $140bn US hedge fund Bridgewater Associates and one of the most prominent foreign investors in the country, said he has spoken directly to officials from
Chinese police have detained the two remaining co-founders of HNA in the latest twist in the collapse of China’s hitherto most acquisitive group. The bankrupt Chinese conglomerate, which is under state control, said chair Chen Feng and chief executive Adam Tan were taken into custody on Friday over suspected crimes, without providing details of the
Kristalina Georgieva has stepped up her battle to remain at the helm of the IMF amid mounting calls for her resignation, issuing a forceful denial of claims she improperly pressured World Bank staff to change a flagship country ranking to benefit China. “Let me be clear: the conclusions are wrong. I did not pressure anyone
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has given bond brokers a three-month reprieve to get in line with amendments to a 50-year-old rule that are set to come into effect next week, after banks, asset managers and trade lobbies fretted the changes could bring trading in large swaths of the market to a halt. Bond
The world’s financial markets rarely sit glued to their screens waiting for the no-nonsense Norges Bank to pronounce its verdict on Norway’s monetary policy. This week was different. The 0.25 percentage point rise in its interest rate was the most visible expression yet of a turn in the monetary policy cycle that is spreading across
US prosecutors have reached an agreement with Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei and daughter of the Chinese tech giant’s founder, to resolve fraud charges against her. The details of the agreement are set to be announced in a court hearing in Brooklyn at 1pm, Eastern time, according to a letter from Nicole
Bitcoin (BTC) and most major altcoins have been consolidating in the past few days as investors await a trigger to start the next directional move. Some believe that the rising inflation in the U.S. could prove to be bullish for Bitcoin. In a note to clients, Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano said that the only way to
Despite warnings from global agencies regarding its adoption of Bitcoin (BTC), El Salvador’s government continues to seize market opportunities. As the Bitcoin price fell below $46,000 on Monday morning, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced on Twitter that the country has “bought the dip.” With 150 new coins, the Central American government now holds 700 BTC,
The House will vote next week on raising the nation’s $28 trillion debt ceiling, but a political standoff between Democrats and Republicans still threatens to send the U.S. into a payments default next month. The Treasury Department has warned that without congressional action, the government could default sometime during October. But Senate Minority Leader Mitch
An Amazon worker delivers packages amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Denver, Colorado, April 22, 2020. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters Though the markets are off from their highs, analysts believe that several companies still have room to grow. Innovations in point-of-sale technology, acquisitions of buy now, pay later firms, and trend shifts to cloud-computing
In this article TMO FANG X IVZ Moderna’s sign is seen outside of their headquarters in Cambridge, MA on March 11, 2021. Boston Globe | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Thermo Fisher Scientific — The maker of scientific equipment saw shares jump more than 8.5% after it said earnings
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Friday’s session are DuPont, Nike Inc., and KB Home. DuPont DD, -2.45% : The chemical company late Thursday cut its second-quarter and full year profit outlook due to worse-than-expected performance of its agriculture unit. Shares fell 1.9% in extended
When shopping for a new home, some people get excited about a giant walk-in closet with built-in shelving; Others daydream about a private outdoor space with panoramic views. But what you think sells a home is different from what actually sells a home. The room that tends to make the biggest impact and tip homebuyers
Outdoor seating at Estiatorio Milos Tanja Yokum In August, the Gerber Group’s Manhattan bars and restaurants started hiring more workers in preparation for an influx of customers returning to the offices the following month. The labor crunch meant those restaurants weren’t fully staffed even after the hiring push, which turned out to be a blessing
Tax law changes and bond provisions included in the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package being debated in Washington likely will shift the demand components for and the makeup of the muni market in dramatic ways in the coming decade. The market is closely watching Washington to see whether the proposed tax law changes — higher rates
The world’s largest technology companies have snapped up smaller rivals at a record pace this year in a buying spree that comes as US politicians and regulators prepare to crack down on “under the radar” deals. Data from Refinitiv analysed by the Financial Times show that tech companies have spent at least $264bn buying up
In today’s episode of let’s talk stocks, we are going to take a look at how to read stock charts for beginners. We’ll cover the basics of chart reading, different types of stock charts and the one I recommend, different time frames when looking at stock charts, also you’ll see me evaluate a few stock
Here is what investors need to know about Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) before investing in them. JPMORGAN ALERIAN MLP INDEX ETN: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/AMJ/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID IPATH SP 500 VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETN: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/VXX/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID IPATH SP GSCI CRUDE OIL TR INDEX: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/OIL/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch
In this video Trading 212 explains how to use Japanese candlestick charts. You can easily learn the kind of signals a candlestick chart provides. Trading 212 gives you the main patterns to help you spot the trends on the currency market. Test and practice your Japanese Candlestick analysis in real market conditions with virtual money.
Ameer and Raees Cajee, the two directors of the South African crypto-investment platform, Africrypt, are set to participate in an inquest that seeks to seal the fate of the collapsed firm. The Death Threats According to an Itweb report, the Cajee brothers — who have agreed to testify on October 19 and 20 — will
Rebounding casino and new online gambling tax revenues will give Detroit’s general fund a boost this year and in the coming ones as it tackles looming pension contribution pressures. The city’s estimating conference revised general fund projections for the fiscal 2022 which began July 1 to $1.1 billion from $995 million thanks mostly to $66
The Puerto Rico Oversight Board reiterated its position on pension cuts in the Plan of Adjustment Friday, the biggest source of tension it has with the local government, but was unclear on how willing it was to accommodate the government’s demands. Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi and many of the legislators have called for zero
Australia has been thrust into the limelight after signing a trilateral defence partnership with the US and the UK that is set to provide its navy with nuclear-propelled submarines. But the intention behind Aukus goes far beyond those submarines and Australia. The new pact is an essential building block in Washington’s attempts to prevent China
6 Primary Risks in the Stock Market: 1 – Trade Risk: What you put on the trade 2 – Market Risk: What can happen in the market 3 – Margin Risk: If you are borrowing money on margin. 4 – Liquidity Risk: stocks that you can not get out of quickly 5 – Overnight Risk:
[This webcast is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. EDT. Please refresh the page if you do not see the video player above.] SpaceX is broadcasting a livestream from orbit on Friday, with the crew of the historic Inspiration4 mission giving an update during their second day in space. Commander Jared Isaacman, pilot Sian Proctor,
Jerome Powell, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, speaks during a Senate Banking Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated meeting in the coming week may not be quite as exciting for markets as some investors had been expecting in the
Bitcoin’s (BTC) recovery is facing stiff resistance near $48,500, indicating that bears are active at higher levels. By combining the popular stock-to-flow Bitcoin price model and the illiquid supply data, analyst William Clemente projects $39,000 to act as a strong floor on any declines. On the upside, analysts remain bullish. Bloomberg Intelligence chief analyst Mike
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- …
- 12
- Next Page »