Category Archives: Syndicated
Stocks could be stuck in a range until there’s more proof reopenings are reviving the economy
(CNBC)Coming off a volatile week, analysts expect stocks to continue navigating choppy trading as investors try to build a view of what the economy will look like once states reopen. Recent data on April employment and consumer spending show the […]
CTAs gained 1.43% through the end of April
(Opalesque) As the economic toll of the novel coronavirus mounted, managed futures posted another positive month in April and gained 0.12% according to the Barclay CTA Index, compiled by BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions. Year-to-date, CTAs gained 1.43% through […]
COVID-19: Preqin’s view of the impact on alternatives
(Opalesque) The industry faces short-term disruption due to the pandemic, but the longer term impact is more positive COVID-19 is having a sizeable impact on the business operations of both fund managers and investors, reports research house Preqin. Disruption caused […]
COVID-19: With a total of 963 deals aggregating $27bn in Q1, 2020, US venture capital deals fell 19%
(Opalesque) Following a strong 2019, venture capital deal flow in the US slowed in Q1 2020 as COVID-19 introduced practical challenges for dealmakers, said a study. A total of 963 deals were completed in the US for an aggregate $27bn […]
High-conviction long bets outperformed high-conviction shorts during Q1 chaos, says MSCI study
(Hedgeweek) High-conviction long-positioned hedge fund portfolios outperformed high-conviction short portfolios during the recent market meltdown, according to new MSCI research exploring how hedge fund managers navigated Q1’s unprecedented volatility surge. To read this article:
White House would likely support a new round of stimulus checks, sources say
(CNBC)White House likely to support new round of stimulus checks. The White House would likely support another round of stimulus checks, two senior administrative officials told CNBC on Thursday. To read this article:
JC Penney is planning to file for bankruptcy in the next day, sources say
(CNBC) J.C. Penney is planning to file for bankruptcy in the next day, people familiar with the matter tell CNBC. Its advisors are currently working on a bankruptcy filing that could come late Thursday night or early Friday morning, they […]
Stock futures little changed after Thursday’s strong gains on Wall Street
(CNBC) U.S. stock futures were largely flat on Thursday night following a sharp rally during the regular session as investors awaited several key data sets. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dipped 15 points, implying a Friday opening decline of around […]
Man Group sounds alarm on emerging markets, amid rising debt and growing Covid-19 cases
(Hedgeweek) Emerging markets assets are expected to further weaken this month, as EM economies grapple with a rise in Covid-19 cases and an uncertain recovery in China, Man Group officials said on Tuesday. To read this article:
U.S. stock futures about flat following Tuesday’s sharp selloff
(Marketwatch) U.S. stock index futures were little changed late Tuesday, following a sharp selloff on Wall Street during the regular trading day. As of midnight Eastern, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures YM00, 0.50% were up 40 points, or 0.2%, while […]
House Democrats unveil new $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill
CNBC) House Democrats release their latest coronavirus relief bill as they try to blunt the pandemic’s effects on the economy. The chamber plans to vote on the legislation, which includes relief for state and local governments, direct payments and hazard […]
Hedge fund managers up 3.73% in April, reduce YTD losses to 4.64%
(Opalesque) Hedge funds recouped some of the losses they suffered amidst pandemic-induced market chaos. The Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index was up 3.73% in April – recording its strongest monthly performance in recent years, supported by the strong performance of the […]