Johnson & Johnson Q1 Earnings Mixed, Says Actelion Deal Will Close In Q2
Apr 18, 2017Jeremy Parkinson0
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) early Tuesday posted mixed first quarter earnings results, but said its guidance remains unchanged as it works to fully integrate a big recent acquisition.
New York Is The 9th Most Expensive City In The World – Singapore Ranks No.1
Apr 18, 2017Jeremy Parkinson0
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research branch from the same people that bring you the magazine, compiled their annual list of the world’s most expensive cities. Most cities on the list were in Asia, with a few dotted across the continent of Europe. Written by (BetterDwelling.com) Top 10 Most Expensive Cities In The World […]
Silver Price Forecast 2017/2018: Silver Prices Likely To Rise In A Concentrated Manner
Apr 18, 2017Jeremy Parkinson0
Silver Price Forecast 2017 / 2018 Silver Prices Likely To Rise In A Concentrated Manner The long-term view of silver is extremely bullish, given that it is one of the most undervalued metals, today. It is evident that ideal economic conditions are present, for silver prices to rise for many years to come: All-time low […]
Sensex Finishes In Red; Realty Sector Tanks 3.8%
Apr 18, 2017Jeremy Parkinson0
Indian share markets trimmed their morning gains and finished in red due to heavy selling in realty stocks and metal stocks amid mixed global cues. At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood lower by 95 points, while the NSE Nifty finished down 34 points. Meanwhile, the S&P BSE Mid Cap and the S&P BSE Small Cap finished down by 0.6% and 0.7% respectively. Indian markets are hovering […]
Bank Stock Roundup: JPM, WFC, C, PNC Kickstart Q1 Earnings With Optimism
Apr 18, 2017Jeremy Parkinson0
Over the last five trading days, Q1 earnings season commenced with a bang for the banking stocks. Earnings reports from some mega banks reflect easing margin pressure and continued expense management. Moreover, banks reported a rise in trading income as heightened uncertainty related to potential policy changes led to a significant rise in client activity. […]
Global Stocks Slide As Iron Ore Crashes; Pound Jumps After UK Calls Snap Elections
Apr 18, 2017Jeremy Parkinson0
European stocks slide as traders returned from a 4-day Easter holidays, Asian equities likewise drop pressured by the ongoing rout in iron ore, while U.S. stock-index futures point to a lower open. British markets were roiled after U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said she would seek an early election on June 8, in a move […]
5 Reasons Why The UK Elections Should Be Pound Positive
Apr 18, 2017Jeremy Parkinson0
UK Prime Minister Theresa May surprised the world and announced a snap election on June 8th. With Labour’s consent, the elections will indeed be held on June 8th. May made a calculated gamble to head to the polls. She is aware of her high popularity and is likely to win. GBP/USD is already on the rise, topping 1.2665. Here are […]
May Announces UK Elections On June 8th – GBP/USD Recovers
Apr 18, 2017Jeremy Parkinson0
An end to the rumors that weighed on the pound: Theresa May met the press and announced general elections for June 8th. The press conference was announced only two hours in advance and was accompanied by many rumors. Theresa May seeks a new mandate to pursue Brexit. Brexit negotiations would have been hampered by a later […]
US Dollar Consolidates Yesterday’s Gains
Apr 18, 2017Jeremy Parkinson0
The US dollar is consolidating the gains scored late in the US session yesterday in response to a Financial Times interview with US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin who seemed to play down the strategic importance of Trump’s recent complaint about the greenback’s strength. Mnuchin spun Trump’s comments to be consistent with his own earlier comments that a strong […]
McDonald’s To Have Mobile Ordering At All U.S. Restaurants By Year’s End
Apr 18, 2017Jeremy Parkinson0
On Monday, McDonald’s (MCD) announced that it will be the first fast food chain to have mobile ordering at all U.S. restaurants by the end of the year. Many competitors are also on the move with their own systems, but will be behind schedule. The drive to improve speedy service may ultimately translate to an […]