Markets Edge Higher as Fed Watch Turns to Data
Wall Street eyes fresh data on April new home sales and earnings from AutoZone and Best Buy as the Fed weighs the next rate move. AutoZone is seen rising about 14 percent year over year with shares near 10.92 in earnings, while Best Buy may fall over 6 percent with 35 cents per share. Friday awaits the second Q1 GDP reading, with analysts nudging growth higher from 0.5 percent.
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SigFig tracking services investors overview
A concise note on U S investors who use SigFig tracking services. The piece highlights how these investors monitor portfolios, compare performance, and adjust holdings to align with financial goals. It mentions common tools and the potential for improved decision making through data insights.
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Americas investors swing to tech heavy portfolios via SigFig data
More than half a million investors nationwide with $200 billion in assets manage portfolios on SigFig. Data show a Conservative group holding under 30% in equities with AAPL as largest, most bought, and most sold.
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Bayer to acquire Monsanto in $62 billion deal
Bayer will buy Monsanto for 62 billion dollars, offering 127 per share, a 37 percent premium over the prior close. CF Industries scrapped its 8 billion merger with OCI citing tougher US inversion regulations. XenoPort to acquire Horizont-maker Arbor Pharmaceuticals pays 7.03 per share in cash.
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Accessing Analyst Reports for Stock Picks
Analysts reports can be useful but are often limited to existing clients of major investment firms. Some reports appear in the media after clients receive them, and many online brokers offer limited free access to selected reports.
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Gannett revises offer to Tribune blocked by board
Tribune Publishing rejects Gannett’s $15 a share bid saying it is not in shareholders’ best interests and invites due diligence talks. Gannett reviews its options as Tribune restrictions and new Nant Capital stake strengthen board resistance. Shares drop about 15 percent to 12.09 dollars.
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