Watching for Fed rate lift off amid mixed data
Investors seek clues from the Fed minutes on April policy where removal of calendar timing signals contrasts with evidence of a slower economy and softer inflation. Analysts cite data from consumer sentiment to manufacturing as shaping bets on a September or December Liftoff, with emphasis on conditions the Fed would require to begin increases.
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SigFig Investors Highlight Their Tracking Habits
A snapshot of American investors using SigFig tracking services reveals varied habits across portfolios. Researchers note preferences for automated balancing, fee awareness, and long term growth strategies.
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SigFig data shows US investors favor Apple and Tesla trades
SigFig tracks over half a million investors with 200 billion in assets. Five day and six month averages highlight Apple as largest holding and most bought, with Tesla among the most sold. Data reflect SigFig analysis of online portfolios.
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Retailers swing on earnings as costs bite and shoppers save
Home Depot beat estimates but warned snow removal costs pushed budgets higher than planned. Wal Mart posted earnings below expectations as consumers spent less on shopping while benefiting from lower gasoline prices.
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Endo to Acquire Par Pharmaceuticals in $8 Billion Deal
Endo International agreed to acquire Par Pharmaceuticals from private equity firm TPG for about $8 billion. The cross border deal will expand Endo's footprint in the generic drug market and add Par’s portfolio to its lineup.
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Walmart stock slips as growth lags and costs rise
Investors see Walmart struggle despite $485.5 billion in revenue over 12 months. Shares are down 0.2% year over year as the company trails the S&P 500 and S&P Retail Index. Q3 earnings fell 64% to $1.03 a share, missing estimates, while revenue grew 1.7% over the past year and overhead costs rose. Analysts rate the stock a hold until signs of improvement emerge.
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UPS to pay $25 million to settle false claims suit
UPS will pay more than $25 million to settle charges it submitted false claims to the federal government over next day air deliveries. The DOJ said UPS concealed missed guarantees from 2004 to 2014 and used inapplicable exception codes to excuse late deliveries. UPS will also pay $740,000 to New Jersey. the settlement settles a whistleblower False Claims Act suit.
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