Shares of this breakfast-to-dinner fast-food chain could be valued much higher if it spins off Qboda, its Mexican-restaurant segment. Shares of the fast-food chain may be worth about 30% more and its shares could go as high at $125, according to an Oppenheimer research report published Tuesday.
Amazon Drops Legal Fight Over Echo Recording in Arkansas Murder Case
The e-commerce giant finally handed the recording over to authorities last Friday after the defendant gave his permission for Amazon to do so. Amazon.com dropped its fight against a search warrant for it to turn over audio recorded by one of its Echo devices near an alleged murder in Arkansas after the defendant gave permission for the company to hand the recording over to law enforcement officials.
Deutsche Bank’s $8.5 Billion Stock Sale Isn’t Enough, Analyst Says
Deutsche Bank CEO John Cryan says a planned capital raise will restore confidence in the loss-plagued German lender. The analyst David Hendler at Viola Risk Advisors isn’t convinced.
Financial Advisors Weigh in on Value of Fee or Commission Models
A larger number of financial advisors are now switching to the fee-based model to focus on the interests of investors instead of generating larger commissions. A larger number of financial advisors are now switching to the fee-based model to focus on the interests of investors instead of generating larger commissions.
How to Keep Your Phone Number While Switching Carriers
If you are a small business owner, your telephone number may well be part of your community identity, especially if you have already invested in advertising and business cards. As long as your business remains in the same geographic area, the Federal Communications Commission guarantees your right to keep your telephone number even if you switch carriers.
Equity Futures Slip as Investors Assess Trump’s Policies
President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, for his address to a joint session of Congress. U.S. stock index futures were down on Tuesday as investors assessed the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest moves, including a plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Tyson’s New CEO: The Future of Food Isn’t Meat
Tyson Foods' new CEO is on a mission to change people's perception of the iconic brand-which has faced chicken abuse and price-fixing charges. Hayes says he is now pushing the 80-year-old meat processor towards sustainability, plant-based … The new CEO of one of the world’s largest meat processors, Tyson Foods Inc., sees plant-based protein as a big part of the food industry’s future.
Sonos’s Weird-Looking New Speaker Solves A Living Room Design Problem
Like many consumer products, Sonos’s newest smart speaker began with plenty of consumer research. But in studying the way that people live and interact with entertainment technology at home, the company discovered a fact that seemed to undermine its own approach: Most people-a full 70%, by Sonos’s count-do not mount their television sets on the wall, preferring to sit them on top of a piece of furniture instead.
Hedge Funds Gird for Stock Selloff as Valuations Rattle Nerves
U.S. stocks have piled up $1.5 trillion in market value this year, but hedge funds are bracing for tough times ahead. Based on buying and selling in 2017, managers have stopped loading up on bullish positioning.
Francisco Partners invests $200 mln in iconectiv
Francisco Partners is investing $200 million for a 16.7 percent stake in iconectiv . Ericsson is the seller.
Deutsche Bank Bets on Ex-Goldman Partner in Strategy Revamp
Marcus Schenck had been itching to work on deals — so much so that the chief financial officer of Deutsche Bank AG would spend one day a week with clients, a habit that didn’t always sit well with colleagues, according to a person familiar with his thinking. Now the former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. partner has a chance to show he can bring in the revenue that Germany’s biggest lender so urgently needs.
Market Recon: We Witness the Opening Kickoff of the Political Football on Health Care
“Character isn’t something you were born with and can’t change, like your fingerprints. It’s something you weren’t born with and must take responsibility for forming.”
Earnings Preivew: Adidas Must Show it Can Run Even Faster to Justify its Valuation
Expecations for the German sports goods maker are high, and factored into its share price, ahead of its Wednesday results. Adidas AG will publish its fourth quarter and full year results Wednesday, with pressure on the sportswear giant and Nike rival to deliver a something akin to a personal best in order to maintain momentum that has propelled the stock 65% higher over the past year.
OECD Sees US, Canadian Economies Leading Near-Term Growth Race
The U.S. will outperform major global economies in the next two years, the OECD said, but cautioned that soaring stock markets may be overestimating the pace of near-term growth. The U.S. and Canada are likely to outperform major global economies in the next two years, a prominent Paris-based think tank said Tuesday, even as it cautioned that soaring stock markets may be overestimating the pace of near-term growth.
‘We can make Vauxhall profitable’ says Peugeot boss
Carlos Tavares, boss of Peugeot’s owner, PSA, tells the BBC’s Simon Jack that the Vauxhall and Opel divisions can be turned around by sharing assets and systems and by introducing new performance benchmarks.
Exhaustion Gap May Signal a Top
The market’s jump in response to political news last Wednesday was more unusual than most recognized. It was not the size of the advance but the character of the day that I find important.
Trader’s Daily Notebook: Keep Your Focus on Price
After three days of selling in the broad market, allegations that President Obama had President Trump’s “wires tapped” in Trump Tower, and North Korea’s decision to launch four ballistic missiles , I, for one, am pretty impressed with the resilience of our responsive buyer. The bears have had some noteworthy catalysts to cling to these past few days, and yet the E-Mini S&P 500 futures have only declined 1% since last Wednesday’s record close.
For Caterpillar, charity begins at new home
Volunteers sort donated cans at the Greater Chicago Food Depositoryin 2015. The Caterpillar Foundation has supported Feeding America, which works with the food depository.
The 10 Most Innovative Companies In Design 2017
Thirty years ago, designers fought to be seen as more than just decorative artists. Today, they hold leadership positions at some of the world’s top companies.
Cash Dwindling to Two-Decade Low in Global Investment Portfolio
Here’s another way of thinking about how far stocks have come in nine years. Relative to balances in money market funds and cash among mutual fund managers, the value of global equities is the highest in almost two decades.
Saudi Aramco to Pay Shell $2.2 Billion in Refinery Breakup
Saudi Arabian Oil Co. will pay Royal Dutch Shell Plc $2.2 billion including debt to finalize the breakup of a 19-year refining partnership known as Motiva Enterprises LLC. Saudi Aramco’s Saudi Refining unit will take full ownership of the Motiva Enterprises name and legal entity, including the largest refinery in the U.S. at Port Arthur in Texas, and 24 distribution terminals, according to a joint statement.
E.On to increase energy prices in April
Big six energy provider E.On has said it will increase its dual fuel standard variable tariffs by 8.8% from next month. E.On said that 2.5 million customers would be affected by the increases, which come into effect on 26 April.
Sterling Slips to Seven Week Low Against the Dollar as Soft Data Highlights Brexit Risks
Britain’s pound fell to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since mid-January as investors waded through disappointing data releases that suggest a worrying Brexit impact on Europe’s second-largest economy. Britain’s pound fell to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since mid-January in Tuesday trading as investors waded through a series of disappointing data releases that suggest a worrying Brexit impact on Europe’s second-largest economy.
Lululemon Athletica Assumes Downward Triangle Pose
Shares of athletic and yoga apparel designer and retailer, Lululemon are retesting technical support and are in danger of breaking down and dropping through a gap vacuum. There was a large gap lower in September after the company reported sales growth that fell short of analysts’ expectations, and the following quarter there was an equivalent gap higher after a report that beat analysts’ forecasts.
More than 30 Budgens stores to close
A chain of Budgens stores has failed to find a buyer and will close, with the loss of 800 jobs. The owner of the 34 stores affected – a third of Budgens outlets – was put in administration a month ago after hitting “difficult” trading conditions.
Alibaba’s Jack Ma Wants Serious Jail Time for Counterfeiters
Billionaire Alibaba-founder Jack Ma wants China’s top lawmakers to come down harder on fake goods — the very same plea voiced by global brands who’ve accused the e-commerce service of harboring knock-offs. The Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. chairman appealed to the National People’s Congress convening in Beijing this week to penalize counterfeiters as harshly as drunk drivers.
Belgian-German Chipmaker X-Fab Plans $530 Million IPO
German-based chipmaker X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE is raising about 500 million euros via an initial public offering in order to fund its global production expansion. The company with headquarters in Erfurt, central Germany, said Tuesday it intends to list shares on the Euronext Paris exchange.
Deutsche Bank Bets on Ex-Goldman Partner in Strategy Revamp
Marcus Schenck had been itching to work on deals — so much so that the chief financial officer of Deutsche Bank AG would spend one day a week with clients, a habit that didn’t always sit well with colleagues, according to a person familiar with his thinking. Now the former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. partner has a chance to show he can bring in the revenue that Germany’s biggest lender so urgently needs.
Mitsubishi Seeks to Strengthen SUV Credentials With New Model
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will unveil a sport utility vehicle that will debut in Europe, its first new model since joining the Renault-Nissan alliance, as Chairman Carlos Ghosn strengthens the Japanese company’s credentials as an SUV brand. The Eclipse Cross compact SUV coupe to be revealed at the Geneva auto show on Tuesday will be shipped to its second-biggest market in the last quarter and subsequently roll out in Japan, North America and other regions, Mitsubishi said in a statement.
Direct Line says insurance payout change has cost it A 217m
Insurance company Direct Line has said last week’s changes to the way accident victims are compensated has dented pre-tax profits by A 217m. The Ministry of Justice announced a new formula for calculating compensation payments for those who suffer long-term injuries, which means insurers will have to increase payouts.
One of the Rarest Precious Metals Is on Best Run in a Decade
Rhodium’s on the best run in a decade on expectations of more demand for the material that’s used in cleaning toxic car emissions. One of the rarest precious metals, it climbed the past seven months and is up 19 percent this year, outperforming most major commodities.
European Stocks Called Higher As Markets Get Boost From U.S. Government Focus
European stocks are expected to open higher Tuesday as investors take a Republican party plan to repeal ‘Obamacare’ as a sign the administration is shifting focus towards firmer policy objectives. European stocks are expected to open higher Tuesday, following a solid session in Asia, as investors take a Republican party plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act as a sign that the administration is shifting focus towards firmer policy objectives.
Oil Holds Steady For Third Day
Oil prices were little changed for a third session on Tuesday, with investors searching for direction as concern over rising U.S. shale output offsets production cuts by OPEC and non-OPEC members. As of 0545 GMT, brent crude was down 11 cents, or 0.2 percent, at $55.90 a barrel, with a firmer dollar, unchanged against a basket of other currencies, putting some pressure on dollar denominated oil prices.
Nikkei Closes Lower, Small Caps Buck Trend
Japan’s Nikkei share average edged down on Tuesday, following Wall Street’s lead, with investors deterred by geopolitical tensions after the North Korean missile tests, while buying continued to fuel in into small cap stocks.
House GOP Finally Puts Out Repeal Plan
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., plans to send the bill to the House floor for a vote and then forward it to the Senate by the beginning of April. Employers would no longer face a tax for offering high-value “Cadillac” health plans under the latest House Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Rpt: Raiders Secure Potential Vegas Stadium Financing
The NFL’s Oakland Raiders took a big step toward a possible relocation to Las Vegas after securing financing from Bank of America for a potential stadium, according to multiple reports on Monday. Both the Los Angeles Daily News and NFL’s website said the Raiders, who have already seen two potential partners bow out, secured financing from Bank of America.
Asia Stocks Rise as Markets Await U.S. Jobs Data
Markets in Asia largely recovered from a Deutsche Bank-led decline in financial stocks in the morning, as attention moved to Friday’s release of U.S. jobs data. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 reversed early declines to trade up 0.3%, though mining stocks continue to be weighed down by softer commodity prices.
Public interest groups urge officials to protect net neutrality
A coalition of 171 public interest groups sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission and Senate leaders on Tuesday urging them not to dismantle the net neutrality rules from 2015. The ACLU, Greenpeace, MoveOn.org and Public Knowledge were among the groups signing on to the letter favoring the regulations, which prohibit internet service providers from discriminating against traffic to certain sites.
Deutsche Bank Bets on Ex-Goldman Partner in Strategy Reversal
Marcus Schenck had been itching to work on deals — so much so that the chief financial officer of Deutsche Bank AG would spend a day per week with clients, a habit that didn’t always sit well with colleagues, according to a person familiar with his thinking. Now the former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. partner has a chance to show he can bring in the revenue that Germany’s biggest lender so urgently needs.
China Seen Sustaining Record Fintech Investments, Accenture Says
Chinese financial-technology investments this year may exceed 2016’s record $10 billion as companies continue to raise funds for expansion and big banks grow their digital services, according to Accenture Plc. The country’s financial-services giants will probably ramp up investments in areas including artificial intelligence, blockchain, so-called big data and cyber-security to improve their product offerings, Albert Chan, managing director of China financial services at Accenture, said in an interview last week.