While you were sleeping: Wall Street moves higher

While you were sleeping: Wall Street moves higher

By Margreet Dietz Nov. 21 (BusinessDesk) - Wall Street climbed amid optimism that the outlook for corporate profits and economic growth justify valuations as the Trump administration aims to move ahead on its tax reform plans.  “Very near term, stocks face cross currents as...

Margreet Dietz 20 Nov 2017
While you were sleeping: Wal-Mart, Cisco rallies boosts mood

While you were sleeping: Wal-Mart, Cisco rallies boosts mood

By Margreet Dietz Nov. 17 (BusinessDesk) - Wall Street gained as shares of Wal-Mart and those of Cisco rallied after posting earnings that beat expectations. Also adding to sentiment was renewed optimism that the Trump administration is making progress on its tax reform inc...

Margreet Dietz 16 Nov 2017
While you were sleeping: Target slumps on outlook

While you were sleeping: Target slumps on outlook

By Margreet Dietz Nov. 16 (BusinessDesk) - US Treasuries rose while Wall Street slid as investors reassessed the outlook for corporate profits for retailers including Target amid intensifying competition from Amazon.  In 12.56pm trading in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial...

Margreet Dietz 15 Nov 2017
While you were sleeping: GE leads Wall St drop

While you were sleeping: GE leads Wall St drop

By Margreet Dietz Nov. 15 (BusinessDesk) - Wall Street declined, as shares of General Electric sank for a second day and energy stocks slid with oil prices. In 1.08pm trading in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index sh...

Margreet Dietz 14 Nov 2017