SEC investor advocate to poll small U.S. investors on new rules SEC investor advocate to poll small U.S. investors on new rules:- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is developing a plan to poll mom and pop investors about their views on how regulatory policies may impact them directly, amid […]
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Sequoia Fund wins dismissal of lawsuit over huge Valeant stake Sequoia Fund wins dismissal of lawsuit over huge Valeant stake:- A New York state judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing the Sequoia Fund, known for its ties to Warren Buffett, of recklessly making a huge, disastrous investment in Valeant Pharmaceuticals […]
U.S. new home sales rebound, consumer sentiment dips U.S. new home sales rebound, consumer sentiment dips:- New U.S. single-family home sales rose less than expected in January, likely held back by heavy rains and flooding in California, but continued to point to a strengthening housing market despite higher prices and […]
Record-setting stock rally faces test in Trump speech Record-setting stock rally faces test in Trump speech:- U.S. President Donald Trump's planned economic agenda has fanned the flames for Wall Street's record-setting run, but some investors worry that his first major address to Congress next week risks dousing it if his […]
Wall Street edges higher to give Dow 11th straight record Wall Street edges higher to give Dow 11th straight record:- Wall Street edged higher on Friday, with the Dow extending its streak of record-setting gains to 11 days, as increases in utilities and other safety plays outweighed declines in financials. […]
Time Warner to sell TV station as it seeks AT&T merger OK Time Warner to sell TV station as it seeks AT&T merger OK:- Time Warner Inc (TWX.N) said on Thursday it plans to sell a broadcast station in Atlanta to Meredith Corp (MDP.N) for $70 million, which could help […]
Buffett expected to tout passive investing in Berkshire annual letter Buffett expected to tout passive investing in Berkshire annual letter:- Warren Buffett, widely considered one of the world's best investors, is likely to tout the merits of passive investing this weekend to readers of his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway […]
Tesla's close to the edge cash foretells capital raise Tesla's close to the edge cash foretells capital raise:- Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Elon Musk has taken big risks repeatedly since going public in 2010, but investors were spooked on Thursday after he said the electric car company could get "close to the […]
Confident Mexico says will not rush to negotiate NAFTA with Trump Confident Mexico says will not rush to negotiate NAFTA with Trump:- Mexico is increasingly confident that U.S. President Donald Trump will not be able to impose harsh barriers on imports anytime soon, and officials signaled they may hit their […]
Asian shares slip from 1-1/2-year high, Trump yuan remarks in focus Asian shares slip from 1-1/2-year high, Trump yuan remarks in focus:- Asian shares took a breather on Friday, slipping from 1-1/2-year highs as material shares were hit by sudden falls in copper and other commodity prices while investors assessed Washington's stance […]