Новости за 05.08.2016

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. late Friday said its operating earnings rose to $4.6 billion, or $2,803 a share, from $3.9 billion, or $2,367 a share, a year ago. The conglomerate led by legendary investor Warren Buffett reported net earnings of $5 billion in the quarter, up from $4 billion in the year-ago period. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected the company to report adjusted operating earnings of $2,856.14 a share. Berkshire Hathaway stock fell 0.6% after ending the regular session up 1.8%.

Alibaba Group Holding debunked an unconfirmed report that surfaced early on Friday that it was preparing a potential bid for Netflix Inc. . "We are not preparing any investment into Netflix," an Alibaba spokesperson told MarketWatch by phone. Shares of Netflix traded up nearly 4% on Friday after the report surfaced, closing around $97.03. They've risen 9.5% in the past three months, outperforming the S&P 500 , which is up 6.5%. They've underperformed on the year, however, falling nearly 22% in the past 12 months... Читать дальше...

Earnings reported by S&P 500 companies are beating lowered expectations, but they are still pretty poor.

Earnings reported by S&P 500 companies are beating lowered expectations, but they are still pretty poor.

Earnings reported by S&P 500 companies are beating lowered expectations, but they are still pretty poor.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index climbed to record high close on Friday as a strong jobs report restored confidence in the U.S. economy. The U.S. created 255,000 new jobs in July, significantly better than the 185,000 growth forecast by economists in a MarketWatch survey. The S&P 500 rose 18 points to close at 2,182 for a weekly gain of 0.4% while the Nasdaq added 54 points, or 1.1%, to end at 5,221, up 1.1% this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 191 points, or 1%... Читать дальше...

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs after upbeat jobs report

Donald Trump announced an economic policy advisory council on Friday drawn heavily from real estate and finance executives, ahead of what the Trump campaign is billing as a major address on the economy on Monday in Detroit.

This weekend, ESPN will air the 2016 U.S. National Drone Racing Championships, the first time America’s largest sports network will cover such an event. For drone racers, organizers and enthusiasts, Disney-owned ESPN’s broadcast could mark a breakthrough moment with American sports fans.

S&P 500 on track for all-time closing high, spurred by strong jobs report

Oil futures ended slightly lower Friday, paring losses but remaining in negative territory after data showed the number of U.S. oil rigs rose for a sixth straight week. September West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 13 cents, or 0.3%, to end at $41.80 a barrel. For the week, the U.S. crude benchmark rose 0.5%.

“Tweens,” as a demographic, have disappeared, replaced with a more opinionated age group that wants to dress more like older kids.

It probably doesn’t make much difference who wins with regard to stocks, but just in case we see some sort of selloff because of a negative outlook, it would be smart to hedge when you can, not when you have to.

These people live like Americans before the invention of air conditioning.

Zynga missed on several earnings metrics, but analysts are telling clients to buy stock.

Zynga missed on several earnings metrics, but analysts are telling clients to buy stock.

Zynga missed on several earnings metrics, but analysts are telling clients to buy stock.

Gold futures notched a hefty loss Friday, tumbling the most in about 2 1/2 weeks following a stronger-than-expected nonfarm-payrolls report that might provide the Federal Reserve evidence to lift benchmark interest rates sooner than later. Higher rates can boost the value of the dollar and undercut the appeal of commodities priced in the currency, making them more expensive for buyers using other monetary units. A rate hike also diminishes the appeal of owning metals, which don't offer a yield. Читать дальше...

Donald Trump and his supporters live in a world of conspiracy theories and fear that many Republicans do not share, writes Chris Edelson.

Viacom Inc.’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” underperformed at the box office, but still managed to make its film division look good.

It probably doesn’t make much difference who wins with regard to stocks, but just in case we see some sort of selloff because of a negative outlook, it would be smart to hedge when you can, not when you have to.

It probably doesn’t make much difference who wins with regard to stocks, but just in case we see some sort of selloff because of a negative outlook, it would be smart to hedge when you can, not when you have to.

Growing sales is more important that just beating quarterly estimates, says Phil van Doorn.

Crude-oil futures remained under pressure Friday after oilfield-services firm Baker Hughes reported that the number of active U.S. oil rigs rose by seven this week to 381--the sixth consecutive weekly increase. West Texas Intermediate oil for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange was off 48 cents, or 1.1%, at $41.45 a barrel. The number of rigs remains down 289 from a year ago. The rebound in the number of rigs over the last six weeks, however, has added to worries about a global glut of crude. Читать дальше...

Positive news on the hiring front can help Hillary Clinton win the presidency in November by blunting Republican criticism of the Obama White House’s economic policies.