Futures in London rose as much as 1.4 percent, gaining for a fifth session. Saudi Arabia on Wednesday responded to the U.S. move to tighten sanctions on Iran, saying it saw no immediate need for action in the oil market. Brent is set for a fifth straight week of gains, even as a jump in U.S. stockpiles slowed the rally spurred by the removal of the waivers.

Futures in London rose as much as 1.4 percent, gaining for a fifth session. Saudi Arabia on Wednesday responded to the U.S. move to tighten sanctions on Iran, saying it saw no immediate need for action in the oil market. Brent is set for a fifth straight week of gains, even as a jump in U.S. stockpiles slowed the rally spurred by the removal of the waivers.

Tesla will soon need to raise billions more in capital, Morgan Stanley said on Thursday.

Tesla will soon need to raise billions more in capital, Morgan Stanley said on Thursday.

The U.S. Defense Department's inspector general has concluded that acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan did not seek preferential treatment of Boeing Co, his former employer, while at the Pentagon, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday. The decision potentially opens the door for U.S. President Donald Trump to nominate Shanahan to be the next defense secretary. Officials close to Shanahan have said they believe one of the main reasons he has not been nominated yet was because of the inspector general's investigation.

The U.S. Defense Department's inspector general has concluded that acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan did not seek preferential treatment of Boeing Co, his former employer, while at the Pentagon, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday. The decision potentially opens the door for U.S. President Donald Trump to nominate Shanahan to be the next defense secretary. Officials close to Shanahan have said they believe one of the main reasons he has not been nominated yet was because of the inspector general's investigation.

Jobless claims rose 37,000 to 230,000 in the week ended April 20, according to Labor Department figures Thursday that matched the highest estimate in Bloomberg's survey. The rise in claims for the week was the most since September 2017, according to the Labor Department.

Jobless claims rose 37,000 to 230,000 in the week ended April 20, according to Labor Department figures Thursday that matched the highest estimate in Bloomberg's survey. The rise in claims for the week was the most since September 2017, according to the Labor Department.

Auntie Anne's, Wetzel's Pretzels, World of Beer, Cumberland Farms, Pretzelmaker are some of the companies celebrating National Pretzel Day with deals.

Auntie Anne's, Wetzel's Pretzels, World of Beer, Cumberland Farms, Pretzelmaker are some of the companies celebrating National Pretzel Day with deals.

A proxy for business investment -- non-military capital goods orders excluding aircraft -- rose 1.3 percent after the prior month was revised to a gain from a loss, according to Commerce Department figures Thursday that topped all estimates in Bloomberg's survey. The broader measure of bookings for all durable goods, or items meant to last at least three years, rose 2.7 percent, a seven-month high and more than projected. Key Insights The improvement in equipment orders signals manufacturers are seeing stable demand, which should contribute to a still-solid pace of economic growth in the first quarter.

A proxy for business investment -- non-military capital goods orders excluding aircraft -- rose 1.3 percent after the prior month was revised to a gain from a loss, according to Commerce Department figures Thursday that topped all estimates in Bloomberg's survey. The broader measure of bookings for all durable goods, or items meant to last at least three years, rose 2.7 percent, a seven-month high and more than projected. Key Insights The improvement in equipment orders signals manufacturers are seeing stable demand, which should contribute to a still-solid pace of economic growth in the first quarter.

When you buy a stock there is always a possibility that it could drop 100%. But on the bright side, you can make far more than 100% on a really good stock. For instance, the price of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE:ASGN) stock is up...

When you buy a stock there is always a possibility that it could drop 100%. But on the bright side, you can make far more than 100% on a really good stock. For instance, the price of ASGN Incorporated (NYSE:ASGN) stock is up...

From Joe Biden's 2020 campaign announcement, to the first round of the NFL Draft, here's what you need to know Thursday.

From Joe Biden's 2020 campaign announcement, to the first round of the NFL Draft, here's what you need to know Thursday.

The company reported a 6.2 percent rise in orders to 16,805 homes that came in just above analysts' estimates of 16,695 homes. Net income attributable to Horton was $351.3 million, or 93 cents per share, in the second-quarter ended March 31, from $351.0 million, or 91 cents per share, a year earlier. Revenue rose 9 percent to $4.13 billion, above analysts' estimates of $4.05 billion.

The company reported a 6.2 percent rise in orders to 16,805 homes that came in just above analysts' estimates of 16,695 homes. Net income attributable to Horton was $351.3 million, or 93 cents per share, in the second-quarter ended March 31, from $351.0 million, or 91 cents per share, a year earlier. Revenue rose 9 percent to $4.13 billion, above analysts' estimates of $4.05 billion.

Income-tax planning really is a year-round pursuit. Now that April 15 has come and gone, here are suggestions for managing the rest of the year.

Income-tax planning really is a year-round pursuit. Now that April 15 has come and gone, here are suggestions for managing the rest of the year.

Anyone researching Callitas Health Inc. (FRA:T3F3) might want to consider the historical volatility of the share price. Volatility is considered to be a measure of risk in modern finance theory. Investors may think of volatility as...

Anyone researching Callitas Health Inc. (FRA:T3F3) might want to consider the historical volatility of the share price. Volatility is considered to be a measure of risk in modern finance theory. Investors may think of volatility as...

The U.S. firm reported a loss of $702 million on an adjested basis for the first three months of the year.

The U.S. firm reported a loss of $702 million on an adjested basis for the first three months of the year.

Investors are demanding a record risk premium for holding Tesla Inc's $1.8 billion junk bond after the electric car maker posted a $700 million first-quarter loss and signaled it may be in the market for more capital soon. The price on Tesla's 5.3% note due August 2025 slipped, nudging its yield to the highest in about six months at 8.51% in European trading. Its spread, the measure of the premium in yield investors demand for the added risk of holding a bond from Tesla - rated six notches below investment grade by Standard & Poor's and Moody's - rather than a safer U.S. Treasury security, widened by 3 basis points to a record 618 basis points.

Investors are demanding a record risk premium for holding Tesla Inc's $1.8 billion junk bond after the electric car maker posted a $700 million first-quarter loss and signaled it may be in the market for more capital soon. The price on Tesla's 5.3% note due August 2025 slipped, nudging its yield to the highest in about six months at 8.51% in European trading. Its spread, the measure of the premium in yield investors demand for the added risk of holding a bond from Tesla - rated six notches below investment grade by Standard & Poor's and Moody's - rather than a safer U.S. Treasury security, widened by 3 basis points to a record 618 basis points.

Investors are always looking for growth in small-cap stocks like Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP), with a market cap of US$4.1b. However, an important fact which most ignore is: how financially healthy is the business...

Investors are always looking for growth in small-cap stocks like Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP), with a market cap of US$4.1b. However, an important fact which most ignore is: how financially healthy is the business...

Macy's can think about resuming its share buyback program this year, after Fitch and S&P both upgraded their outlooks for the department store giant's credit rating to "stable" in the past week.

Macy's can think about resuming its share buyback program this year, after Fitch and S&P both upgraded their outlooks for the department store giant's credit rating to "stable" in the past week.

Attractive stocks have exceptional fundamentals. In the case of Fellow Finance Oyj (HEL:FELLOW), there's is a company with robust financial health as well as a buoyant future...

Attractive stocks have exceptional fundamentals. In the case of Fellow Finance Oyj (HEL:FELLOW), there's is a company with robust financial health as well as a buoyant future...

This article is written for those who want to get better at using price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll look at BankUnited, Inc.'s (NYSE:BKU) P/E ratio and reflect on what it tells us about the company's share price. Lo...

This article is written for those who want to get better at using price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll look at BankUnited, Inc.'s (NYSE:BKU) P/E ratio and reflect on what it tells us about the company's share price. Lo...

Dallas, Texas-based Southwest, the world's largest MAX operator with 34 jets in its fleet and dozens more on order, said closely-watched unit revenue grew 2.7 percent in the quarter, helped by its loyalty program. Analysts cut their estimates sharply in late March after regulators around the world grounded Boeing's 737 MAX jets following two fatal crashes. The No. 4 U.S. airline said it lost more than $200 million in revenue during the quarter after canceling flights due to the 737 MAX grounding, severe winter weather, the U.S. government shutdown and unscheduled maintenance disruptions as it worked out a new labor contract with its mechanics union.

Dallas, Texas-based Southwest, the world's largest MAX operator with 34 jets in its fleet and dozens more on order, said closely-watched unit revenue grew 2.7 percent in the quarter, helped by its loyalty program. Analysts cut their estimates sharply in late March after regulators around the world grounded Boeing's 737 MAX jets following two fatal crashes. The No. 4 U.S. airline said it lost more than $200 million in revenue during the quarter after canceling flights due to the 737 MAX grounding, severe winter weather, the U.S. government shutdown and unscheduled maintenance disruptions as it worked out a new labor contract with its mechanics union.

Wall Street's true feelings about pot stocks are on full display in this statistic.

Wall Street's true feelings about pot stocks are on full display in this statistic.

Armin Papperger became the CEO of Rheinmetall AG (FRA:RHM) in 2013. This report will, first, examine the CEO compensation levels in comparison to CEO compensation at companies of similar size. After that, we will conside...

Armin Papperger became the CEO of Rheinmetall AG (FRA:RHM) in 2013. This report will, first, examine the CEO compensation levels in comparison to CEO compensation at companies of similar size. After that, we will conside...

If you own shares in Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:KELY.A) then it's worth thinking about how it contributes to the volatility of your portfolio, overall. In finance, Beta is a measure of volatility. Volatility is considered to be a...

If you own shares in Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:KELY.A) then it's worth thinking about how it contributes to the volatility of your portfolio, overall. In finance, Beta is a measure of volatility. Volatility is considered to be a...

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany's Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank said Thursday they were halting talks on a possible merger that aimed to create a stronger global banking player, saying it would be too risky and costly.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany's Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank said Thursday they were halting talks on a possible merger that aimed to create a stronger global banking player, saying it would be too risky and costly.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has a few ideas about how to navigate such a tricky environment. Investors who had been putting concerns about policy risk on the back burner, thinking election season was too far in the future to matter yet, all of a sudden had to focus on it again as of last week. Health-care stocks in the S&P 500 tumbled 4.4 percent last week versus a drop of 0.1 percent for the broader index, fueled by comments from insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s CEO about the “Medicare for All” idea advocated by some progressive Democratic presidential candidates.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has a few ideas about how to navigate such a tricky environment. Investors who had been putting concerns about policy risk on the back burner, thinking election season was too far in the future to matter yet, all of a sudden had to focus on it again as of last week. Health-care stocks in the S&P 500 tumbled 4.4 percent last week versus a drop of 0.1 percent for the broader index, fueled by comments from insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s CEO about the “Medicare for All” idea advocated by some progressive Democratic presidential candidates.

Which of these e-commerce superstars is the best investment today?

Which of these e-commerce superstars is the best investment today?

The analyst said the company’s guidance was aggressive and the management was not doing enough to cut costs, preserve capital and provide a sustained path to profitability. “Musk & Co. in an episode out of the ‘The Twilight Zone’ act as if demand and profitability will magically return to the Tesla story,” Ives said. Ives is no stranger to tech debacles either, such as Apple Inc.’s profit warning in January that shaved $75 billion off the iPhone maker’s market cap in a single day and prompted Ives to cut his price target on Apple by more than a quarter.

The analyst said the company’s guidance was aggressive and the management was not doing enough to cut costs, preserve capital and provide a sustained path to profitability. “Musk & Co. in an episode out of the ‘The Twilight Zone’ act as if demand and profitability will magically return to the Tesla story,” Ives said. Ives is no stranger to tech debacles either, such as Apple Inc.’s profit warning in January that shaved $75 billion off the iPhone maker’s market cap in a single day and prompted Ives to cut his price target on Apple by more than a quarter.

Small-cap and large-cap companies receive a lot of attention from investors, but mid-cap stocks like Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS), with a market cap of US$6.0b, are often out of the spotlight. Surprisingly though, when a...

Small-cap and large-cap companies receive a lot of attention from investors, but mid-cap stocks like Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS), with a market cap of US$6.0b, are often out of the spotlight. Surprisingly though, when a...

The big shareholder groups in Plant Advanced Technologies SA (EPA:ALPAT) have power over the company. Institutions will often hold stock in bigger companies, and we expect to see insiders owning a noticeable percentage of the small...

The big shareholder groups in Plant Advanced Technologies SA (EPA:ALPAT) have power over the company. Institutions will often hold stock in bigger companies, and we expect to see insiders owning a noticeable percentage of the small...

(Reuters) - Gilead Sciences Inc's experimental drug aimed at treating fatty liver disease NASH failed to meet the main goal of a late-stage study on Thursday, two months after it failed another. The trial was testing the drug, selonsertib, in patients with a form of fibrosis, called bridging, caused by NASH or Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. The drug did not show an improvement in fibrosis symptoms, Gilead said. The company in February said selonsertib had failed another trial testing patients with compensated cirrhosis, an advanced form of NASH. ...

(Reuters) - Gilead Sciences Inc's experimental drug aimed at treating fatty liver disease NASH failed to meet the main goal of a late-stage study on Thursday, two months after it failed another. The trial was testing the drug, selonsertib, in patients with a form of fibrosis, called bridging, caused by NASH or Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. The drug did not show an improvement in fibrosis symptoms, Gilead said. The company in February said selonsertib had failed another trial testing patients with compensated cirrhosis, an advanced form of NASH. ...

On April 21, it was revealed that JPMorgan Chase (JPM), the United States’ largest bank with over $2.62 trillion in assets, is planning to widen the use of its blockchain system. With the JPM Coin launched earlier this year, it seems that the U.S. financial institution is increasingly betting on blockchain, pushing crypto closer to mainstream adoption. Its CEO, Jamie Dimon, is perhaps best known among crypto enthusiasts for his harsh comments regarding bitcoin.

On April 21, it was revealed that JPMorgan Chase (JPM), the United States’ largest bank with over $2.62 trillion in assets, is planning to widen the use of its blockchain system. With the JPM Coin launched earlier this year, it seems that the U.S. financial institution is increasingly betting on blockchain, pushing crypto closer to mainstream adoption. Its CEO, Jamie Dimon, is perhaps best known among crypto enthusiasts for his harsh comments regarding bitcoin.

The industrial laser maker pulled off better-than-expected results last quarter. Can it go for two?

The industrial laser maker pulled off better-than-expected results last quarter. Can it go for two?

Can his marijuana company's stock make you rich, too?

Can his marijuana company's stock make you rich, too?

Peter Holt has been the CEO of The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ:JYNT) since 2016. This report will, first, examine the CEO compensation levels in comparison to CEO compensation at companies of similar size. After that, we will co...

Peter Holt has been the CEO of The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ:JYNT) since 2016. This report will, first, examine the CEO compensation levels in comparison to CEO compensation at companies of similar size. After that, we will co...

Brent oil rose above $75 per barrel on Thursday for the first time this year as quality concerns forced the suspension of some Russian crude exports to Europe while the United States prepared to tighten sanctions on Iran. Brent crude futures were at $75.24 by 1156 GMT, up 67 cents. U.S. attempts to drive Iranian oil exports down to zero also boosted prices.

Brent oil rose above $75 per barrel on Thursday for the first time this year as quality concerns forced the suspension of some Russian crude exports to Europe while the United States prepared to tighten sanctions on Iran. Brent crude futures were at $75.24 by 1156 GMT, up 67 cents. U.S. attempts to drive Iranian oil exports down to zero also boosted prices.

If you're interested in Micropole S.A. (EPA:MUN), then you might want to consider its beta (a measure of share price volatility) in order to understand how the stock could impact your portfolio. Modern finance theory considers vola...

If you're interested in Micropole S.A. (EPA:MUN), then you might want to consider its beta (a measure of share price volatility) in order to understand how the stock could impact your portfolio. Modern finance theory considers vola...

The goal of this article is to teach you how to use price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll apply a basic P/E ratio analysis to Willdan Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WLDN), to help you decide if the stock is worth further research...

The goal of this article is to teach you how to use price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll apply a basic P/E ratio analysis to Willdan Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WLDN), to help you decide if the stock is worth further research...

A visitor who fell 200 feet to her death at the Grand Canyon's South Rim on Tuesday, the fourth death this year, has been identified.

A visitor who fell 200 feet to her death at the Grand Canyon's South Rim on Tuesday, the fourth death this year, has been identified.

The nationwide boom in teeth-straightening is accelerating with the introduction of SmileDirectClub's braces alternative in certain CVS stores.

The nationwide boom in teeth-straightening is accelerating with the introduction of SmileDirectClub's braces alternative in certain CVS stores.

Today we are going to look at Austevoll Seafood ASA (OB:AUSS) to see whether it might be an attractive investment prospect. To be precise, we'll consider its Return On Capital Employed (ROCE), as that will inform our view of the quality...

Today we are going to look at Austevoll Seafood ASA (OB:AUSS) to see whether it might be an attractive investment prospect. To be precise, we'll consider its Return On Capital Employed (ROCE), as that will inform our view of the quality...

In 2012 Sheryl Palmer was appointed CEO of Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE:TMHC). This report will, first, examine the CEO compensation levels in comparison to CEO compensation at companies of similar size. Next...

In 2012 Sheryl Palmer was appointed CEO of Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE:TMHC). This report will, first, examine the CEO compensation levels in comparison to CEO compensation at companies of similar size. Next...

In front of a lively crowd, presidential hopefuls focused on housing and health care, criminal justice, voting rights, and climate change.

In front of a lively crowd, presidential hopefuls focused on housing and health care, criminal justice, voting rights, and climate change.

Data Sheet—Facebook's Business Is Succeeding Despite the Controversies

Data Sheet—Facebook's Business Is Succeeding Despite the Controversies

ATLANTA (AP) — United Parcel Service's first quarter financial results fell short of Wall Street forecasts as the package-delivery company's revenue flat-lined

ATLANTA (AP) — United Parcel Service's first quarter financial results fell short of Wall Street forecasts as the package-delivery company's revenue flat-lined

With a market capitalization of US$30b, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) is a large-cap stock, which is considered by most investors as a safe bet. Common characteristics for these big stocks are their strong balance sheet...

With a market capitalization of US$30b, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) is a large-cap stock, which is considered by most investors as a safe bet. Common characteristics for these big stocks are their strong balance sheet...

BAGHDAD (AP) — A high-level Russian delegation is visiting Iraq to discuss trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

BAGHDAD (AP) — A high-level Russian delegation is visiting Iraq to discuss trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

If you want to know who really controls Componenta Corporation (HEL:CTH1V), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its share registry. Institutions will often hold stock in bigger companies, and we expect to see insiders owning...

If you want to know who really controls Componenta Corporation (HEL:CTH1V), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its share registry. Institutions will often hold stock in bigger companies, and we expect to see insiders owning...

The company also raised its adjusted earnings forecast for the year to between $8.73 and $8.83 per share from $8.65 to $8.75 to reflect continued business momentum. Humira, which has long been the world's best-selling prescription medicine, saw sales fall for the first time in years largely due to competition from new, cheap rivals. Net earnings fell to $2.46 billion, or $1.65 per share, in the three months ended March 31, from $2.78 billion, or $1.74 per share, a year earlier.

The company also raised its adjusted earnings forecast for the year to between $8.73 and $8.83 per share from $8.65 to $8.75 to reflect continued business momentum. Humira, which has long been the world's best-selling prescription medicine, saw sales fall for the first time in years largely due to competition from new, cheap rivals. Net earnings fell to $2.46 billion, or $1.65 per share, in the three months ended March 31, from $2.78 billion, or $1.74 per share, a year earlier.

In a rare move for Japan’s largest securities firm, bonuses of about 60 executives, including senior managing directors, will be scrapped, Nomura said after reporting quarterly earnings on Thursday. The string of bad news over the past few months has been enough to raise questions about whether the 94-year-old firm might be acquired, a notion Chief Executive Officer Koji Nagai has sought to debunk. Nagai this month announced a three-year cost cutting plan aimed at returning Nomura’s overseas operations to profit and revamping its mainstay domestic consumer business.

In a rare move for Japan’s largest securities firm, bonuses of about 60 executives, including senior managing directors, will be scrapped, Nomura said after reporting quarterly earnings on Thursday. The string of bad news over the past few months has been enough to raise questions about whether the 94-year-old firm might be acquired, a notion Chief Executive Officer Koji Nagai has sought to debunk. Nagai this month announced a three-year cost cutting plan aimed at returning Nomura’s overseas operations to profit and revamping its mainstay domestic consumer business.

The goal of this article is to teach you how to use price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll show how you can use Carter's, Inc.'s (NYSE:CRI) P/E ratio to inform your assessment of the investment opportunity. Based on the...

The goal of this article is to teach you how to use price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We'll show how you can use Carter's, Inc.'s (NYSE:CRI) P/E ratio to inform your assessment of the investment opportunity. Based on the...

Sitting in the back seat? You could be at more risk of dying in a head-on collision than someone sitting in the front, according to IIHS.

Sitting in the back seat? You could be at more risk of dying in a head-on collision than someone sitting in the front, according to IIHS.

Former vice president Joe Biden previously ran for president in 2008, before becoming Barack Obama's running mate, and in 1988.

Former vice president Joe Biden previously ran for president in 2008, before becoming Barack Obama's running mate, and in 1988.