Benchmarks ended a listless trading session nearly flat following mixed earnings reports. Investors were reluctant to bet big bucks on a day devoid of any major economic data or news. The S&P 500 was able to end above the 2K mark, but the index witnessed its lowest intra-day trading range, swinging by only 4.54 points.For a look at the issues […]
The S&P 500 ended above the 2k mark for the first time following encouraging economic data on Tuesday. Merger and acquisition news between Burger King and Tim Hortons also helped the benchmarks end higher. The Dow hit a record intraday level of 17,153.80, but shed some of the gains by the end of the day.For a look at the issues […]
The S&P 500 closed at a record high and fellow benchmarks also ended in the green boosted by deal news. Possibility of stimulus measures in the Eurozone also lifted the benchmarks. The S&P crossed the 2000-point milestone for the first time, but failed to end above that mark. However, full day trading volume was the lowest this year.For a look […]
Positive economic reports propelled benchmarks to record highs on Thursday. Economic data on manufacturing, existing home sales, initial claims and leading economic indicators all came in positive. The four-day rally in S&P 500 boosted it to a record close. While Nasdaq closed at its highest level since Mar 31, 2000, Dow closed at the best level since Jul 24. Investors […]
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The average global internet user spends two and a half hours daily on social media, and information on their activity — gathered under the catch-all ‘big data’ — reveals a great deal about what makes them tick.
Now, social networks are making significant investments in putting this data to work to deliver personalized content, and […]
Big data is underused in capital marketsMost capital markets firms are still not using big data and even those that do often lack a concerted strategy, according to a new report commissioned by Thomson Reuters.The survey, which was carried out by analyst firm Aite, reported that only 5% of the 423 firms contacted felt willing or able to talk about […]
Benchmarks ended in the green yesterday following hopes that tensions between Russia and Ukraine would recede. Encouraging corporate news, ceasefire agreement in Gaza and subdued Chinese inflation data also boosted the markets.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read today’s Ahead of Wall Street articleThe Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) rose 0.1%, to close […]
Benchmarks ended almost unchanged as tensions between Russia and Ukraine tension escalated and two high-profile merger deals failed. These concerns offset positive performance of the consumer staples sector which was banking on Molson Coors Brewing’s robust results. Disappointing news from Italy and Germany also weighed on investor sentiment.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to […]
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NEW! Download all of 2013 Performance: Click to Download!OR Download all of 2014 Performance to Date: Click to Download!Dow opens – 50 and our open trade is cut in half.Market Open (click to enlarge)ANAC (click to enlarge)PRTA (click to enlarge)75 minutes in (click to enlarge)EMES (click to enlarge)WLT (click to enlarge)The Dow closes – 140 This is what we […]
