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Day: December 26, 2016
1 Reason Bank of Americas Stock Price Is Still So Low
It costs a little less than $23 to buy a share of Bank of America, and that’s after the post-election surge in bank stocks. Meanwhile, even the second least expensive big bank stock, Morgan Stanley The answer is that Bank of America has way more shares outstanding than any other bank.
Veteran VC talks about which investments he’ll jump on in 2017, which …
Scott Kupor, Andreessen Horowitz managing partner, is photographed outside of his office in Menlo Park, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. After a tough slog through 2016, tech startups have reason to be optimistic heading into the new year, says Scott Kupor, managing partner of Andreessen Horowitz.
China Bank Says Bond Guarantee Forged as Market Mood Worsens
China Guangfa Bank Co. said Monday that documents and seals for a letter claiming to guarantee bond payments by the lender were forged, in the second such incident in the nation this month, raising concern about transparency in the world’s third-biggest bond market.
Low-Cost Airline Wannabe Has Plan for Costly Argentina
The serial airline entrepreneur trying to launch Argentina’s first low-cost carrier is betting the government will deregulate the industry enough to make his venture viable. And if it doesn’t, he’s got a back-up plan.
China Inc. Struggle to Sell Bonds Poses Quandary for Economy
China’s roaring bond engine is stalling heading into the new year, posing a quandary for policy makers as they try to curb leverage while keeping economic growth on track. Bond issuance in December by Chinese companies and banks is 142 billion yuan less than the amount of notes they must repay this month, data combined by Bloomberg show.
WNBA offers players security app for safety overseas
In this June 5, 2016, file photo, Indiana Fever’s Marissa Coleman, left, shoots over Connecticut Sun’s Kelly Faris, right, during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Uncasville, Conn. The WNBA is offering a security app to its players … to help them stay safer while they are overseas this offseason.
Ski industry skews big, so smaller resorts tout authenticity
From baking fresh doughnuts for skiers to displaying local art to play up a sense of community, independent resorts need all the help they can get to compete with megaresorts. One Colorado mountain offers the nation’s most expensive lift ticket – $700.
Cancer patient donates years’ worth of pizza to food bank
A Pennsylvania man going through treatment for colon cancer won a pizza parlor’s raffle for a years’ worth of free pies and then donated his prize to a local food bank. Thirty-six-year-old Josh Katrick, of Northampton, had just completed his eighth round of chemotherapy when he learned that he was the winner of his favorite neighborhood restaurant’s contest.
Allergan, Apple, Costco: Doug Kass’ Views
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Apple, Allergan, Twitter: Doug Kass’ Views
Doug Kass shares his thoughts on his latest ‘Best Ideas’ long and discusses how the market may have reached its Outer Limits. Doug Kass shares his views every day on RealMoneyPro.
WBA, SBUX, NKE: Jim Cramer’s Views
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AMZN, HD, DPZ: Jim Cramer’s Views
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Asian stocks lower in light trading after Christmas
KEEPING SCORE: The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.1 percent to 3,075.11 and Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 lost 0.1 percent to 19,410.43. Seoul’s Kospi gained 0.1 percent to 2,037.