Uncertainty tops NFIB index for 42 years among small firms
NFIB finds small business owners are the most uncertain in 42 years amid a volatile presidential campaign and slow growth. President Juanita Duggan says predictability from government is lacking and could chill hiring and capex. Chief economist Dunkelberg cautions that indecision stalls planning.
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Ericsson warns of profits plunge amid demand slump
Ericsson, the Swedish telecom equipment maker, issued a profits warning after a 94 percent drop blamed on weaker demand for mobile broadband. Separately, Vera Bradley saw small declines, while Toyota explored a potential alliance with Suzuki amid vague talks.
SigFig investors show wide performance gap by risk exposure
More than half a million Americans with total assets around 200 billion dollars use SigFig to track portfolios. Over six months the highest risk group with 70 percent or more in equities doubled the gains of the low risk group under 30 percent in equities. Data come from SigFig analysis of online investors nationwide.
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Eight S&P 500 stocks trading at extreme levels says Bank of America
Bank of America warns eight S&P 500 stocks trade at 100 times or more their expected next year earnings. Netflix Range Resources and Amazon are among leaders, lifting the index to the 91st percentile, near tech-bubble highs. The report cites a median $17.40 claimed earnings per dollar.
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