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Forex – Yen weaker after surprise spike in January core machinery orders
Investing.com Investing.com The yen eased in Asia on Monday with investors surprised by a big spike in machinery orders data in Japan. USD JPY changed hands at 113.95, up 0.11%, while AUD USD traded at 0.7570, up 0 08%.
PBOC USD/CNY mid-point at 6.4913 & Injects 10bn yuan via 7-day reverse repos
Friday’s mid point was set by the People’s Bank of China at 6.4905This was the highest for the yuan for 2016 so farToday’s mid point is at 6.4913, little changed from Friday’s. In open
China Pre-market indications show the Shanghai Composite to open +0.7%
CSI300 index to open +0.7%I probably shoulda posted the pre market indications in the, errr, pre market instead of after the open. A bit slow today. My bad. Apologies.
How to Calculate Yield for a Callable Bond
If a bond is “callable,” it means that the issuer has the right to buy the bond back at a predetermined date before its full maturity date. The call could happen at the bond’s face
Oil update – Morgan Stanley says prices have likely bottomed
An oil price update via Reuters for Monday as the week opensComments from Morgan Stanley Say oil prices have likely bottomed outBut warn that a slowdown in economic growth and high production would prevent sharp risesAdd
Net Debt
Companies often carry debt on their balance sheets, but the amount of debt only tells part of the story. If a company has, say $20 million in debt but also has $25 million in cash,
Why I'm Holding My Shares in BlackRock
On March 1, co founder, chairman of the board and CEO of BlackRock ( BLK ) Larry Fink sold BlackRock shares at $322 a share amounting to $12 million. CEO Fink sold about 37,600 shares out of his 1.1
How to Calculate the Future Value of Real Estate Investments
Image www.401kcalculator.org. There are a couple of major financial considerations when making a real estate investment. First, you want to estimate the property’s potential to generate rental income, which can usually
We heard from Morgan Stanley on oil, more now, this time on equities
I posted thoughts on oil from Morgan Stanley, hereOil update Morgan Stanley says prices have likely bottomedLets give ’em another chance … now on equities If you’re asking if its time to buy
Bull Market
Photo Flickr user James Manners The broad definition of a bull market is a sustained period where prices rise usually months or years. The term is most commonly
CBA have picked out a significant point in today's Australian credit card data
I posted earlier on Australian credit card purchases and balance for JanuaryData is here (srsly, don’t bother clicking, its just the data and me ranting about how late it hit the wires) I did mention in the
Can I Buy Stocks With $50?
Many people mistakenly believe that they need to be rich in order to invest in the stock market. But there are ways that people with modest savings can own shares of the stocks they like.
How to Calculate Payment Shock
Many homeowners use adjustable rate mortgages to finance their homes. The advantage of ARMs is that their rates can be lower than you’d pay on fixed rate mortgages. However, ARMs have a couple of provisions
Better Buy: Netflix, Inc. vs. Facebook
Image source Netflix. Here’s a neat cocktail party trick The next time you find yourself at a conversation’s lull, bet that you know the website that the person
Advantages & Disadvantages of Using a Static Budget
Budgets play a key role in helping companies track their finances, analyze their expenses, and identify ways to maximize their profits. A static budget is one that remains constant even as other factors, such as
In the bond markets it seems pandas might become more popular than kangaroos
Bloomberg with a piece on the resurgence of the ‘Panda Bond’ marketHSBC says it is in “reasonably deep dialogue” with 5 or 6 Australian companies regarding Panda bonds, i.e an Australian company selling Chinese currency bonds into mainland China
3 Reasons to Delay Retirement
Source BIGSTOCK . Many people spend years dreaming of retirement, saving aggressively and making fabulous plans for their golden years. But now and then reality comes along and blows those plans
How to Calculate the Weights of Stocks
Calculating the weights of stocks you own can be useful to your investment strategy. For example, if your investment goal is to allocate no more than 15% of your portfolio to any single stock, determining
Here’s How to Get the Maximum Social Security Benefit
SOURCE PIXABAY I won’t keep you in suspense The maximum Social Security Benefit is $3,576 per month in 2016, but don’t get too excited yet. Social Security payments are determined
3 Tech Stocks Peter Lynch Would Like
Source Wikimedia Commons Author Jericho Peter Lynch is one of the world’s most successful and revered investors, having parlayed his analytical prowess and investment philosophy into incredible returns. As
Why Negative Interest Rates Won’t Affect Individuals
It seems asinine, but more than $7 trillion worth of government debt now offers a negative return. That’s right trillions of dollars of government debt offer yields of less than 0%. But suffice
Is the U.S. Army Really Spending $12.7 Billion on Radios?
Harris Corp’s Falcon III AN PRC 158 Manpack radio. It may not look like much until you see the price tag. Image source Harris Corp. The U.S. government
Over 40? Understand Your Retirement Savings Options
SOURCE FLICKR USER TAXCREDITS.NET. If you’re in your 40s, you’re undoubtedly beginning to wonder when you’ll be able to hang up your hat, kick back, and enjoy retirement. You’re probably also
Why The Fed is Testing Banks for Negative Interest Rates
As interest rates around the world fall to new lows, the Federal Reserve announced that it will include the possibility of negative interest rates in the United States when it stress tests the country’s largest
How Big Was Cord Cutting in 2015?
Cord cutting more than doubled in 2015 compared to 2014, but the pattern by which pay television providers lost and gained customers suggest the trend might be sputtering out. Last year, the 13 largest
Can I Convert a 401(k) to an IRA Without Leaving My Job?
401(k) plans can be an effective way that workers can save toward their retirement. However, many employees don’t like the investment choices that their employers’ 401(k) plans allow them to make, and they would prefer
3 Reasons American International Group Stock Could Rise
Image source Company website American International Group stock is down 8% over the past year and remains ruinously below its pre financial crisis high from 2007. The stock currently sits about
3 Major Takeaways From the Geneva Auto Show
Korean auto giant Hyundai chose Geneva to unveil its new long line of alternative energy powered vehicles. Image source Hyundai. The International Geneva Motor Show, held every March in Switzerland, is
How Insurers and Wearables Will Change Healthcare
Image source UnitedHealth Group UnitedHealth Group , the nation’s largest health insurance company, is broadening coverage to pay for wearable devices, fueling an already booming market designed to improve consumer wellness.
Can Facebook Ever Truly Challenge Alphabet or Twitter?
Image source Facebook. Social media giant Facebook wants to own your digital online life, and its increased combativeness, spanning a whole host of digital products, should loom large among online rivals
Obamacare Enrollment May Be Plateauing, Study Shows
Image source White House on Flickr. It’ll likely go down as the law that defines the presidency of Barack Obama, but the Affordable Care Act (commonly known as Obamacare) is about
The Benefits of Using Credit Cards Wisely
Fire can be one of the most destructive forces on Earth, and yet some say civilization began when we figured out how to harness its power. Credit cards are the same. Ask any longtime reader
HBO Promises 600 Hours of New Original Content — Should Netflix Inc. Be Worried?
Not so fast, Netflix . Just weeks after the leading streaming service said it would double its original programming slate this year, Time Warner ‘s HBO stepped up with an offer of its own.
5 Tax Deductions You May Not Know About Yet
Use these lesser known deductions if you qualify and cut your tax bill. Ben Franklin said death and taxes are certainties, but that doesn’t mean you should pay a penny more in
The Motley Fool Sits Down With the CEO of Dexcom Inc.
Image source Dexcom. The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention estimates that more than 29 million Americans have diabetes, a chronic disease that inhibits the body’s ability to produce or effectively utilize
9 Facts About Social Security Every Retiree Should Know
SOURCE FLICKR USER 401KCALCULATOR.ORG. The Social Security program provides a critical safety net for 59 million Americans, but that doesn’t mean that everyone knows all there is to know about it.
Can You Guess the Most-Hated Company in Retail? (Hint: It's Not Wal-Mart)
Wal Mart may not be liked by large swaths of consumers, but there was one company that customers liked even less in a recent survey. There are few retailers that consumers love
3 Safe Stocks You Can Buy Right Now
Image source Wikimedia Commons. Let’s face it, the stock market hasn’t exactly gotten off to a great start in 2016. However, the three stock picks our Foolish contributors offer below should
Should Automotive Investors Start Worrying About These Rising Figures?
There’s a certain fear factor that surrounds the word “bubble” in the investing community. Fair enough, considering how badly the subprime housing loan development ended for the U.S. and the rest of the world. For
DARPA's LightningStrike Hybrid-Electric Plane Could Be a Stroke of Genius
Introducing LightningStrike. Image source Aurora Flight Sciences . DARPA , America’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, houses the “mad scientists” branch of the Pentagon and has been responsible for developments as
Better Buy: Fitbit Inc. vs. Nike
The sports and fitness space has been a lucrative one for investors in recent years. The so called “athleisure” trend has caused a rising tide throughout the industry benefiting athletic apparel companies as workout clothes
Better Buy: Baidu, Inc. vs. Amazon
Image source Baidu. Shares of Baidu and Amazon.com have been some of the Internet’s biggest winners for long term investors. Amazon is a 15 bagger over the past decade, and Baidu
FedEx Corporation Earnings on Tap: What to Watch
FedEx shareholders have been taken on a wild ride over the past year. FedEx stock soared to an all time high around $185 last June before plummeting as low as $120 in January. The share
Could Cancer Deaths Really Be Eliminated for People Under the Age of 80 by 2050?
Image source Pixabay. Cancer. It’s potentially the scariest diagnosis a person can receive from their doctor, but it’s something roughly 14 million people around the world will hear this year, according
Is This Now Time to Buy Calpine?
There are a few things in the world I don’t really trust. I don’t trust that a $29 cell phone is really going to cost me $29. I don’t trust that
4 Things Warren Buffett Wants You to Know
Berkshire Hathaway recently published Warren Buffett’s annual letter to shareholders. As usual, it contained Buffett’s commentary on all things Berkshire, some thoughts on investing, in general, and even Buffett’s predictions of where America is heading
What to Watch in the Stock Market This Week
Stocks moved significantly higher over the last five trading days, marking the third straight week of gains for major indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 each rose over 1% last week,
Read This Before You Take Social Security Benefits
Image source SSA Office of the Inspector General. Many retirees rely on Social Security for most or all of their income in retirement. Before you make a decision that will have
1 Chart Every Middle-Class American Needs to See
Image source Pixabay. The middle class may be the foundation upon which the United States was built, but a number of recent studies suggest the working class is being left in
Will I Have to Pay Medicare Premium Surcharges?
SOURCE PIXABAY. Medicare provides health insurance coverage to about 50 million seniors, and while Medicare Part A is free for most Medicare recipients, Medicare Part B, which covers things such as
Many People Pay Banks $250 or More in Fees. Do You?
It’s shocking how much some people pay in overdraft fees. Photo Rafael Castillo , Flickr It’s not a secret that banks make profits by charging us fees. You may not realize
Donald Trump's 2 Potentially Dangerous Approaches to Fixing Social Security
Image source Flickr user Florian Schwalsberger. Amid the bickering of this year’s presidential debates, a number of issues have emerged. Perhaps none has worked its way into the limelight more than
Tax Documents: What To Save and How Long To Save It
When you e file your tax return, you’re generally not required to send in any of your tax documentation along with your return, so it’s pretty easy to lose, misplace, or simply throw
3 Big Risks Biotech Stocks Face
Biotech is a notoriously risky sector. What seems like a sure success one day can easily result in debilitating failure, and companies are constantly making headlines for nosediving in price when expectations fall through. But
Advantages and Disadvantages of 401(k)s vs. Regular Savings Accounts
No matter how much you earn, saving money is extremely important. Whether you choose to put that money into a regular savings account or a 401(k) plan, you should familiarize yourself with each option’s benefits
How Do I Calculate the Net Sales Price When the Sales Tax Rate and Gross Price Are Known?
In most states, a sales tax is charged in addition to the cost of any item you purchase. The total price you actually pay for a purchase is known as the gross price, while the
Last Week's Best Healthcare ETF
It was another good week to be a healthcare investor, as many of the most popular exchange traded funds that focus on the industry ended the week higher. Several of these ETFs even
How to Calculate Percentage of Authorized Common Stock Issued
Authorized common stock refers to the total number of shares a company could issue. Typically, companies don’t issue all of their authorized shares this gives them financial flexibility to issue new shares to
Compound Interest
When it comes to calculating interest, there are two basic choices simple and compound. Simple interest simply means a set percentage of the principal every year, and is rarely used in practice.
How to Calculate Accrued Interest Payable
When you take out a loan, or carry a balance on a credit card, the interest accrues constantly. However, if you make regular payments, this interest isn’t compounded. For this reason, calculating the unpaid interest
Who Determines the Value of the U.S. Dollar?
Investors often hear about how the dollar is strong at one time or weak at another, but the mechanics of how the value of the U.S. dollar is determined are more complicated than many realize.
What Is a Settlor in a Revocable Trust?
Estate and trust planning is one of the oldest areas of the law, and the terminology that experts use to discuss trusts can be nearly incomprehensible to ordinary people. Most of the time, a plain
Advantages of Diversification Strategies
The first advice that most beginning investors get is to build a diversified portfolio. Yet many people don’t really understand why diversification gives them an advantage. Below, we’ll take a closer look at diversification and
Can a Company Force Shareholders to Sell Their Stock?
Shareholders have an ownership interest in the company whose stock they own, and companies can’t generally take away that ownership. However, there are a few situations in which shareholders must sell their stock even if
How to Calculate Spread
The word “spread” has several different meanings in investing, and can apply to stocks, bonds, or options. Here’s a rundown of the various uses of the term, and how each type of spread can be
How to Calculate the Annual Amortization of Copyrights
Businesses have to follow accounting rules in valuing the assets on their balance sheets. With intangible assets like copyrights, amortizing the value of the asset over time is intended to reflect accurately the steady decay
1 Simple Way Google Could Make Money From Virtual Reality
Image source Google. Let’s face it Alphabet ‘s Google isn’t going to make a ton of money selling cardboard virtual reality headsets. The company’s cheapest Cardboard sells for $15 on
Getting a Tax Refund? Here's Why That's a Bad Thing
Between digging up paperwork and receipts, crunching numbers, and filling out lines one through 37 on form 1040, filing your tax return can be downright exhausting. On top of that, there’s the looming
Here's How Time Warner Cable's CEO Feels About Skinny Bundles
Skinny bundles will save the cable industry. That mantra has been repeated by media, industry leaders, and anyone else looking for the latest answer to cord cutting. It’s a comforting line if you’re someone
Why This Marijuana Stock Lost 14.9% in February
IMAGE SOURCE GW PHARMACEUTICALS PLC. What After reporting fourth quarter financial results and updating investors on the progress it’s making in developing marijuana based medicine, shares in GW Pharmaceuticals plc
Could the Most Hated Social Security Fix Actually Work?
Image source Pixabay. Social Security, the program designed to provide income to workers in retirement, as well as the disabled and survivors of deceased retirees, has a retirement problem. While
How to Cash out a 401(k) When Terminated
Image source Andrew Magill If you get terminated from your job, you have the ability to cash out the money in your 401(k) even if you haven’t reached 59 1 2
David Abrams Makes 2 New Buys in 4th Quarter
David Abrams ( Trades , Portfolio ), founder of Abrams Capital Management, made two new buys in the fourth quarter. The largest was in his preferred sector, Financial Services. Abrams’ most noteworthy fourth quarter transaction was the purchase of
The Documents You Need to Apply for a Mortgage
When it comes time to apply for a mortgage in 2016, you might be surprised at how much documentation you’ll need when applying for a home loan. J.D. Crowe, president of Southeast Mortgage in
Can Salesforce.com Inc. Keep Up Its Winning Streak in 2016?
Salesforce.com , a cloud based customer relationship management company, recently reported fourth quarter and full year results that were stratospheric, to say the least. For the quarter, revenue was up 25% to $1.81 billion, operating
Better Buy: Welltower vs. HCP, Inc.
Image source www.myfuture.com . I’ve written before that healthcare real estate will be an excellent investment over the next several decades, thanks to favorable demographic trends and increased healthcare spending. Welltower
Why Wall Street is Dead Wrong About Cheniere Energy
Like many energy names, Cheniere Energy(NYSEMKT LNG) has struggled in the current depressed commodity environment. In the face of all this, Cheniere became the first company in the continental U.S. to export LNG on
Tesla's Model X Redefines the SUV
“I personally think it’s a game changer,” said Fool senior technology analyst Daniel Sparks after spending time with Tesla Motors ‘ new Model X at one of the company’s Meet Model X events. In
Who Are The Richest Tech Leaders, and What Are They Doing With Their Money?
It’s not surprising that a number of current and former technology company leaders hold top positions on Forbes’30th Annual World’s Billionaires list , but you might be shocked when you learn what most of those
Polaris Global Value Sells 3 Oil Holdings Due to Low Commodity Prices
During the fourth quarter, the Polaris Global Value Fund led by Bernard Horn ( Trades , Portfolio ) purchased two new holdings and closed out four positions, including three in the oil industry. In the fourth quarter commentary ,
Here's How the Supreme Court Just Blew Its Opportunity to Help Lower Your Healthcare Costs
Image source Flickr user Peter Stevens. The Supreme Court of the United States, or SCOTUS, went back to work last week for the first time since the passing of Antonin Scalia
3 Top Stocks for Low-Risk Investors
Image source GotCredit via Flickr.com. After the market’s performance over the past few months, no one can blame investors for having an increased interest in less risky stocks. That’s even more
Is General Motors' Cadillac a Relic, or Is the Best Yet to Come?
Critics are raving about the new Cadillac CT6, a big, slick handling sports sedan that is hundreds of pounds lighter than its German rivals. But with crossover SUV sales booming around the world,
Unwanted European Central Bank Fireworks
John M. Bland, MBA, CTA Key ECB Policy Ease Markets has a strong consensus view on the ECB coming into policy decision on Thursday. The central bank announced more than what was expected, but it appeared to some that it had taken some token steps just to give the appearance of strong action. President Draghi
Why Did The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Shares Gain 43.5% in February?
Strong Q4, 2015 sales pushed The Chefs’ Warehouse (NASDAQ CHEF) shares to huge gains in February. After closing out January at $13.15, the stock began a steady climb up after its Feb. 18 earnings
Would a Bigger Airbus A350 Be a Boeing 777X Killer?
After initially downplaying the idea, Airbus executives have started to seriously consider launching an even larger version of the new A350 widebody jet. This new model tentatively named the A350 8000 (or
Should You Itemize Deductions On Your 2015 Tax Return?
Photo www.stockmonkeys.com When you fill out your 2015 tax return, you have two options when it comes to calculating your deductions. You could take a flat rate standard deduction, or you
Here's Why Novavax's Shares Stumbled in February
What Novavax , a next generation vaccine maker, saw its shares drop by over 13% in February, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence . The biotech’s shares tanked last month
Insiders Are Selling Facebook and Ford Motor
The All in One Screener can be used to find insider buys and sells over the last week by clicking on the Insiders tab and changing the settings for All Insider Buying to “$1,000,000+” and duration to “March 2016.”
Here's How Comcast Plans to Control Your Tablet
Comcast wants all of your attention. The cable company already has over 22 million cable customers, making it second in its industry to only the combined of AT&T (NYSE T) and its relatively
Walt Disney Company's Low(ish) Yield Is a Good Sign for Investors
IMAGE SOURCE DISNEY. Disney stock has a dividend yield of around 1.5%. This rate trails the average for the S&P 500 of around 2.1%, but it’s a positive sign for investors
3 Reasons Smucker Stock Could Rise
Image source J.M. Smucker. J.M. SmuckerCo. makes products that have filled American cupboards for generations, such as its iconic Smucker’s jam, Folgers coffee, and Jif peanut butter. Smucker stock’s total
Samsung Is Catching Up to Apple TV
A Samsung curved TV. Image source Samsung If you bought a new TV recently, there’s a good chance it was made by Samsung . The Korean tech giant dominates the market
How Home Depot Inc. Plans to Spend $10 Billion This Year
Image source Home Depot. Home Depot is among the fastest growing major retailers in the country. Revenue rose 6% last year to a record $89 million as the home improvement giant
Investing for Income or Total Return – Part 2
There is a long running feud between investors who believe in investing for total return versus those who believe in investing for current income. Both camps are fervent advocates of their respective beliefs, and there seems to
How Book Value and ROE are Intertwined
Book value and return on equity are two measures that are highly useful to understanding the value and profitability of all companies, but especially financial companies. These simple measures are easy to calculate, and can
20 Marijuana Statistics That Chronicle Its Expansion Over the Past 20 Years
Image source Flickr user Matthew Kenwrick. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since California first approved medical marijuana for select ailments under Proposition 215 (which is also known
Can Northrop Grumman Solve the Littoral Combat Ship Problem?
The U.S. Navy has a problem, and Lockheed Martin is a big part of it. Lockheed Martin’s Littoral Combat Ship Milwaukee (LCS 5). Probably the world’s prettiest minesweeper… that still can’t sweep
What Wall Street Got Right and Wrong in 2015
Economic analysts make year end predictions at the beginning of every New Year. With the benefit of hindsight, we’re looking back at a few predictions for 2015, and how accurate these predictions were. From the
Facebook Inc.'s Most Promising Chart
Image source Facebook. Facebook has amassed a $300 billion market cap 12 years after its founding, but the growth story is far from over. The breakdown of its FY 2015 Average
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