Dow Theory warns as transports lag stock rally
The Dow transports have fallen about 7 percent from the December peak while the Dow industrial average is up near 3 percent, signaling a bearish divergence. Experts say the lack of confirmation between the Dow Jones averages suggests the market may not be as strong as it looks.
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SigFig Investors Show Varied Returns by Portfolio Size
A study indicates the smallest SigFig portfolios under $100K lag millionaire investors by about threefold over the past six months. The finding highlights performance gaps tied to portfolio size within SigFig tracking services.
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How we're performing USA's portfolio allocation for tech stocks
Data from SigFig shows individual investors in the United States shifting toward or away from equities with tech focus. Five day average return is negative at 1.61 percent, six month average up to 715 percent for holdings, with Apple Inc. (AAPL) cited as largest, most bought, and most sold. Moderately allocated 51 to 70 percent in equities, ID: DOES Y.VISIT.
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SigFig helps half a million investors track online portfolios
More than half a million investors nationwide with total assets of 200 billion dollars use SigFig to manage portfolios online. SigFig analysis provides the data on this page.
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Ascena to buy Ann Taylor Loft for $2.16 billion
Ascena Retail Group plans to acquire the Ann Taylor and Loft brands for about 2.16 billion dollars. The purchase follows ongoing consolidation in specialty apparel as the buyer expands Lane Bryant and Dressbarn holdings.
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Icahn bets Apple to reach 240 a share ahead
Investor Carl Icahn, owner of about 53 million Apple shares, argues the stock could surge to 240 as Apple expands into TV and auto markets. He warns caution remains wise despite Apple’s strong run, with shares up 17 percent this year and a heavy reliance on smartphones.
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Congressional Black Caucus Pushes Tech Diversity Initiative
The 46 member Congressional Black Caucus hosts Tech 2020 in Washington to urge tech giants to hire more African Americans. Over five years about 1.4 million tech jobs may be created, with public criticism of current diversity, and calls for companies like Google, Apple, Facebook and Yahoo to step up inclusion efforts.
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