Monthly Archives: February 2021
Dow looks set for Monday jump following Wall Street’s best week since November
(CNBC) U.S. stock index futures rose in early morning trading Monday, as the major averages looked to accelerate gains following the best week since November. Futures contracts tied to the Dow gained 139 points. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 […]
Investment Adviser Charged With Defrauding 17,000 Retail Investors in alleged $1.7-Billion Ponzi-like scheme.
(HedgeCo.Net) The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged three individuals and their affiliated entities with running a Ponzi-like scheme that raised over $1.7 billion from securities issued by a New York-based asset management firm and registered investment adviser, GPB Capital. […]
Hedge fund short-sellers suffer big FTSE losses as Reddit GameStop phenomenon hits UK markets
(Hedgeweek) Hedge funds have lost some USD325 million betting against FTSE 100 names over the past month, with retail investors driving shorted stocks higher as the GameStop effect reached UK shores. To read this article:
GameStop falls 42% more despite easing of broker restrictions, down more than 80% this week
(CNBC) GameStop shares tanked again Thursday as the Reddit-fueled trade unraveled further. The stock traded lower by more than 42%, bringing the video-game retailer’s losses for the week to more than 83%. The latest price drop came even after trading […]
Jobs growth likely rebounded in January, but the extent of the recovery depends on hotels and restaurants
(CNBC) January’s employment picture appears to have improved over December, but how much so depends in big part on the impact of the virus and restrictions on the struggling hospitality and leisure sector. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will […]
Majority of institutional investors to cut bond exposure in 2021
(Opalesque) New research found that just over half (51%) of institutional investors plan to reduce their exposure to bonds this year. The majority (65%) cited the rising risk of default while 41% anticipate higher inflation. “Nearly two in three (65%) […]
Stock futures are flat as major averages try to finish best week since November
(CNBC) Stock futures were flat in overnight trading on Thursday, following a four-day winning streak on Wall Street as investors awaited a closely-watched January jobs report. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose just 10 points. S&P 500 futures […]
New York hedge fund founder pleads guilty to Neiman Marcus fraud
(Reuters) A New York hedge fund founder on Wednesday plead guilty to bankruptcy fraud for pressuring a rival not to bid for assets belonging to Neiman Marcus creditors so he could buy them at a lower price, the U.S. Department […]
98% of responding wealth advisors to increase alternatives allocation in 2021
(Opalesque) 98% of responding wealth advisors indicated they plan to increase or maintain client exposure to alternative investments in the coming year, said a new survey from PPB Capital Partners (PPB) For those looking to add to their exposure, 85% […]
SEC hunts for fraud in social media posts behind retail frenzy
(Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing social media posts for signs of potential fraud behind the recent trade frenzy in shares of GameStop Corp and other companies, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with […]
Why investors were willing to write Robinhood a $3 billion check during the GameStop chaos
(CNBC) Robinhood’s ability to add hundreds of thousands of new customers during a week of chaos, along with its IPO prospects, convinced Silicon Valley backers that a multi-billion-dollar cash infusion was worth it. To read this article:
Deutsche Bank swings to annual profit, beating expectations
(CNBC) Deutsche Bank on Thursday beat earnings expectations for 2020 as it emerges from the coronavirus crisis, led by a strong performance in its investment banking division. Germany’s largest lender posted a full-year net profit of 113 million euros ($135.7 […]