Wall Street grinds higher a year after Trump election rally
Donald Trump warned that the stock market was a "big, fat, ugly bubble" just weeks before he was elected.
Category Archives: Financial Markets
Five important reasons why a stampede into stocks may be just getting started
Wall Street Journal chief economics correspondent Jon Hilsenrath weighs in on Jerome Powell as Fed chair nominee and the current stock market conditions. Success breeds success and strength begets more strength--that will likely be the overriding theme for stocks going forward as strong fundamentals, positive sentiment and favorable seasonality keep an already pumped-up market on a steady adrenaline rush.
Donald Trump plans to pick Fed Governor Jerome Powell as Fed chairman, replacing Janet Yellen
President Donald Trump plans to nominate Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell to the top job at the US central bank, three people familiar with the decision said. Trump, who has said he'll announce his pick on Thursday, would be choosing a former private-equity executive who favours continuing gradual interest rate increases and sympathises with White House calls to ease financial regulations.
Reviewing Hexcel Corporation
Hexcel Corporation and AeroVironment are both aerospace companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings. Hexcel Corporation has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its share price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Trump Needs a Stable Dollar to Maximize Growth
Speculation is focused on current Fed governor Jay Powell and Stanford University economist John Taylor. The list may be larger; it could still include current Chair Janet Yellen or Kevin Warsh.
President Trump Needs a Stable Dollar along with Tax Cuts to Maximize Growth
President Trump is likely to name a new Federal Reserve chair over the next few days. Speculation is focused on current Fed governor Jay Powell and Stanford economist John Taylor.
Is Trump Smart Enough To Reappoint Janet Yellen?
Donald Trump would be wise to reappoint Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, whose term expires in February. Keeping Yellen would plainly serve Trump's political interests.
Mnuchin to Congress: Cut taxes or market will dive
Treasury Secretary Steven Munchin, speaking on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the 1987 market crash, predicted stocks will plunge if Congress fails to overhaul taxes. "There's no question in my mind if we don't get it done you're going to see a reversal of a significant amount of these gains," Mnuchin told Politico on Wednesday.
Analyzing Huntington Ingalls Industries
Huntington Ingalls Industries and American Science & Engineering are both aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings and institutional ownership. Huntington Ingalls Industries has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Asian shares rise after Dow index in US hits new record high
Asian stocks advanced Wednesday after Wall Street's main index closed at a record high and Spain's ... . A man walks past an electronic board showing Hong Kong share index outside a local bank in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017.
Asia shares mixed as Wall Street rally takes breather
Share prices were mixed in early trading Tuesday in Asia, after the rally on Wall Street took a breather overnight. Investors are awaiting trade data from China this week and keeping an eye on geopolitical risks centered on North Korea.
Rockwell Collins (COL) & Moog (MOG.A) Head-To-Head Comparison
Rockwell Collins and Moog are both mid-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk. Rockwell Collins pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%.
Some in GOP open to banning gun accessory used in Las Vegas
Senior congressional Republicans say they are open to considering legislation banning "bump stocks" like the shooter in Las Vegas apparently used to make semi-automatic rifles perform more like fully automatic weapons. The comments from lawmakers including the No.
Analyzing John Bean Technologies Corporation
John Bean Technologies Corporation and MSC Industrial Direct are both mid-cap industrial products companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and profitability. 99.3% of John Bean Technologies Corporation shares are held by institutional investors.
The Top Defense Stock to Buy in 2017
With financial headlines warning of a potential outbreak of World War III, this stalwart could help steady your portfolio in these uncertain times. "North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States.
‘Trump Trade’ returns? Small-cap stocks rally on hopes of tax deal
With time running out before Congress turns its attention to the 2018 mid-term elections, small-cap stocks are increasingly acting as a bellwether for the market's expectations that the Trump Administration will reach a deal to significantly cut U.S. corporate tax rates by the end of the year. For the moment at least, they're reflecting renewed optimism for progress on taxes after months of going no where as persistent bickering in Washington weighed on reform hopes.
Rupee Optimism Holds Despite Shock Slowdown in India Growth
The shock slowdown in India's growth has economists rushing to cut their estimates for the end of the year. Their pessimism isn't shared by currency strategists who are raising forecasts for the rupee.
S&P 500 steady as Hurricane Irma nears Florida
A man uses a kayak sail to propel himself on his skateboard ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Irma in Tampa, Florida, U.S., September 9, 2017. Reuters/Chris Wattie New York: The S&P 500 was near flat on Friday as investors braced for potential damage from Hurricane Irma as it moved toward Florida and assessed the financial impact of Hurricane Harvey.
Financial Comparison: Covisint Corp
Covisint Corp and ManTech International Corporation are both technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, earnings and valuation. ManTech International Corporation pays an annual dividend of $0.42 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%.
EXCLUSIVE: Firm Launches MAGA Fund To Support Trump And Republicans
A Texas-based investment firm is launching the first exchange traded fund that will invest in stocks that are highly supportive of federal Republican candidates including President Donald Trump, The Daily Caller has learned. Hal Lambert, founder of Point Bridge Capital, is launching the Point Bridge GOP Stock Tracker ETF - stock ticker MAGA.