Stocks set to tumble with Dow futures pointing to 174-point decline as yields keep falling

U.S. stock index futures were sharply lower Wednesday morning, as bond yields fell again triggering concerns about the economic outlook. Increasing trade tensions in the China-U.S. trade fight also weighed on markets. Around 8:15 a.m. ET, Dow futures indicated a negative open of 174 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were also both pointing … Read more

A Goldman Sachs rival pulled out of the Apple Card deal on fears it will be a money loser

The sniping began shortly after Apple unveiled its new credit card with Goldman Sachs. In an elaborate presentation in March, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the biggest yet mash-up between the worlds of big tech and big finance, a card that supposedly reimagines consumers’ relationship with plastic. Rivals of the investment bank wasted no time … Read more

Fiat Chrysler submits proposal for a merger with Renault

Fiat Chrysler and Renault, two automakers looking to curb costs producing vehicles and pool resources for developing the next generation of automobiles, are planning a merger to create the world’s third largest automaker. According to a statement from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the combined business would be owned 50/50 between shareholders of FCA and Groupe Renault. … Read more

Stock futures point to flat open as Trump says the US is not ready to make trade deal with China

U.S. stock futures indicated a flat open on Tuesday, with financial markets on edge as trade worries remain high on investors’ list of concerns. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a gain of just 18 points at the open. Futures indicated the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 would open little changed. President Donald Trump … Read more