Charles Schwab is in talks to buy TD Ameritrade, a source told CNBC’s Becky Quick on Thursday. A deal could be announced as early as Thursday. Shares of TD Ameritrade soared 20% in premarket trading on the report. Schwab’s shares rose 5%. A deal between Schwab and TD Ameritrade would consolidate an industry going through … Read more
A digital bank that raised $110 million from venture capital funds and celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio is scrambling to find funding, a potential sign that investors are cooling on risky start-ups after the WeWork debacle. At first blush, Aspiration has all the trappings of a successful disruptor. Part of a new breed of online-only banks, … Read more
U.S. stock index futures were slightly lower on Thursday morning. At around 6:15 a.m. ET, Dow futures indicated a negative open of more than 15 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were both seen marginally lower. Market focus is largely attuned to global trade developments after a report from the Wall Street Journal suggested … Read more
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Lowe’s on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings that beat analysts’ expectations and raised its forecast for the year, but revenue fell short of projections. The home improvement retailer also announced that it has restructured its Canadian leadership and plans to close 34 stores in Canada in the fourth quarter. Shares of Lowe’s were up more than … Read more
Target earnings and sales trounced analysts’ estimates, marking a bright spot in retail after weak reports from department store chains J.C. Penney and Kohl’s. The big-box retailer also raised its profit outlook for the full year, ahead of the all-important holiday shopping season. Its shares surged more than 8.5% in premarket trading on the news. … Read more
U.S. stock index futures were lower Wednesday as worries over U.S.-China trade relations dampened sentiment around a record-setting rally. Around 7:10 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures indicated a loss of 79 points at the open. Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were also pointing to a lower open. The Wall Street … Read more
Home Depot shares slid Tuesday after the company once again cut its 2019 forecast and reported same-store sales well below estimates. The company said revenue, which also missed analysts’ targets, was hurt by investments it is making in its business. Earnings came in a penny better than expected. — RECOMMENDED — Ron Paul Crypto Briefing … Read more
U.S. stock index futures indicated record highs yet again for Wall Street as gains from Boeing helped offset disappointing quarterly numbers from retailers such as Home Depot and Kohl’s. Around 7:30 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 45 points, indicating a gain of more than 46 points at the open. S&P 500 and Nasdaq … Read more
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