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Visa & Uber Join To Offer $1M In Grants & Resources Supporting Small Businesses – $UBER $V

As per reports, Uber and Visa (V) announced Grants for Growth, a program that will provide $1 million in grant funding to small businesses in 10 U.S. cities that are currently active on Uber Eats, focussing on restaurant recovery and entrepreneurship, the program was created to support merchants whe...

Jan 11, 2022 View Article

Disney Extends Contract Of CFO & 22-Year Co. Veteran Christine M. McCarthy Through June 30, 2024

As per reports, the Walt Disney Company (DIS) has extended Christine M. McCarthy’s contract as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer through June 30, 2024. Ms. McCarthy, a 22-year veteran of the Company first joined Disney in 2000, and prior to becoming CFO in 2015, she was E...

Dec 23, 2021 View Article

Verizon To Pay Quarterly Dividend On Feb 1

Reportedly, the board of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) announced a quarterly dividend of 64 cents, the same as the previous quarter, payable on February 1, 2022. The dividend is payable to all shareholders as of January 10, 2022. Chairman and CEO, Verizon Hans Vestberg stated, “Our disciplin...

Dec 11, 2021 View Article

AmEx Global Business Travel Announces $5.3B SPAC Deal With Apollo Global -$ASGC $GBTG

Reportedly, American Express Global Business Travel has announced to merge into with Apollo Global Management Inc. backed blank-check firm or SPAC to go public in a deal valued at around $5.3 billion. The deal with Apollo Strategic Growth Capital (ASGC) is expected to deliver gross proceeds of up to...

Dec 06, 2021 View Article

Salesforce Announces 14,444 Restricted Stock (RSU) Units For 12 LevelJump employees

Reportedly, Salesforce (CRM), the global leader in CRM, announced recently that it has granted equity awards under its 2014 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan to new employees (non-executive officers) who joined Salesforce related with the acquisition of LevelJump. The step was initiated by the Salesf...

Dec 01, 2021 View Article

Goldman Sachs Announces Increased Employee Benefits To Attract & Retain Talent

Reportedly, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is offering a series of benefits for its employees, in an attempt to ease the strain on its workers and attract talent. The bank is increasing its retirement fund, matching contributions for U.S. employees to 6% of total compensation, making a jump of 2%. T...

Dec 01, 2021 View Article

Caterpillar & Microsoft Team Up For A Project Using Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

Reportedly, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) entered a three-year project through a collaboration with Microsoft (MSFT) and Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) to demonstrate a power system incorporating large-format hydrogen fuel cells to produce sustainable and reliable backup power for Microsoft data centers. Par...

Dec 01, 2021 View Article

The U.S Federal Communications Commission Approves +$6B Verizon & TracFone Wireless Deal

Reportedly, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) more than $6 billion acquisition of pre-paid mobile phones provider TracFone Wireless, following the California Public Utilities Commission's approval of the deal last week. FCC informed the requ...

Nov 30, 2021 View Article

Nike & U.S. Soccer Federation Reached Long-Term Deal

As per reports, the U.S. Soccer Federation reached a long-term deal with NIKE, Inc. (NKE) to extend their apparel partnership, also elevating the profile of the women's game globally and promoting inclusivity. The partnership that began in 1995 will focus on all levels of the national team, includin...

Nov 15, 2021 View Article

J&J Dividing To Create 2 Public Co’s In Consumer & Healthcare

As per reports, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is to split its consumer products business from its pharmaceutical and medical device operations, creating two publicly traded companies. The move will separate its household/consumer products unit, maker of Band-Aid bandages, Aveeno and Neutrogena skincar...

Nov 14, 2021 View Article

Travelers Acknowledged For Its Military-Friendly Initiatives

Reportedly, the Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) has once again been named a Military Friendly® Company by VIQTORY and a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times. The company has secured a spot on VIQTORY’s Military Spouse Friendly Employers list for the first time and maintained its standing on V...

Nov 13, 2021 View Article

Boeing Donates $1M Towards Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts ($500,000 Donation To American Red Cross)

As per reports, Boeing (NYSE: BA) has announced that it will donate $1 million from the Boeing Charitable Trust to help with disaster recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The fund includes a $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross that will assist with food, shelter, w...

Oct 21, 2021 View Article

IBM To Acquire Leading Adobe Workfront Consultancy Unit From Rego Consulting Corporation

As per reports, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is acquiring Adobe Workfront consulting unit and assets from Rego Consulting Corporation to expand its hybrid cloud and AI strategy. The company has been investing aggressively to strengthen its hybrid cloud and AI strategy and capa...

Oct 21, 2021 View Article

Coca-Cola Eyes 2022 IPO For Majority Owned Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

As per reports, Coca-Cola Co. (KO) is seeking a value of 7 billion euros ($8.1 billion) for its Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, expected to list next year. Bank of America Corp., Morgan Stanley, and Standard Bank Group Ltd. are being enlisted to run the initial public offering. As per sources, the final...

Oct 18, 2021 View Article

IBM Shareholders To Receive One Share of Kyndryl Services Stock For Every Five Shares of IBM Stock

Reportedly, the board of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has approved the previously announced separation of Kyndryl, the company’s managed infrastructure services business. The IBM board of directors declared a pro-rata distribution to IBM stockholders of 80.1 percent of the out...

Oct 13, 2021 View Article

Verizon & Partners Launch Women’s CoLab, An Initiative Empowering Women

Reportedly, Verizon and its partners announced the launch of Women’s CoLab, an initiative providing women with essential resources to help them achieve success in an increasingly digital economy, and assisting them to re-enter the workforce and realize their career ambitions. Women’s CoLab found...

Oct 12, 2021 View Article

Visa To Expand Operations & Hiring In Midtown Atlanta

Reportedly, Visa Inc.(V) to open a new office in Atlanta next year as part of an expansion in the city. Visa’s new office will be based at 1200 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta district and will have employees performing a range of functions, focussing mainly on technology and client services. ...

Sep 30, 2021 View Article

Walmart Health Centers Partners With Epic Systems To Offer Easy Access To “e-health” Records

As per reports, Walmart Stores, Inc. has entered a partnership with electronic health records company Epic Systems to support all of the retailer’s health and wellness lines of business. Epic’s technology platform will offer patients a consolidated health record across care settings, multiple so...

Sep 29, 2021 View Article

UnitedHealthcare Offering Apple Fitness+ To Fully Insured Members At No Additional Cost

Reportedly, UnitedHealthcare (UNH) is offering its fully insured members (approximately 3 million) in most states with Apple (AAPL) watch to sign up for Apple Fitness+ and get a 12-month subscription at no additional cost to Apple Fitness+, starting Nov 1. The first fitness service is built entire...

Sep 27, 2021 View Article

Goldman Announces Appointment Of New CFO To Succeed Stephen Scherr

Reportedly, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) has appointed Denis Coleman, as its chief financial officer effective year-end and is taking over from current CFO Stephen Scherr, 57. Coleman, 47, is currently serving as the co-head of the global financing group in Goldman's investment banking division. Go...

Sep 16, 2021 View Article

JPMorgan Chase Entered Agreement To Acquire ‘The Infatuation’

Reportedly, JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) has entered an agreement to acquire the popular restaurant discovery platform that provides honest recommendations for where to eat, The Infatuation. JPMorgan Chase will acquire The Infatuation’s entire business, including Zagat. The deal promises the ban...

Sep 15, 2021 View Article

Hurricane Hit Louisiana Region Receives $1 Million Assistance From United Health Foundation

The philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (UNH), the United Health Foundation, announced that they are donating $1 million to support Louisiana resident's recovery and rebuilding needs after the region has been hit by the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida. The funds will reportedly be dis...

Sep 07, 2021 View Article

Verizon Announces Increases Cash Dividend Payable November 1, 2021

As per reports, the board of Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) announced a dividend increase of 1.25 cents per share from the previous quarter, to 64 cents per outstanding share, payable on November 1, 2021. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 8, 202...

Sep 05, 2021 View Article

50 First-Year College Students Welcomed Into Visa’s Black Scholars & Jobs Program

Reportedly, Visa Inc. (V) announced the inaugural class of the Visa Black Scholars and Jobs Program, rewarding 50 first-year college students around the country with scholarship assistance for up to four years. Visa Black Scholars will get a chance to work with Visa mentors throughout their college ...

Aug 29, 2021 View Article

Verizon Issues Green Bond Impact Report Confirms Full Allocation Of $1B

Reportedly, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) released its Green Bond Impact Report stating the full allocation of $1 billion of net proceeds from its second green bond. Verizon is the only U.S. telecommunications company to complete the full allocation of two green bonds. In February 2019, it becam...

Aug 26, 2021 View Article

Verizon Customers Can Now Make Free Calls To Afghanistan From Aug. 24 – Sept. 6

Reportedly, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) announced to waive call charges of its consumer and business wireless customers as well as its residential landline customers to Afghanistan, from Aug. 24 through Sept. 6, due to the current circumstances in the country. Calls made from Verizon residenti...

Aug 25, 2021 View Article

The Boeing Charitable Trust to CARE Offers $500k To Fund CARE Indonesia’s Battle Against COVID-19

Reportedly, the Boeing Company (BA) announced a $500k donation from the Boeing Charitable Trust to CARE to support COVID-19 relief efforts in Indonesia, helping communities currently battling the highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant. Slightly more than 11% of the Indonesian population has been f...

Aug 11, 2021 View Article

Peloton Ties With UnitedHealth Offering Free Fitness Classes To Its Insured Members

Reportedly, upscale fitness bike maker Peloton Interactive Inc. (PTON) is teaming up with insurer UnitedHealth Group (UNH) to offer fitness classes to fully insured UnitedHealth members. The members of the U.S. health insurer can enroll with Peloton starting Sept. 1. "Expanding access to Peloton's ...

Jul 21, 2021 View Article

Verizon & Google Coming Together To Offer Advanced Messaging Services

Reportedly, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) and Google are coming together to expand advanced messaging services to Android users in the U.S. starting next year using the Messages by Google app. The service will be based on the Rich Communications Service (RCS) standard, which provides a more inte...

Jul 21, 2021 View Article

Verizon Knots Deal With Mastercard On 5G Contactless Payments & Autonomous Checkout Service For Retail

As per reports, Verizon Business (VZ) has signed a deal with Mastercard Inc. to use 5G and wireless technology for contactless payments and enable an autonomous checkout service for retail stores. The Verizon Business tie-up with Mastercard is aimed to utilize 5G smartphones and near-field communic...

Jul 18, 2021 View Article

Travelers Makes Strategic Investment In Fidelis – Specialty Reinsurance Products Offering

Reportedly, the Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) announced a strategic minority investment in a privately owned global insurer, Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited. Fidelis offers specialty, bespoke, and reinsurance products. The company also has a fee income business, which supports its insurance ope...

Jul 15, 2021 View Article

IBM Enters Hybrid Cloud Deal With Telecommunication Giants Verizon & Spain’s Telefonica

Reportedly, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has entered hybrid cloud deals with global telecommunication giants Verizon and Spain’s Telefonica as the company aims to build out 5G and edge networks. The deal expands on existing partnerships IBM has with the two telecom operators. ...

Jul 05, 2021 View Article

Salesforce To Form Global Advisory Board Offering Guided Digital Growth To Companies

Reportedly, Salesforce (CRM), the global leader in CRM, recently announced the formation of a Global Advisory Board to offer strategic guidance and assist the company's growth into new markets, strengthening and deepening Salesforce's role as a trusted digital advisor to CEOs and leaders around the ...

Jun 28, 2021 View Article

IBM Completes Acquisition Of Application Resource Management Provider, Turbonomic. Inc.

Reportedly, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) announced the closing of its acquisition of Turbonomic, Inc., an Application Resource Management (ARM) and Network Performance Management (NPM) software provider based in Boston, MA. The recent closure complements IBM's recent acquisition...

Jun 24, 2021 View Article

Verizon Acquires Senion – A Global Leader In Location-Responsive Solutions

Reportedly, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) announced the acquisition of Senion, a global leader in location-responsive solutions. Developer of an indoor positioning platform, Senion’s advanced machine-learning sensor fusion technology delivers sub-meter accuracy for precise positioning and navi...

Jun 22, 2021 View Article

The Coca-Cola Company Becomes The First Global Implementation Partner For The Ocean Cleanup’s River Project

Reportedly, the Coca-Cola Company (KO) has partnered with The Ocean Cleanup’s River Project. The partnership brings in Coca-Cola’s Global Network with The Ocean Cleanup’s Technology Supporting Solutions for 15 Rivers Around the World, preventing plastic waste from entering the oceans. The obje...

Jun 02, 2021 View Article

Microsoft Connects With Accenture, Goldman To Build Software To Produce Fewer Data Center Carbon Emissions

Reportedly, Microsoft Corp., (MSFT) Accenture Plc, and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. have joined hands with nonprofits like the Linux Foundation and climate groups to develop ways to build software that produces fewer carbon emissions when used in data centers, preventing high-powered computers from cons...

May 27, 2021 View Article

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos & LVMH Duking It Out For ‘World’s Richest Person’ – Tesla’s Musk In 3rd!

Bernard Arnault, CEO and majority owner of French luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) became the 'world’s richest person' this morning unseating Amazon (AMZN, $3,244.99, +1.31%) founder Jeff Bezos prior to relinquishing the title at the end of today's trading session. According ...

May 24, 2021 View Article

Salesforce Joins As Innovation Partner Of The Walt Disney Studios StudioLAB

Reportedly, Salesforce and Disney (DIS) Studios Content have entered a partnership to support Disney marketers and filmmakers via the Salesforce platform. With Salesforce as StudioLAB Innovation Partner, the companies will look for new ways to use technology to manage and grow the content production...

May 06, 2021 View Article

Travelers (TRV) Publishes 2020 Community Report – Total Giving Over Decade Approx. $225M

As per reports, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) published its annual Community Report that includes its 2020 charitable contributions of nearly $23 million, bringing the company’s total giving over the past decade to approximately $225 million. The company’s charitable activities 2020 includ...

May 03, 2021 View Article

Boeing Has Fired Employees On Racist, Discriminatory Or Hateful Conduct

As per reports, Boeing Co (BA) has fired 65 employees over the last year for engaging in or being part of racist, discriminatory or hateful conduct. The planemaker informed in a report that the employees were terminated between June 2020 and April 21, 2021. Boeing said about 69% of its U.S. workforc...

May 02, 2021 View Article

Disney’s Searchlight Pictures Wins Best Picture Trophy

As per reports, the Walt Disney Company Searchlight Pictures won the best picture trophy for "Nomadland" at the Oscars, marking the fourth time in eight years the studio has collected the film industry's most prestigious recognition. The victory for Searchlight Pictures "Nomadland" left Netflix Inc...

Apr 26, 2021 View Article

American Express Gains 10th Spot On 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in the U.S.

Reportedly, American Express Company (AXP) has been ranked 10th on the 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in the U.S, for the second consecutive year of being among the Top 10. The ranking is based majorly on feedback from its employees and the company’s success in providing a dive...

Apr 16, 2021 View Article

Honeywell Makes Major Climate Pledge To Go Carbon Neutral By 2035

Reportedly, Honeywell (HON) is making a major climate pledge of becoming carbon neutral in its operations and facilities by 2035. To achieve the target, Honeywell plans to further invest in energy-saving projects, use more renewable energy sources, complete capital improvement projects, and utilize ...

Apr 11, 2021 View Article

Microsoft Secures Multi-Billion Deal With U.S. Army For HoloLens Advances

Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (MSFT) has secured a deal worth up to $21.88 billion over 10 years to sell the U.S. Army augmented reality headsets set on its HoloLens product, backed by Azure cloud computing services. For the last two years, Microsoft has worked with the Army on the prototyping phase o...

Apr 08, 2021 View Article

Verizon Strikes Its First Private 5G Contract In Europe

Reportedly, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) has entered into its first private 5G contract in Europe with Associated British Ports for the deployment of the mobile network at the Port of Southampton, with the port becoming the first mainland port in the UK to have private 5G. On England's south c...

Apr 08, 2021 View Article

INVESTING QUOTE OF THE DAY! – John Maynard Keynes

QUOTE OF THE DAY – “As time goes on, I get more and more convinced that the right method of investment is to put fairly large sums into enterprises which one thinks one knows something about and in the management of which one thoroughly believes.” — John Maynard Keynes Discove...

Mar 24, 2021 View Article

Disneyland California To Re-Open Its Doors For Visitors From April 30

Reportedly, Walt Disney Co's (DIS) two theme parks in California to reopen on April 30 with limited capacity, almost after a year of COVID-19 induced closures. Attendance will be initially capped at 15% capacity, with advance reservations and a valid ticket required for entry. Guest will have to wea...

Mar 22, 2021 View Article

Visa Elects Michelle Gethers-Clark As Its Chief Diversity Officer & Head Of Corporate Responsibility

Visa Inc. (V) announced the appointment of Michelle Gethers-Clark as its Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Corporate Responsibility. Gethers-Clark to be a part of Visa’s Executive Committee and will report to Al Kelly, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer. Gethers-Clark will be responsible for...

Mar 22, 2021 View Article

JPMorgan Widens Recruitment Program To Include More Black College Students

Reportedly, JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) is widening a recruitment program to include more Black college students for internships and jobs in the investment bank, commercial bank, and asset & wealth management businesses. The six-week paid, professional development, Advancing Black Pathways fel...

Mar 18, 2021 View Article

Disney Enters Seven-Year Multi-Platform Broadcast Deal With NHL

As per reports, the National Hockey League and Walt Disney Co (DIS) have entered a partnership with seven-year TV, streaming, and media rights that will entertain with games with ESPN, ABC, and streaming platforms. The partnership will begin with the NHL's 2021-22 season, with the exclusive coverage...

Mar 15, 2021 View Article

JP Morgan To Strengthen New Remote Financial Advice Offering By Hiring Over 100 Financial Advisors In Phoenix Metro Area

Reportedly, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management (JPM) to hire more than 100 financial advisors in the Phoenix metro area by 2022, working on the bank’s commitment to growing in Arizona. The new employees will be a part of J.P. Morgan’s growing U.S. wealth management business, with a focus to offer pro...

Mar 12, 2021 View Article

Honeywell Grabs Place In Fast Company’s Annual List Of The World’s Most Innovative Companies For 2021

Reportedly, Honeywell (HON) has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies (MIC) for 2021. Ranked among the top five companies in the Enterprise category. Honeywell was recognized for its contribution to quantum computing and for developing new prod...

Mar 10, 2021 View Article

3M Honored As One Of The World’s Most Ethical Companies For 8th Consecutive Year By Ethisphere Institute

Reportedly, 3M (MMM) has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for 8th Consecutive Year for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance. The assessment included more than 200 questions on environmental, cultural, and social practices, ethics...

Feb 24, 2021 View Article

Apple Has Reportedly Acquired 100 companies Over The 6 Last Years

Technology giant and iPhone maker, Apple Inc. (AAPL) has reportedly acquired 100 companies over the last six years, informed the company’s chief executive Tim Cook at Apple’s annual meeting of shareholders this week. The company recently announced its largest quarter ever by revenue clocking in ...

Feb 24, 2021 View Article

50+ Inspirational Investing Quotes To Consider As We Reach For The Moon!

I am always in search for inspiration as I move through my daily life, invest & create. Please enjoy the following quotes that I believe are interesting and valuable. I will continue to add to this list as we move forward and include them in the 'The View' and 'The WeekEnder' our markets insig...

Feb 23, 2021 View Article

Travelers Secures Score of 100 on 2021 Corporate Equality Index

Reportedly, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) has secured a score of 100 on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index, maintaining its position for the sixth consecutive year as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. Corporate Equality Index (CEI) is a national benchmarking tool monitored by the Human R...

Feb 18, 2021 View Article

The Home Depot Allocates $1M To Assist Campus Improvements At Historically Black Colleges & Universities

As per reports, The Home Depot (HD) to contribute $1 million in charity with its annual Retool Your School program to support campus improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Retool Your School program, established in 2009 program promotes Historically Black Colleges and Universi...

Feb 18, 2021 View Article

Warren Buffett Discloses Increased Stake In Verizon, Chevron & More

Reportedly, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed its new stake in Verizon Communications (VZ) with 147.6 million shares, a stake valued at around $8.6 billion at the end of 2020, according to a 13-F securities filing making it the 6th largest position in its portfolio. Berkshire Hathaway ...

Feb 18, 2021 View Article

Goldman Launches Marcus Invest An Automated Wealth-Management Platform

Reportedly, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is launching an automated wealth-management platform responsible to rebalance and allocate customers' wealth across portfolios of bonds and stocks. The bank informed consumers can open an account with Marcus Invest with a minimum of $1,000 and will be charge...

Feb 17, 2021 View Article

Merck CEO, Kenneth C. Frazier To Step Down – Board Elects CFO Robert M. Davis As Successor

As per reports, Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) chairman and chief executive officer, Kenneth C. Frazier will retire as CEO, effective June 30, 2021, but will continue to serve on Merck’s board of directors as executive chairman, for a transition period yet to be determined by the board. The board o...

Feb 09, 2021 View Article

Chevron Invests In Carbon Capture Start-Up Blue Planet Systems Corporation

Reportedly, Chevron Corporation (CVX) has made a Series C investment in Blue Planet Systems Corporation. The oil giant has also signed a letter of intent with Blue Planet regarding full assistance and cooperation on pilot projects and other commercial opportunities in major geographic locations with...

Jan 28, 2021 View Article

Disneyland Creating A Super Point-Of-Dispensing (POD) For Mass COVID-19 Vaccination In Orange County

Reportedly, Walt Disney Co's (DIS) Disneyland which has been closed since March 2020 will become the first largest Super Point-of-Dispensing (POD) sites to provide COVID-19 vaccinations in Orange County, California. The facility is expected to host the operations later this week, informed government...

Jan 12, 2021 View Article

Plug Power & South Korean SK Group Enter A Strategic Partnership To Advance Hydrogen Economy Expansion In Asian Markets

As per reports, Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) and one of the leading South Korean business groups, S.K Group to enter a strategic partnership to accelerate hydrogen as an alternative energy source in Asian markets. Plug Power and SK Group both intend to provide hydrogen fueling stations, hydrogen fuel cell...

Jan 12, 2021 View Article

Apple’s Executive Bonuses Will Be Based On Company’s Social Environmental Goals

Reportedly, Apple Inc. (AAPL) to modify executive cash bonuses based on progress toward the company's social and environmental goals, the company said in its annual proxy filing this week. "Beginning in 2021, an environmental, social, and governance modifier based on Apple Values and other key co...

Jan 11, 2021 View Article

Apple Adds Monica Lozano, Publisher & Editor of La Opinion, To Its Board Of Directors

As per reports, Apple (AAPL) has added Monica Lozano, CEO College Futures Foundation, to its board, bringing the total number of Apple’s board of directors to eight. Monica Lozano is also a member of the boards of Target and Bank of America. Lozano served as a publisher and editor of La Opinion, ...

Jan 09, 2021 View Article

Walgreens Steps Up VillageMD Investment For Large-Scale Rollout Of Primary Care Clinics

Reportedly, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has increased its investment in VillageMD to support the opening of 600 to 700 Village Medical at Walgreens primary care clinics in more than 30 U.S. markets within the next four years, with an intent to build more in near future. Last year in July, Walg...

Jan 07, 2021 View Article

Self Driving Tech From Ouster Going Public Via Colonnade SPAC

As per reports, Ouster Inc, a five-year-old San Francisco-based startup making lidar sensors for self-driving cars and smart cities has decided to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Colonnade Acquisition Corp, valuing the start-up at around $1.9 billion and fi...

Dec 28, 2020 View Article

JPMorgan Chase To Acquire Stamford-Connecticut-based cxLoyalty Group Holdings

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) is set to acquire the global loyalty division of Stamford-Connecticut-based cxLoyalty Group Holdings Inc, a third-party credit card loyalty program service provider. The inclusion will integrate cxLoyalty’s technology platforms, gift cards, full-service travel agency ...

Dec 28, 2020 View Article

MacKenzie Scott Donates Another ~+ $4B

MacKenzie Scott, 50, formerly married to Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO is containing to give away her fortune at a miraculous pace, with donations of more than $4 billion in four months after announcing $1.7 billion in gifts in July. Scott, the world’s 18th-richest person with her wealth climbing $23.6 ...

Dec 21, 2020 View Article

Verizon Business & Walgreens Come Together To Enhance Digital Customer Experiences At Walgreens Stores

Reportedly, Verizon Business (VZ) and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) have entered a multi-year strategic partnership where Verizon will deploy their Network as a Service (NaaS) to deliver an enhanced customer experience to more than 9,000 Walgreens and Duane Reade retail locations across the US. The...

Dec 17, 2020 View Article

3M’s Introduces Longer Wear Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive Tapes

Reportedly, 3M (MMM) has launched the next generation of silicone adhesives, 3M™ Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive Tapes, the first of its class the 2480 3M™ Single Coated Medical Nonwoven Tape with Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive on Liner, offers longer wear, supports heavier devices, and offers more secure ...

Dec 14, 2020 View Article

AstraZeneca Agrees To Buy Rare Disease Firm Alexion For $39B Expanding Its Immunology Portfolio

As per reports, AstraZeneca (AZN) a leading Covid-19 vaccine developer and large multinational pharmaceutical firm has agreed to buy Boston-based biotechnology firm Alexion (ALXN) for $39 billion strengthening its position in immunology and rare diseases. Alexion shareholders will receive $60/share...

Dec 13, 2020 View Article

Disney Increases Layoffs For 2021 As The Pandemic Continues To Surge Humbling Theme Parks

As per reports, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) increased the number of layoffs at its theme parks from 28,000 to 32,000 as the company struggles with limited customers caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The layoff will take place in the first half of 2021 and will primarily be from its parks, experi...

Dec 01, 2020 View Article

Prime Contractor to U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Leidos Selects 3M’s Health Information Systems

Reportedly, 3M Health Information Systems, a division of 3M Health Care, part of 3M Company (MMM) has been chosen by Leidos, prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to work on the Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization (DHMSM) for its components of the 3M™ 360 Encompa...

Nov 25, 2020 View Article

Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Adds Caterpillar

As per reports, Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) has been listed to the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), including both the World and North America indices marking it as the 21st time Caterpillar has been included in the DJSI based on numerous corporate economic, environmental and social perform...

Nov 24, 2020 View Article

48 Investing Quotes To Know When Investing In The Stock Market!

As we move forward to invest in the markets, I would suggest that we should keep at least the following short list of quotes in mind from some of the best investors throughout history. “A lot of people with high IQs are terrible investors because they’ve got terrible temperaments. You ne...

Nov 10, 2020 View Article

Verizon Honors Military Families & Veterans With Best Offers And Donation To Wounded Warrior Project

Reportedly, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) has come up with benefits and offers for Military families in an initiative to serving and giving back to those who give the most. The telecom giant has come up with plans where Military families can get 4 lines for $30/mo per line on Start Unlimited and...

Nov 09, 2020 View Article

American Express Commits $1B To Advance Racial & Gender Equality

As per reports, American Express Company (AXP) to invest $1 billion to advance racial and gender equality and to promote social justice. The company also plans to promote practices to hire and retain underrepresented colleagues, including Black, Latinx, and female colleagues. The credit card issu...

Nov 05, 2020 View Article

The Home Depot Introduces Virtual Field Trips For Enhanced At-Home Learning For Kids

Reportedly, The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) to introduce Virtual Field Trips to its digital DIY workshops library, that will include child-friendly behind the scenes tours, insights, and know-how as to how products come to life and reach the store's shelves. The new learning experience will provide a fun,...

Oct 26, 2020 View Article

Robin Colucci’s 5 Basic “Steps” For Navigating The Traditional Publishing Process

Robin Colucci's clients have been published by “Big 5” and other top publishing houses and others have self-published. Many of her clients have won awards, received outstanding book reviews, and/or become bestsellers on Amazon, USA Today, and The New York Times bestsellers lists. Clients come t...

Oct 23, 2020 View Article

Honeywell Acquires Ballard’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Business

Reportedly, Honeywell (HON) has acquired all of the "business assets" of Ballard's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for an undisclosed price. The employees of the UAV subsidiary will move to Honeywell Aerospace, as per reports. Both companies are also working on a long-term strategic agreement to bring...

Oct 20, 2020 View Article

Irish Airline Ryanair Expects Boeing 737 Max Aircraft To Return To Service By Next Month In US

Reportedly, Ryanair expects Boeing's (BA) 737 MAX aircraft to return to operations in the United States in the next month or so after it’s more than a year-long grounding. Investigators of the crashes blamed faults in the 737 Max's flight control system, which Boeing has been rebuilding for months...

Oct 15, 2020 View Article

Verizon Signed Up As The Official 5G And Wireless Partner Of Prudential Center

As per reports, Verizon has been named as the exclusive 5G partner to the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center through a multi-year agreement. The collaboration will bring 5G services to Prudential Center and GRAMMY Museum Experience™ Prudential Center (the home arena of the Devils and the firs...

Oct 08, 2020 View Article

Caterpillar Acquiring Weir Oil & Gas In A $405 Million Deal

As per reports, Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) has entered a deal with Weir Group PLC, to acquire its Oil & Gas Division, "Weir Oil & Gas" for a purchase price of $405 million to be paid in cash. Weir Group PLC is a Scotland-based global engineering business, headquartered in near Fort Worth, Texa...

Oct 08, 2020 View Article

Verizon Enters A Multi-Year “Official 5G Partner” Deal With NHL

As per reports, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) has been signed as the official 5G partner, Official Wireless Services Partner, and Official Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) Partner in the U.S for the National Hockey League in a multi-year agreement. The telecom giant has also been named as the Officia...

Sep 29, 2020 View Article

3M In Talks To Sell Its Food Safety Division

Reportedly, 3M Co (MMM) is in talks for the sale of its food safety business with advisers. The company’s unit which, sells test kits and other products to assist food makers to manage sanitation and allergens is expected to bring in a sale of about $3.5 billion, giving 3M extra cash amid the coro...

Sep 26, 2020 View Article

Travelers Launch AI-Based Ergonomic Assessments Delivering Expedited Safety Recommendations

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) announced the launch of virtual and on-site ergonomic assessments using artificial intelligence for its business customers of all sizes in establishing processes that implement workplace safety. The new technology equipped with AI-based technolo...

Sep 24, 2020 View Article

Travelers Unveils IndustryEdge Program For Professional Services – Offering Coverage Like General liability, Professional liability, etc.

As per reports, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is preparing to launch IndustryEdge for Professional Services, a specially tailored business solution offering coverage like general liability, professional liability, property, commercial auto, and workers compensation to ease industry-specific ri...

Sep 24, 2020 View Article

Oracle & Walmart Seek 20% Stake In TikTok Global After Trump’s Approval

Reportedly, ByteDance has received tentative approval for an agreement with the U.S. Government to clear its outstanding issues and allowing Oracle and Walmart together to invest and acquire 20% of the newly formed TikTok Global business, providing services to users in the United States and most of ...

Sep 20, 2020 View Article

Verizon Acquires Pre-Paid Wireless Leader Tracfone For $3.125B In Cash & $3.125B In Stock

Dow 30 component, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) has acquired pre-paid wireless leader Tracfone for $3.125 billion in cash and $3.125 billion in Verizon common stock, subject to customary closing adjustments, as per reports. The agreement also benefits from an additional $650 million in future ca...

Sep 17, 2020 View Article

Travelers’ Traverse App Gets Enhanced Image Recognition Tech

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) has enhanced the purchase ability of its online personal insurance product, Traverse with a mobile app and image recognition technology. The updated feature will allow buyers to insure the product they want to purchase by just clicking an image o...

Sep 17, 2020 View Article

Travelers Acknowledged As Military Times Best for Vets” Employer List

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc has been recognized as the Military Times Best for Vets: Employers list, for the seventh time. The organizations were selected based on practices related to the recruitment and retention of veterans, employment of military spouses, and accommodations fa...

Sep 11, 2020 View Article

New Walmart Health Center Opens To Provide Affordable Healthcare In Newnan, GA

As per reports, Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) has opened its new health center in the Newnan area located at 1025 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan, GA, adjacent to the Supercenter. The facility will provide affordable and quality healthcare to its members, providing them with the right care at the right time an...

Sep 03, 2020 View Article

Verizon Foundation Donates $1 Million In Support Of Hurricane Laura Relief Efforts

Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) to donate $1 million for immediate relief efforts across communities in Louisiana and Texas impacted by Hurricane Laura. The funds to be distributed equally between the American Red Cross and the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana, for emergency response an...

Aug 30, 2020 View Article

3M Introduces 3M M*Modal Virtual Assistant Technology For Hey Epic! Voice Assistant

3M (MMM) Health Information Systems to launch 3M M*Modal virtual assistant technology with the Hey Epic! Voice Assistant in Epic® Hyperspace revolutionizing clinician’s experience with electronic health record documentation, as per reports. The 3M virtual assistant technology is currently used i...

Aug 28, 2020 View Article

The Home Depot To Assist Communities Dealing With Hurricane Laura On The Gulf Coast

As per reports, The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) will turn on its Hurricane Command Center to support communities preparing for the Hurricane Laura approaching toward the Gulf Coast. The Hurricane Command Center works virtually this time, keeping safety and social distancing in mind. The associates from th...

Aug 26, 2020 View Article

Would You Like To Turn Your Manuscript Into A Bestselling Book or Booklet?

If you would like to turn your manuscript into a bestselling booklet then I would suggest you speak to my friend and New York Times Bestseller Book Coach Robin Colucci. She also can assist you in making sure that your booklet doesn’t get overlooked… and instead, it climbs the Amazon bestseller...

Aug 25, 2020 View Article

Walgreens Extending Support Services And Financial Assistance To Derecho Storm Hit Illinois & Iowa Communities

Dow 30 component, Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA) to donate $10,000 to American Red Cross derecho assistance, providing relief efforts to tens of thousands of Iowans and Illinoisans impacted by derecho storm recently causing massive damage to life with heavy rains, flash floods, and strong hurricane w...

Aug 23, 2020 View Article

The Home Depot Donates Kids Workshop Kits To The Boys & Girls Club of America, YMCA, ToolBank & More

As per reports, The Home Depot (HD) has donated 500,000 Kids Workshop kits and more to a number of non-profit organizations, and schools including the Boys & Girls Club of America, YMCA, and ToolBank across the country over the past four months, as its in-house workshop classes, are on hold due ...

Aug 19, 2020 View Article

Travelers Europe Announces Travelers CyberRisk, Enhancing Cyber Security Solutions

As per reports, Travelers Europe (TRV) has enhanced its cyber insurance product, Travelers CyberRisk offering risk management and more coverage to enhance customers’ overall cybersecurity programs available to organizations of all sizes in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The new coverage solution...

Aug 06, 2020 View Article

Travelers Received Clear Assured Gold Status From The Clear Company

Reportedly, the UK subsidiary of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) has become the first insurer to have been received Clear Assured Gold status from the Clear Company for diversity and inclusion. A leading auditor of inclusive best practices, The Clear Company assesses organizations and businesses...

Aug 06, 2020 View Article

Travelers Q2 Earnings Take Hit From Catastrophe Losses

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is an insurance provider of property-casualty insurance for home, auto, and business. Recently, Travelers (TRV) announced its Q2 earnings reporting a net loss of $40 million, or 16 cents per share for the quarter ending June 30. Their earnings we...

Jul 23, 2020 View Article

Disney Trimming Ad Spending On Facebook

Reportedly, the Walt Disney Company (DIS) will lower its advertising and marketing spend on Facebook (FB) after the social media giant experienced an ad boycott over its handling of controversial content, hate speech, and enforcement of policies surrounding the objectionable content. Disney didn't m...

Jul 23, 2020 View Article

2020 Travelers Championship Raises Greater Than $1.6M For +100 Charitable Organizations

As per reports, the 2020 Travelers Championship collected more than $1.6M for more than 100 charitable organizations. The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) took over as the title sponsor in 2007, since then the event has achieved more than $20 million for over 750 charities across the region. The 2021...

Jul 07, 2020 View Article

3M And HP Collaborate Promoting Social Distancing

As per reports, 3M (MMM) and HP Inc. announced a new collaboration to share large-format graphics for commercial signage applications free-of-charge, to encourage and communicate social distancing and safety messages at public spaces, workplaces, and businesses amid reopening and the continued COVID...

Jun 24, 2020 View Article

United Health Foundation Commits $500k For Urgent Assistance via Arizona Food Bank Network

The United Health Foundation has pledged $500k to provide urgent assistance to Arizona residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aid for the Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN ) is a part of UnitedHealth Group’s more than $75 million commitment to fight COVID-19 and help those directly affected by...

Jun 17, 2020 View Article

Walmart Introduces Debt-Free Education To Increase Skilled Trade Workers

Reportedly, The Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is looking to grow its educational offerings and programs in line with its vision of focussed and future-oriented training for its workforce with skilled training. “While the economy and our company will continue to be technology-driven, we also recogn...

Jun 17, 2020 View Article

UnitedHealthcare To Serve Medicaid Beneficiaries Of Commonwealth Of Kentucky

As per reports, The Commonwealth of Kentucky has selected the UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky as one of its five organizations to manage its statewide Medicaid program, effective January 1, 2021. The Commonwealth of Kentucky has reportedly partnered with managed care health plans to impr...

Jun 16, 2020 View Article

Travelers Declares Financial Support Towards Advancing Racial Equality In Twin Cities

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) to come forward with $1 million in aid to support non-profit bodies working to support the black community and racial equality across the country along with fixing broken businesses in Minnesota, as per reports. The funds to be distributed among organizations such...

Jun 09, 2020 View Article

Nike To Bring Forward $40 Million Over Four-Years In Aid The Black Community

As per reports, NIKE, Inc. (NIKE), along with its Jordan and Converse brands. is seeking to support the black community over the next four years with $40 million in aid. The funds will be donated to organizations and groups working to bring in social justice, equality, education, and focus on racial...

Jun 08, 2020 View Article

Travelers Joins First Broker-led Investor Group and Accelerator Program BrokerTech Ventures As Its First Carrier Partner

Reportedly, the industry’s first broker-led investor group and accelerator program BrokerTech Ventures (BTV) announced the addition of its first carrier partner, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV), to the platform. “The elevated relationship between BrokerTech Ventures and Travelers was a ...

Jun 02, 2020 View Article

The Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement Keeping Rates In Check

Here's today's FOMC statement: The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time, thereby promoting its maximum employment and price stability goals. The coronavirus outbreak is causing tremendous human and economic har...

Apr 29, 2020 View Article

Walgreens To Set-Up Temporary COVID-19 Testing Centres

As per reports, Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA) is set to expand drive-thru testing at 15 new sites in seven states to further strengthen its commitment to provide greater access to COVID-19 testing and community resources. The initiative includes states Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisian...

Apr 08, 2020 View Article

Travelers Announces More Than $100 Million In Commission Payments Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Oil producer group OPEC and its allies failed to comprehensively secure a deal to take a historic amount of crude off the market on Thursday, after Mexico balked at the suggested production cuts. As per reports, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) announced that it is making commission payments to ...

Apr 07, 2020 View Article

Raytheon & United Technologies Merger To Trade On NYSE With Symbol “RTX”

Dow 30 component United Technologies Corporation (UTX) creates smart, sustainable solutions that are used to provide high-technology systems and services to both the building and aerospace industries. As per reports, United Technologies Corporation and Raytheon Company announced that they have obta...

Mar 30, 2020 View Article

3M Has Doubled Its Global Output of N95 Respiratorstors In COVID-19 Fight

3M (MMM) has doubled its global output of N95 respirators to an annual rate of over 1.1 billion per year, or approximately 100 million per month. The company is also increasing its investments, particularly in the U.S to boost its global capacity by 30% over the next year. The production for hand sa...

Mar 26, 2020 View Article

The Coronavirus Outbreak & Containment Measures Forces Fed To Slash Interest Rates To Zero & Crank Up QE

In yet an another amazing but anticipated emergency move, the Fed has slashed interest rates to zero ahead of their meeting this week. The Fed is also cranking up QE support in reaction to the spread of coronavirus, containment measures and resulting slowing or halting economy hoping to support and ...

Mar 15, 2020 View Article

JP Morgan Rates Boeing As Neutral

Reportedly, JP Morgan analysts have given up on their long-term "overweight" call on Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA), the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security system shares lowering their price target for the company...

Mar 13, 2020 View Article

Travelers’ Traverse Now Available In Texas

Traverse, a personal insurance product of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV), is providing a way that consumers may customize, purchase and service policies online and is now available to those residing in Texas. Launched in New York in 2018, Traverse provides coverage options for items like mobi...

Mar 10, 2020 View Article

Goldman Sachs Advises Employees To Avoid All Non-Essential Business Travel Due To Coronavirus

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. As per the Reuters report, Goldman Sachs has instructed its employees to postpo...

Mar 02, 2020 View Article

Blackstone To Acquire IQ Student Accommodation From Goldman Sachs For $6B

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. Reportedly, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and the Wellcome Trust are set to sell the...

Feb 28, 2020 View Article

Vista Partners’ Quote of the Day Via Bob Iger, Ceo of Disney

"The riskiest thing we can do is just maintain the status quo. I get up at 4:30 in the morning, seven days a week, no matter where I am in the world. I think it is important for people who are given leadership roles to assume that role immediately. What I've really learned over time is that optim...

Feb 18, 2020 View Article

Will Verizon Go Carbon Neutral By 2035?

As per reports, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) CEO, Hans Vestberg confirmed Verizon’s commitment to be carbon neutral in its operations by 2035 making it the first U.S. telecommunications company to issue a green bond, with funds from the $1B bond targeting renewable energy, green buildings, su...

Jan 30, 2020 View Article

Pfizer To Initiate IPO Of Its Consumer-Health JV With Glaxo

Pfizer (PFE) is a leading global provider of anti-infective medicines, offering patients access to a diverse portfolio of more than 80 products. Recently, Pfizer announced the results of the interim analysis of the Phase 3 BEACON CRC trial with a combination of BRAFTOVI® (encorafenib), MEKTOVI® ...

Jan 30, 2020 View Article

Inspirational Quote Of The Day for January 28, 2020

"Let this scenario play out on its own, in its own fashion. As you watch it unfold, you will soon be grateful that you choose the peaceful path. Remember -- those who live by the sword, die by the sword." San Francisco-based Vista Partners LLC is a California Registered Investment Advis...

Jan 28, 2020 View Article

3M’s Post-It Launches Environment Friendly Post-it Flex Write Surface

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. W...

Jan 24, 2020 View Article

Intel Features Its Mobileye Demos Autonomous Car At CES

Intel Corporation (INTC) seeks to expand the boundaries of technology to provide the most amazing experience possible while designing, manufacturing, and selling integrated digital technology globally. As per reports, Intel released a video of its Mobileye autonomous car navigating the streets of J...

Jan 09, 2020 View Article

American Express Members To Enjoy Access To Centurion & Escape Lounges at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Dow 30 component American Express Company (AXP), and its subsidiaries provide customers and businesses globally with charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services. They look to enrich the lives of their customers and build business success. Reportedly, American Express cardhol...

Jan 07, 2020 View Article

Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Co-Chief Operating Officer Alex Gourlay Is Participating At 39th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Reportedly, Co-Chief Operating Officer Alex Gourlay & Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer James Kehoe, Walgreens will participate at the 39th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 11:40 a.m. ET. The event will be held virtually and w...

Jan 03, 2020 View Article

VIQTORY, Publisher of G.I. Jobs Recognized Travelers As A 2020 Military Friendly® Company

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is an insurance provider of property-casualty insurance for home, auto, and business. Recently, The Travelers Companies were acknowledged as a Military Friendly® Company by VIQTORY, publisher of G.I. Jobs. The Military Friendly lists are gather...

Dec 28, 2019 View Article

Intel Finalizes Sale Of Its Smartphone Modem Business

Intel Corporation (INTC) seeks to expand the boundaries of technology to provide the most amazing experience possible while designing, manufacturing, and selling integrated digital technology globally. Intel recently announced the completion of the sale of its majority-owned smartphone modem busine...

Dec 09, 2019 View Article

UnitedHealth’s Optum To Purchase Diplomat Pharmacy For About $300M

Dow 30 component UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) operates as a diversified health and well-being company in the United States. The company’s UnitedHealthcare segment offers consumer-oriented health benefit plans and services for national employers, public sector employers, mid-sized employer...

Dec 09, 2019 View Article

3M To Soon Sell Its Drug Delivery Systems Unit?

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. W...

Dec 09, 2019 View Article

“Can We Expect More In December?” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-30-19

Vista Partners has published "Can We Expect More In December?" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-30-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range...

Nov 30, 2019 View Article

Tech Data Leaps (+12.32%) On Apollo Bid & Broad Markets Take It On Chin! Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/29/19

Big Movers Shares of Tech Data (TECD) lept +12.32% today closing at $144.89/share. Private equity firm Apollo Global Management agreed to pay $145/share for TECD on Wednesday, up from its original bid of $130/share of Warren Buffett's Berkshire bid of $140/share from last week. TECD op...

Nov 29, 2019 View Article

Unexpected Key Data Points, AVX Corp (+18.97%), INVO Bioscience (+9.09%) & Broad Markets Rise! Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/27/19

Big Movers Shares of AVX Corporation (AVX) jumped +36.37% today. AVX is a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components and interconnect, sensor, control, and antenna solutions that yesterday won the South Carolina Life Sciences Pinnacle Award for Organizational Contrib...

Nov 27, 2019 View Article

Nike Invests In Utah-based Technology Company Handsfree Labs, Inc.

NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) is the world’s top designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, equipment, apparel, and accessories. The Beaverton, Oregon based company offers products for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. As per reports, Nike has invested in Handsfree Labs Inc, a U...

Nov 27, 2019 View Article

Arrowhead Pharma, Nutanix, Retail Sector & Broad Markets Rise! Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/26/19

Big Movers Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR), a company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them rose +18.79% today closing at $67.70/share. Yesterday after the close the company hosted the fiscal year 2019 conference call to review t...

Nov 26, 2019 View Article

The Medicines Company (MDCO), IBB, & Russell 2000 Post Big Wins! Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/25/19

Big Movers Novartis (NVS) announced that it is buying The Medicines Company (MDCO) and its experimental treatment inclisiran uses a new approach to lower bad cholesterol in especially hard to treat patients for $9.7B. Shares of MDCO jumped +22.25% closing at $83.80/share. The Ishares Nasdaq ...

Nov 25, 2019 View Article

“Turkey Time” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-23-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Turkey Time" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-23-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range acros...

Nov 23, 2019 View Article

“Friday Market Drifts Up, Nordstrom & Buffett’s StoneCo Ltd. Surge!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/22/19

Big Movers Nordstrom (JWM) soared to $37.95/share up +10.58% today after beating Wall Street's expectations as they saw their digital sales drive Q3 performance leading them to revise their guidance upward. A leading provider of financial technology solutions that empower merchants to conduc...

Nov 22, 2019 View Article

“TD Ameritrade Flys On Chuck Schwab Interest” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/21/19

Big Movers According to a plethora of sources, today Charles ("Chuck") Schwab (SCHW) is making a move to combine with rival brokerage firm TD Ameritrade (AMTD), a deal that could be worth more than $25B. It would also create a new behemoth company in the brokerage space with over $5T in combi...

Nov 21, 2019 View Article

“No Phase One In 2019? – Target & Neubase Therapeutics Jump!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/20/19

Big Movers Target Corporation (TGT) jumped +14.06% closing at $126.43/share after crushing earnings expectations and reporting a surge of +4.5% in same-store sales in Q3. Vista Partners recently highlighted a "one-to-watch-stock" in the weekly market recap called Neubase Therapeutics (NBSE),...

Nov 20, 2019 View Article

“Karuna 2.0 & Another Nasdaq Record” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/19/19

Got to love biotech! Shares of Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KRTX) closed at $96/share up +$78.32 +442.99% after hitting $100 intraday trading yesterday. This move came after Karuna, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel therapies with the potential to t...

Nov 19, 2019 View Article

“More Rarified Air (Karuna)!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/18/19

More rarefied air was achieved at the end of the day in the markets as large caps ended the day marginally up but in record territory. This was despite the tit for that continues to go in the US-China trade war with its on again off again theatrics. The Dow closed up +31.33 points +.11% closi...

Nov 18, 2019 View Article

“Is Santa Here Already?” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-16-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Is Santa Here Already?" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-16-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that ...

Nov 16, 2019 View Article

“Apparently Kudlow + Retail = 28k” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/15/19

Apparently, when you add up positive "Phase One/US-China trade war" comments from Larry Kudlow (NEC Director) with somewhat positive economic data, it produces fuel for the Dow to move into record territory. The October retail sales report came in today and also showed a rise of +.3% month/m...

Nov 15, 2019 View Article

“Walmart & Uncle Jerry” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/14/19

Of major significance to the market and the economy, Dow 30 component and worldwide retailer Walmart (WMT) reported earnings before the market open, beating analyst expectations as earnings were propelled forward on the back of strong online sales. WMT further reported Q3 FY20 GAAP EPS of $1.1...

Nov 14, 2019 View Article

“Go Aces!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/13/19

Kudos goes out to the University of Evansville Purple Aces Men's Basketball Team for defeating the #1 ranked team in the land, the infamous Kentucky Wildcats last night in regular-season play 67-64. This is significant on a number of levels for me as many of you know Evansville is where I was ...

Nov 13, 2019 View Article

Microsoft Partnering With Charlotte On Smart City Initiatives

Redmond, Washington-based American multinational technology company Microsoft (MSFT) develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Microsoft announced a 3-year agreement with the city of Charlotte at Junior Ac...

Nov 13, 2019 View Article

“0.00” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/12/19

Overall the markets were in an uptrend today that included the Nasdaq closing at an all-time high at 8486.09 up 21.81 points +.26%, but the Dow closed flat with a 0.00 point move (a strange sight) & closing at 27,691.49, to say the least. The S&P 500 ended today's session +4.86 poin...

Nov 12, 2019 View Article

3M Collaborating With Well Living Lab Alliance – A Delos & Mayo Clinic Combined Effort

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world. W...

Nov 12, 2019 View Article

“Thank You, Veterans!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/11/19

Happy Veterans Day to all and thank you goes out to all veterans for their service! Here's a bit of a history lesson regarding Veterans Day which was originally known as Armistice Day. Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring milit...

Nov 11, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 11-10-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

Nov 10, 2019 View Article

“5-Straight Weeks” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-9-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "5-Straight Weeks" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-9-2019! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range...

Nov 09, 2019 View Article

The Latest Q3 2019 Earnings, Beats, & Misses & Upcoming Schedule for Dow 30 Companies (updated 11-8-19)

Here's the current scorecard for Q3 earnings with regard to the Dow 30 companies. Fifteen companies have beaten estimates and ten companies have missed Wall Street's estimates. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported earnings on 10/15/2019 of $2.12, beating estimates of $2.048/share. JPMorgan...

Nov 08, 2019 View Article

“Tres Leches Friday” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/8/19

Friday, November 8th brought about an end to the week that was as sweet as "tres leches" as we finished trading in record territory across the three major indices while the little guys on the Russell supplied a nice little strawberry on top as well. This seemed to be powered by positive though...

Nov 08, 2019 View Article

“To Be Or Not To Be…” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/7/19

Thursday, November 7th the markets reacted positively to stories swirling that China's Commerce Ministry stated that China had reached an agreement with the U.S. where both sides were going to phase out tariffs over time which got somewhat countered when other stories took off that there may b...

Nov 07, 2019 View Article

“Pause” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/6/19

Wednesday, November 6th seemed to produce a time that most were pausing as the markets were basically flat. The markets' recent runup into record territory called for this to happen and of course, we had to deal with yet another turn of understanding with regard to the trade wars too as stor...

Nov 06, 2019 View Article

“Holy Biotech Batman! (NXTC +248.92%, $2.09B Mkt Cap)” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/5/19

Tuesday, November 5th brought forth a reminder of why I continue to invest in the biotech space as NextCure, Inc. (NXTC) jumped an amazing +248.92% closing at $92.22/share after reaching $109/share. NXTC traded 7.88 million shares and now enjoys a 2.09B market cap. NXTC opened trading at $25.5...

Nov 05, 2019 View Article

“Phase 1 Today” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/4/19

Monday, November 4th brought our attention again towards stories regarding the US-China trade wars. Specifically that we should have confidence that a phase 1 agreement is still on track for this year between these two super economic powers. US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross shared that he be...

Nov 04, 2019 View Article

“Charging Forward” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-2-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Charging Forward" Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 11-2-2019! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range...

Nov 02, 2019 View Article

“Smashing” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 11/1/19

We welcomed our first day of November with the October jobs report surfacing and smashing expectations. The unemployment is now at a 5-decade low while wages were confirmed to have increased a bit. This was indeed enough to give the markets the much-needed fuel to move higher. As a result, th...

Nov 01, 2019 View Article

“One, Two…” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 10-26-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "One, Two..." Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 10-26-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range acros...

Oct 26, 2019 View Article

The Latest Q3 2019 Earnings, Beats, & Misses & Upcoming Schedule for Dow 30 Companies (updated 10-25-19)

Here's the current scorecard for Q3 earnings with regard to the Dow 30 companies. Five companies have beat estimates and eight companies have missed Wall Street's estimates. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported earnings on 10/15/2019 of $2.12, beating estimates of $2.048/share. JPMorgan (J...

Oct 25, 2019 View Article

The Latest Q3 2019 Earnings, Beats, & Misses & Upcoming Schedule for Dow 30 Companies

Here's the current scorecard for Q3 earnings with regard to the Dow 30 companies. Five companies have beat estimates and eight companies have missed Wall Street's estimates. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported earnings on 10/15/2019 of $2.12, beating estimates of $2.048/share. JPMorgan (J...

Oct 23, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 10-18-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

Oct 18, 2019 View Article

Investing Quote Of The Day Via Mae West

Why not invest your assets in the companies you really like? As Mae West said, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful." Atossa Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ: ATOS) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics and delivery methods for breast cancer and other breas...

Oct 17, 2019 View Article

Verizon & TomTom Explore Ways To Implement Road Safety Of Emergency Vehicles

Reportedly, TomTom and Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) announced that they are working on a 5G innovation project together at TechCrunch Disrupt SF conference aimed at making intersections safe for emergency vehicles with near real-time alerts and information to stamp out fatalities and accidents ...

Oct 14, 2019 View Article

Travelers Host Event To Highlight Ways To Combat “Distracted Driving”

The Travelers Institute held a conference on “Harnessing Psychology, Tech, and Innovation to Combat Distracted Driving,” on October 2, 2019, at the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business. The awareness drive is a part of the company’s Every Second Matter education series...

Oct 11, 2019 View Article

The Walmart Foundation Backs Organizations Fighting For Hunger Crunch In Texas

Recently, the Walmart Foundation announced $4 million in grants to organizations working to reduce the hunger crisis in Texas where more than 4 million people battle with hunger, including 1.6 million children, as per Feeding America. Organizations Brighter Bites and Baylor University’s Texas Hung...

Oct 08, 2019 View Article

United Technologies’ Pratt & Whitney Unit Gains Order for 183 F-35 Engines

As per reports, Pratt & Whitney unit of United Technologies Corporation (UTX) was awarded a contract to build 183 F-35 engines by Pentagon for the Defense Department amid the fighter struggling with testing glitches. The contract nearly worth $2.2 billion included F-35 engines,112 engines for th...

Oct 04, 2019 View Article

Travelers Launch Catastrophe Map Viewer To Speed Up Claim Process

Recently, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) introduced the Travelers Catastrophe Map Viewer allowing agents and brokers to view before-and-after photos of disaster-affected areas. The feature will help inform customers about the condition of their property by offering high-resolution aerial images...

Oct 03, 2019 View Article

Sony & Disney Continue Producing Spiderman Movies Starring Tom Holland

Reportedly, Marvel Studios is set to continue producing the Spider-Man Homecoming series, as announced by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Walt Disney Studios comforting fans fearing that spiderman might vanish from the big screen after the deal between Disney and Sony expired. There were reports of ...

Oct 01, 2019 View Article

Nexstar Acquires Tribune Media With Hopes of Being Largest Local Television Broadcaster

Recently, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced the acquisition of Tribune Media Company for an approximate value of $7.2 billion (including Tribune Media’s outstanding debt). The deal is set to equip Nexstar Media Group with wide coverage and flexibility to reach 39% of U.S. television households a...

Oct 01, 2019 View Article

Exxon Stepping Forward With $350k For Flood Victims In Texas

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plastics...

Sep 29, 2019 View Article

Apple Exceeds Q3 Earnings & The Cook Is Excited

Apple announced its Q3 earnings on Tuesday after the market closed and exceeded expectations. Revenue of $53.8 billion was reported exceeding analysts' forecast of $53.39 billion. Revenue was up by 1 percent in comparison to the quarter a year ago. Some Key Points from the report: • EPS: Earni...

Jul 31, 2019 View Article

“The Axe Fell” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/31/19

The wait is over and now approximately 80% of the markets' participants have received the .25 point interest rate cut that they were expecting (about 20% wanted a .50 pointcut), unfortunately, the Fed also lowered their ax and served a hawkish message. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated, “Let me be ...

Jul 31, 2019 View Article

P&G Beats Trimmed Expectations Amid Gillette Write-Down

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) released its quarterly earnings ending June 30 on Tuesday this week. Cincinnati-based consumer goods giant confirmed that it performed well enough to exceed Wall Street expectations even after the company had to bear $8 billion charges for its popular Gillette...

Jul 31, 2019 View Article

Exxon Mobil Set To Announce Q2 Earnings On August 2nd!

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia/Oceania. It also manufactures and markets commodity petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene, and polypropylene plasti...

Jul 31, 2019 View Article

McDonald’s Q2 Results Confirm Record Sales Growth

Last week, the U.S fast-food giant, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is the leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 37,000 locations in is the leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 37,000 locations in released its Q2 2019 results which confirmed that they had performed well beyond ...

Jul 30, 2019 View Article

“Rolling With Apple” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/30/19

The FOMC got their 2-day meeting underway today however we will have to wait until tomorrow to get the interest rate decision. In the meantime, the markets continue to digest another 30% of the S&P 500 earnings reports. What we do not have to wait for anymore is Apple's (AAPL) earnings report ...

Jul 30, 2019 View Article

Dow’s Misses Q2 Expectations & Seeks to Reduce Spending

Dow (NYSE: DOW) released its Q2 results last week missing analysts’ expectations. The company is now expected to cut the year spending amid prolonged U.S-China trade dispute and attributes excess supply of ethylene and polyethylene from the United States, China, Korea, and Thailand for disrupti...

Jul 30, 2019 View Article

“The Wait” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/29/19

The markets were a bit uncommitted & mixed today as it lays in wait for the FOMC decision on Wednesday, July 31. The markets also needed to collect itself in the so-called summer doldrums after establishing all-time highs last week. Let's not for a minute forget that we also have the trade tal...

Jul 29, 2019 View Article

Intel Revenue Falls For Q2 But Beats Analysts’ Estimates

Intel Corporation (INTC) reported its Q2 earnings on Thursday last week and confirmed that revenue fell by 3 percent in comparison to the same period last year. However, Intel managed to beat analysts’ estimates for its major business segments. Earnings per share of $1.06 were reported beating a...

Jul 29, 2019 View Article

3M Reported It Faces Sluggish Global Economic Growth

3M (MMM) reported its quarterly profit had dropped by 39.3% and believes that it was a result of sluggish global economic growth. Net income a year earlier was reported to be $1.86 billion at $3.07 per share which dropped down to $1.13 billion or $1.92 per share for the quarter ending June 30, thi...

Jul 28, 2019 View Article

Boeing Reports Q2 As Woes Continue For the Moment

Boeing declared its Q2 earnings on Wednesday this past week, reporting a quarterly loss of $2.9 billion, as its now infamous 737 Max jet continues to remain grounded after two fatal crashes resulting in loss of orders and constant maintenance cost. Revenues were reported to have dropped to $15.8...

Jul 28, 2019 View Article

Facebook Q2 Earnings Beat But $5B Settlement & Investigation Surfaces

Facebook (FB) announced its Q2 2019 earnings on Wednesday this week, beating analysts’ expectations. The social media giant also announced that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an antitrust investigation in addition to the earlier $5 billion privacy settlement over Cambridge Analyti...

Jul 27, 2019 View Article

“Leo Season” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 7-27-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Leo Season" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 7-27-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range across...

Jul 27, 2019 View Article

“Now Serving Q2 GDP” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/25/19

The markets were served a solid serving of better than expected Q2 GDP results (showing less of a slowdown than expected) today, which seemed to give market participants' enough of a jolt once again and we turned a nice shade of green into Friday's close. We also received a healthy serving solid ...

Jul 26, 2019 View Article

A Bit More On Travelers Q2 Earnings Report Miss!

Travelers released its Q2 profit results on Tuesday, disappointing Wall Street expectations. Claims for the quarter increased by 5.7% to $4.82 billion which led to the decrease in underwriting gain by only 18% to $74 million in the quarter due to the destruction caused strong wind and hailstorms a...

Jul 26, 2019 View Article

“Downward Dog” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/25/19

After we flew to new heights in the yesterday, the markets took a decidedly negative ride into the close today. We continued to see several earnings reports surface and many are highlighted in the balance of the letter. The S&P 500 lost 15.89 points or .53% to end the day at 3,003.67. The Dow ...

Jul 25, 2019 View Article

United Technologies Released Q2 Earnings With Positive News For Investors

United Technologies Corporation (UTX) reported its Q2 earnings early on Tuesday this week, exceeding Wall Street expectations. United Technologies earning per share rose to $2.20 a share exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.04. Revenue increased by 17.5% to $19.63 billion beating Wall Street ex...

Jul 25, 2019 View Article

High Customer Spend & Fees Push Visa’s Earnings Forward

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) reported its Q2 earnings on Tuesday and confirmed a solid 33% rise in quarterly profits, beating analysts’ estimates. Payments representing the dollar amount of purchases made with a Visa card rose by 8.7% to $2.23 trillion. The number of transactions rose 11.7% to $35.43 bi...

Jul 25, 2019 View Article

Why Did Caterpillar’s Q2 Results Miss Expectations?

Reportedly, Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) released its Q2 earnings early on Wednesday which missed Wall Street Expectations. The Company pointed to weak China sales, higher productions and restructured costs for the less than stellar results. The company’s EPS increased by less than 1% to $2.83 in com...

Jul 24, 2019 View Article

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) Exceeds Q2 Profit Expectations & Expects Interest Rate Cuts

Last week, J.P. Morgan Chase released its Q2 earnings report recently that revealed a $9.65 million profit at $2.82 per share beating analysts’ estimate of $2.50. However, their net interest income was cut by $500 million to $57.5 billion in comparison to $58 billion targets for the previous qua...

Jul 24, 2019 View Article

Goldman Sachs Beats Q2 Expectations While Maintaining Top Deal Maker Position

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. Recently, Goldman Sachs released its Q2 earnings report beating Wall Street�...

Jul 24, 2019 View Article

“Climbing To New Levels” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/24/19

The markets climbed to levels today that the investing world has never seen before! The S&P 500 knocked it out the park as it set a new record high of 3,019.59 during intraday trading and closed the day adding 14.09 points or .47% & at 3,019.56. The tech-heavy Nasdaq also charged forward...

Jul 23, 2019 View Article

“All Roses Again?” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/23/19

The markets were overwhelmingly positive again today and they even invited the little guys on the Russell 2000 to play. All things seemed to get all roses again when Bloomberg reported that US representatives will be headed over to China Monday to Wednesday next week to once again meet in-person ...

Jul 23, 2019 View Article

UnitedHealth Group Beats Q2 Expectations As Optum Revenues Rise

Dow 30 component United Technologies Corporation (UTX) creates smart, sustainable solutions that are used to provide high-technology systems and services to both the building and aerospace industries. Recently, UnitedHealth Group Inc. reported its Q2 earnings recording a 12.7% rise in second-quar...

Jul 23, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 7-23-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

Jul 23, 2019 View Article

Coca-Cola Shares Hit New Record High Today!

Dow 30 Component, The Coca-Cola Company (KO), is the largest total beverage company in the world. It offers 500 plus brands in over 200 countries and is committed to reducing sugar in its drinks and providing new and diverse drinks to people everywhere. Coca-Cola shares opened hit a record high t...

Jul 23, 2019 View Article

Microsoft Beats Expectations While Pushing Cloud Strategy

Redmond, Washington-based American multinational technology company Microsoft (MSFT) develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. Recently, Microsoft Corp reported its Q2 sales and profit earnings that beat...

Jul 23, 2019 View Article

IBM Reports Beats Q2 Earnings, Records High Growth For Its Cloud Business

Reportedly, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) beat consensus analysts Q2 estimates. The company earned $3.17 per share beating analysts’ estimates of $3.07. Profits were buoyed by high margin growth in its cloud business, amid slow growth in its legacy business including mainfra...

Jul 23, 2019 View Article

“Technologically Driven” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/22/19

As we count down the handful of trading days left until July 31 when the Fed makes their decision to or not to make their first interest rate reduction in 10 years, the markets today were overwhelmingly positive and "technologically driven" by some of the name brand tech and so-called FANG stock...

Jul 22, 2019 View Article

London Based Fintech Start-Up Raises 330 Million-Euro Backed By Goldman Sachs & Others

A six-year-old London based electronic payments startup, SumUp Inc. secured a 330 million-euro ($371 million) loan backed by Goldman Sachs Private Capital, Bain Capital Credit, and others to meet its expansion goals. “This cash injection will significantly accelerate the growth of our customer b...

Jul 21, 2019 View Article

Johnson & Johnson Beats Expectations & Raises Full-Year Sales Forecast

Recently, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) lifted its full-year sales forecast 2019 as its cancer drugs Darzalex and Imbruvica beat the sales forecast for the second-quarter earnings. The recent approval of its cancer drug Erleada for J&J's pharmaceuticals unit proved to help push earnings to beat ...

Jul 21, 2019 View Article

“Choppy Waters” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 7-20-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Choppy Waters" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 7-20-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range acr...

Jul 20, 2019 View Article

“Drifting Into The Close” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/19/19

After our "Red Wednesday" & "Green Thursday" this week (see the last 2 days of recaps), we seemed to drift and/or selloff across all markets into the close today. The Dow lost 68.77 points today closing down .25% closing at 27,154.20. The S&P 500 gave back 18.50 points or .62% closing...

Jul 19, 2019 View Article

“Green Thursday” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/18/19

After yesterday's trading produced a "Red Wednesday" in the markets as I wrote about yesterday, we thankfully received a green or positive move across the board in the markets by the end of today's trading session. The Dow gained 3.12 points today closing up .01% closing at 27,222.97. The S&P...

Jul 17, 2019 View Article

“Red Wednesday” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/17/19

The markets were all in the red today. Earnings reports continued to roll out with mixed messages as the bank sector (i.e JPMorgan (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), Citigroup (C) & Bank of America (BAC) have led the way but have been countered by the likes of CSX Corporation (CSX) which missed expec...

Jul 17, 2019 View Article

“Little Russell Tags In” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/16/19

The Russell 2000, the small-cap stock market index representing the bottom 2,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index tagged in today & gained a weak .17 points closing at 1,562.00 up .01% but did manage to outperform the remaining indices even though there were a number of earnings beats in larg...

Jul 16, 2019 View Article

“Interest Parade Continues” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/15/19

The markets moved further into new record territory again today. The locomotive like recent move seems to be continuing to gain its power from the strong belief that we deserve and need an interest rate cut on July 31st when the Fed meets again. However, earnings season is swinging into high gear ...

Jul 15, 2019 View Article

Nike To Advance Manufacturing Plans In Arizona

Reportedly, Nike is seeking to go ahead with its manufacturing plant facility worth an investment of at least $184 million in Goodyear, Arizona even after the state refused any incentives for the sports brand when it landed into controversy for the release of its sneaker ahead of fourth of July ho...

Jul 14, 2019 View Article

“Records, Records, Records” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 7-13-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Records, Records, Records" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 7-13-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary th...

Jul 13, 2019 View Article

“More Fed Market Magic” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/12/19

The markets moved sharply higher today. Friday's trading saw both the large caps and the small caps participate. The markets' strength seems to be squarely sitting on the strong shoulders or belief that a quarter-point interest rate cut will likely be in the cards on July 31st. The Dow, S&P 50...

Jul 11, 2019 View Article

“27K Magic” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/11/19

The markets or at least the large caps today were further buoyed by the warm-and-fuzzy feeling that Fed Chair Jerome Powell has given us this week that a quarter-point interest rate cut would be in the cards by July 31st. Both the Dow and the S&P 500 moved past and/or into record territory whi...

Jul 11, 2019 View Article

“Markets Love Insurance” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/10/19

The markets today seemed to love the insurance or at least the belief that Fed Chair Jerome Powell provided with his prepared remarks within the semi-annual Monetary Policy Report that he served Congress. Basically, he gave most the feeling that a quarter-point interest rate cut would be in the ca...

Jul 10, 2019 View Article

Walt Disney Announces August Release Date For Its Q3 2019 Financial Results

Dow 30 Component, The Walt Disney Company (DIS), and its subsidiaries is a diversified worldwide entertainment company that operates in four business segments: Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, and Consumer Products & Interactive Media. Reportedly, the Walt Disney Com...

Jul 10, 2019 View Article

“A Medley” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/9/19

The markets seem to be a bit of a medley today as we spent a great deal of it in the red and it was not tasting well. However, three of the four indices made it back to positive territory at the close. The S&P 500 managed to move up 3.68 points while closing at 2,979.63 down .48% after swimmi...

Jul 09, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 7-9-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...

Jul 09, 2019 View Article

“Swing Low” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/8/19

The markets swung lower today as we all shrug off the long holiday week or weekend depending on how you handled Independence Day. Two Dow 30 components that hold a great deal of weight were hit with negative news and sentiment today which helped pull it down. Apple (AAPL) was yanked down when Ros...

Jul 08, 2019 View Article

Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Poised to Aid Investigation of Amazon & Google

Reportedly, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) with members including Walmart Inc, Target Corp, and Best Buy Co to approach Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Amazon.com Inc and Google's "control" over internet search and for damaging competition. The gr...

Jul 08, 2019 View Article

“Independence Week” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 7-6-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Independence Week" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 7-6-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range ...

Jul 06, 2019 View Article

“Job Gains – Market Losses” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/5/19

The markets today were ruled by the news that the US had realized a better than expected jobs report for the month of June. The US economy added 224K new jobs in June which was well above the 161k monthly average in 2019. The June unemployment rate was reported as 3.7% versus 3.6% in May, but still...

Jul 05, 2019 View Article

Boeing Reported To Be Compensating Families Of 737 Max Crash Victims

Reportedly, Boeing will be compensating families of the 346 people killed in the deadly crashes of its 737 MAX planes in Indonesia and Ethiopia in October 2018 and March this year respectively. They have set up a $100 million fund to reach victim’s families through local governments and non-prof...

Jul 05, 2019 View Article

Jamie Dimon On Facebook’s Libra & The Cryptocurrency Era!

The recent cryptocurrency wave excited enthusiasts after JP Morgan Chase launched its cryptocurrency, JPM Coin. But soon after the release, questions were raised on JPM coin being an internal token used to settle transactions within JPM clients and fully controlled by JP Morgan. This year we have ...

Jul 04, 2019 View Article

“Early Fireworks” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/3/19

In this shortened holiday trading day, where the markets closed at 1 pm eastern, we were served an early and brilliant fireworks display in the form of a record day for the S&P 500, Dow and the Nasdaq. The S&P 500 moved up 22.81 points and closed at 2,995.82 up .77% on the day. The Dow a...

Jul 03, 2019 View Article

Highlights Of Walgreens Boots Alliance Fiscal 2019 Q3 Results

Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA), a recent addition to the Dow 30, is a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise with a long history of trusted healthcare services, community pharmacy care, and pharmaceutical wholesaling dates. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) declared its financial results...

Jul 03, 2019 View Article

A Midyear Visit With The “Dogs of the Dow”

The Dogs of the Dow is an investment strategy which proposes that an investor annually selects for investing in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stocks whose dividend is the highest fraction of their price. As of June 30th or the first half of 2109 the “Dogs of the Dow” have realized ...

Jul 02, 2019 View Article

“Bumping Forward” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/2/19

The markets were a bit rocky out of the gate today as they initially dropped post the solid move yesterday after the weekend's news that the US-China trade wars were finding their way forward again. However, by the end of the trading day, the markets regained strength to bump forward once again. Th...

Jul 02, 2019 View Article

“Q3 Cannon” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 7/1/19

The markets shot out like a cannon this morning but tailed off over the course of the day to finish higher on this first day of July and the first day of Q3 2019. The markets initial reaction seemed to be fueled by positive news that a trade truce materialized between the US & China over the w...

Jul 01, 2019 View Article

Nike Puts Q4 & Full Year Ending May 31, 2019 Financials In The Books

At the end of June, NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) announced its Q4 & full-year financials for the period ending May 31, 2019. Its Q4 revenue rose by 4% to $10.2 billion & full-year revenue increased to $39.1 billion up by 7%. Diluted earnings per share for Q4 was $0.62 and $2.49 for the full year. Mar...

Jun 30, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 6-30-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...

Jun 30, 2019 View Article

“Goodbye June” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 6-29-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Goodbye June" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 6-29-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range acro...

Jun 29, 2019 View Article

“+1955” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/28/19

The markets finished the last day of trading in June on the positive side and at a level representing the best June in the markets since 1955 as the S&P 500 finished up a whopping 6.9% over the course of trading in June. Also, coming off yesterday's 1.9% upward move the Russell 2000, the small...

Jun 28, 2019 View Article

Goldman Sachs Criminal Case By Malaysia’s 1MDB Postponed To September

U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs criminal case for misappropriation involving $6.5 billion 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) bonds was postponed to September 30th, 2019. The defense asked for more time in order to settle on facts and gain more information from their clients abroad. Malaysian p...

Jun 28, 2019 View Article

“Little Russell’s Day!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/27/19

It was the Russell 2000's day today as the small-cap stock market index representing the bottom 2,000 stocks in the Russell 3000 Index moved up nicely by 1.9%. The balance of the markets struggled to find there way again today as it awaits the over reported G-20 Summit -President Trump - Xi Jinpi...

Jun 27, 2019 View Article

The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Launches The NYSE Board Advisory Council

Reportedly, The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) parent company of NYSE recently announced the launch of the NYSE Board Advisory Council to connect board candidates with NYSE-listed companies and conduct live networking sessions to promote diversity among corporate boards. The advisory council cons...

Jun 27, 2019 View Article

“A Mnuchin Fizzle” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/26/19

The markets initially popped to the positive side today reacting early to a CNBC interview that revealed that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had told CNBC that the "U.S. and China were close to a trade deal, and he's optimistic that progress can be made during weekend talks between President Do...

Jun 26, 2019 View Article

Susquehanna’s Analyst Predicts Visa Shares May Surpass Mastercard

Reportedly, Susquehanna’s analyst James Friedman predicts Visa may surpass shares of the rival MasterCard in the near future. Both Visa and MasterCard's business has been performing quite well and possess extensive growth opportunities. MasterCard shares have seen market growth of ~41% this year...

Jun 26, 2019 View Article

What To Expect From Nike’s Earning Report This Week?

Reportedly, Nike Inc. will be reporting its fourth-quarter fiscal earnings on Thursday and host a conference call at 5 p.m E.T. The sportswear giant’s stock is almost up by 17% in last one year but here are some recent events that might get you wondering how they may report: • Nike’s thir...

Jun 26, 2019 View Article

“Fed Mega Pressure” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/25/19

The markets felt negative pressure today from the further selloff of the mega caps as it digested a tempered and or a clipped alternative approach to monetary policy which was described by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. He seemed to be trying to revise the markets' previous understanding regarding an int...

Jun 25, 2019 View Article

“Mixed Conviction Blues” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/24/19

The markets caught a bit of 'mixed conviction blues' this Monday as it laid in wait for further clarity from both Iran situation and the US-China trade wars this week and on the backside of such a significant run this year not to mention the 7-8% run in June alone. The S&P 500 dropped 5.11 poi...

Jun 24, 2019 View Article

GlaxoSmithKline & Pfizer Joint Venture Awaits EU Clearance

Last year December, GlaxoSmithKline announced a deal or joint venture with Pfizer's consumer health business. The joint venture was expected to put them in an enviable competitive position in relation to its rivals like Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, and Sanofi. Recently, GlaxoSmithKline offered co...

Jun 23, 2019 View Article

“Dovish Records” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 6-22-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Dovish Records" Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 6-22-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range ac...

Jun 22, 2019 View Article

“Quadruple-Witching Day” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/21/19

Quadruple-witching day presented itself this fine Friday after a week of market jumps & eclipsed records which were fueled by the ongoing flow of dovish comments and confirmations by the Fed. What is quadruple-witching day? It is when the markets simultaneously experience the expiration of...

Jun 21, 2019 View Article

“Breaking Records” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/20/19

Thursday brought forth a record-breaking day for the S&P 500 as it climbed to an intraday all-time high of 2,958.06 prior to closing at 2,954.18 up .95% on the day. The move came after yesterday's Fed motion to leave interest rates alone for the time being while also making it clear that they...

Jun 20, 2019 View Article

Recently Morgan Stanley Raised Price Target For Disney

Recently, Morgan Stanley analysts revised their price target on shares of The Walt Disney Company (DIS) from $135 to $160 predicting its streaming service, Disney+, will lure more customers than expected. The Media Giant’s streaming service Disney+ is set to launch in the U.S on November 12 &a...

Jun 20, 2019 View Article

IBM & Red Hat Combination Reported To Be In Line To Receive EU’s Clearance

Reportedly, EU antitrust regulators are set to approve IInternational Business Machines Corporation (IBM) $34 billion bid for Red Hat, a software company without demanding any concessions. Red Hat represents that is is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, using a com...

Jun 19, 2019 View Article

“Dovish Summer Tones” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/19/19

This fine day of summer brought forth the end of the Fed's two-day meeting and along with it came Fed Chair Powell's comments and conclusions. The comments continued to be dovish in nature but officially removed the word "patient." However, interest rates were left alone for now as the FOMC voted 9-...

Jun 19, 2019 View Article

Antisense Focused Stoke Therapeutics’ IPO Is Off To A Great Start Today!

Bedford, Massachusetts-based Stoke Therapeutics is a biotechnology company pioneering a new way to treat the underlying cause of severe genetic diseases by precisely upregulating protein expression. They develop antisense oligonucleotide medicines that increase gene expression to treat genetic epile...

Jun 19, 2019 View Article

“Taco Tuesday” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/18/19

It was a "Taco Tuesday special" kind of day for those involved in the markets today as as we continue to wait for the Fed to announce their much-anticipated interest rate decision tomorrow. In other words the markets charged upward and it tasted good. The S&P 500 ended the session .98% at...

Jun 18, 2019 View Article

“Tech, Biotech Lead” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/17/19

Overall the markets were up today as it waited for the FOMC to begin its 2-day meeting tomorrow. Attention is once again pointed towards their decision to lower or delay the lowering of interest rates. Consensus still has it that we will not see a rate cut this week but we instead continue to rece...

Jun 17, 2019 View Article

Caterpillar Asia-Pacific Sales Dragging

Dow 30 Component Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) is the world’s chief manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, construction and mining equipment, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar, Inc. also works to make sustainable progress possible and contributes to drivi...

Jun 16, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 6-16-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

Jun 16, 2019 View Article

“Cautiously Higher” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 6-15-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Cautiously Higher," Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 6-15-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that rang...

Jun 15, 2019 View Article

“Semi Slowing?” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/14/19

Negative reports came out of the semiconductor sector today which slowed things to a bit of a halt. This is significant as the sector typically serves as a harbinger for the market and economic conditions. In particular, Global chipmaker Broadcom (AVGO) Ceo Hock Tan gave the world and the markets ...

Jun 14, 2019 View Article

“Energy Powers?” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/13/19

Amazing what a good old fashioned crisis, not to mention an attack on an oil tanker or two, like the unfortunate mishaps that happened not too far the coast of Iran today, will do to move oil prices higher. And when you move oil prices higher it is generally a good recipe for energy stocks to mo...

Jun 13, 2019 View Article

Salesforce & Tableau Coming Together To Revolutionize The Digital Era

This week, Salesforce (CRM) the global leader in CRM announced that it is acquiring Tableau, the world’s number one analytics platform via an all-stock transaction. The two global leaders are positioned to come together to revolutionize the digital era enhancing customer experience and encouragi...

Jun 13, 2019 View Article

“Summer Consumer Inflation?” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/12/19

The consumer inflation or CPI reports came in today and basically met expectations. The total CPI & the core CPI (sans food & energy prices) both increased by .1%. What does the mean? Basically, inflation is in check and reinforces the belief that The Fed will likely need to raise interes...

Jun 12, 2019 View Article

“China 1 – Market 0” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/11/19

I guess the markets' streak of winning days had to end at some point, right? The recent five consecutive days of upward movement in the markets that we just experienced was a very good run. Did you know that the S&P 500 is up north of 6% just since June 1? Part of the problem today is that...

Jun 11, 2019 View Article

Walmart Seeks To Strengthen Local Community Engagement Through The “Walmart Rise Initiative “

Wal-mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) recently announced that their program called "Walmart Rise initiative" is positioned to empower local communities while simultaneously allowing local communities to become closer and to deepen their connection. As a part of the initiative, the company will shell out an ...

Jun 11, 2019 View Article

Dow 30 Component United Technologies & Raytheon To Unite

Dow 30 component United Technologies Corporation (UTX) creates smart, sustainable solutions that are used to provide high-technology systems and services to both the building and aerospace industries. This week, United Technologies and Raytheon Co, a supplier of military aircraft and missile equi...

Jun 11, 2019 View Article

“Gracias Mexico” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/10/19

The markets today push forward for yet the 5th day in a row. A "gracias" or "thank you very much" seems to be in store for our friends located south of the US border, Mexico! The markets moved swiftly higher after receiving another shot of adrenaline from the tariff related news over the weeke...

Jun 10, 2019 View Article

FCC Votes To Allow Carriers & Companies To Block Unwanted “Robocalls”

Reportedly, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted recently to allow phone companies to block unwanted calls by default in order to curb misleading and annoying calls. The body also voted to allow carriers to let companies block any call, not on the contact list of a customer if op...

Jun 10, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 6-9-2019)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

Jun 09, 2019 View Article

“Fed Power!” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 6-8-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Fed Power!", Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 6-8-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range acro...

Jun 08, 2019 View Article

“Four For You” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/7/19

The markets this Friday once again performed for you which now makes it four consecutive days of positive movement. Today we received the May employment report which the consensus determined that it came in "soft." In other words, the job creation & the average hourly earnings growth came i...

Jun 07, 2019 View Article

“Three’s A Charm” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/6/19

Today marked the third consecutive day that the broad markets moved higher. Stories that the tariffs on Mexico that are set to go in effect on Monday next week could possibly be delayed or shortlived, flew across the world wide web today and seemed to add just enough power for the markets to mar...

Jun 06, 2019 View Article

“Loving Cut” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/5/19

Participants and pundits alike seemed to believe and love the idea that the Fed will be cutting interest rates this year and possibly even as soon as their next meeting. This belief was fueled by Fed Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments assuring the Fed would do what it had to do to continue expa...

Jun 05, 2019 View Article

“2% For Everyone” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/4/19

Wow! It is amazing what 24 hours of time, a new belief that the markets were oversold and a few interest rate adjustment comments from the Fed can do for the markets. We had our best day in the markets since January this year as the markets moved 2% or higher across the board. Everyone is appare...

Jun 04, 2019 View Article

“To Trust or Antitrust” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 6/3/19

At least the world order these days is consistent in providing the markets with enough reasons to be concerned and/or continue to fuel the sell-off. Today the bearish theme for the tape was fed another serving from the US-China trade wars. This time the entree was a slice of Chinese negative pie...

Jun 03, 2019 View Article

Nike Plans To Release Q4 Fiscal 2019 Financial Results Thursday, June 27, 2019

Reportedly, Nike’s fourth-quarter financial results 2019 to be declared on June 27, 2019, at 1:15 pm Pacific Time approximately. The management team will host a conference call at 2.00 pm PT to review the results, to be broadcasted live over the internet at http://investors.nike.com. A recorded ...

Jun 03, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 6-2-2019)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

Jun 02, 2019 View Article

“Look Out Below” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 6-1-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Blitzed", Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 6-1-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range across ...

Jun 01, 2019 View Article

“Hello, Mexico!!!” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 5/31/19

The markets' crashed today post President Trump's declared threat of imposing a new 5% tariff became clear. This tariff could possibly go in effect as early as June 10th and did not have anything to do with China. This time it's in store for our good ol' friends that live south of the border that ...

May 31, 2019 View Article

How Will The African Swine Fever Affect McDonald’s?

As per reports, the recent African swine fever could alter the fast-food giant Mc Donald’s menu offerings. McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook stated, “African swine fever hurts us a little on the pork". "That limits the movements of pork and pushes it up here in the U.S." as reported to CNBC. ...

May 31, 2019 View Article

“Inverted Waters” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 5/30/19

The markets' waters remained a bit rough again today but they ended up for the most part as we glided into the close, except for the Russell 2000 which lost .3% and closed at 1485.53. The S&P 500 ended the session up .21% at 2788.86. The Dow ended higher by 43.47 points and ended up .17% cl...

May 30, 2019 View Article

INSIDER BUYING ALERT: Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) Director Michael Dinkins

One of the largest publicly traded hospital companies in the US and a leading operator of acute care hospitals in communities across the country, Community Health Systems, Inc (CYH) hit an intraday high of $3.06/share & a low of $2.895/share today and closed the day at $2.93/share down 4.56% on...

May 29, 2019 View Article

“Rare Earth Fears” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 5/29/19

It was quite a day that was full of fear and volatility in the markets. The US-China trade wars continued to produce its daily headlines on cue and the markets crashed early on with it but began to recover towards the end of the day. The S&P 500 ended the session down .69% at 2783.02 above its...

May 29, 2019 View Article

“A Mighty Nice Start…” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 5/28/19

It was a mighty nice welcome back today, that is, for the first part of the markets trading session as it was relatively on fire. However, as the day proceeded the markets began to accelerate its losses into the close and fizzle. The markets overall still seem to be trying to get comfortable wit...

May 28, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 5-26-2019)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

May 26, 2019 View Article

“Swinging Lower” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 5-25-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Swinging Lower", Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 5-25-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that rang...

May 25, 2019 View Article

“Favorable Friday” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 5/24/19

Prior to all of us in the US made our way to the exit doors today for a wonderful 3-day Memorial Day Weekend, the sun shined on the markets once again & many risk assets headed relatively north. Part of the reason that the day was slightly more favorable is that late Thursday trade tensions w...

May 24, 2019 View Article

PTAB Rules Palo Alto Networks Failed to Prove Cybersecurity Firm Finjan’s 154 Patent Unpatentable

Established more than 20 years ago, Finjan is a globally recognized leader in cybersecurity. Their inventions are embedded within a strong portfolio of patents focusing on software and hardware technologies capable of proactively detecting previously unknown and emerging threats on a real-time, ...

May 23, 2019 View Article

“Main Concerns” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 5/23/19

The markets fell today as we all had many concerns. It was one of those days that felt as though our coveted ice cream cone had been dropped before we got the first taste. The main concerns swirling around the markets and the world today were of the trade war tensions variety, economic growth ...

May 23, 2019 View Article

“Trade War Jitters?”

Vista Partners ("Vista") has published May 2019's FREE Macroeconomic & Investment Monthly Newsletter, "Trade War Jitters?" Vista's monthly newsletter contains macroeconomic views & investment considerations that center around Vista's Coverage of the Dow 30 Components, Select Emerging Gro...

May 23, 2019 View Article

“Cobra Kai Wins…” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 5/22/19

The markets these days feel a bit like being in a "Karate Kid" movie where one day you wake up to getting your rear kicked by the Cobra Kai and the next morning you are performing the crane kick and winning the tournament. Today, unfortunately, volatility swung to the dark side as the Cobra Kai wa...

May 22, 2019 View Article

“Easy Peasy” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 5/21/19

Yes, it was a bit more "easy peasy lemon squeezy" today in the markets today folks as the technology sector/the "US-China trade war" headlines that dragged us down again yesterday managed to loosen their stranglehold. Out of the starting blocks today, the markets were met with the overnight news ...

May 21, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 5-21-2019)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

May 21, 2019 View Article

Delayed Spring Slows Q1 Growth But Home Depot Reaffirms Guidance?

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with retail stores all across North America. The Home Depot sells building materials and home improvement products, as well as lawn and garden supplies, and provides installation, home maintenance, and professional servic...

May 21, 2019 View Article

INSIDER BUYING ALERT: Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) Director James S. Ely III

One of the largest publicly traded hospital companies in the US and a leading operator of acute care hospitals in communities across the country, Community Health Systems, Inc (CYH) hit an intraday high of $3.29/share & a low of $3.115 today and closed the day at $3.28 up nicely 3.14% on 1.23 m...

May 20, 2019 View Article

“Uncomfortable Tech Drag” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 5/20/19

The technology sector as it specifically relates to the US-China trade war dragged us down again today. Headlines and actions out of large chipmakers like Intel to Qualcomm were flying as they were complying with the US's new tech ban. This ban is forcing them to proceed to cut off the suppl...

May 20, 2019 View Article

Goldman Sachs Stepping In As Stabilizing Agent For Saudi Arabia’s Arabian Centres

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is reportedly stepping in this week to act as a stabilizing agent for Saudi Arabia’s mall owner Arabian Centres. Arabian Centres recently raised 2.47 billion riyals (US $659 million) via their initial public offering (IOP). This IPO was Saudi Arabia’s sinc...

May 20, 2019 View Article

3M Closes Near 52-wk Low Post Results Misses & Litigation Concerns

3M (MMM) is a global science company that seems to never stop inventing. Using 46 technology platforms, their integrated team of scientists and researchers works with customers to create breakthroughs. Their inventions have improved daily life for hundreds of millions of people all over the world....

May 19, 2019 View Article

Why Is Goldman Sachs Reducing Emerging Market Exposure?

it was reported this week that Goldman Sachs Asset Management is reducing their "excess exposure" to emerging market currencies, debt, and U.S. corporate credit, due to the strained trade relationship between two global powers the United States and China. The bank said the decision is here to stay...

May 19, 2019 View Article

“Shifting Sentiment” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 5-18-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Shifting Sentiment", Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 5-18-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that r...

May 18, 2019 View Article

American Express Announces Its Quarterly Dividend To Be Paid 8/9/19

Dow 30 component American Express Company (AXP), and its subsidiaries provide customers and businesses globally with charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services. They look to enrich the lives of their customers and build business success. A Quarterly dividend of $0.39 ...

May 17, 2019 View Article

Why Are Companies Using IBM’s New Business Transactional Intelligence (BTI) For Supply Chain Disruptions?

IBM launched its Business Transactional Intelligence (BTI) at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Summit on the 14th of May 2019. The BTI solution is reported to provide meaningful and informative data to companies to help manage their supply chain variations or irregularities. Further, it uses ma...

May 16, 2019 View Article

Will The US-China Trade War Hit Apple The Most?

China’s decision to raise the tariffs on a number U.S goods (set to go effective June 1, 2019) after President Donald Trump threatened to raise the tariff on Chinese products came as a blow to the technology giant Apple, pulling down its stock by 6% as per reports in trading yesterday. Many bel...

May 14, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 5-12-2019)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

May 12, 2019 View Article

“Descending With China” Vista’s Weekly Market Update 5-11-19

Vista Partners has published Vista’s View "Descending With China", Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 5-11-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary tha...

May 11, 2019 View Article

“Safety, Please?” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 5/7/2019

U.S. equities tanked today as investors fled to safety after U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer joined the President’s recent tweet parade by issuing a statement that the tariffs on Chinese goods would be increased from 10% to 25% at 12:01 am on May 10, 2019. This spurred stories that...

May 07, 2019 View Article

Goldman Sachs Announces New Leadership For Global Equities Trades & Execution Services Team

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) announced the retirement of Brian Levine, co-head of global equities trades and execution services in a memo published by the bank. Philip Berlinski and Jeff Nedelman to join the existing co-head, Michael Daffey and jointly lead the global equities and execution serv...

May 07, 2019 View Article

Online Sales Focus Boosts Adidas Profits

Adidas (ADDYY) reported that operating margin rose 1.4 percentage points to 14.9% percent in Q1. Under Chief Executive Kasper Rorsted 's leadership, the company is witnessing a significant rise in operating margin. Rorsted's major focus was on expansion in North America and Asia via online sale...

May 06, 2019 View Article

“More Caffeine Please” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 5/6/2019

U.S. equities overall did not fare well on Monday and required that many of us, including yours truly, add another cup of Joe to stay alert and on top of things. I wish it tasted as well as the richly pictured cup above but this was not the case. This downward move came on the backside of the Pr...

May 06, 2019 View Article

Walmart To Impement New Employee Structure For Its Stores

Wal-mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is testing out ways to implement new employee structure in its stores. The company aims to reduce its mid-level store managers move in an attempt to reduce its labor cost but at the same time channelizing the right talent in the company. Wal-morts additional goal is to...

May 05, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 5-4-2019)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

May 04, 2019 View Article

McDonalds Announces Its First Quarter Results Ending March 31, 2019

The American fast-food giant, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) announced this week its first-quarter earnings for the year on April 30, 2019. As per reports, McDonald's President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook stated “We started the year strong with our 15th consecutive quarter of p...

May 04, 2019 View Article

Boeing 737 Skids Into Florida River, No Casualties Reported

A Boeing 737 800 chartered plane operated by Miami Air International skidded off the runway into the St Johns River, Jacksonville, Florida on May 3rd at 9.40 pm approximately, as per reports. The aircraft carrying 143 people including seven crew members were arriving from Naval Station Guantanamo ...

May 04, 2019 View Article

Vista Partners Publishes “Vista’s View” Weekly Market Update 5-4-19

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View”, Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 5-4-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range across a va...

May 04, 2019 View Article

Will More Detailed Training Of Pilots On 737 Max Aircraft Produce More Trust?

Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing pilots at American Airlines Group Inc. have demanded a more informative, recurring and detailed training on the Boeing's 737 Max aircraft operations as submitted to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The pilots have raised concerns and expressed...

May 02, 2019 View Article

McDonald’s Announces 15th Consecutive Quarter of Positive Global Comparable Sales

The American fast-food giant, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) announced its Q1 earnings on April 30, 2019. As per reports, McDonald's President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook stated “We started the year strong with our 15th consecutive quarter of positive global comparable sales, r...

May 01, 2019 View Article

“The Digital Economy & World Markets” Vista Partners April 2019 Macro Economic & Investment Newsletter 4-30-19

Vista Partners ("Vista") has published April 2019's FREE Macroeconomic & Investment Monthly Newsletter, "The Digital Economy & World Markets." Vista's monthly newsletter contains macroeconomic views & investment considerations that center around Vista's Coverage of the Dow 30 Compone...

Apr 30, 2019 View Article

Boeing Forced To Remove Jet Airways Orders From Backlog

Indian airline Jet Airways has faced a recent crisis in their business which forced a suspension of their operations on April 17, 2019. The suspension also pushed them to put a hold its orders for Boeing’s 200 737 Max single-aisle jets and 10 787 Dreamliner wide-body jets. The Mumbai-based ai...

Apr 29, 2019 View Article

Vista Partners Publishes “Vista’s View” Weekly Market Update 4-27-19

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View”, Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 4-27-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range across a v...

Apr 27, 2019 View Article

The Procter & Gamble Releasing Earnings Tuesday April 22nd

P&G to hold a conference call at 8.30 am Eastern Time on Tuesday to report its earnings. Currently, the company’s stock is up 15.4 percent year to date. Here are recent moves and actions by P&G: Concentrated on organic growth steered by demand rather by discounts. Had a strong star...

Apr 22, 2019 View Article

Vista Partners Publishes “Vista’s View” Weekly Market Update 4-27-2019

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View”, Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 4-20-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range across a v...

Apr 20, 2019 View Article

Is Amazon Closing Down Their China E-commerce Offering?

Amazon recently announced that it will close down its online e-commerce operations in China by July 18 due to low profits and stagnant growth. The move came in after the e-commerce giant faced severe competition from China’s rooted e-commerce sites like Tmall (Alibaba Group Holding's) and JD.com...

Apr 18, 2019 View Article

Walmart Pushes Further Into Kids Apparel Business With Kidbox Partnership

Wal-mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is apparently attempting to leave no stone unturned in order to grow its overall apparel business in a number of ways be it partnering with Lord & Taylor, launching exclusive clothing lines by roping in celebrities or adding hundreds of apparel brands on its website...

Apr 17, 2019 View Article

Wealth Management & Cost Cutting Measures Lead The Charge for Morgan Stanley In Q1

Market conditions have been weak for Morgan Stanley (MS) and other Wall Street Banks, due to slower investment banking related activities in the first quarter of 2019. However, the 6th-largest US bank Morgan Stanley managed to beat wall street's expectations as its wealth management (where it ga...

Apr 17, 2019 View Article

J&J Accelerates Quarterly Profits

Recently, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) announced that their Q1 earnings which exceeded market expectations. The company highlighted how their drug Stelara, used for the treatment of psoriasis and Crohn's disease, enjoyed a double-digit increase of about 32% bringing it to $1.41 billion & now ...

Apr 17, 2019 View Article

Race For 5G Is On!

Major US phone companies are battling to build in the market for high-speed networks. As per analyst Simon Flannery, Morgan Stanley Sprint’s 5G service launch could pose risk to the other players in the market. Flannery stated in a report "We will be very interested in the performance and prici...

Apr 16, 2019 View Article

Goldman Letting Go of Nearly 100 Employees In New York

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. Goldman employs approximately 36,000 people worldwide. After Goldman reported ...

Apr 16, 2019 View Article

How Will Big Blue’s Red Hat Deal Look Post Their Earnings Report On April 16th?

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) provides information technology (IT) products and services worldwide. IBM or "Big Blue" reports its Q1 2019 earnings tomorrow, Tuesday prior to the market's open. Many are wondering how we might begin to see the significant contribution and growth...

Apr 15, 2019 View Article

Vista Partners Publishes “Vista’s View” Weekly Market Update 4-13-19

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View”, Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 4-13-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range across a v...

Apr 13, 2019 View Article

Caterpillar Inc. Schedules Q1 2019 Financial Results April 24th Teleconference

Dow 30 Component Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) is the world’s chief manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, construction and mining equipment, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar, Inc. also works to make sustainable progress possible and contributes to drivi...

Apr 11, 2019 View Article

Will Apple (AAPL) Shares Soar for Nine Straight Days?

Shares of Tech giant Apple (AAPL) have soared for eight days in a row closing at $199.44/share on Friday, April 5th. Apple shares still remain ~15% lower than October 2018 record $233.47. Will they Soar for nine straight days? It looks like they just might as they are currently up 1.33% today at ...

Apr 08, 2019 View Article

Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Holds More Than 50.1M Shares of J.P Morgan (JPM)

JP Morgan has become the 9th largest stock holding for the American multinational conglomerate holding company Berkshire Hathaway, with more than 50.1 million shares. Berkshire also holds positions in Bank of America (BAC), Goldman Sachs (GS), Bank of New York Mellon (BK-PC), and PNC Financial (PN...

Apr 06, 2019 View Article

Vista Partners Publishes “Vista’s View” Weekly Market Update 4-6-19

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View”, Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 4-6-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range across a va...

Apr 06, 2019 View Article

Intel Wrestles Away Qualcomm’s CFO George Davis

This week it was reported that Intel Corporation (INTC) hired away Qualcomm's now-former CFO George Davis to fill in their CFO post that has been vacated since January. Davis joined Qualcomm in 2013 and served the company as mobile chip supplier chief and was also a part of the executive committe...

Apr 04, 2019 View Article

Boeing 737 Max Grounding delays Launch Of Seasonal Routes By Air Canada

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing products and ...

Apr 03, 2019 View Article

Perella Weinberg Partners Plucks A Couple of Goldman Execs

Wall Street veterans Joe Perella and Peter Weinberg founded Perella Weinberg Partners LP in 2006. The firm deals in mergers and acquisitions and restructurings. Recently, it was reported that Parella plucked Clinton Ray and Guy Morgan from the Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in order to expand its Europ...

Apr 03, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 4-3-2019)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

Apr 02, 2019 View Article

Intel Capital Continues To Grow Its Appetite For Israeli Start-ups

Intel Corporation (INTC) seeks to expand the boundaries of technology to provide the most amazing experience possible while designing, manufacturing, and selling integrated digital technology globally. Intel's venture arm Intel Capital founded in 1991 has invested US$12.4 billion in 1,544 compani...

Apr 02, 2019 View Article

Saudi Arabian Airline flyadeal “Holding Off” on Boeing Order

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing products and ...

Apr 01, 2019 View Article

Did “Chinese iPhones” Just Get Cheaper?

Apple (AAPL) slashed the prices of several of the products sold on its official Chinese online store on Monday - and it wasn't an April Fools' Day prank. The tech giant lowered its prices on some of its biggest sellers like the iPhone, the iPad, AirPods, and Mac computers by up to 6%. An iPhone X...

Apr 01, 2019 View Article

Vista Partners Publishes “Vista’s View” Weekly Market Update 3-30-19

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View”, Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 3-30-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range across a v...

Mar 30, 2019 View Article

Goldman Sachs Fined 34.3 Million Pounds By FCA

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) is one of the world’s leading investment bankers & also a securities and investment management firm that offers a wide range of financial services with a diversified client base. The Multinational Investment bank has been fined by Britain’s Financial Aut...

Mar 29, 2019 View Article

Judge Beth Labson Freeman of U.S. District Court for N.D. of California Adopted/Ordered Claim Constructions on 6 of 10 Finjan’s Patents Against Sonicwall

Palo Alto-based Finjan Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNJN) is a globally recognized pioneer in cybersecurity. Finjan, Inc.'s inventions are embedded within a strong portfolio of patents focusing on software and hardware technologies capable of proactively detecting previously unknown and emerging threat...

Mar 28, 2019 View Article

Industry Impact of Grounding Boeing’s 737 MAX

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing products and ...

Mar 28, 2019 View Article

“Bull Market Hopping?” Vista Partners March 2019 Macro Economic and Investment Newsletter 3-27-19

Vista Partners ("Vista") has published March 2019's FREE Macroeconomic & Investment Monthly Newsletter, "Bull Market Hopping?" Vista's monthly newsletter contains macroeconomic views & investment considerations that center around Vista's Coverage of the Dow 30 Components, Select Emerging...

Mar 27, 2019 View Article

Vista Partners Publishes “Vista’s View” Weekly Market Update 3-23-19

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View”, Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 3-23-19! "Vista's View" is a weekly market update that covers how the US markets performed for the week & insight into the week ahead. It also includes stories, videos, and commentary that range across a v...

Mar 23, 2019 View Article

“Sharply” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 3/22/2019

Stocks in the US markets moved sharply lower today as they were fed reports that Germany & US manufacturing tumbled in March which seemed to ignite the fear that global growth is slowing even further than anticipated. Germany's manufacturing industry indeed has dropped for the 3rd consecut...

Mar 22, 2019 View Article

“A Struggle to Digest” Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 3/21/2019

Stocks in the US markets finished the day higher after moving lower in the morning. The markets seemed to initially be struggling to digest the Fed's decision yesterday afternoon where they left interest rates alone & further suggested that they would not raise them in 2019. However, tech...

Mar 21, 2019 View Article

Verizon Launches 5G in Two U.S. Cities

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) seems to have won in the race to release the first fifth-generation mobile services. The 5G services were launched in two United States cities: Chicago and Minneapolis. The services come at an additional cost of $10 for those customers with existing unlimited plans...

Mar 18, 2019 View Article

Vista Partners Publishes “Vista’s View” Weekly Market Update 3-16-19

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View” Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 3-16-19!" Each weekly newsletter is written by Vista Partners' Managing Director, John Heerdink. Vista's View includes an exclusive view on the stock market for the week, a "Stocks In Focus" section, featured...

Mar 16, 2019 View Article

Is It Really Possible That Apple’s New Streaming Service Could Pull 100 Million Subscribers?

In a couple of weeks, Dow 30 component and tech giant Apple (AAPL) is expected to unveil its plan for its new streaming service that will likely debut in the fall of this year, and Daniel Ives - an analyst from Wedbush Securities - is boldly predicting but without risk that the new platform could...

Mar 14, 2019 View Article

“A Little Mixed Up” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 3/12/2019

The major indices were mixed today with two of the three seeing gains while the Dow ended the day in the red. The S&P 500 increased 0.3% (8.22 points) while the Nasdaq climbed 0.44% (32.97 points). The Dow was dragged down by Boeing (BA) once again today, and by the time the market closed, it ...

Mar 12, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 3-12-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

Mar 12, 2019 View Article

Vista Partners Publishes “Vista’s View” Weekly Market Update 3-9-19

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View” Vista Partners' Weekly Market Update 3-9-19!" Each weekly newsletter is written by Vista Partners' Managing Director, John Heerdink. Vista's View includes an exclusive view on the stock market for the week, a "Stocks To Watch" section, featured ...

Mar 09, 2019 View Article

“Very Volatile” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 3/5/2019

It was a very volatile session for U.S. stocks today with major indices flip-flopping several times between gains and losses before finally ending just in the red. The Nasdaq finished the day down 0.02% (1.21 points) while the S&P 500 dropped 0.11% (3.16 points). After several twists and turns...

Mar 05, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 3-4-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

Mar 04, 2019 View Article

It’s Time to Read “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 3-2-19 Now Available!

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 3-2-19!" Each weekly newsletter is written by Vista Partners' Managing Director, John Heerdink. Vista's View includes an exclusive view on the stock market for the week, a "Stocks To Watch" section, featured s...

Mar 02, 2019 View Article

“On Fed’s Wings” Vista Partners February 2019 Macro Economic and Investment Newsletter 2-27-19

Vista Partners ("Vista") has published February 2019's FREE Macroeconomic & Investment Monthly Newsletter, "On Fed's Wings." Vista's monthly newsletter contains macroeconomic views & investment considerations that center around Vista's Coverage of the Dow 30 Components, Select Emerging G...

Feb 27, 2019 View Article

The Home Depot Recognized for Being a Leader in Climate Action

The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with retail stores all across North America. The Home Depot sells building materials and home improvement products, as well as lawn and garden supplies, and provides installation, home maintenance, and professional service ...

Feb 25, 2019 View Article

Roche Looks to Acquire Spark & Its Attractive Gene Therapy Platform

Roche recently placed a $4.8 billion bid or $114.50/share for the Philadelphia-based gene therapy company Spark Therapeutics, Inc (NASDAQ: ONCE). This is thought to place Roche at the forefront of the race for developing treatments for rare, debilitating diseases including blindness, haemophilia ...

Feb 25, 2019 View Article

It’s Time to Read “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 2-23-19 Now Available!

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 2-23-19!" Each weekly newsletter is written by Vista Partners' Managing Director, John Heerdink. Vista's View includes an exclusive view on the stock market for the week, a "Stocks To Watch" section, featured ...

Feb 23, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 2-22-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

Feb 22, 2019 View Article

It’s Time to Read “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 2-16-19 Now Available!

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 2-16-19!" Each weekly newsletter is written by Vista Partners' Managing Director, John Heerdink. Vista's View includes an exclusive view on the stock market for the week, a "Stocks To Watch" section, featured ...

Feb 16, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 2-14-19) (Happy Valentines Day!)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and ...

Feb 14, 2019 View Article

Are Scientists Really In A Rat Race to Make Drinkable Weed?

With the legalization of marijuana spreading throughout the US and the world, the race is apparently on to develop new and a wide variety of cannabis products as reported by Bloomberg this week. One of the categories with the largest potential is the cannabis-infused beverages market which could b...

Feb 12, 2019 View Article

It’s Time to Read “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update (2-9-19) Now Available!

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 2-9-19!" Each weekly newsletter is written by Vista Partners' Managing Director, John Heerdink. Vista's View includes an exclusive view on the stock market for the week, a "Stocks To Watch" section, featured s...

Feb 09, 2019 View Article

Largest Bank Deal in Nearly a Decade to Take Place Between BB&T and SunTrust

BB&T Corp, a U.S. regional lender, announced that it will buy its rival SunTrust Banks Inc for nearly $28 billion in stock. This will be the biggest bank merger since the 2007-2009 financial crisis. The deal is expected to close later this year. Until the Trump Administration eased back the c...

Feb 08, 2019 View Article

Dow and USA Luge Team Renew Partnership

Dow is a subsidiary of DowDuPont (DWDP), a holding company comprised of Dow and DuPont with the intent to form three strong, independent, publicly traded companies in agriculture, materials science and specialty sectors. Dow combines science and technology knowledge to develop premier materials sc...

Feb 08, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 2-6-19) (31 now!)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...

Feb 06, 2019 View Article

It’s Time to Read “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 2-2-19…Now Available!

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 2-2-19!" Each weekly newsletter is written by Vista Partners' Managing Director, John Heerdink. Vista's View includes an exclusive view on the stock market for the week, a "Stocks To Watch" section, featured s...

Feb 02, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 1-31-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...

Jan 31, 2019 View Article

SmartAg Driverless Tractors to be Ready for Fall 2019 Harvest

SmartAg, an ag tech company, announced that it plans to have its autonomous grain cart system, AutoCart, ready for commercial use by the 2019 fall harvest. The company first unveiled the new concept last year and prepared twelve prototypes that were used throughout last years harvest. Now they s...

Jan 30, 2019 View Article

Travelers Reports Q4 and Full Year 2018 Financial Results

Dow 30 component, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is an insurance provider of property casualty insurance for home, auto, and busines Travelers reported fourth quarter 2018 earnings of $2.13 per share, missing estimates that called for $2.315 per share. Travelers, which reported its earnings ...

Jan 30, 2019 View Article

“Global Expansion Slows” Vista Partners January 2019 Macro Economic and Investment Newsletter 1-30-19

Vista Partners ("Vista") has published January 2019's FREE Macroeconomic & Investment Monthly Newsletter, "Global Expansion Slows." Vista's monthly newsletter contains investment considerations for Banks, Biotech, Cloud Services, Energy, Fintech, Gold, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Mining, Natural...

Jan 30, 2019 View Article

Walmart “Walks Out” On Google

Walmart (WMT) is reportedly "walking out" on Google (GOOGL) after deciding to no longer make their products available on the tech giant's Google Shopping Actions or Google Express delivery service. The two companies' collaboration was an attempt to dethrone Amazon (AMZN) as the top online retaile...

Jan 29, 2019 View Article

INVO Bioscience & Ferring Pharmaceuticals Close Exclusive U.S. Licensing Agreement to Commercialize INVOcell™ For Treatment of Infertility

INVO Bioscience (IVOB) is a medical device company focused on creating simplified treatments for patients diagnosed with infertility. Their solution, the INVO Procedure, is a disruptive new technology & is a revolutionary in vivo method of vaginal incubation that offers patients a more natural a...

Jan 28, 2019 View Article

“Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 1-26-19…Now Available!

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 1-26-19!" Each weekly newsletter is written by Vista Partners' Managing Director, John Heerdink. Vista's View includes an exclusive view on the stock market for the week, a "Stocks To Watch" section, featured ...

Jan 26, 2019 View Article

Current Beats, Meets & Misses of Dow 30 Company Q4 Earnings Reports (1-25-19)

With the fourth quarter of the fiscal year having come to a close we are squarely in the "earnings season' again. The components of the Dow 30 have also begun releasing their current Q4 earnings reports and we have seen seven of the Dow 30 components beat estimates, one company meet estimates...

Jan 25, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 1-24-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...

Jan 24, 2019 View Article

“I Have A Dream…” – Happy MLK Jr. Day!

After a week of gains, investors will get some time to relax on Monday as the markets close in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Today's holiday celebrating the beloved civil rights leader was first celebrated on the federal level in 1986 after being signed into law by President Ronald Reagan. B...

Jan 21, 2019 View Article

“Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 1-19-19…Now Available!

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 1-19-19!" Each weekly newsletter is written by Vista Partners' Managing Director, John Heerdink. Vista's View includes an exclusive view on the stock market for the week, a "Stocks To Watch" section, featured ...

Jan 19, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 1-18-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...

Jan 18, 2019 View Article

Dow Seeking to Lead Charge To End Plastic Waste in the Environment

Dow is a subsidiary of DowDuPont (DWDP), a holding company comprised of Dow and DuPont with the intent to form three strong, independent, publicly traded companies in agriculture, materials science and specialty sectors. Dow combines science and technology knowledge to develop premier materials sc...

Jan 17, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 1-12-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...

Jan 14, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 1-12-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...

Jan 12, 2019 View Article

“Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 1-12-19…Now Available!

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 1-12-19!" Each weekly newsletter is written by Vista Partners' Managing Director, John Heerdink. Vista's View includes an exclusive view on the stock market for the week, a "Stocks To Watch" section, featured ...

Jan 12, 2019 View Article

Boeing To Update All of Spanish Chinook Helicopters

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing products...

Jan 09, 2019 View Article

General Electric Sees Shares Rise After Potential Apollo Bid on Jet-Leasing Segment

General Electric Company (GE), headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a worldwide infrastructure and financial services company. It combines outstanding engineering with software and analytics to help the world tackle its biggest challenges: energy, health, and transportation. Apollo Global ...

Jan 07, 2019 View Article

Largest Pharmaceutical Deal Ever to Take Place Between Bristol-Myers and Celgene

In the biggest pharmaceutical deal ever, Bristol-Myers Squibb will buy Celgene for $74 billion, combining two the largest cancer drug businesses in the world. Wall Street analysts have questioned whether this merge would solve the individual challenges the two companies face. The companies have st...

Jan 07, 2019 View Article

Boeing CEO Named Aviation Week 2018’s Person of the Year

Dow 30 component Boeing (NYSE: BA) is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing product...

Jan 07, 2019 View Article

Tyler Haney’s “Outdoor Voices” Shaking Up the Athletic Apparel Scene in New Chicago Store

In a retail category full of giants that include the likes of Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas, the growing women's and men's athletics apparel company Outdoor Voices has landed and put roots now in the Windy City. Outdoor Voices, based out of Austin, Texas and founded in 2014 in New York City, uses...

Jan 06, 2019 View Article

“Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 1-5-18…Now Available!

Vista Partners has published “Vista’s View” Vista Partners Weekly Market Update 1-5-18!" Each weekly newsletter is written by Vista Partners' Managing Director, John Heerdink. Vista's View includes an exclusive view on the stock market for the week, a "Stocks To Watch" section, featured s...

Jan 05, 2019 View Article

“A Hiring Heat Wave” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 1/4/2019

After a disappointing day yesterday, the stocks surged today, ending the week on a much happier note. The S&P 500 saw a rise of 3.43% or 84.05 points thanks to advances in technology stocks. Also reaping the benefits of gains in tech shares, the Nasdaq closed today with an increase of 4.26% or...

Jan 04, 2019 View Article

“A Slippery Slope” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 1/3/2019

The second day of business of 2019 saw U.S. stocks slide, making the second market day of the new year a dreary one. The S&P 500 fell 2.48%, that is 62.14 points. With its biggest drop since Christmas Eve, the Dow fell 660.2 points or 2.83%. To round it all out the Nasdaq tumbled 3.04% or 202....

Jan 03, 2019 View Article

“Starting the New Year Off Right?” – Vista Partners Daily Market Recap 1/2/2019

The market had a choppy first session of 2019, with stocks clawing back from early losses to end Wednesday with gains. The S&P 500 just squeaked out of the red at the end of the session with gains of 0.13% (3.18 points). The Nasdaq rose 0.46% (30.66 points), and the Dow was just barely in the ...

Jan 02, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 1-2-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...

Jan 02, 2019 View Article

A Growing List of Inspirational Quotes For Success In Life, Investing & Trading! (Updated 1-1-19)

We believe it is necessary to continue to inspire all to be their personal best in life and in investing. We also believe that keeping inspired and learning from others is an essential element in building long-term financial and emotional wealth. With this in mind, we commit to grabbing ideas and t...

Jan 01, 2019 View Article