Citi Earnings: Finding Keys to Unlock Trapped Capital
Citigroup’s 27% decline in net profit masked significant progress elsewhere in the bank.
Oil’s Rally Is Running on Fumes
Ahead of the meeting this weekend between Saudi Arabia and other big exporters, there is clear scope for disappointment
Why the Car Market Isn’t All About Speed
First-quarter European car sales show strong, if slowing growth. But investors shouldn’t get too hung up on sales statistics in an increasingly margin-focused sector.
Indian Outsourcers Will Feel Banking Industry’s Pain
Poor first-quarter profits in the banking industry spell pain for India’s big software services companies.
China’s Economy Faces Recovery Without Legs
The more China’s nascent economic rebound is fueled by debt and property, the more concerned Beijing will be that it is pushing the gas too hard.
Fannie and Freddie Rally on Wishful Thinking
Shareholders won a court decision unsealing documents. Recent investor euphoria goes too far.
Homing In on Inflation at the Fed
Cooler housing costs could take some heat out of inflation in the months ahead.
Bank of America vs. Wells Fargo: Will the Last Be First?
Earnings from BofA and Wells Fargo continued to reassure investors that things aren’t so bad for banks. They still aren’t great, either.
Why Burberry Can’t Cut Its Way Back Into Fashion
Don’t pin your hopes on Burberry’s upcoming restructuring plan to revive profit growth.
How This Dollar Move Manufactures Strength
Manufacturing should offer some hope in the coming industrial production report.
How Will Shire Heal After Biotech Bruising?
Deal worries, the biotech selloff and growth questions have hit Shire shares since last summer. It just shouldn’t get much worse.
This Japanese Tech Stock Is a Ripe Target for Activists
Kyocera is a laggard when it comes to return on equity. Pressure from Abenomics and shareholders could change that.
What Citigroup’s ‘Living Will’ Win Means for Big Banks
Five big banks’ living wills were deemed to be not credible by regulators. That Citi passed is significant.
BlackRock: Why It Will Stay Ahead of the Pack
BlackRock continues to outpace rivals, a trend that is poised to remain on track ahead of Thursday’s earnings report.
J.P. Morgan Earnings: Being Big Isn’t So Bad
J.P. Morgan Chase struck a blow against its critics with earnings that showcased the benefits of being big and diversified.
Why Tesco’s Disappointing Outlook Could Signal a Buying Opportunity
Management has reined back more bullish market expectations following a fresh wave of price cuts. But Tesco’s recovery should come good—eventually.
Why Investors Should Beware the Gulf Between Stocks and Bonds
U.S. stocks and Treasurys are both in positive territory. That looks disconcerting.
China’s Bond Market Shows Silver Lining of Stress
Even nascent signs that China’s bond markets are properly pricing risk should be welcomed.
China’s Economy Provides Brief Relief to Global Worries
The Chinese economy remains brittle, but signs of late show a less dire picture.
Facebook and Google: The $230Billion Question
Mobile-advertising growth has driven a stunning rise in the two companies’ market values. But investors may be taking a glass-overflowing view.
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