Benchmarks ended in the red zone on Friday dragged by a fall in the bio-tech stocks and futures and options expiration. Investors also had to focus on the latest developments in the Crimea region. However, the indices ended the week with modest gains.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read today’s Ahead of Wall […]
How E*TRADE Financial Corporation (ETFC) Stock Stands Out in a Strong IndustryMarch 24, 2014
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Benchmarks ended mostly lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated it might increase key lending rates sooner than expected. The central bank also said the economic stimulus program may end this fall and the rates will then be raised six months later. These statements from Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen dragged benchmarks to their first drop in three trading […]
Receding fears of further military action related to Russia’s annexation of Crimea helped benchmarks end in the green for the second straight day. The S&P 500 moved close to its record high following reports that Russia may not occupy other parts of Ukraine. The Nasdaq got a boost from the surge in technology stocks. Meanwhile, investors look forward to the […]
Benchmarks rose on Monday after Crimea’s vote to join Russia was conducted peacefully. The S&P 500 moved above the key technical level of 1,850. The Dow rose for the first time in five sessions and all its 30 components finished in the green. Investors focused on encouraging domestic economic numbers; eventually helping markets return to positive territory.For a look […]
Investors’ anxiety ahead of the referendum vote during the weekend in Crimea compelled benchmarks to end in the red on Friday. The tension between Russia and Ukraine along with concerns over a possible slowdown in China impacted the markets through this week. The S&P 500 fell below the key technical level of 1,850 for the second day in a row […]
Benchmarks erased initial losses to end Wednesday’s trading session on a mixed note. During the morning session, markets had slipped following a selloff in Asian and European equities over growing concerns about the Chinese economy. The lingering tension in Ukraine also dented the mood of the investors. However, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq entered the positive territory late in the […]
An average of 144 million people were daily players of Candy Crush Saga and other King Digital games in February 2014. Photograph: Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty ImagesKing Digital Entertainment, the London games studio behind the mobile hit Candy Crush Saga, is to make history as the most valuable British internet company to join the stock markets after pricing its initial public offering […]
Benchmarks ended lower on Tuesday as investors booked profits on a day devoid of major economic developments. Rise in US wholesale inventories and job openings in January provided little excitement to the investors. On top of that, a fall in small business sentiment somewhat damaged the mood. In the retail segment, the deal between Jos A Bank […]
Japan Stock Market a Bargain Buying Opportunity
Added by Trang Ho on March 10, 2014.Saved under Business, Quynh Ho, WorldTags: Japan
Japan’s stock market pulled back from a five-week high Monday following news of weaker-than-expected economic growth and higher-than-expected trade deficit. While Japan’s economy struggles to achieve escape velocity, Japanese blue chips may present a bargain buying opportunity given that the […]
