The FBI and the Securities and Exchange Commission have joined forces to deal with the threat of market manipulation posed by new computer trading methods.
The wealthiest man in China, Zong Qinghou, says the “the capital markets suck in China,” suggesting speculators have ruined the market for average investors. It is a widely acknowledged and begrudged fact that it’s a stock market where only investors with insider information can get good returns, reports WSJ.com. The beverage baron has chosen instead […]
U.S. equities are about to hit record highs, proving investors have been able to look past the political gridlock over fiscal deficit, reports FT.com. There appears to be a sense among investors that the U.S. economy can withstand the $85 billion sequestration cuts. U.S. benchmark stock indices have gained over 12% since last November. Also […]
The S&P 500 now has an even more unusual competitor: the Tooth Fairy Index. The index is compiled based on an annual poll conducted by Delta Dental, a U.S.-based dental benefits carrier.
This will be a year of change for the Canadian economy, predicts Benjamin Tal, managing director and deputy chief economist at CIBC World Markets.
After generating much chatter in the investment world, the $23 billion takeover of the food company H. J. Heinz by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and private equity firm 3G Capital is now attracting some regulatory attention, reports NYTimes.com. In what’s billed as one of the biggest deals in history, the deal is being probed by […]
Equities are making a comeback and early buyers will benefit from market upswings.
India’s efforts to attract foreign investors just got a boost with the opening of its third stock exchange. The new bourse, MCX-SX, boasts a superior technology and rules that allow companies faster access to markets and more liquid shares, reports FT.com. However, its claims of being more representative of Indian companies have met with cynicism […]
Pension funds and other institutions are cutting back on commodity-related investments after they failed to hedge their portfolios against inflation risk.
Google is buying internet firm Channel Intelligence, marketing services unit of ICG Group Inc., for $125 million. The internet giant’s latest acquisition, which completes in the first quarter of 2013, is aimed at expanding its retail footprint, reports The Economic Times. Read more: Google’s Q4 earnings up despite digital ad price drop You can’t avoid […]