martes, 31 de mayo de 2016

In Wien sollen Strategien zur Geldpolitik und stabilen Ölpreisen gefunden werden

Am 2. Juni treffen sich in Wien die Minister der Opec-Staaten sowie der EZB-Rat (Schloss-Schönbrunn).

Die Verbraucherpreise fallen um 0,1 Prozent. Weniger als im April – aber sie sinken weiter. Was bedeutet das für die Zinssitzung der EZB am Donnerstag in Wien?

Thinking Strategically

By all accounts, the 2016 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland was a strong show. Manufacturers introduced new platforms, suppliers showcased more capable hardware, service providers announced plans to expand product offerings, and hope was palpable that market conditions will improve in the near term. And, of course, the atmosphere was energetic, as it is at just about every international trade show. (When’s the last time you attended a downbeat EBACE, NBAA, Paris Air Show, or similar aviation/aerospace event?)

Calzada: Trade Makes Us And Mexico One Big Economy

Mexican agriculture minister Jose Eduardo Calzada Rovirosa says NAFTA-driven trade has effectively made the US, Canada, and Mexico one giant economy.

Happy Birthday Frederic Bastiat

Fifteen years ago, I had the honor of giving the keynote address in Dax, France, honoring French Economist Frederic Bastiat on his 200th birthday. I titled the speech, ?Why Bastiat is My Hero.? The event was arranged by a wonderful man named Jacque de Guenin who founded the Bastiat Circle.

Pepsico Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend (PEP)

Pepsico will send its dividend payment on June 30 to shareholders of record as of June 3.

Allstate Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend (ALL)

Allstate will send its dividend payment on July 1 to shareholders of record as of June 3.

Coach Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend Wednesday (COH)

Coach will send its dividend payment on July 5 to shareholders of record as of June 3.

Baxter International Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend (BAX)

Baxter will send its dividend payment on July 1 to shareholders of record as of June 3.

Bank of America Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend (BAC)

Bank of America will send its dividend payment on June 24 to shareholders of record as of June 3.

Abercrombie & Fitch Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend (ANF)

Abercrombie will send its dividend payment on June 13 to shareholders of record as of June 3.

Dax mit moderaten Verlusten - VW enttäuscht

Börse in Frankfurt

Schwächer als erwartet ausgefallene Konjunkturdaten und enttäuschende Quartalszahlen des Autobauers Volkswagen haben den deutschen Aktienmarkt belastet.

lunes, 30 de mayo de 2016

Leicester City and The Big Trade -- Using Statistics to Succeed

Leicester City (known as the Foxes) winning the English Premier League football (or soccer) title this year bordered on the miraculous. They were flirting with being relegated to a lower league, but ended up beating teams with much higher payrolls and more recognizable players. And how they did it has good lessons for investors.

China Mobile Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend Tuesday (CHL)

China Mobile will send its dividend payment on July 5 to shareholders of record as of June 5.

Home Depot Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend Tuesday (HD)

Home Depot will send its dividend payment on June 16 to shareholders of record as of June 2.

Alles spricht für den Dax

Deutschlands wichtigstes Aktienbarometer steigt wieder.

Der deutsche Aktienindex pendelte lange um die 10.000 Punkte. Jetzt kommt er wieder in Schwung. Eine Analyse aus vier Blickwinkeln.

sábado, 28 de mayo de 2016

The Week Ahead : Investors - Fight These Fears

As investors and traders head into the long Memorial Day weekend the S&P 500 is once again close to the April highs and the widely watched 2100 area. This is despite the raft of negative headlines that filled my inbox this week, including: The Market Is In For A Shock, A Market Under Pressure, Prepare For A Recession and The Recent Rally May Be A Head Fake. It appears that many hedge funds and banks are short the stock market as they are looking for another rally failure. In last week's column "Avoiding The Big Money Blues" I pointed out the hazards of following the hedge funds or well known money managers. Often when a majority of these big traders are on one side of a trade the market goes in the opposite direction. Last week's action in gold was a good example. There were early signs from the market internals last week that the recent trading was not going to lead to a sharper correction and a new rally phase was more likely. The evidence was strong enough for me to recommend that Viper ETF traders buy several ETFs that ended sharply higher. This end of the correction was confirmed last week ( Uncovering Best Of Breed Stocks) as the Nasdaq 100 A/D line "moved above its WMA and the May 10th high". As stocks continued higher through the week the technical studies have gotten even stronger. (See Market Wrap section) Surprisingly, despite the strong stock market only 17.8% of individual investors are bullish according to AAII who pointed out "This is the lowest level of optimism recorded by our survey since April 14, 2005". The very high neutral reading also goes back over 16 years. So what fears are keeping investors from buying stocks?

viernes, 27 de mayo de 2016

Lockheed Martin Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend Friday (LMT)

Lockheed Martin will send its dividend payment on June 24 to shareholders of record as of June 1.

Goldman Sachs Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend Friday (GS)

Goldman Sachs will send its dividend payment on June 29 to shareholders of record as of June 1.

Dax schafft deutliches Wochenplus

Der Freitaghandel mag schleppend gewesen sein - auf Wochensicht konnte der Dax überzeugen.

Die Börsen haben zum Wochenschluss leicht zugelegt. Nach den Gewinnen der Vortage fehlte allerdings der Schwung, so dass die Kurse zwischenzeitlich sogar nachgaben.

Kellogg Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend Friday (K)

Kellogg will send its dividend payment on June 15 to shareholders of record as of June 1.

Qualcomm Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend Friday (QCOM)

Qualcomm will send its dividend payment on June 22 to shareholders of record as of June 1.

Dax mit Atempause nach Rally und vor Yellen-Rede

Die Börse in Frankfurt

An der Frankfurter Börse bröckeln die Kurse nach einer Woche mit Gewinnen leicht ab. Für Gesprächsstoff sorgen Presseberichte zu möglichen Übernahmen. China spielt dabei wieder eine wichtige Rolle.

Tech Startups: The Netherlands Wants You

Holland has a centuries-old legacy of international trade, excellence in logistics, open-mindedness and free-thinking. Now it’s assuming a leadership role in innovation, becoming a top location in Europe for tech startups in record time. And it's open for business.

jueves, 26 de mayo de 2016

What's the Point of a CSCO?

Unlike finance or sales, supply chain is a business discipline that’s still very much in its infancy. The conditions giving rise to the Chief Supply Chain Officer role have only been around for about 25 years. Outsourced manufacturing, free trade with China and other emerging economies, and most importantly, connected information systems from ERP to cloud, all make the CSCO a hot seat for the next generation of corporate executives.

Dunkin' Brands Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend (DNKN)

Dunkin' Brands will send its dividend payment on June 8 to shareholders of record as of May 31.

miércoles, 25 de mayo de 2016

Old State of Panic Moves to Glee: Getting Short or Hedging Gains in SPY, E-minis and Crude Oil

The recent rallies in Crude Oil and Stocks have completely cleared out the short-term memories of many traders. While an article of mine from just two days ago indicated that those with cash on the sidelines might put some of it to work, the rally of the last two days may provide an opportunity for pause. Like all commodities, including Crude Oil, the Stock Market, as represented by the E-mini S&P has a tendency to trade with hyperbole and cause the casual observer to believe that there is no rhyme or reason to its movement. When too much money is following a trend, there seems to be a reversion to the mean. While this is a pretty general comment, make note that trends can be very difficult to find and many traders end up getting long or short at the end of the move.

Anleger in Feiertagslaune - Börsen legen zu

Der Dax ging am Mittwoch mit deutlichen Gewinnen aus dem Handel.

Die Einigung auf ein neues Griechenland-Paket hat den Dax am Mittwoch auf den höchsten Stand seit Ende April gehievt. Zudem sorgte ein verbessertes Ifo-Geschäftsklima für gute Laune.

CSX Corporation Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend (CSX)

CSX Corporation will send its dividend payment on June 15 to shareholders of record as of May 31.

What to Buy on the Silver Pullback (SLV, AG)

How and what to trade as the price of silver pulls backs.

Griechenland-Paket und Ifo-Daten treiben den Dax weiter voran

Die Börse in Frankfurt

Der deutsche Leitindex hat am Mittwoch deutlich um mehr als ein Prozent auf fast 10.200 Punkte zugelegt. Auch am Vortag war der Dax über der wichtigen Marke von 10.000 Punkten aus dem Handel gegangen. Börsen-Experten werten das als positives Zeichen.

Ridiculous Parliamentary Manouevres Over The NHS, Privatisation And The TTIP

One of these little stories which show quite how ridiculous much of the political conversation about trade is. Over in my native UK there's going to be an amendment (and everyone's terribly excited about how it's an amendment to the Queen's Speech and this just shows quite how sad the [...]

Fondsriese Blackrock: „Wir nehmen Einfluss auf die Firmen dieser Welt“

Christian Staub, 45, leitet das Deutschland-Geschäft von Blackrock. Die größte Fondsgesellschaft der Welt legt sagenhafte 4700 Milliarden Dollar an.

Blackrock ist die größte Fondsgesellschaft der Welt. Deutschland-Chef Christian Staub spricht über seine Macht und warum der Dax am Jahresende viel höher steht als heute.

Big Pharma In The China Trade: Market Or Mirage?

A recent ChinaFile report makes pretty bleak reading for 'Big Pharma.' Long regarded as the next great hope for market expansion, the mirage of China keeps receding into the middle distance. Always there, always out of reach. This time the story centres on China forcing reductions in the price of key drugs, but previous disputes have involved the issuing of compulsory licences to produce generic versions of frontline treatments. Each time, the lure of market access for Western majors proves too compelling to turn back.

martes, 24 de mayo de 2016

NASDAQ Rejects Pot Startup MassRoots (MSRT)

NASDAQ dealt a blow to pot startup MassRoots by denying its application to trade on the exchange. MassRoots said it will appeal the decision.

Arming Vietnam: Ideology Takes A Backseat To Pragmatism In U.S. Foreign Policy

Critics of the Obama Administration's foreign policy often portray it as weak and naive.  For instance, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump complained in his first major foreign-policy speech on April 27 that the administration spends too much time "trying to spread universal values that not everybody shares or wants," while neglecting more concrete issues like trade and security.

Japan Trade Surplus Highest Since 2010

Japan’s trade balance showed a third consecutive surplus in April, which marks its longest continuous stretch in 6 years.

India Takes A New Step In Regional Politics

India signed with Iran and Afghanistan a trilateral transit agreement that will open new trade routes for the subcontinent nation, and help it circumvent its troublesome neighbor Pakistan.

lunes, 23 de mayo de 2016

Trade Candidates For The New York Mets With Lucas Duda Out At Least 4-6 Weeks

Assistant General Manager John Ricco mentioned that the Mets don't have the options to replace Duda in-house, so here are some options Sandy Alderson and his staff should look into acquiring

Bayer-Offerte und Zinsängste vergraulen Aktienanleger

Die Aktien von Bayer verlieren am Montag fast 6 Prozent.

Titel von Bayer gehen am Montag nach der Monsanto-Offerte als schwächster Dax-Wert aus dem Handel. Auch die Aktien von Fiat geraten nach der Ausweitung der Abgaskrise unter Druck.

Fed Chair Yellen Has The Stock Market On Edge, Contrarians Look For A Rally (Option Trade Included)

There is uncertainty in the markets over the outcome of this week’s pending talk by Fed Chair Janet Yellen. Announcements typically provide the opportunity for everyone to provide their opinion. It’s like waiting for the Preakness Stakes or the Western Conference Basketball Playoffs. Opinions abound, but the uncertainty remains. The uncertainty of the next Fed move provides an opportunity for contrarians to excel.

Kraft Heinz Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend (KHC)

Kraft Heinz will send its dividend payment on July 8 to shareholders of record as of May 27.

Analog Devices Stock To Trade Ex-Dividend (ADI)

Analog Devices will send its dividend payment on July 7 to shareholders of record as of May 27.

Ex-Dividend Reminder: Analog Devices, MKS Instruments and Herman Miller

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 5/25/16, Analog Devices, Inc. (NASD: ADI), MKS Instruments Inc (NASD: MKSI), and Herman Miller Inc. (NASD: MLHR) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Analog Devices, Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.42 on 6/7/16, MKS Instruments Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.17 on 6/10/16, and Herman Miller Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.1475 on 7/15/16.

Dax im Minus: Gebot für Monsanto belastet Bayer

Die Bayer-Aktionäre sind nicht von der Monsanto-Übernahme begeistert.

Die Titel von Bayer haben nach der Übernahmeofferte für Monsanto fast 4 Prozent verloren und sind auf den tiefsten Stand seit Oktober 2013 gefallen. Auch der Dax schwächelt.

Embraer Sees Bombardier As Government Owned Company In Aircraft Competition

Embraer’s grousing over Bombardier’s deal with Delta Air Lines as the result of unfair competition continues, with threats of asking the Brazilian government to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization.

Dax im Minus: Gebot für Monsanto belastet Bayer

Die Bayer-Aktionäre sind nicht von der Monsanto-Übernahme begeistert.

Die Titel von Bayer haben nach der Übernahmeofferte für Monsanto fast 4 Prozent verloren und sind auf den tiefsten Stand seit Oktober 2013 gefallen. Auch der Dax schwächelt.

domingo, 22 de mayo de 2016

6 Critical Steps To Eliminating Emotion From Your Investment Process

Emotional decision-making is the enemy of traders. Here are a few of the ways I’ve learned to eliminate emotion from my processes and become a more profitable (and productive!) investor. 1. Have a data-backed thesis When you enter a trade based on a “feeling,” you’ll likely exit it based on a “feeling” [...]

Oakland A's Young Players: To Extend Or Not To Extend, That Is The Question

An earlier look at the conundrum the Oakland Athletics face with young star pitcher Sonny Gray and his slow start in 2016. Should they sign him to a long term deal during his slump, back off on that thinking or gauge his trade value given the dearth of free agent pitchers available next winter?

Phil Mickelson, Dean Foods, And The Needless Blinding Of The Stock Markets

Those who trade on "insider information" are taking the big risks so that we don't have to. We need more investors like Mickelson and Walters, not less.

A Humble Sam Bradford Illustrates Why Holdouts And Trade Demands Are Risky Negotiation Techniques

Now that we’ve finished the week where organized team activities (“OTAs”) have resumed for the upcoming NFL season, we can reflect on negotiation failures and lessons to be learned from them (F & L’s).

Donald Trump's Plan To Make Americans Poor Again

While Hillary Clinton’s policies may lead to the type of slow economic growth we’ve seen under President Obama, Donald Trump’s trade policies are designed to make all of us poorer. That’s the conclusion of a new report by economists who have studied the implications of Trump’s pronouncements on trade.

sábado, 21 de mayo de 2016

Congratulations To Bolivarian Socialism: Venezuela Is Now The Country With No Coke

Venezuela is about to run out of coke, the type provided by the Coca Cola Company that is: trade in the other, more Andean version is reportedly booming to the extent that the American government wishes to prosecute some people for it. This lack of a sweet fizzy drink is [...]

viernes, 20 de mayo de 2016

Stocks Like Apple, Target and Walmart Take Traders For A Ride; Just One Reason To Trade An Index

When investing for retirement, or for trading short term equity price movement, a diverse group of equity holdings is always recommended. As seen by recent trading activity, an index makes a lot of sense. Imagine if you had your retirement funds invested in Apple, Google (Alphabet A) and Target; you wouldn’t be too happy with your performance. If however, you had chosen Amazon, Walmart and Facebook, you would be a lot more pleased. Unfortunately, people with stock picking skill are rare and investors are much better off investing in funds like SPY (SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF) or Futures Contracts like the E-mini S&P 500.

Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Potential 2016 NBA Offseason Trade Targets

The Los Angeles Lakers are ready to begin what is expected to be an incredibly busy offseason. They are hoping to make moves big enough to get back into playoff contention. That will not be easy, but it all comes down to free agency and the NBA trade market.

Delivering Brexit: Can BRIC Nations Compensate UK For EU Split?

To exit or not. That is the question. But should the notion that UK businesses will be “encouraged” by leaving the European Union (EU) next month to develop links with Brazil, Russia, India and China - the BRIC nations - to compensate for potential lost trade from the EU Single Market - merit consideration and should they ‘BRIC it’?

Lenovo Pushing Into AI And Robotics With Startup Fund

BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 04: Visitors look at smartphones at the Lenovo stand at the 2015 IFA consumer electronics and appliances trade fair on September 4, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The PC maker posted its first loss in six years in 2015. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Lenovo, the world’s largest [...]

Britain's Women Entrepreneurs Hit Silicon Valley

A new trade mission to the US seeks to boost the profile of 15 British start-ups led by women

Kapitallücke drückt Kurs der Deutsche-Bank-Aktie

Verbreitet Zuversicht: Vorstandsvorsitzender John Cryan auf der Hauptversammlung der Deutschen Bank

Schlusslicht im Dax und Vorletzter im Euro Stoxx 50: Die Deutsche Bank gibt an den Märkten derzeit eine katastrophale Figur ab. Analysten erkennen aber auch Fortschritte

jueves, 19 de mayo de 2016

Kapitallücke drückt Kurs der Deutsche-Bank-Aktie

Verbreitet Zuversicht: Vorstandsvorsitzender John Cryan auf der Hauptversammlung der Deutschen Bank

Schlusslicht im Dax und Vorletzter im Euro Stoxx 50: Die Deutsche Bank gibt an den Märkten derzeit eine katastrophale Figur ab. Analysten erkennen aber auch Fortschritte

Hungary's Foreign Minister On China, NATO Expansion, and Refugees As Weapons

The Honorable Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, gave a statement to the U.N. Trusteeship Council on the "High Level Thematic Debate On The U.N., Peace, and Security," on May 9. In the speech he identified a "new world order" and called on the United Nations to increase its role from peacekeeping to "preventing the outbreak of new wars and military conflicts." Anders Corr interviewed him at the U.N. building just before the speech.

Morocco Steps Up Diplomatic Pressure On US And Europe Over Western Sahara Occupation

The Moroccan government is hitting back at critics of its 41-year occupation of Western Sahara. Some important trade relationships are at stake.

martes, 17 de mayo de 2016

VIDEO: Panel On US-China Innovation Partnerships

Video Remember the value chain map between USA and China in foreign trade in past 30 years? A T-shirt may be designed in the US, manufactured in China, and sold in the US. Recently, a new value chain of innovation is starting to take place: ideas brainstormed in the US, invested [...]

Trading Places: Why Stock, ETF and Futures Options Are So Difficult To Trade

As an Options Trader in today’s electronic markets you have the advantage of transparency. Market Prices are in front of you all of the time. You can use a live feed of Options Prices to evaluate numerous Options Trading Strategies and determine which Strategy meets your risk/reward requirements. In addition, you can quickly evaluate the Liquidity of the Market and whether algorithms are competing with you.

Easiest New Way in 2016 To Seek Returns From Reclusive Chinese Markets

China’s first scheme to connect its largely off-limits stock market to a freely traded one offshore formed a beacon of optimism on an otherwise turbulent investment scene. The 19-month-old Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect lets just about anyone with money trade hundreds of shares from mainland China without special permits. They trade through the exchange in Hong Kong, an open market unlike Shanghai where the shares originate. The daily cap for those shares stands at about $2 billion. Another scheme like it is coming this year, as early as July per some news reports.

How The Dodgers Are Uniquely Poised To Trade For Mike Trout

The Dodgers can sweeten the pot, certainly, and are uniquely in position to do so. But it's not what you're thinking, however. This isn't about trading Seager, Pederson, Urias and a bunch of Great Lakes Loons for one Mike Trout -- and it hasn't been suggested elsewhere.

Office Depot Has a Plan for Life Without Staples

Office Depot (NASDAQ: ODP) spent more than a year in limbo as it waited for federal regulators to approve its deal to be acquired by rival Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS). That deal was ultimately cancelled due to opposition from the Federal Trade Commission, and now the both companies have to go forward on their own with their former potential partner remaining a competitor.

Embraer Cries Foul Over Delta C Series deal, but it may be more commercial than you think

Embraer may ask the Brazilian government to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over government support for Bombardier (BBD) for its C Series. The impetus is the deal with Delta Air Lines, which ordered 75 CS100 and optioned 30 more.

United States To China: Eat More Chicken! (As Long As It's Ours)

The Obama administration is taking China to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Chinese tariffs on American chicken, particularly chicken feet. Cartoon by Stephanie McMillan.

Honeywell Stock to Trade Ex-Dividend (HON)

Honeywell will send its dividend payment on June 10 to shareholders of record as of May 19.

Dax: Des Ölpreises’ braver Jünger

Die Börse in Frankfurt

Der Dax macht nach Pfingsten weiter wie davor. Erst knackt er die 10.000 Punkte, dann fällt er wieder darunter. Und dabei läuft er nur dem Ölpreis hinterher, der knapp unter 50 Dollar notiert.

Dax: Des Ölpreises’ braver Jünger

Die Börse in Frankfurt

Der deutsche Aktienmarkt macht nach Pfingsten weiter wie davor. Erst knackt der Dax die 10.000 Punkte, dann fällt er wieder darunter. Und dabei läuft er nur dem Ölpreis hinterher.

Dax steigt wieder über 10.000 Punkte

Die Börse in Frankfurt

Der deutsche Aktienmarkt erholt sich nach dem langen Pfingstwochenende. Das liegt vor allem am Ölpreis, der zuletzt wieder gestiegen war. Für die Anleger ist Öl derzeit einer der wichtigsten Konjunkturindikatoren.

Dax steigt wieder über 10.000 Punkte

Die Börse in Frankfurt

Der deutsche Aktienmarkt erholt sich nach dem langen Pfingstwochenende. Das liegt vor allem am Ölpreis, der zuletzt wieder gestiegen war. Für die Anleger ist Öl derzeit einer der wichtigsten Konjunkturindikatoren.

sábado, 14 de mayo de 2016

Indiana Pacers: 5 Potential 2016 NBA Offseason Trade Targets

Larry Bird and the Indiana Pacers are entering an extremely important offseason for the future of their franchise. They decided to move on from head coach Frank Vogel and are in the middle of their search for his replacement. While they don't have a new head coach yet, they will have to upgrade their roster no matter who takes over on the sidelines.

Chicago Cubs Should Aggressively Pursue Ryan Braun Trade

The Chicago Cubs have gotten off to an extremely hot start so far this season and are showing no signs of slowing down. Theo Epstein has to be very happy with the roster that he has put together, but the Cubs could look to make a splash ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Ryan Braun is a name that has been connected to the Cubs in trade rumors and the Cubs should aggressively pursue a trade for the Milwaukee Brewers' star outfielder.

viernes, 13 de mayo de 2016

Book Value Per Share for Banks: Is It a Good Measure? (WFC, BAC)

Find out why bank stocks usually trade below book value per share, and understand how trading activities increase banks' risk exposures and affect valuation.

jueves, 12 de mayo de 2016

The Brexit Will Benefit India: State Bank of India

Is this India's chance to increase trade with the U.K.?

Japan’s Trade Account Shows Biggest Surplus Since 2007

Japan’s trade balance expanded by 6.9% and showed an unadjusted surplus of Y2.98 trillion in March, edging up from Y2.43 trillion in February.

Options Liquidity Check in Apple, Amazon, GLD, Alphabet, SPY and VIX: Don't Give Up the Edge

Option Traders are always seeking the perfect environment for Trading. I would describe the perfect environment as a tight market with no commissions. Unfortunately, Bid/Ask Spreads get in the way and I can't do much about commissions. You're on your own. If you were able to find the ideal market all you would have to do is find the appropriate Options Trading Strategy to meet your risk/reward requirements. At that point, your Trading results would truly be a function of your ability to Trade.

miércoles, 11 de mayo de 2016

Federal Judge Kills Staples/Office Depot Merger

Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) has dropped its bid to acquire rival Office Depot (NASDAQ: ODP) after U.S. District Court Judge Emmet G. Sullivan granted the preliminary injunction against the deal requested by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Immediately after that decision became public, the two office supply companies announced that they were terminating their planned $6.3 billion merger.

UK Trade Deficit Widens, Reaches 2008 Levels

The office for National Statistics reported Tuesday that the U.K. trade deficit widened in the first quarter of 2016 amid a dwindling global economy, marking the worst level since the 2008 financial crisis.

Germany Achieves Another Record Trade Surplus

Germany has posted yet another record trade surplus while the rest of the eurozone struggles from weak demand and deflationary pressures.

Global Retail Trade: Exploring Revenue Trends & Fundamentals

Explore data on global geographical retail sector revenue exposure, and identify factors driving retail consumption and trends over recent years.

(FAS) Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x ETF: Who is Invested?

Discover the largest institutional holders of the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares ETF, and learn how their trade activity can affect performance.

US Takes China To WTO Again Over Chicken Trade: Rightly So

We hear much about China's unfair trading practices these days. Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders seem to talk of little else sometimes (that might be a slight exaggeration). But we do actually have a forum to sort these things out: that's the World Trade Organisation. In fact, that's what the [...]

Office Depot/Staples Merger Off: FTC Still Entirely Wrong On Definition Of Antitrust

A federal judge has sided with the Federal Trade Commission in a ruling over the Office Depot and Staples merger. That merger is now off as a result. That we should be wary of the creation of monopolies, even of excessive market power, is entirely true. This is an area [...]

lunes, 9 de mayo de 2016

China’s Exports Slide Unexpectedly

The vulnerability in trade balance has weakened any hopes of China's economy stabilizing soon

Sonic Stock to Trade Ex-Dividend Monday (SONC)

Sonic will send its dividend payment on May 20 to shareholders of record as of May 11.

China's April Oil Imports Second Highest On Record As Nation Builds Reserves

China trade figures in April provide some evidence as to why oil prices have been rising sharply since February.

Delta Stock to Trade Ex-Dividend Monday (DAL)

Delta will send its dividend payment on June 1 to shareholders of record as of May 11.

Leaked Documents Renew Concerns Over TTIP

Leaked TTIP documents have renewed concerns over the prospective trade deal's implications for environmental and consumer protection regulation.

sábado, 7 de mayo de 2016

The 3 Most Realistic Mike Trout Trade Scenarios

Angels general manager Billy Eppler said he won't consider trading Mike Trout, but it may be the only way to get his team back on track.

The 3 Most Realistic Trade Scenarios For Mike Trout

Angels general manager Billy Eppler said he won't consider trading Mike Trout, but it may be the only way to get his team back on track.

viernes, 6 de mayo de 2016

Obama's Bad Arguments In Favor Of The TPP

President Obama has published an article calling for Congress to pass the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal. Yes, that's a good idea, more trade is a good idea. However, the arguments that Obama puts forward for why the deal should be passed rather fail the usual tests of economic logic. [...]

Understanding Currency Carry Trade

In a currency carry trade, an investor sells a currency with a low interest rate and then uses the funds to buy a different currency that’s yielding a higher interest rate.

Dax geht mit leichtem Plus ins Wochenende

The German share prize index board and the trading room of Frankfurt's stock exchange are photographed during afternoon trading session in Frankfurt

Skepsis über die weitere Entwicklung der Weltwirtschaft hat am Freitag zunächst die Stimmung an den europäischen Aktienmärkten getrübt. Am späten Nachmittag dreht der Dax dann ins Plus.

Dax dreht am Nachmittag ins Plus

The German share prize index board and the trading room of Frankfurt's stock exchange are photographed during afternoon trading session in Frankfurt

Skepsis über die weitere Entwicklung der Weltwirtschaft hat am Freitag zunächst die Stimmung an den europäischen Aktienmärkten getrübt. Am späten Nachmittag dreht der Dax dann ins Plus.

Dax bröckelt nach amerikanischen Jobdaten weiter ab

The German share prize index board and the trading room of Frankfurt's stock exchange are photographed during afternoon trading session in Frankfurt

Skepsis über die weitere Entwicklung der Weltwirtschaft hat am Freitag die Stimmung an den europäischen Aktienmärkten getrübt.

Seagate Stock to Trade Ex-Dividend Friday (STX)

Seagate will send its dividend payment on May 24 to shareholders of record as of May 10.

Adidas & Co: Das Rennen um die Index-Aufnahme

Der fränkische Sportartikelhersteller Adidas hat überraschend seine Prognose für 2016 erhöht und kämft um eine Aufnahme in den Euro Stoxx 50.

Im europäischen Aktienindex Euro Stoxx 50 gibt es mehrere Kandidaten für einen baldigen Auf- und Abstieg. Auf die Kurschancen kann das großen Einfluss haben. Zwei Dax-Konzerne sind im Rennen mit dabei.

Was amerikanische Jobs mit dem Dax zu tun haben

Arbeitssuchende Amerikaner. Die Börse wartet auf die neuesten Daten zum Arbeitsmarkt.

Der Dax schwächelt. In den vergangenen zwei Wochen hat der deutsche Leitindex rund sechs Prozent verloren. Am Nachmittag könnte der amerikanische Arbeitsmarktbericht Bewegung bringen.

Anleger halten sich vor Amerika-Daten zurück

Arbeitssuchende Amerikaner. Die Börse wartet auf die neuesten Daten zum Arbeitsmarkt.

Der Dax schwächelt. In den vergangenen zwei Wochen hat der deutsche Leitindex rund sechs Prozent verloren. Am Nachmittag könnte der amerikanische Arbeitsmarktbericht Bewegung bringen.

jueves, 5 de mayo de 2016

The Possibility Of Donald Trump Becoming President Alarms Mexico

A potential Trump presidency is increasing fears in Mexico that his "global-phobic" policies could unleash trade wars and a prolonged recession in the U.S.

Australia Trade Deficit Down to 2015 Levels

Australia’s trade deficit contracted by 29% to A$2.16 billion in March from A$3 billion in February,

IBM Stock to Trade Ex-Dividend Friday (IBM)

IBM will send its dividend payment on June 10 to shareholders of record as of May 10.

London Craft Week Offers A New Perspective on London's Luxury Craft Trade

As London Craft Week opened for its second year running on May 5, the wide range of exhibitors shed new light on the intersection between craft and luxury in the United Kingdom. Mid-century, the hundreds of British brands who crafted all their goods in the UK were enough to bring tourists from across the world to the UK. During the 1980s, brands began to outsource the manufacture of their products across the globe, making UK-made goods a rarity.

London Craft Week Offers A New Perspective on London's Luxury Trade

As London Craft Week opened for its second year running on May 5, the wide range of exhibitors shed new light on the intersection between craft and luxury in the United Kingdom. Mid-century, the hundreds of British brands who crafted all their goods in the UK were enough to bring tourists from across the world to the UK. During the 1980s, brands began to outsource the manufacture of their products across the globe, making UK-made goods a rarity.

miércoles, 4 de mayo de 2016

Apple Stock to Trade Ex-Dividend (AAPL)

Apple will send its dividend payment on May 12 to shareholders of record as of May 9.

Auf Erfolgskurs - Siemens überrascht Börsianer

Der Vorstandsvorsitzende der Siemens AG, Joe Kaeser, kann eine gute Bilanz vorweisen.

Die Stimmung im Dax bleibt nach dem jüngsten Kursrutsch angespannt. Vereinzelt gute Bilanzen stützen. Vor allem Siemens sticht hervor. Anaslysten sehen den Industriekonzern wieder auf Erfolgskurs. Ein anderes Dax-Schwergewicht enttäuscht aber die Anleger.

Hugo Boss leidet unter den eigenen Rabatten

Schaulaufen: Kunden passieren einen Laden von Hugo Boss in Hongkong.

Gerade noch war der Modekonzern ein Anwärter auf den Dax. Heute ist die Aktie nur noch halb so viel wert wie vor einem Jahr. Der Konzern steuert gegen, doch die Fachleute sind sich uneins, wohin das führt.

martes, 3 de mayo de 2016

How the Weapons Trade is Killing It in the U.S. (RTN, LMT)

Find out the reasons why the weapons trade is expanding abroad and in the United States, and what it means for U.S. defense contractors and gun manufacturers.

Hugo Boss leidet unter den eigenen Rabatten

Schaulaufen: Kunden passieren einen Laden von Hugo Boss in Hongkong.

Gerade noch war der Modekonzern ein Anwärter auf den Dax. Heute ist die Aktie nur noch halb so viel wert wie vor einem Jahr. Der Konzern steuert gegen, doch die Fachleute sind sich uneins, wohin das führt.

Die Commerzbank führt den Dax nach unten

Commerzbank erstmals wieder mit Milliardengewinn

Am Frankfurter Aktienmarkt herrscht am Dienstag Verkaufsstimmung. Besonders kräftig geht es für die Commerzbank runter. Das hat mehrere Gründe.

Intel Stock to Trade Ex-Dividend (INTC)

Intel will send its dividend payment on June 1 to shareholders of record as of May 7.

Wells Fargo Stock to Trade Ex-Dividend (WFC)

Wells Fargo will send its dividend payment on June 1 to shareholders of record as of May 6.

China Plans A New 'Silk Road' As Americans Pull Back

While several U.S. presidential aspirants are looking inward and attacking U.S. participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and Transpacific Partnership (TPP), China is moving in the opposite direction. It is using its economic power to build what amounts to a new “Silk Road,” strengthening and solidifying its links to the outside world. China’s on the right road, America is not.

Alcoa Stock to Trade Ex-Dividend (AA)

Alcoa will send its dividend payment on May 25 to shareholders of record as of May 6.

lunes, 2 de mayo de 2016

The Dirtiest Man On TV Dispels 5 Damaging Myths About Blue Collar Labor

The "dirtiest man on TV" Mike Rowe explains why the mastery of a trade yields more than a skill to fall back on. It provides a pathway to entrepreneurship.

Baker Hughes at Crossroads After Failed Merger (BHI, HAL)

Baker Hughes needs to trade forcefully above 50 to break long-term resistance and enter a new uptrend.

Johnson & Johnson Stock Boosted By Dividend Hike (JNJ)

Shares of Johnson & Johnson may trade at near 52-week highs, but don't hold your breath waiting for its stock price to get cheaper.

In response to Ian Fletcher

I recently mentioned Ian Fletcher, the man who wants us all to cower behind tariff barriers because, as he says, free trade doesn't work. My own take on that argument is "doesn't work for whom?". It works just fine for consumers, works just great for those who are better than others

„Sell in May“ könnte auch 2016 richtig sein

An der Börse ist es oft besser, ab Mai in Deckung zu gehen. Denn meist geht es ab dann stürmischer zu.

„Sell in May“ ist für Dax-Anleger seit 1960 kein schlechter Rat gewesen. Auch in diesem Jahr könnten die Monate zwischen Oktober und April die bessere Zeit an der Börse werden.

Starbucks Stock to Trade Ex-Dividend (SBUX)

Starbucks will send its dividend payment on May 20 to shareholders of record as of May 5.

Börsenweisheit vs. Erholungsversuch

Die Anleger schauen diese Woche vor allem wieder an die New Yorker Börse. In Amerika werden wichtige Wirtschaftsdaten erwartet.

Sollen Anleger hoffen, dass die nicht gerade üppige April-Bilanz im Dax jetzt im Mai verbessert wird, oder doch lieber der Börsenweisheit folgen? Größere Rücksetzer am Aktienmarkt sind vorerst nicht zu erwarten - sagen Experten.

domingo, 1 de mayo de 2016

Let's Put An End To The 'Trade Blake Griffin' Talk

Just stop. Enough already, okay? Don't look at me like, 'Huh? What are you taking about?' If you can'tsee theendless 'Clippers MustTrade Blake Griffin' stories on the horizon then you're out of touch with how the NBA offseason/internet works (shout out toFOX Sportsfor being the first to fire up ESPN's [...]