Forging into 2017, analysts continue to cite Valeant Pharmaceutical Intl. Inc.’s debt, public image and reduced influence among its biggest challenges. The drug maker is now set on regaining portions of the confidence it lost during the last two … [Read more...]
Company List: Top Private Equity Firms
Firms engaged in private equity have the primary objective of acquiring equity ownership by utilizing different strategies, from raising venture capital to leveraging buyouts. Here are some of the largest top private equity firms in the world … [Read more...]
Stock Market Guide: What is the FTSE 100?
The FTSE 100 is a tradable index that consists of the London Stock Exchange’s (LSE) 100 largest companies — the blue chips as they are often referred to. This index serves as a benchmark in the assessment of the performance of other major companies … [Read more...]
Finance Guide: What is an Investment Banker
An investment banker is a professional engaged in the financial industry. He or she raises capital for various entities via investments from external sources and also provides additional services, from acquisition advice to reorganizational … [Read more...]
Finance Guide: What is a Private Equity Firm
Private equity is the capital investment in a company or corporation that comes from individuals known as shareholders or stockholders who have bought stocks or shares within the company. This usually represents one person’s percentage of ownership … [Read more...]
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA)’s Hands China Tech Prize to Tencent
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. used to dominate the technology scene in China, but that is no longer the case since Thursday, when Tencent drove up from the rear to take over technology markets in China. The title of “China’s most valuable technology … [Read more...]
Why Visa Inc (NYSE:V) and Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) Soared Yesterday?
Shares of Visa Inc and Mastercard Inc were green in the today’s trading session. It seems that investors are happy with news that China is allowing the U.S. card companies to enter the trillion dollar card market. Visa’s stock rose as much as … [Read more...]
Daily Market Report: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Google, Apple Inc. (AAPL), Coca-Cola
Mando, Tesla In Talks Over Part Supply For Tesla's Model 3 South Korea-based Mando Corp. is in talks with Tesla Motors Inc to supply parts for the Model 3, Reuters reported, citing an industry source. Mando is engaged in making steering, brake and … [Read more...]
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Stock – Close Above $61 Will Signal Uptrend
JPMorgan Chase & Co. stock is down 11 percent year to date. And as it gears to report first quarter results, investors are hoping that strong earnings will provide the much needed catalyst for shares to move higher. Shares ended Tuesday at … [Read more...]
Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) Stock Looks Weak Ahead of Q1 Earnings
Wells Fargo & Co is all set to report first quarter results next week. And according to one top trader, the stock looks weak ahead of the event. Shares of Wells Fargo are down 14 percent year to date, compared to a mere 1 percent dip in the … [Read more...]