Новости за 17.11.2015

Interest-rate swap spreads have recently turned negative, which according to analysts defies market logic.

Airgas Inc. Executive Director Peter McCausland would know if Air Liquide's $13.4 billion buyout deal is "compelling" for Airgas shareholders, because he owns 9.5% of the industrial gas company's shares outstanding, which makes him the largest shareholder, according to FactSet. He owned 7,083,572 Airgas shares as of May 19, 2015, according to the latest filings. With the stock soaring $30.78, or 29%, in afternoon trade, McCausland could be making about $218 million in one day. At the stock's all-time intraday high of $139... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The U.S. shadow banking system has only grown modestly in recent years, said Federal Reserve Governor Daniel Tarullo on Tuesday. In a speech to the Brookings Insitution, Tarullo said banks are more resilient and the financial system is "obviously safer." Much of the innovation in lending and payments does not appear to be an arbitrage against the stronger post-crisis regulatory regime. But Tarullo said this "grace period" may not last forever. The Fed governor said... Читать дальше...

The price of medical care has risen at a 3% rate in the past 12 months, the fastest advance in a year and a half.

Dow industrials down 20 points after U.S. stocks forfeit Tuesday gains

American Airlines to revise frequent-flier program

Sweet-smelling mutual funds and ETFs could turn out to be skunks, writes Chuck Jaffe

Sweet-smelling mutual funds and ETFs could turn out to be skunks, writes Chuck Jaffe

Sweet-smelling mutual funds and ETFs could turn out to be skunks, writes Chuck Jaffe

Have a reasonable investment strategy using mutual funds and ETFs that do the job, rather than fall for the sweetest-smelling ideas, writes Chuck Jaffe.

Have a reasonable investment strategy using mutual funds and ETFs that do the job, rather than fall for the sweetest-smelling ideas, writes Chuck Jaffe.

Have a reasonable investment strategy using mutual funds and ETFs that do the job, rather than fall for the sweetest-smelling ideas, writes Chuck Jaffe.

FanDuel will restrict people in New York from entering its daily fantasy sports contests Tuesday, after losing a bid for a temporary restraining order against New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's demand to halt service. The New York-based company announced Tuesday afternoon that it would begin barring players in New York from entering its contests at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time. "We believe that this restriction is temporary and we hope to be able to offer our paid contests to New Yorkers again very soon," FanDuel said in its statement... Читать дальше...

France-based Air Liquide said it has reached an agreement to buy industrial gasses company Airgas Inc. in a deal valued at about $13.4 billion. As part of the deal, Air Liquide will pay $143 a share in cash for each Airgas share outstanding, which represents a 35% premium to Monday's closing price of $106.18. The stock, which is currently halted for news dissemination, was up 7.4% in afternoon trade prior to the halt. Air Liquide said it expects the deal to add to earnings from the first year... Читать дальше...

Gold settles below $1,070 for first time since 2010

Gold futures drops back to 2010 levels, losing safe-haven support as investors shake off lingering worries about the terrorist attacks in Paris and buy assets perceived as risky like stocks.

Pandora shares down nearly 6.5% in afternoon trading

Tyson Foods Inc. voluntarily recalled 52,486 pounds of fully cooked buffalo-style chicken wings because of an "off odor," said the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The affected item, Tyson Any'tizers, was produced Oct. 24, 2015 and Oct. 25, 2015 and was shipped to stores across the country. Tyson received customer complaints of the odor and mild illness after eating, but there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, FSIS said. Consumers... Читать дальше...

Retailers hired more than 214,000 workers in October — the largest number of retail jobs ever added in that month since 1939.

German-Dutch soccer match postponed; stadium evacuated

The stadium hosting a soccer game between Germany and the Netherlands has been evacuated, reports said Tuesday. The Associated Press and other outlets said the match at the stadium in Hannover, Germany, was canceled. The cancellation comes four days after the terrorist attacks in Paris, of which one target was the stadium hosting a friendly match between the French and German national soccer teams.

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced fraud charges on Tuesday against several men who backed Jammin' Java, a $78 million pump-and-dump scheme involving a company that operates as Marley Coffee and uses trademarks of late reggae artist Bob Marley to promote its products. The SEC alleges that former CEO Shane Whittle, along with three others who live abroad and operate entities offshore, utilized a reverse merger to secretly gain control of millions of Jammin Java shares. He then spread... Читать дальше...

A shrinking share of college students made it through to graduation this year, underscoring concerns over college costs and return on investment.

A shrinking share of college students made it through to graduation this year, underscoring concerns over college costs and return on investment.

Shares of nutritional supplement companies dropped Tuesday following reports that the Department of Justice will pursue criminal and civil actions related to unlawful advertising and sale of supplements. Shares of GNC Holdings Inc. plummeted 23% to $23.86, shares of Herbalife Ltd. fell 4.4% to $52.82, and Vitamin Shoppe Inc. shares dropped 6.4% to $27.67. No one company was mentioned by name. The DoJ plans to hold a press conference outlining their actions at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time.