Новости за 01.03.2016

Bill Ackman has lost more than $2 billion on his investment in Valeant Pharmaceutical International, according to an analysis of regulatory filings.

State Street’s George Milling-Stanley said back in November that gold prices would find solid support around $1,050 an ounce, and it has.

Tesla's stock falls as noted short seller Citron takes aim

Standard homeowner’s insurance offers only limited coverage, says Nat Worden.

Standard homeowner’s insurance offers only limited coverage, says Nat Worden.

Pirates have a new weapon.

Pirates have a new weapon.

Pirates have a new weapon.

Gold futures finished lower on Tuesday, as a rally in the U.S. stock market dulled the precious metal's investment appeal. April gold fell $3.60, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,230.80 an ounce on Comex.

Avon Products Inc. said Tuesday that Cerberus Capital Management LP has agreed to invest $435 million in its convertible perpetual preferred stock as part of a new strategic partnership. Avon will separate its North America business into a privately-held company that will be majority owned and managed by Cerberus. The private-equity firm will invest $170 million in the new entity and hold an 80% stake. "The partnership, along with other actions we are taking, also further increases our financial... Читать дальше...

Nasdaq advance hits triple digits as Dow extends gain beyond 300-point mark

Management upheaval continues for Jay-Z-owned Tidal even as the growth-focused music service continues to score exclusive releases.

Management upheaval continues for Jay-Z-owned Tidal even as the growth-focused music service continues to score exclusive releases.

The major U.S. benchmarks are firmly higher to start March, reaching significant technical tests. Consider that S&P 500 resistance rests at 1,950, and a sustained breakout would signal a bullish intermediate-term bias, opening the path to major overhead slightly under the 2,000 mark.

The major U.S. benchmarks are firmly higher to start March, reaching significant technical tests. Consider that S&P 500 resistance rests at 1,950, and a sustained breakout would signal a bullish intermediate-term bias, opening the path to major overhead slightly under the 2,000 mark.

Twenty-nine of 30 components in the black as Dow's gain verges on 300 points

Live blog and video: Apple counsel and FBI director testify before House panel

Oil futures turned decidedly higher on Tuesday after Russian news agency TASS reported that a decision by major producers to stabilize oil output could be made later this month. Russia's Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Tuesday that 15 nations, producing 73% of oil across the globe, support a decision to stabilize oil production, according to TASS. The minister also said that such a decision would be efficient even without Iran. April West Texas Intermediate oil traded at $34.48 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange... Читать дальше...

Target Corp. was initiated at buy at Buckingham Research Group, with analysts saying they are "impressed" with signs of improved merchandising and execution. The price target is $96. Target shares are trading at about $80 on Tuesday. Free cash flow was spurred by the company's decision to exit Canada and the sale of its pharmacy business, analysts said. Increasing dividends and share repurchases (estimated at $4 billion for fiscal 2016, up from $3.4 billion in fiscal 2015) were also cited in... Читать дальше...

Outlays on construction were up 1.5% in January, led mostly by non-residential spending.

Victory Brewing and investment firm Ulysses Management each stick to what they do best, writes Jason Notte.

Victory Brewing and investment firm Ulysses Management each stick to what they do best, writes Jason Notte.

This roommate vacations in Hawaii, but expects others to buy her food.

This roommate vacations in Hawaii, but expects others to buy her food.

U.S. stocks climbed steadily on Tuesday, recovering the previous two sessions’ losses.