In a new report, UBS analyst Paul Donovan discusses one of the biggest influences in global markets that rarely gets discussed in the media: sovereign reserves. The size and influence of central banks and sovereign wealth funds rival those of institutional investors such as pension funds and insurers.
In a new report, BMO Capital Markets analyst Andrew Kaip discusses the opportunity that BMO sees coming in the next market cycle for gold miners. Kaip believes that the cost cutting and improvement to balance sheets over the past two years have built the foundation for strong growth as gold miners enter their next market…
Benzinga recently had the chance to speak with Darren Waxman, CEO and co-founder of Joinem about the rapidly-expanding and ever-evolving world of e-commerce. Mr. Waxman discussed Joinem’s role in the convergence of e-commerce and social media, ways in which the biggest social media companies are integrating e-commerce into their platforms and whether or not there…
Morgan Stanley analysts recently made a trip to Macau to take a firsthand look at its struggling gaming industry. According to a new report by analyst Praveen Choudhary, Macau casino operators have little cause for optimism at this point. Here’s a breakdown of Morgan Stanley’s key takeaways from the visit.
Nomura Equity Research released a new report this week that included the firm’s updated outlook and price targets for Macau casino operators. According to analyst Harry Curtis, shareholders have little reason for near-term optimism when it comes to Macau.
Consumers in Canada may be paying more than a fair market price for Apple Inc. AAPL 0.16%’s iPhone—and other smartphone models as well. As part of an ongoing investigation into Apple Canada’s anti-competitive practices, Canada’s Competition Bureau recently filed a motion with the Federal Court demanding documentation of iPhone contracts from Canada’s major telecom providers,…
Jefferies and analyst Jeffrey Holford recently released its monthly report on the global pharmaceuticals industry. The report includes Jefferies’ top stock picks in the space, as well as a summary of key topics that investors should be watching.
A recent report from 24/7 Wall St. identified the 10 least healthy fast-food restaurant chains in the U.S. Fast-food chains were evaluated using data from Nutritionix, a nutrition information database. To determine which chains are the least healthy overall, 24/7 Wall St. compared menu items from the different chains against one another on the basis…
With the company set to release earnings on Wednesday, many FedEx Corporation FDX 1.83% traders are wondering how the stock will react to the latest earnings numbers. However, long-term investors are likely much more interested in the outlook for the company in terms of months and years, rather than days. What’s in store for FedEx…
What’s in store for Adobe in the long run? Here’s what several big-name Wall Street firms have had to say about the stock recently.