Fed rate decision eyed as markets brace for hike
Markets hover ahead of the Fed two day meeting with traders pricing in roughly an 80 percent chance of a rate rise. A hike would mark the first since 2006 and open the path to additional moves in 2016 amid energy sector distress and a high yield bond retreat.
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SigFig investors and tracking services overview
A brief note highlights Americans using SigFig tracking tools for portfolio monitoring. It outlines how investors rely on SigFig features to aggregate accounts, analyze holdings, and optimize allocations across providers. The piece emphasizes user adoption and potential benefits for personal finance management.
America’s tech stock portfolio allocation review
Data from SigFig shows investors’ current stance with 51 percent to 70 percent in equities. Five day and six month averages indicate moderate exposure and notable activity around AAPL and MSFT with NFLX as most bought and AAPL most sold in the period.
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SigFig data shows half a million investors manage $200 billion online
SigFig says more than 500000 investors nationwide with combined assets around $200 billion track portfolios via its online investment service. Data on the page come from SigFig analysis.
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Newell Rubbermaid to buy Jar Den in $13.2 billion deal
Newell Rubbermaid agrees to acquire Jar Den in a cash and stock transaction valued at about $13.2 billion, folding in brands Paper Mate, Sharpie, Elmer's, Rubbermaid and Grace. Cheniere Energy ousted co founder Charif Souki as CEO and chairman after investor Carl Icahn pressed for management changes.
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NephroGene gains FDA clearance to begin AKI trials
NephroGene, a biotechnology firm developing therapies for kidney disease, announced FDA clearance to start clinical trials for its acute kidney injury treatment. The company reported stock movement with a price of 2.13 dollars and a 0.69 increase, reflecting investor reaction to the milestone.
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Dogs of the Dow struggle to beat market in 2015
The Dogs of the Dow, ten Dow stocks with the highest dividend yield, have underperformed in 2015. Including Caterpillar’s 28 percent drop, the group is down about 4.7 percent versus the Dow’s 1.2 percent loss. Investors still view the strategy as a buy and hold bet on value and recovery.
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Apple stock sinks as iPhone sales fade and Morgan Stanley cuts outlook
Apple shares fell below 110 to 109.79 before closing down 0.6 percent at 112.48 as Morgan Stanley trimmed its smartphone sales forecast. The stock has erased about 123 billion in value from its April peak, with iPhone revenue comprising about two thirds of total sales.
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