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Company & Industry OverviewsHow Have Equities Performed since the Brexit Vote?
Investors lost confidence due to the uncertainty surrounding the vote, which led to the expectation of the other member nations’ following in the United Kingdom’s footsteps.
Earnings ReportWhy Deutsche Bank Scrapped Dividends in 2016
Germany-based Deutsche Bank (DB) announced plans to cut dividend payments for 2015 and 2016 as part of its plans to strengthen the bank’s capital.
Earnings ReportWhy Deutsche Bank Closed 2016 with Losses
Deutsche Bank (DB) reported its fourth quarter earnings on February 2, 2017. The distressed bank reported 4Q16 losses of 1.9 billion euros, which missed analysts’ forecasts.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Brexit Has Affected Global Markets
Gorman was disappointed with the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. The UK’s referendum had some immediate effects on the markets (VGK) (HEDJ).
Earnings ReportWill Deutsche Bank’s Overhaul Plan Work?
Investors who are concerned about Deutsche Bank’s bankruptcy are looking at CEO John Cryan’s plan to restructure the company’s operations.
Earnings ReportDeutsche Bank: Analyzing Its Capital Levels
Deutsche Bank is proving to be the most dangerous bank to the global economy. It failed the Fed’s 2016 stress tests in June 2016.
Macroeconomic AnalysisUK Services PMI Showed Strong Improvement: Is Confidence Growing?
According to a report by Markit Economics, the final UK Services PMI was 55.2 in November 2016 compared to 54.5 in October.
Company & Industry OverviewsDeutsche Bank’s Capital Levels Struggle to Meet Regulatory Requirements
Deutsche Bank’s stock is down nearly 40% in 2016 so far. Capital reserves are important to restore the confidence of regulators and investors.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Deutsche Bank Scrapped Its Dividends in 2016
Germany-based Deutsche Bank (DB) cut its dividend payments for 2015 and 2016 as part of its plans to strengthen the bank’s capital.
Earnings ReportDeutsche Bank Struggles to Meet Regulatory Capital Requirements
Deutsche Bank is proving to be the most dangerous bank to the global economy after it failed the Federal Reserve’s 2016 stress tests in June.
FinancialsWhat’s Been Helping the UK GDP after the Brexit Vote?
After the Brexit decision, services were a positive factor, while production ended up to be a drag on GDP.
Company & Industry OverviewsGauging the Poor Showing by the T. Rowe Price European Stock Fund
So far, 2016 has been an utterly forgettable year for the T. Rowe Price European Stock Fund (PRESX).
Earnings ReportDeutsche Bank Hopes ‘Strategy 2020’ Will Get It Back on Track
Investors worried about Deutsche Bank’s bankruptcy are now looking at CEO John Cryan’s plan to restructure its operations to get it back into profitability.
Earnings ReportCan Deutsche Bank’s 3Q Earnings Boost Sentiment amid Turmoil?
Wall Street analysts expect Deutsche Bank to post EPS of 0.34 euros, or $0.38. In 3Q15, the bank reported losses of 0.69 euros, or $0.76.
Company & Industry Overviews2016 Has Been a Testing Time for International Funds
With one-third of 2016 yet to go, international funds have already had an action packed year. Events haven’t been restricted to a specific region or market.
Company & Industry OverviewsIs It Time to Invest in International Funds?
2016 has mostly been about macro trends, thus presenting a different set of challenges for active fund managers who mostly focus on companies rather than economic and sector trends.
Macroeconomic AnalysisEBA Stress Test: More Resilience in the European Banking System
The EBA stress test results for the European Union (EZU) are based on 51 banks. The results were published by the EBA on July 29, 2016.
FinancialsService Sector’s Contribution Has Been Rising in the UK
Let’s now take a look at specific risks that could arise for businesses as a consequence of Brexit.
MiscellaneousWill the Brexit Vote Benefit the United Kingdom?
Following the Brexit, the United Kingdom would be free to make its own decisions. It would have more control over migrants and refugees.
Macroeconomic AnalysisPound and FTSE Rally as BoE Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
The Bank of England (or BoE) kept interest rates unchanged on July 14, 2016, in its first monetary policy meeting since the Brexit vote.
FinancialsInvestment-Grade Bond Yields Fell Due to Brexit
Last week, the movement in investment-grade bond yields was driven by Brexit. Investment-grade bond yields fell for the week ending June 24.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Deutsche Bank Is Down 40% and Trading below Its Book Value
Deutsche Bank (DB) closed at $18.13 on the New York Stock Exchange on May 27 and at 16.39 euros in Germany.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Is Facebook’s Average Revenue per User Trending?
Average revenue per user (or ARPU) is a key metric for Internet companies, as it helps in analyzing how well a company can monetize its user base.
Macroeconomic AnalysisBlackRock and DoubleLine See Rate Hike Coming in June or July
DoubleLine’s chief executive officer Jeffrey Gundlach wrote in an e-mail that the Fed is “signaling economic data are sufficiently robust to warrant a rate increase.”
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Deutsche Bank Won’t Pay Dividends in 2016
Germany-based Deutsche Bank (DB) announced plans to cut dividend payments for 2015 and 2016 as part of its plans to strengthen the bank’s capital.
Company & Industry OverviewsAnalysts’ Ratings and Average Target Price for Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank has been under fire over the past year. The shares of the company have fallen 32% in 2016 and 48% in the last year.
Company & Industry Overviews Almost Nothing Good about TEMIX in 1Q16
The Franklin Mutual European Fund – Class A (TEMIX) fell sharply by 6.5% in 1Q16, placing it second to last among the 12 funds in this review. In the past one year, TEMIX has fallen 13.2%.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy PRESX Was Hit by Information Technology Stocks in 1Q16
The T. Rowe Price European Stock Fund (PRESX) fell 4.5% in 1Q16, making it a below-average performer among the 12 funds in this review. In the past one year, the fund has fallen 7.5%.
Earnings ReportAnalysts Are Bearish on Deutsche Bank Despite Cheap Valuations
Deutsche Bank shares have fallen 27% so far in 2016 and 47% in 2015. Given the dismal performance, we may see more analysts turning bearish on the stock.
Macroeconomic AnalysisSpurred by the Brexit, the Pound’s Implied Volatility Is Rising
The rise in the pound-dollar pair’s implied volatility has been a strong 26% compared to a fall of 10.5% in the euro-dollar exchange rate volatility.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Deutsche Bank Is Scrapping Dividends for 2016
Germany-based Deutsche Bank (DB) announced plans to cut dividend payments for 2015 and 2016 as part of its plans to strengthen its capital.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Did US Treasury Yields React to ECB’s Stimulus Announcement?
US Treasury yields jumped across the yield curve for the week ended March 11, 2016, after Mario Draghi announced an interest rate cut in the Eurozone.
Company & Industry OverviewsEuropean Stocks and Mutual Funds: Don’t Go Overboard
European stocks (VLKAY) (RENX) (RBS), like others across the world, have been whiplashed by volatility so far 2016.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Are Deutsche Bank Investors So Concerned About AT1 Coupons?
Shares of Deutsche Bank (DB) have fallen nearly 10% in the last three trading sessions. Efforts to reassure investors about its ability to pay coupons on its AT1 bonds were in vain.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy the T. Rowe Price European Stock Fund Had a Rough 2015
The T. Rowe Price European Stock Fund did not have a good 2015. It ranked eighth for the year among the ten funds in this review.
Company & Industry OverviewsHigh-Yield Bonds and You in 2016
High-yield bonds, also known as Junk bonds, have an iffy repayment ability, even if they are at the higher end of the junk rating scale.
Macroeconomic AnalysisBank of England Is Expected to Keep Rates Constant
Weakness in the pound will give some respite to the BoE (Bank of England) ahead of its monetary policy review on January 13, 2016.
Macroeconomic AnalysisVWEHX Is a Safe Fund If Liquidity Temporarily Dries Up
VWEHX looks like one of the safest funds to be around in case liquidity dries up temporarily. The fund mainly avoided investing in the deep end of the junk category.
Macroeconomic AnalysisWill the Pound Emulate the US Dollar’s Strength in 2016?
The situation for the pound sterling in 2016 is similar to the US dollar’s situation in 2015. The markets are expecting a rise towards mid-2016.
Macroeconomic AnalysisStock Picks across Sectors Held PRESX Back in Year-to-Date 2015
In the trailing-one-year period, PRESX has returned -0.9% while from November’s end until December 22, the fund has fallen 5.0%.
Macroeconomic AnalysisNet Trade Contributed -1.0% to UK Gross Domestic Product
The only negative contribution to UK gross domestic product came from net trade, which contributed -1.0% in 3Q15 compared to an estimated -1.5%.
MiscellaneousIs the United Kingdom’s 2017 Referendum Inevitable?
The United Kingdom will hold a referendum by the end of 2017. It will decide whether to stay in or leave the EU. The referendum is a nationwide voting system.
Macroeconomic AnalysisSome Commodity Hedge Funds Closed due to the Market Slump
Recently, a number of commodity hedge funds such as the Galena Metals Fund and the Armajaro Commodities Fund have closed due to the global market downfall.
Macroeconomic AnalysisA Closer Look at PCRIX’s Portfolio Holdings
PCRIX is majorly invested in the corporate bonds of various companies such as of Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Hewlett-Packard, AT&T, and Lloyds Banking.
Macroeconomic AnalysisBritish Pound Recedes due to Disappointing Construction PMI
The British pound fell sharply against the US dollar on December 2, 2015, due to negative manufacturing and construction PMIs for the month of November.
Macroeconomic AnalysisRise in Household Spending Provided Respite for UK Economic Growth
With household spending gathering pace, it could be an important growth driver for the United Kingdom’s economic growth.
Macroeconomic AnalysisUK Services PMI, Draghi’s Reassurance Lifted EWU by 0.06%
Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, reaffirmed the ECB’s plan to provide a fresh monetary stimulus in December to boost inflation in the region if needed.
Macroeconomic AnalysisRandgold and Fresnillo Rebound Due to the Rise in Gold
Precious metals rose on September 24. The rise benefited Randgold Resources (RRS) and Fresnillo (FRES). They were among EWU’s top three performers.
Macroeconomic AnalysisFall in UK Inflation Could Boost Consumer Spending
The fall in the United Kingdom’s inflation back to zero could boost consumer spending, especially in the consumer discretionary sector.
Macroeconomic AnalysisThe Pound Falls as UK Manufacturing Production Disappoints
The pound fell to a low of 1.54 after the release of production data, which was below the forecast.
Macroeconomic AnalysisInvestment-Grade Bond Funds See a Second Week of Outflows
Flows into investment-grade bond funds were negative for the week ended August 5—marking a second successive week of outflows.
Macroeconomic AnalysisGreek Debt Crisis: Global Markets Worried but Not Panicked
Market analysts say US investors feel largely protected from Greece’s financial woes, though its troubles have sent jitters through global markets.
Fund ManagersTeachers fund eliminates stake in Citizens Financial Group
Citizens Financial Group is a retail bank holding company. It posted fourth-quarter net income of $197 million, up from $152 million.