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Economy

“Federal Taxes and Spending Set Records Through February”

“During the October-February period, the government spent a record $1,991,272,000,000 while it collected a record $1,366,750,000,000 in taxes… Thus, while running up records in taxing and spending for the first five months of the fiscal year, the federal government also… Continue Reading…

Predictions, Opinions, & Comments, Stocks

Penny Stock Watch: Titan Pharmaceuticals (TTNP) Merger? Reverse Stock Split Coming?

“Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTNP) today announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain accredited institutional investors to purchase approximately $2.2 million of its common stock… The combined purchase price for one share of common stock and each… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow slides… oil price war escalates”

“Dow Jones industrial average tumbled 700 points, or about 3 percent, at the open. Standard & Poor’s 500 futures sank 2.8 percent and the Nasdaq fell 2.4 percent… Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced its first oil production increase in a… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Trump to fight coronavirus economic impact with payroll tax cut proposal and other programs”

“President Trump and his coronavirus task force spoke to the nation again Monday night and spoke of  “major” and “very dramatic” economic plans as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Trump said he would go to Capitol Hill on Tuesday and ask for Congress to approve a… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Global stocks and oil mount a recovery while Dow gains 800 points”

“Markets in Asia and Europe staged a recovery Tuesday, and the Dow soared 800 points a day after novel coronavirus fears and an oil price war sparked a worldwide panic… The Dow (INDU) soared 3.3%. The S&P 500 (SPX) rose 2.9% and the Nasdaq (COMP) was up 2.7%.JPMorgan equity strategists… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Stock market news… Oil crashes, stock futures crater…”

“9:49 a.m. ET: Stocks resume trading, S&P, Dow plunge anew The S&P 500 and Dow extended losses after reopening following a 15 minute halt for trading. The broader market index slid about 7.2%, or more than 200 points, while the… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy, Real Estate

Mortgage Rates At All Time Low

“According to Freddie Mac, mortgage rates hit a record 3.29% in the week, the lowest level in its nearly 50-year history. While rates were on the slide, mortgage applications jumped by 10% in the last week from 1-year ago, with… Continue Reading…

Business

“Liquidity Concerns Build as Key Market Stress Indicator Surges”

“The FRA/OIS spread, a U.S. money-market benchmark that measures the difference in rates between forward-rate agreements and overnight index swaps, soared to the highest level since the funding upheaval seen back in September. That may be an indication of growing… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Treasury Yields Hurtle Toward Zero With Bets on Fed Cuts Growing”

“Treasury yields plummeted to record lows Friday as concern about the global economic and financial impact of the coronavirus spurred demand for havens and traders amped up bets on further central bank easing this month. U.S. securities rallied, led by… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Toyota recalls 3.2 million vehicles worldwide over fuel pump problem”

“Toyota Motor Corp <7203.T> said Wednesday it is now recalling 3.2 million vehicles worldwide to address a fuel pump issue that could result in engines stalling… The automaker told the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in January it was… Continue Reading…