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Powered by Apple Inc.'s strong earnings, the S&P 500 index was lifted higher at the open. Registering the day's high at 2825.83 led by Technology and Financial stocks, the index reversed gains as investors remained cautious ahead of the closely watched FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) statement release. Sentiment was further dampened on renewed trade tensions following news that the Trump administration plans to increase tariffs on Chinese goods valuing to $200 billion to 25% from the previously announced 10%. The index fell sharply alongside the FOMC statement release, registering the day's low at 2805.85 as the Federal Reserve signaled another imminent rate hike. Paring some of the losses as investors digested the Fed announcement, the index closed off session lows at 2813.36, down a slight 2.93 points and losing 0.10% over previous session's close. Energy sector led the day's declines, losing 1.33% in today's session. Oil prices remained vo...

How a simple article made me become a partner of a great global brand. When talking about digital marketing, whether in BtoB or BtoC, one comes quickly to speak Content Marketing and  Inbound  Marketing. Content / Inbound: what that is? Simply put, these are marketing approaches that are to try to make visible and to gain the interest of target populations by content rather than buy. It is a change of approach where instead of advertising on radio or television, display, the mailing or telemarketing; let's just work on the site SEO, writing articles blogs, use social networks (particularly via the image: it is called the  Picture  Marketing) or video. The idea is to look on the Internet where people you want to touch, listen and analyze what are their expectations, needs and then create enough content relevant to interest. This content can be informative, educational, offbeat, analytical, humorous ... It can take different forms: te...

AIG : Maurice Greenberg's piece in today's  Wall Street Journal  nearly provoked an attack of apoplexy. I'm not sure if I've read such a slanted, self-serving editorial in a long, long time. I'm pretty shocked that the  WSJ  would publish such pandering drivel. Be that as it may, we all know that the Big Mo controls gobs of AIG shares both directly and through his management of CV Starr, so let's just say that we know where he is coming from. When he starts out with the bailout-inconsistency argument, he kind of had my ear. But when he went on to praise the Citigroup package while chastizing the AIG deal, I couldn't help but call bull$hit. To date, the government has shown everything but a consistent approach. It didn't give assistance to Lehman Brothers. But it did push for a much-publicized and now abandoned plan to purchase troubled assets. The government also pushed for a punitive program for American International Group (AIG) that benefits onl...

The volatility that we recently experienced in the market is very troubling to some investors. Unfortunately, those investors who hit the panic button and sold off are recognizing large losses in their portfolios only to turn to investments that are perceived as safer places to invest. The fact of the matter is that we invest our money to earn long-term rates of return that will exceed the rate of inflation and help us preserve our purchasing power. Historically, cash has been the worst place to invest over the long term. Losing Investment Capital in a Volatile Market According to Fidelity Investments, investors who sold their 401(k) holdings while the market was crashing between October 2017 and March 2018, and then stayed on the sidelines, have only seen their account values increase by about 2%, including contributions, through June of 2019. This compares with those who held on and saw account balances bounce back by around 50%. During periods of extreme volatility, wealth...

Many people enter a job market right after school and jump right into life feet first. Money comes in from a job, then goes right out to liabilities, food, entertainment... all necessities and pleasures in life. This is often called being stuck in a "rat race". Every month is the same thing... money comes in, money goes out. Once you're stuck in it, it's very difficult to get out. But not impossible. Now, money you make in your job is dependent on your ability to perform a task or function and amount of time put into that task or function. Essentially, it is trading time for money utilizing a learned skill. But this can't possibly go on forever, can it? What happens when you get too old to perform these same tasks required for a job? Unfortunately, for some people it goes on for a very long time. And when people who don't invest in things that will bring in income whether they work or not can't work any more, they don't have anything to help ...

Saving for your child's higher education is one of the most important investments you can make for their future. To make saving for college easier, the Qualified Tuition Program or the 529 plan was established. The 529 plan is a federal-income-tax-free savings plan to be used exclusively for qualified educational expenses. Research shows that a college education can lead to increased income and better job prospects. Unfortunately, the rising cost of tuition has become a budgetary issue for many families. Tuition prices have jumped so much that if you want your child to graduate from college debt-free (or close to it) you better start saving now. The benefit of subsidizing college with a 529 account are varied. Below are a few reasons worth considering: College is expensive. The earlier you start saving, the more time you have for your savings to work for you. Even saving small amounts will eventually gain larger dividends down the road. Cover more than tuition. A 529 ...

While both Android and iOS mobile apps are equally powerful in making a business globally visible to the audience, it is an iOS that can give you more benefits, if you think of long-term. As per Statista reports, the world accounts for more number of Android users apps (nearly 2.5 million) than iOS apps (which is approximately 2 million). So, eventually, for the appreneurs and marketers, Apple's App store comes second after Google's Play Store in terms of popularity. Businesses that want to fetch a vast user base, an Android app is a perfect choice. But, if you want your app to not only seek the right users but also offer hem quality experience, then an iOS app is the thing for you. Here we have further discussed for you several factors to help you better understand why investing in an iOS app is better for your business. The brand name says it all One prominent reason to put an iOS app at the forefront of your business is its unique 'brand identity'. For year...

What is Bitcoin Black? Bitcoin Black is basically the cryptocurrency of the people, by the people for the people. It will be adopted for use as a peer 2 peer payment system which gives the power back to the people. If we talk about Bitcoin, Bitcoin has failed at this, real value comes from real use of the ecosystem and empowering people. Bitcoin transactions are slow and expensive, and it can be said that Bitcoin is somewhat centralized. Bitcoin takes power of people because it is heavily manipulated and through cycles that discourage participants from cryptocurrency in general. People buy bitcoin to get rich, not to be involved in the ecosystem. The one percent elite takes advantage of bitcoin and creates discouragement, strategically increasing the price and attracting entry for the dream of wealth and dumping coins for their benefit. In fear of adoption. Bitcoin is completely controlled, pumped and manipulated at will, for many different reasons. Bitcoin Black is focus...

If you're thinking of new ways to enjoy your retirement, how about a vacation with your family and friends, or a quiet cruise through the inter-coastal. Have you considered multiple private yacht vacations? I know what you're thinking. I can't afford this or I don't want the hassles of maintenance. Owning a Fractional yacht would solve both of these concerns making the yacht not only affordable but maintenance free. Yachting can be exciting and fun for everyone, and spending time on a yacht has a way of bringing families together in a way that other trips may not be able to. One of the reasons children do not visit has to do with their busy schedules and the cost of travel when it come to bringing the whole family together. With a fractional yacht getting together with family becomes affordable for the whole family thus making traveling as a group a breeze. With your own private yacht you can stop at different islands and dockside restaurants, enjoy some beach tim...

It is no doubt that millennials are the most informed generation. The internet provides them with information they need on just about anything including on personal finance and how to create wealth. However, besides being a wealth of information, the internet can also be quite confusing and conflicting. The information available on the web comes from different people with differing opinions. It holds true therefore that besides having so much information, there are still many millennials out there that are making money mistakes and digging themselves into holes that will take years to get out of. Here are 5 of the most common money mistakes millennials are making and how to avoid them. Student Loans Education is important in life and many millennials want to pursue expensive degree courses or attend prestigious universities. But, what many are not considering is whether the course they are pursuing will bring in enough income to justify the expense. Before you take a st...

Most people are familiar with the most basic form of Foreign Exchange Trading. They know that when you travel abroad, one of the first things you do after disembarking is to find the nearest place for currency exchange. Depending on the country you call home and the country you are visiting, currency exchange will leave you either richer or poorer based on the exchange rate. Nowadays however, Foreign Exchange Trading, or Forex, has taken on another meaning. If you hear two people excitedly chatting about Forex in an elevator or coffee shop, they are most likely referring to a type of investment trading that is growing in both popularity and esteem. How It Works Basically, Forex trading is how investment traders speculate regarding the trends and fluctuations in currencies. If a trader is able to stay on top of trends and accurately predict the disparities between pairs of currency values, they can make considerable profits through Forex trading. For instance, the USD (US ...

As of March 23, 2018, the S & P 500 (at $2,588.26) was down roughly 10% from its January 26, 2018 all time high of $2,872.87, and down about 3.2% for the year, presumably in anticipation of an imminent trade war. Additionally, interest rate sensitive securities were trading near 52 week low levels as bond and other fixed income speculators shed inventory in anticipation of at least three 2018 interest rate hikes. Obviously, a market scenario like this is challenging for: Major market participants (institutional investors) whose bond inventories are shrinking in price. Stock market speculators in much too high PE and low or no dividend equities. Income focused investors (retirees and "soontobes") who hold positions in illiquid individual fixed income securities. 401k savings account holders whose pooled investment portfolios are, by design, much too heavily invested in equities. But, it is a perfect storm of opportunity for Market Cycle Investment Manage...

If you want to become involved in any type of investing - especially the stock market - then it's a good idea these days to go through an online brokerage company. Since they are not full-service, their rates are typically lower than what the average broker charges. The discount firms offer recommendations on low-cost stocks and other affordable investment opportunities and won't charge a fortune for commissions on trades. Here are a few of the best discount brokerage firms for you to look into: Interactive Brokers This is a very strong option for more advanced, frequent traders. New traders might not really like the inactivity fees and high balance requirements, so only consider this discount firm if you already have a bit of experience. The fees are only $0.005 per share and clients can trade using more than 20 currencies on 120 markets in 30+ countries. The marketplace is searchable and connects users to a variety of services, including hedge funds, advisors, busin...

The report considers all the significant aspects relating to Stockings Market stability, basic concepts followed to comprehend the business strategies. The report gives an inside and out information and knowledge of the market. The information from the past and the current year is gathered, arranged and broke down to construct a future prospect of the market. The report likewise offers insightful and point by point data with respect to the different key players working in the worldwide Stockings market, and their financials. The Market will reach xxx Million USD in 2017 and CAGR xx% 2012-2017. The report begins with an overview of Industry Chain structure, and describes industry environment, then analyses market size and forecast of Stockings by product, region, and application. Company Coverage: Wolford Gerbe FALKE FOGAL Oroblu Le Bourget Pierre Mantoux Aristoc Visit the official website for more... Region Coverage: North America Europe Asia-Pacific Sout...