Poker News :: Dec 12, 2014 :: Steve RuddockAmaya Gaming Part of AMF Stock Trading ProbeAmaya Gaming, along with two investment firms, are the subjects of a securities probe being conducted by Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) according to Forbes Nathan Vardi.According to Vardi’s report, the AMF along with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police raided Amaya’s Montreal headquarters on Wednesday, […]
Benchmarks ended Tuesday’s trading session on a mixed note as investors remained concerned about the global economy and political turmoil in Greece. People’s Bank of China’s move to tighten rules on loans and unexpected declaration of presidential elections in Greece dented investor sentiment. However, the S&P 500 and Dow erased much of the initial losses, banking on a rally in […]
Benchmarks ended slightly lower on Thursday after hitting record highs on the previous day after the European Central Bank failed to provide solid clues about further monetary stimulus. Moreover, investors were also cautious ahead of Friday’s nonfarm employment report. However, encouraging jobless claims report limited some of the losses on Thursday.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, […]
Markets ended Friday’s holiday-shortened session on a mixed note following decline in oil prices that dragged down energy shares. However, slide in oil prices boosted airlines and retail shares on Black Friday. Moreover, major benchmarks registered weekly gains for the sixth consecutive week and also managed to finish in positive territory in November.For a look at the issues currently facing […]
The biotech industry has been absolutely soaring over the past two years, fueled by a rise in drug approvals, an merger-and-acquisition frenzy, and widespread reorganizations that have helped to mitigate the impact of the so-called “patent cliff.” Driving this point home, the closely watched iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index has appreciated a princely 162% since 2012:As earnings across the industry are […]
Benchmarks settled in the green on Wednesday due to gains in technology and telecom stocks. The S&P 500 and the Dow closed at a record level for the 47th and 30th times this year, respectively. Separately, the Nasdaq was boosted by gains in bio-tech stocks. However, the gains were limited by another slump in energy shares. Meanwhile, the day’s discouraging […]
Benchmarks finished almost unchanged on Tuesday as investors received mixed economic data while a slump in oil prices dragged energy shares down. While revised third-quarter GDP came in better-than-expected, data on consumer confidence and home prices were discouraging. The S&P 500 and the Dow snapped a three-session winning streak and ended in the red, but the Nasdaq settled in the […]
Benchmarks ended in the green zone on Thursday as upbeat economic reports and strong retail earnings results offset dismal data from the Euro-zone and China. Moreover, Intel’s encouraging earnings outlook helped tech shares to post solid gains. Rebound in oil prices boosted energy shares. The Dow and S&P 500 registered yet another record high.For a look at the issues currently […]
Markets retreated from record highs on Wednesday to finish in the red as Fed minutes failed to provide any clear indications about a possible rate hike. Moreover, mixed housing data also weighed on investor sentiment. However, upbeat earning results helped retail stocks to post solid gains on Wednesday.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to […]
Geron Corporation (GERN – Analyst Report) was in the spotlight last week with the company striking a collaboration deal with Johnson & Johnson for its sole pipeline candidate, imetelstat. Meanwhile, companies like Gilead (GILD – Analyst Report) and Regeneron (REGN – Analyst Report) remained in the news thanks to regulatory updates.Recap of the Week’s Most Important Stories1. Geron, which had […]
