10-29-19: Survey: U.S. Business Hiring Falls To 7-year Low
The hiring slowdown comes as more businesses are reporting slower growth of sales and profits. Today's Stocks & Topics: KB Home – KBH; Herman Miller Inc. - MLHR; Nokia Corp. - NOK; Innovative Industri...
30 Loka 201946min
10-28-19: Regulator Says Government Will ‘Wipe Out’ Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Shareholders-- If Needed
Apparently, little is settled when it comes to the fates of the two companies that underpin much of the housing finance market in the United States. Today's Stocks & Topics: Global Economy, Manufact...
28 Loka 201946min
10-25-19: Durable-Goods Orders Slip 1.1%-- A Bad Sign For The U.S. Economy?
The continuing U.S-China trade conflict has disrupted the global economy, left business scrambling for new suppliers and dampened investment. Today's Stocks & Topics: Is $1 Million Dollars Enough to...
26 Loka 201946min
10-24-19: Cryptocurrencies Have Come Under Fire From Congress And Bitcoin Has Plunged
While some analysts say Facebook’s plans have put crypto on the map, they have also brought new scrutiny to the technology. Today's Stocks & Topics: WMB - Williams Cos., AYX - Alteryx Inc. Cl A, ORI...
24 Loka 201946min
10-23-19: The IMF Says China's Economy Is Growing At Slowest Pace in 30 Years
Due to escalating tariffs and weakening demand, the International Monetary Fund predicts the Chinese gross domestic product will grow slowly at a rate of only 5.8% in 2020. Today's Stocks & Topics: ...
23 Loka 201946min
10-22-19: Corporate Buybacks Are “Plummeting” As Companies Tighten Cash Outlays Amid Global Slowing
Throughout 2019, S&P 500 cash spending is expected to drop by 6%-- the sharpest annual decline since 2009. Today's Stocks & Topics: EGO – El Dorado Gold Corp., Earnings, SPLK - Splunk Inc., PFFR - I...
22 Loka 201946min
10-21-19: Home-builder Confidence Surges To Highest Level In Nearly Two Years, Thanks To Lower Mortgage Rates
The second half of 2019 has seen steady gains in single-family construction, and this is mirrored by the gradual uptick in builder sentiment over the past few months. Today's Stocks & Topics: Foreig...
22 Loka 201944min
10-18-19: ENCORE - Feds Block Tax Breaks For Donating To Charitable State Funds
The IRS has issued final rules blocking attempts by certain states to work around the new cap for state and local tax deductions. Today's Stocks & Topics: Why Not Buy a House, Mandatory 401k Distrib...
18 Loka 201946min
