0.0 00 Earlier today China released its economic growth number and it came in at its slowest pace of growth since the global financial crisis in 2009. This adds to the fuel to the fire that …
Read More »Fast Food Wars Heats up. Who will Win? McDonalds or Taco Bell?
0.0 00 Sometimes, as I am going over the news wires and looking for news to bring you, I come along some fun little tidbits. Today some analysts are wondering who will win between McDonald’s (MCD: …
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: China’s Trade Numbers Come in Soft
0.0 00 China, within the last hour, released trade data and the numbers surprised by tumbling in the month of March. This is not a good sign for Wednesday’s gross domestic product (GDP) release for the …
Read More »Crude Oil Tumbles Seven Percent on US Inventories
0.0 00 Crude Oil fell nearly seven percent yesterday after US Government data showed inventories for the week saw their largest gains since 2001. Saudi Arabia also showed record production for March. The supply glut continues …
Read More »In Play: Sharp Electronics is Running out of Options
0.0 00 News has emerged that Japanese electronics giant Sharp is making a move. They are looking, at least considering the option, to spin off their LCD panel making division. This has supported investor interest in …
Read More »IN PLAY: Samsung Releases its First Quarter Profit Forecast
0.0 00 Samsung Electronics, South Korea’s mobile phone and electronics giant, just released its first quarter profit forecast and they were not too bad as they came in better than anticipated. That is the good news …
Read More »GoDaddy Shares Shoot Higher after the IPO
0.0 00 GoDaddy (GDDY: NYSE), a leading provider of domains and website hosting went public last week. The company made its trading debut last Wednesday morning in the higher than expected range and share price jumped …
Read More »The Australian Dollar is Trading on Eggshells Right Now
0.0 00 Right now the Australian Dollar is trading near the target set by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) near $0.75. The question is, will the RBA cut rates at tomorrow’s policy meeting. We are …
Read More »McDonald’s set to Give Employees a 10 Percent Pay Increase
0.0 00 McDonald’s (MCD: NYSE) is joining Target (TGT: NYSE) and other companies with raising its payroll to its employees. The fast food giant will pay its restaurant workers more than ten percent above current salaries. …
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: China’s Official PMI Rises to 50.1
0.0 00 Just moments ago China reported that its factory activity showed a surprising expansion, according to official government data. China’s official Purchasing Managers Index or PMI rose to 50.1 in March. It printed at 49.9 …
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