Trading Ideas

U.S. stocks rose in early trading Tuesday as investors weighed the White House’s decision to impose tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese goods beginning next week. Gains in technology, energy and … …read more […]

“I’m optimistic because trade is one of those things where it’s not a zero-sum game,” Cook told ABC News’ “Good Morning America” program on Tuesday. The iPhone was not among the ‘wide range’ of products that Apple told regulators would be hit by the $200 billion round of tariffs in a Sept. 5 comment letter to trade officials. Apple had feared for its Apple Watch and its wireless AirPod headphones, but both were left off the list announced on Monday. …read more […]

Nucor (NUE) seems to be a good value pick, as it has decent revenue metrics to back up its earnings, and is seeing solid earnings estimate revisions as well. …read more […]

Nutanix (NTNX) shares fall on reports of Google expanding into the fast-growing hyperconverged market. …read more […]

The US and China trade war could last 20 years, Alibaba founder Jack Ma said. Ma made the remark after President Donald Trump ordered the US Trade Representative to impose fresh tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. When commenting about his coming retirement, Ma says he has been prepared for it for over 10 years. …read more […]

In a recent blog post, Sears Holdings CEO Eddie Lampert suggested that high pension contributions were a major cause of Sears’ financial distress. It’s one more sign that the company’s leader has lost touch with reality. …read more […]

The company is expanding a test of a unique idea. …read more […]

China’s yuan currency inched lower on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington will impose duties on an extra $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, drawing a sharp rebuke and warning from Beijing that it will be forced to retaliate. A rally in infrastructure stocks supported the broader market, with some investors betting that China will step up investment in roads and bridges to offset the impact of the latest tariff salvo from Trump, much of which has already been priced in by the markets. Trump on Monday imposed 10 percent tariffs on about $200 billion worth …read more […]

Buffett’s 2008 financial crisis investing strategy has paid off. …read more […]

BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China said on Tuesday that it has no choice but to retaliate against new U.S. trade tariffs, raising the risk that President Donald Trump could soon impose duties on virtually all of the Chinese goods that America buys. The commerce ministry’s statement came hours after Trump said he was imposing 10 percent tariffs on about $200 billion worth of imports from China, and threatened duties on about $267 billion more if China retaliated against the U.S. action. The brief statement gave no details on China’s plans, but foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a daily …read more […]

BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China said on Tuesday that it has no choice but to retaliate against new U.S. trade tariffs, raising the risk that President Donald Trump could soon impose duties on virtually all of the Chinese goods that America buys. The commerce ministry’s statement came hours after Trump said he was imposing 10 percent tariffs on about $200 billion worth of imports from China, and threatened duties on about $267 billion more if China retaliated against the U.S. action. Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a daily news briefing later that the U.S. steps had brought “new …read more […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After announcing that he’ll take the first-ever commercial rocket trip around the moon, Yusaku Maezawa said he wants company for the weeklong journey. The Japanese billionaire said he plans to invite six to eight artists, architects, designers and other creative people to join him on board the SpaceX rocket “to inspire the dreamer in all of us.” …read more […]

Asian shares rebounded on Tuesday as Chinese markets proved resilient to a new round of tariffs from the United States although the mood was cautious as investors braced for a further escalation of tensions between the two giants. U.S. stock futures reversed early losses, with E-Minis for the S&P 500 (ESc1) and the Dow (1YMc1) up slightly. Investors were nervous after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 10 percent tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, and warned of duties on more products if China took retaliatory action. …read more […]

WASHINGTON/TIANJIN (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade war with Beijing, imposing 10 percent tariffs on about $200 billion worth of imports in a move one senior Chinese regulator said “poisoned” the atmosphere for negotiations. China is reviewing plans to send a delegation to Washington for fresh talks in light of the U.S. decision, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday, citing a government source in Beijing, raising the risk of a prolonged trade battle between the world’s largest economies that could hit global growth. U.S. trade actions against China will not work as China …read more […]

German luxury car brand Audi on Monday staged the global launch of a new electric sport utility vehicle on the home turf of rival Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), and highlighted a deal with Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) to make recharging its forthcoming e-tron models easier. The Audi e-tron midsize SUV will be offered in the United States next year at a starting price of $75,795 (£57,656) before a $7,500 tax credit. It is one of a volley of electric vehicles coming from Volkswagen AG (VOWG.DE) brands, as well as other European premium brands including Daimler-owned (DAIGn.DE) Mercedes-Benz, BMW (BMWG.DE), Volvo …read more […]