Emerging Markets: Shareholders Buy What Customers Don’t at This Fund Manager
Ashmore Group’s shares have rocketed this year even though its funds are still suffering outflows.
Investors All Mixed Up About Chinese Property Bonds
China’s bond market has been showing signs of indigestion, with dozens of failed offerings and rising yields. Offshore property-bond investors haven’t seemed to get the message.
What Will the Bank of Japan Think of Next?
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda all but promised more monetary easing. The question is, What buttons will he push?
Morgan Stanley Earnings: Its Battle Plan Collides With Markets
A tough first quarter highlights the challenges Morgan Stanley faces achieving its strategic goals.
The Chips Are Down for Intel
A slumping PC chip business offers little hope for Intel ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results.
Stocks and Oil Prices Break Out of Their Lock Step
Oil and stocks aren’t trading in tandem like they did earlier this year. That is a good thing.
What’s Driving Bidding War for China’s Leading Auto Website
A $3.5 billion battle is brewing to own China’s biggest auto sales website, Autohome.
Oil’s Anti-Freeze: The Saving Grace of a Stalemate
Exporters’ failure to reach agreement in Doha is a blow to sentiment. But longer-term the market is still creaking in the right direction.
Another Curious Case of Chinese Stock Alchemy
Car dealer China Yongda is the second case in a month of a Hong Kong-listed firm essentially reversing itself into a mainland-listed shell company.
Why Investors Should Handle High-Yield Bonds with Care
Junk bonds have posted decent returns this year, but they have sizeable risks attached.
Netflix Fans Ignore Worrying Plot Twists
Netflix’s meteoric stock rise has hit the skids over the past several months, which appears warranted ahead of Monday’s earnings report.
Ford: Riding High on China’s SUV Boom
China’s sport-utility-vehicle market is on a tear. Ford’s wide range of SUVs should keep momentum going.
Why Housing Will Spring Ahead
Conditions are right for the housing market to finally shift into higher gear.
Biotech’s Big Slowdown Doesn’t Have to Last
Biotech’s recent troubles have made valuations more reasonable, setting the stage for improved performance.
Citi Earnings: Finding Keys to Unlock Trapped Capital
Citigroup’s 27% decline in net profit masked significant progress elsewhere in the bank.
Oil’s Rally Is Running on Fumes
Ahead of the meeting this weekend between Saudi Arabia and other big exporters, there is clear scope for disappointment
Why the Car Market Isn’t All About Speed
First-quarter European car sales show strong, if slowing growth. But investors shouldn’t get too hung up on sales statistics in an increasingly margin-focused sector.
Indian Outsourcers Will Feel Banking Industry’s Pain
Poor first-quarter profits in the banking industry spell pain for India’s big software services companies.
China’s Economy Faces Recovery Without Legs
The more China’s nascent economic rebound is fueled by debt and property, the more concerned Beijing will be that it is pushing the gas too hard.
Homing In on Inflation at the Fed
Cooler housing costs could take some heat out of inflation in the months ahead.
Fannie and Freddie Rally on Wishful Thinking
Shareholders won a court decision unsealing documents. Recent investor euphoria goes too far.
Bank of America vs. Wells Fargo: Will the Last Be First?
Earnings from BofA and Wells Fargo continued to reassure investors that things aren’t so bad for banks. They still aren’t great, either.
How Will Shire Heal After Biotech Bruising?
Deal worries, the biotech selloff and growth questions have hit Shire shares since last summer. It just shouldn’t get much worse.
How This Dollar Move Manufactures Strength
Manufacturing should offer some hope in the coming industrial production report.
Why Burberry Can’t Cut Its Way Back Into Fashion
Don’t pin your hopes on Burberry’s upcoming restructuring plan to revive profit growth.
This Japanese Tech Stock Is a Ripe Target for Activists
Kyocera is a laggard when it comes to return on equity. Pressure from Abenomics and shareholders could change that.
BlackRock: Why It Will Stay Ahead of the Pack
BlackRock continues to outpace rivals, a trend that is poised to remain on track ahead of Thursday’s earnings report.
What Citigroup’s ‘Living Will’ Win Means for Big Banks
Five big banks’ living wills were deemed to be not credible by regulators. That Citi passed is significant.
Why Tesco’s Disappointing Outlook Could Signal a Buying Opportunity
Management has reined back more bullish market expectations following a fresh wave of price cuts. But Tesco’s recovery should come good—eventually.
J.P. Morgan Earnings: Being Big Isn’t So Bad
J.P. Morgan Chase struck a blow against its critics with earnings that showcased the benefits of being big and diversified.
Why Investors Should Beware the Gulf Between Stocks and Bonds
U.S. stocks and Treasurys are both in positive territory. That looks disconcerting.
China’s Bond Market Shows Silver Lining of Stress
Even nascent signs that China’s bond markets are properly pricing risk should be welcomed.
China’s Economy Provides Brief Relief to Global Worries
The Chinese economy remains brittle, but signs of late show a less dire picture.
The Fed’s Inflation Puzzle: The Dollar Piece Changes Shape
The Federal Reserve may be wrong to think the dollar’s past strength will keep pushing inflation lower.
Bank Earnings: Where to Look for Silver Linings
Banks have been hit with low rates and energy-sector defaults, but there are some factors within their control.
Pharma Guidance Is Bad, Timing Is Worse
Recent sales guidance from a handful of pharmaceutical companies comes at a particularly bad time.
Facebook and Google: The $230Billion Question
Mobile-advertising growth has driven a stunning rise in the two companies’ market values. But investors may be taking a glass-overflowing view.
Italian Banks: Why You Can’t Just Throw Money At This Problem
Government must fulfill pledge on bankruptcy overhaul or a fund to invest in bad loans and equity will be pointless
Why It’s Time to Get Out of China’s CAR
China’s leading rental company CAR Inc. is leaving investors feeling like the vehicle they rented is missing some key features.
Alibaba-Lazada: A Good Deal That Comes Close to Home
Alibaba’s investment in Southeast Asian e-commerce platform Lazada is a rarity for the Chinese e-commerce giant: a deal that fits nicely into its broader business.
Investors Take Note: Inflation’s Not Dead, Just Sleeping
Investors have done extremely well in U.K. government bonds so far this year, but a sustained re-emergence of inflation could shake confidence.
Earnings Season: Time to Tweak Warren Buffett’s Maxim
Amid an overall earnings slowdown, investors need to be sure companies aren’t stepping out of bounds to prop up results.
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