Market watch ahead of Alcoa earnings kickoff
The profits recession is discussed as US corporate earnings face negative quarters through 2015 and into 2016. Analysts downgrade estimates while management guidance for the year remains pivotal. Investors should brace for market volatility and cautious gains, with an emphasis on stock picking.
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SigFig investors favor Freeport-McMoRan in cautious portfolios
In mid March, the most-bought stock among SigFig users with conservative portfolios under 30 percent equities was Freeport-McMoRan FCX. The data shows investors seeking steel and mining exposure within low equity risk, highlighting FCX as a top buy among protected risk profiles.
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America investors under SigFig show mixed tech stock shifts
More than half a million SigFig users with about 200 billion dollars in assets track portfolios online. Five day average return is negative 1.39 percent and six month average is negative 4.87 percent. Apple (AAPL) is the largest holding while Netflix (NFLX) is the most bought. Apple is also the most sold. The portfolio is moderately equities weighted between 51 and 70 percent. Data reflect SigFig analysis of user activity nationwide.
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Groupon investment lifts shares after Atairos funding plan
Groupon jumped after Atairos said it will invest 250 million dollars by buying debt convertible to shares. Alaska Air to acquire Virgin America for 2.6 billion dollars in cash, heightening a JetBlue led bidding contest. Tesla rose as Elon Musk tweeted 276 thousand reservations for the Model 3, above forecasts. March 7.
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Quicken Sees Value Amid Update and Cloud Move
Personal finance software Quicken remains useful for investors to track multiple banks and brokerages, assess asset allocation and measure total risk exposure. CEO Eric Dunn promises a makeover after Intuit sold Quicken to H I G Capital, enabling cloud migration and modernization.
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FCCs new broadband labels mimic nutrition facts for shoppers
The FCC unveiled voluntary consumer broadband labels to help buyers compare home and mobile Internet plans. The labels outline monthly charges and data caps, with taxes and fees potentially adding up to 40 percent, while noting the average bill is about 60 to 70 dollars.
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