In a week in which the S&P 500 sets a record in the midst of a pandemic, it’s fair to consider at least the bottom 495 parts. Michael Batnick, director of research at Ritholtz Wealth Management, points out 94% of the S&P 500 SPX, + 0.31% components trade below their …
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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said most of its companies are now back to “healthy growth” as China recovers from the COVID-19 crisis. The Chinese e-commerce giant topped revenue and revenue expectations with its fiscal report in the first quarter beginning Thursday, although its shares were 1.6% off in midday trading. …
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Text size Kevin Frayer / Getty Images Brands responded calmly to the recent escalation of the Trump administration’s war on Chinese telecom giant Huawei. Maybe too calm. U.S. Commerce Department regulations issued Aug. 17 will in theory prevent Huawei from purchasing any hardware or software that has all inputs of …
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Text size People do not spend money on travel, entertainment and dining, and have used that money to make their homes more comfortable. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Because the pandemic has kept everyone in their homes, many of us have become Tim “The Toolman” Taylor. Home improvement is suddenly …
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A high drama is currently playing out in a small corner of the financial markets, perhaps the last place that any ordinary investor – as a Hollywood producer – might think to see. While many of the details are knee-jerk in financial market jargon, from short coverage to triple charges …
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