Market volatility ahead of Fed rate hike expected in December
Investors brace for the first rate hike since 2006 as major U S indexes slide about 1 percent on Monday after a flat on Friday. Analysts say a 0.25 point lift will recalibrate earnings and growth outlooks but likely won’t trigger a recession or end the bull run. Banks and growth stocks may gain while utilities and real estate lag as portfolios shift.
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SigFig Investors Spotlight Facts and Trends
A look at how American investors use SigFig tracking services to monitor portfolios. Insights cover adoption among different income groups, potential cost savings, and how real time data helps optimize asset allocation.
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SigFig shows US investors pull back on tech funds
SigFig analysis tracks over half a million investors with $200 billion in assets. Five day average down 2.18 percent while six month decline reaches 4.92 percent. Apple (AAPL) dominates as largest holding, most bought and most sold. Microsoft (MSFT) also featured as a top holding. Data reflect online portfolio tracking activity across the nation.
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SeaWorld to End Killer Whale Shows in San Diego
SeaWorld Entertainment reportedly will end killer whale shows at its San Diego park amid public scrutiny. Mallinckrodt and Cirron Research noted investor concerns over Valeant-like downturn risk in drugmaker stocks, but SeaWorld remains focused on entertainment reforms and stock activity showed a 0.23 gain to 17.91.
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Investors brace for rocky fourth quarter earnings
Investors face a likely 3.7 percent drop in S&P 500 earnings in Q4 led by energy profits expected to fall 66 percent. After Q3 with earnings down 1.6 percent across 450 plus reports, a Q4 decline would mark the first back to back quarterly drop since 2009, though less severe than earlier forecasts.
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VW offers $1000 in freebies to diesel owners hit by scandal
Volkswagen will give affected U S owners of 2009 2015 diesel models a $500 Visa debit card and a $500 dealership credit plus three years of roadside assistance. Audi A3 diesel owners receive the same package. No legal rights are waived. Owners must visit VWDieselInfo com to claim, then present the goodwill package at a dealer.
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