Новости за 16.11.2016

Bond yields have jumped, and investors are nervous. But perhaps surprisingly, this may be the time to buy bonds.

Bond yields have jumped, and investors are nervous. But perhaps surprisingly, this may be the time to buy bonds.

Bond yields have jumped, and investors are nervous. But perhaps surprisingly, this may be the time to buy bonds.

If ever there was an opportunity for a reinvention of portions of the financial-services industry, it was during her time in charge.

High-profile college scandals often don’t have a lasting impact.

Bernie Sanders gets key slot on Senate Budget Committee

Shares of Walt Disney Co. surged 1% toward a four-month high in morning trade Wednesday, after Deutsche Bank turned bullish on the media and theme park company, citing increased confidence in the cable and film businesses. Analyst Bryan Kraft raised his rating to buy, after being at hold since March 2015, primarily because of concerns over the weakening performances of cable networks, notably ESPN, and of consumer products, given difficult film comparisons. But Kraft said ESPN subscriber numbers are starting to improve... Читать дальше...

Oil futures turned higher Wednesday after Reuters reported that Russia's Energy Minister Alexander Novak said he sees big chances for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to reach an agreement to curb production. The news came shortly after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that domestic crude supplies in the week ended Nov. 11 rose by 5.3 million barrels. Analysts polled by S&P Global Platts expected a decline of 2 million barrels, while the American Petroleum... Читать дальше...

Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday that it is offering a limited-time 20% discount on annual Prime membership in anticipation of its new original series "The Grand Tour." The show will debut on Fri. Nov. 18, and the discount, which brings the price down to $79, will be available starting Friday at midnight ET and ending at 11:59 om PT. New episodes will be released weekly for 12 weeks. "The Grand Tour," which stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, will focus on autos. The show also has a tie-in to Amazon's Alexa-enabled devices... Читать дальше...

Senate Democrats tap Schumer to replace Reid as leader

Barnes & Noble Inc. said Wednesday that it is introducing the new Nook Tablet 7, a seven-inch Android tablet with access to Nook books, audiobooks and the Nook store, along with the Google Play store. The device, priced at $49.99, also features front- and rear-facing camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and more. The new Nook will be available on Nov. 25, Black Friday. In its 2017 fiscal first quarter, Barnes & Noble reported that Nook sales fell 25% to $41 million. Barnes & Noble also said it is bringing back its signed editions... Читать дальше...

Dow industrials skid 70 points, putting seven-session winning streak at risk

Renaud Laplanche has quietly started a new company to make loans via the internet.

U.S. stocks opened lower on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average on track to slip after posting four straight record closes, as a dramatic post-election rally showed signs of exhaustion. The S&P 500 shed 5 points, or 0.2%, to 2,174. The Dow fell 58 points, or 0.3%, to 18,874. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 21 points, or 0.4%, at 5,253.

Industrial production was unchanged in October after a big drop in output as warmer-than-normal temperatures reduced the demand for heating.

AMC Networks Inc., which owns cable channels including IFC, is investing in Funny or Die Inc., the production company and website known for its cutting-edge comedy and ability to attract top talent.

Treasury yields rise on Wednesday to levels not seen since late 2015 as the global bond selloff entered its seventh straight session.

Inflation at the U.S. wholesale level is low, but it’s no longer falling.

Pelosi could face Democratic leadership challenge

Super-rich enclaves such as California or London have developed different economies from the rest of their nations, so maybe they should break away if they are out of step politically, writes Matthew Lynn.

Gold futures were little-changed on Wednesday as they struggled for back-to-back wins as the dollar and bond yields slowed their advance.

We could be headed for the first pullback for the broad market since Trump’s election, given this chart showing trouble is in store.

Trump tweet: Transition going 'so smoothly'

We’ve come to accept delayed marriage as fallout from the student debt crisis.

We could be headed for the first pullback for the broad market since Trump’s election, given this chart showing trouble is in store.