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Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. Exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0810 GMT – UniCredit's move on Commerzbank shows a divide between the EU's ambition to have stronger banks and…
View: A military-industrial-financial complex is rising in America
When President Eisenhower warned against the military-industrial complex in 1961, he didn't imagine that a finely tuned, elite money machine would want in on the action. But here we are: Wall Street banks and private-equity firms, and their venture…
Brian Ferdinand Discusses Lessons FromEchoTrade and the Changing Landscape of Financial Markets
The more the financial markets are opened to individual participants, the more active trading techniques have been able to attract much interest, including day trading and swing trading. Brian Ferdinand, a trader who has worked with EchoTrade, has…
ALEX BRUMMER: A hidden financial crisis is growing
The eyes of the world are rightly focused on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, its malign impact on the price of oil and gas and the destructive consequences for both business and consumers. This fresh economic challenge…
Close Brothers to cut almost quarter of workforce in wake of car finance scandal
Around 600 jobs are being axed at Close Brothers as the banking group ramps up cost cutting after posting further losses in the face of a mounting compensation bill for the motor finance scandal. The firm said the cuts – nearly a quarter of…
A veteran finance pro who called the 2008 crash says 4 risks signal the next crisis could be worse
Risks of a financial crisis are brewing, and it could be worse than the Great Recession, according to a longtime finance pro who predicted the 2008 crisis. Richard Bookstaber, a Wall Street veteran who wrote a 2007 book that foreshadowed the Great…
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CPA, CFA, or CFP: Understand Key Financial Credentials
CPAs serve various companies across the U.S. CFAs usually work at large financial institutions. CFPs often focus on private investment planning. CFAs excel in financial analysis and portfolio management. CFP certification has a higher pass rate…
Half of Indonesia is travelling for Eid as US$100 oil threatens state finances
Every year, roughly half of Indonesia 's 288 million people pack into trains, buses, ferries and cars and head home. The mudik, as the great Eid ul-Fitr exodus is known, is one of the largest annual human migrations on Earth and a ritual of return…
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Essential Financial Ratios for Retail Sector Success
Investors use financial ratios to evaluate a company's profitability. The current ratio and inventory turnover are key for retail analysis. External economic factors like inflation affect retail investments. Consider diversification to manage…
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Essential Financial Ratios for Analyzing Pharmaceutical Stocks
Pharmaceutical companies thrive due to aging populations and rising healthcare costs. Analyzing key financial ratios helps investors evaluate pharma firms. Pharma companies offer a broad selection of publicly traded investment options.
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Understanding Gearing Ratios: Key Financial Metrics for Investors
Gearing ratios measure the relationship between owner's equity and debt. The debt-to-equity ratio is a primary example of a gearing ratio. High debt-to-equity ratios are not necessarily negative, given potential tax benefits. 'Gearing' is more…
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Financial Intermediaries Explained: Meaning, Function, and Examples
Financial intermediaries act as the go-betweens in the financial system, enabling the flow of funds from savers to borrowers and offering various financial products and services. Financial intermediaries such as commercial banks, investment banks…
Money is more taboo than sex for Brits who avoid financial talks with parents
New research exposes the nation's deep-seated unease when it comes to discussing money. A survey has revealed that two-thirds would rather chat with their parents about a personal health issue, the trials of job hunting or a tumultuous breakup than…
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Cash Flow From Financing Activities (CFF): Formula and Calculations
Cash flow from financing activities details the cash transactions a company engages in to fund its operations by acquiring financial resources or modifying capital structure, excluding operating and investment cash flows. A positive CFF means more…
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Identifying Financial Trouble: Company Warning Signs
Identifying potential bankruptcies is crucial for investment decisions. Monitoring a company's earnings can provide insights into financial stability. A financial advisor's role includes assessing the risk of investment failures. Get personalized…
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