Australia said on Thursday technology giants such as Facebook Inc and Google will have to agree to new rules to ensure they do not abuse their market power and damage competition, or the government will impose new controls on them.
The financial regulations require hedge funds and wealthy investors that exceeded the $100 million equity holdings threshold to file a report that shows their positions at the end of every quarter. Even though it isn’t the intention, these filings to a certain extent level the playing field for ordinary investors. The latest round of 13F […] …read more […]
How do we determine whether AZZ Incorporated (NYSE:AZZ) makes for a good investment at the moment? We analyze the sentiment of a select group of the very best investors in the world, who spend immense amounts of time and resources studying companies. They may not always be right (no one is), but data shows that […] …read more […]
Although the masses and most of the financial media blame hedge funds for their exorbitant fee structure and disappointing performance, these investors have proved to have great stock picking abilities over the years (that’s why their assets under management continue to swell). We believe hedge fund sentiment should serve as a crucial tool of an […] …read more […]
Twitter Inc plans to set up an independent research group to create an “open and decentralized” system for social networks, CEO Jack Dorsey said on Wednesday, which could relieve pressure on the company to appease critics of its content policies but also give rise to a new crop of competitors. The system, or “standard,” would not be owned by any single private company, Dorsey said, and would enable individuals to use a variety of services to access the same network, just like they choose different email providers to see the same messages. Policing speech on social media sites …read more […]
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday with the market mood switching to relief as OPEC forecast a supply deficit next year, from doom and gloom over data showing a surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories.
Asian stocks rose on Thursday to the highest in a month after the Federal Reserve signaled rate settings were likely to remain accommodative, but the imminent UK election and a deadline for Sino-U.S. trade talks kept investors cautious.
Oil prices steadied on Thursday with the market mood switching to relief as OPEC forecast a supply deficit next year, from doom and gloom over data showing a surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories.
One of the best investments we can make is in our own knowledge and skill set. With that in mind, this article will… …read more […]
Asian stocks edged higher on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signaled rate settings were likely to remain accommodative but the imminent UK election and a deadline for Sino-U.S. trade talks kept investors cautious.
Normally analysts reiterate stock ratings – so when a stock is upgraded, it’s worth taking note. This afternoon, UBS analyst Markus Mittermaier upgraded his firm’s rating on General Electric (GE) from Neutral to Buy, while boosting the price target from $11.50 to $14.00. If everything goes right, the analyst expects the industrial giant’s stock to soar nearly 30% over the next 12 months.Mittermaier says “2020 will be a critical inflection point for the turnaround and the stock,” and investors are taking notice. The stock is up 1.5% in after-hours trading and edging closer to its 52-week high of $11.84. GE …read more […]
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet with top trade advisers on Thursday to discuss planned Dec. 15 tariffs on some $160 billion in Chinese goods, three sources familiar with the plans said, as markets braced for potential negative impacts.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it was investigating production issues involving Boeing Co’s 737 MAX and confirmed the agency will not approve the grounded commercial jet for flight before year end.
Uber Freight has succeeded in modernizing trucking, but traditional companies are quickly adjusting to the competition. …read more […]
Legendary U.S. oilman Harold Hamm, who once called the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries a “toothless tiger,” will step down as chief executive of Continental Resources and become its executive chairman, the company said on Wednesday.
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