April 6th Blogger Sentiment Poll
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Flattening Yield Curve Latest Complication for Fed
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News A flattening “yield curve” is the latest sign of the tricky global cross-currents the Federal Reserve must navigate following years of ultraeasy policy. The curve, reflecting the…
Low Crude Oil Prices Leave Thousands of U.S. Wells Uncompleted
There are roughly 2,500 to 3,500 drilled, but uncompleted oil wells in the U.S. according to analysts at IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS). As many as 1,400 of those wells are located…
An update on oil prices
Demand for gasoline has picked up significantly recently. In January, U.S. vehicle miles driven hit a new all time high. However inventories are still at record levels (see first graph)…
An inverse relationship at J.C. Penney
Earlier this week, beleaguered retailer JC Penney Co, filed its proxy statement. Given some of the high-profile comings and goings at the company over the past few years, we’ve paid…
Saturday links: teaching leadership
EngineeringCommercial pilots fly their planes on average for only a few minutes. (nytimes.com)Why driverless cars might give many of us motion sickness. (washingtonpost.com)Solar power is getting the asset-backed security treatment.…
Have Short Sellers Given Up On Solar Stocks?
Short sellers shied away again from many of the leading U.S. solar-related stocks between the March 13 and March 31 settlement dates. The most significant downswings in short interest in…
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.66 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates declined this week, approaching historically low levels with the spring home-buying season underway.
The ‘Perfect Storm’
Going forward, equity markets are likely to have a much bigger impact on the economy than has been the case in the past. This is a simple conclusion derived from…
Aussie, Kiwi Dollars Rise on Chinese PMI Data and Risk Appetite
The Australian and New Zealand Dollars advanced, bolstered by swelling risk appetite and an unexpected recovery in Chinese manufacturing activity.
Dollar Finds No Traction on Yellen?s Support for Hawkish Shift
Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen delivered her testimony before the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday and the content of her remarks seemed to reinforce a position the market has been acclimating to:…
Gold Tries to Launch Recovery, SPX 500 Resumes Upward Push
Gold prices are attempting to launch a rebound from chart support while the SPX 500 has resumed its ascent after a brief digestion period, setting another record high.
App Developing Father Creates an Augmented Reality for Children
Bradley C. Grimm is a software developer and father who has combined his experience as both to create apps for kids. His apps such as Goofy Glass and Funny Voice…
Dow and S&P 500 Reach another Record High
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hit another record closing as volume rose across the board. Janet Yellen’s testimony provided few fireworks, but we did find out rates…
Important Business Lessons from Fabric Fruit Sculptures
Running a business can be incredibly complicated. But the basic concept is often simple. You need to create a product that people want, offer it at a decent price, and…
Ultra short-term bond schemes by mutual funds in vogue among HNIs – Economic Times
NewsHub.orgUltra short-term bond schemes by mutual funds in vogue among HNIsEconomic TimesMUMBAI: Ultra short-term bond schemes by mutual funds are in vogue among savvy investors these days as firming money…
EU looks to Caspian in quest for gas
Long-term energy blueprint highlights need for alternative sources as Russia relations sour
Avago, McKesson: Names In A Top Stock Mutual Fund – Investor’s Business Daily
Avago, McKesson: Names In A Top Stock Mutual FundInvestor's Business DailyThe stock mutual fund started its current stake in Avago Technologies (NASDAQ:AVGO) in December. Earnings-per-share growth for the designer of…
Alaska To Build a State-Owned Gas Pipeline?
The state of Alaska is considering a more aggressive approach to oil and gas development in order to make up for its collapsing revenue. Alaska relies on oil and gas…
Will US Shale Boom Continue Or Have A Hiatus?
The conventional wisdom recently has been that North America will keep producing shale oil for some time despite the higher costs associated with hydraulic fracturing and the 50 percent drop…