Dan Loeb’s Third Point says a Trump win would boost markets, drive up infrastructure spending
Third Point said it believes the Republicans will take control of both the White House and the Senate, leading to deregulation, an increase in U.S.…
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New-home construction falls in September
Construction on new U.S. homes fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday. View Source MarketWatch.com – Top Stories October 18, 2024 5:35 am
Apple’s iPhone 16 is selling 20% faster in China than its predecessor, report says
Chinese consumers had previously shown relatively little interest in the iPhone 15, which was criticized for a lack of new features View Source MarketWatch.com –…
Oil prices head for biggest weekly drop since early September as demand concerns persist
After rising for the first time in five days a day earlier, crude futures resumed their descent on Friday, with prices of the U.S.-traded benchmark…
These ‘Shark Tank’ participants didn’t get a deal — and they are happy about it. Here’s why.
As the hit show begins its 16th season, here’s a look at how entrepreneurs increasingly view pitching the sharks. View Source MarketWatch.com – Top Stories…
Schlumberger’s stock slumps as falling oil prices turn customers cautious
Schlumberger’s stock slumps after revenue misses expectations amid “cautious spending” by some international customers as oil prices fell. View Source MarketWatch.com – Top Stories October…
Amex sees strong discretionary spending, but stock retreats after solid 2024 run
The company says new member benefits are resonating with younger generations. View Source MarketWatch.com – Top Stories October 18, 2024 5:17 am
Procter & Gamble’s stock slips as profit beat, steady outlook offset a sales miss
Shares of Procter & Gamble Co. fell 1.2% in premarket trading Friday, after the consumer packaged-goods company reported fiscal first-quarter profit that beat expectations and…
These ultra-rich college endowment funds have a lot to learn about investing
Endowment managers’ attraction to hedge funds, real estate and other alternative investments ends poorly. View Source MarketWatch.com – Top Stories October 18, 2024 4:35 am
Why investors should be worried about the market’s ‘invincibility syndrome’
Too much optimism means there aren’t many left to buy stocks, says hedge fund manager. View Source MarketWatch.com – Top Stories October 18, 2024 4:13…