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4 Ways to Beat the Stock Market in 2015
The almost six-year long bull market may be waning, as many on Wall Street predict stocks will fizzle in 2015. While the Goldman Sachs Global And Regional GDP Forecast for 2015 predicts the U.S economy will grow by 3.1%, many analysts project modest single-digit returns for the S&P 500....
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What the strong U.S. dollar really means for stock prices
The strong U.S. dollar has been one of the most widely cited reasons for why this latest earnings season has been a disappointment.
Stock Futures Little Changed Before Open
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index at a record, as investors awaited minutes from the last...
Greece to present creditors with proposal on loan extension
Greece was preparing Wednesday to present its creditors with an official proposal aimed to save bailout talks from collapse, as time is running out for a deal that would keep the country solvent and within the euro currency bloc.Government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis said the Greek plan would involve extending the 240 billion euro international loan agreement that has kept the country afloat since it nearly went bankrupt in 2010 — but, apparently, without the austerity...
Sony outlines 3-year recovery plan, targets $4.2B earnings
Money-losing Sony will spin off its video-and-sound business into a separate company and shrink its headquarters as part of a three-year turnaround plan to speed up decision-making and become profitable again.The company is targeting an operating profit of 500 billion yen ($4.2 billion) and a 10 percent return on equity for the fiscal year through March 2018, but it won't target sales, highlighting its new approach...
Two Renegade Hacks to Help You Land That Dream Job
What’s your dream job? C’mon, don’t be shy. Writer? Designer? Lion tamer? Everyone’s got one: the job title they drool into their lap over. But with so much competition for so few positions, what chance do you have of turning that dream into a reality? The key to winning the hearts and minds of any...
9 More Supposedly Healthy Things That Are Actually Hurting You
My recent list of 10 Supposedly Health Things That Are Actually Hurting You was so popular, it got me thinking about even more things that we do for our health — but shouldn't. The more I learn, the more I think that the safest thing to do is not try to be healthy at all. So please pass...
World stocks rise as Greek jitters ease in quiet trading
World stocks advanced Wednesday on investor optimism ahead of a European Central Bank meeting on bailout conditions for Greece, though trading was subdued as many Asian markets were shut for the Lunar New Year.KEEPING SCORE: European markets were higher in early trading. Britain's FTSE 100 rose 0.3 percent to 6,916.56 and France's CAC 40 gained 0.6 percent to 4,782.76. Germany's DAX climbed 0.4 percent to 10,943.13. U.S. stocks were poised to open higher, with Dow futures edging up 0.1 percent to 18,017.00. Broader S&P 500 futures crept up less than...
Investors Get Taste of Interest-Rate Impact as Yield Stocks Fall
(Bloomberg) -- For investors worried about how stocks will react to rising interest rates, last week’s trading may provide some guidance. Following...
Oil Rally Seen Reversing as Rising U.S. Supply Deepens Glut
The rebound in oil will reverse because rising U.S. production is deepening...
Swiss prosecutor searches HSBC premises, opens criminal inquiry
Geneva's public prosecutor searched the premises of HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA.L) in Geneva on Wednesday and said it had opened a criminal inquiry into allegations of aggravated money laundering.
5 Cheap Ways to Make Flying Coach Feel Like First Class
Hard seatbacks, no legroom, subpar snacks — flying coach can be less-than-cozy. (See also: 5 Hidden Comforts to Consider When Choosing an Airline)
Unfortunately, the average first-class ticket can be exorbitantly expensive in comparison. For many of us, it's just not worth it. But with a...
Stock markets keep calm and carry on
War, financial crises and deflation again haunt the markets in the new year, but stocks somehow keep calm and carry on.
Facebook Open to Working With Google on Connectivity Projects
Facebook Inc. may be racing against Google Inc. to connect the world to the Internet, but Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg says the...
Asia enjoys CNY rally, with Tokyo, Sydney at multi-year highs
Asian markets enjoyed a higher open on Wednesday, with Tokyo shares at a fresh 8-year high, following a positive lead from Wall Street overnight.
Forget Google Glass. Here’s Japan’s Plan to Make Them a Success
Even as Google Inc. decided to halt sales of its first smart glasses, Japanese companies see an opportunity to build the product into a...
Rolls Royce plans to build its first SUV in 111 years
After months of speculation, British luxury carmaker Rolls Royce confirmed on Wednesday that it is developing a sports utility vehicle (SUV) - the first in the company's 111 year history.
Oil Rally Seen Reversing as Rising U.S. Supply Deepens Glut
The rebound in oil will reverse because rising U.S. production is deepening...
Oil Rally Seen Reversing as Rising U.S. Supply Deepens Glut
The rebound in oil will reverse because rising U.S. production is deepening...
Some 11.4 Million Americans Have Enrolled In Obamacare: White House
Administration officials have said they expected 9.1 million people to be enrolled in coverage and up to date on insurance payments by the end of the year.
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