What to watch as the Fed eyes rate liftoff timing
The Fed signals rate increases this year and Wall Street weighs how aggressive the tightening path will be. Economists expect liftoff possibly in September, with markets pricing in a gradual rise and potential volatility if the pace quickens. Major question remains how robust the tightening cycle will be.
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USA portfolio allocation by trade activity report
SigFig analysis tracks over half a million investors with assets around 200 billion dollars. The page outlines five and six month averages and highlights largest holdings, most bought and sold positions. It notes data come from SigFig online tracking, reflecting national investment activity and trends.
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Immunomedics UCB Lupus Drug Fails Phase III Test
Immunomedics said its lupus treatment epratuzumab licensed to UCB did not achieve statistically significant results in Phase III trials. GrubHub reported stronger than expected Q2 earnings and raised 2015 revenue guidance. The company serves about 900 U.S. cities and London.
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Baitae Price Movement Mentioned in Trading Update
A trading note shows Baitae priced at 168.03 with a decline of 29.65 and a 15.0 percent change. The bid and ask figures appear as 172.81 and 162.00, reflecting a broad market read on the security.
Baidu Reports Weak Q2 Earnings Amid Slowing Year
Baidu reported weak second quarter results and warned the rest of the year would be worse than expected. The Chinese stock market has seen a near free fall this week, signaling broader investor pressure.
Twitter stock faces cautious near term outlook
Investors assess Twitter after a volatile run. Shares closed at 36.54, down from yearly highs, with a 15 times revenue multiple versus Facebook's near 20. Twitter posted a quarterly loss of 600 million, while Facebook reported 2.8 billion in net income. Analysts rate Twitter as hold, though a few see upside to an average 44.47 target.
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Home prices cool but stay near record pace in US
The S&P Case Shiller index shows May prices in 20 major cities up 4.9 percent year over year, matching April’s pace and signaling a slowdown from earlier bets. Analysts cite first time buyers as a weak spot while strong markets like Denver San Francisco and Dallas keep rising.
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