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Will the Stock Market Reveal Trump’s Fate?

Will the Stock Market Reveal Trump’s Fate?

Yes it will, according to "socionomic" theory, which holds that societal mood regulates both stock prices and public perception of leaders.

By Alan Hall | January 3, 2019

CFO’s Tech Companies to Watch 2018: Prattle

CFO’s Tech Companies to Watch 2018: Prattle

Prattle's natural language processing analyzes earnings calls to help predict their effect on market movements.

By David McCann | May 2, 2018

M&A Opportunities Abound — If Companies Lower Their Bar

M&A Opportunities Abound — If Companies Lower Their Bar

While there are reasons why M&A activity is low this year, high hurdle rates cause companies to bypass potentially valuable deals.

By Dale Stafford | September 25, 2017

U.K. Futures Trader Accused of Helping Spark ‘Flash Crash’

U.K. Futures Trader Accused of Helping Spark ‘Flash Crash’

The CFTC also charged the British trader with manipulation of the price of E-mini S&P 500 futures contracts from April 2010 to the present.

By Matthew Heller | April 22, 2015

Not Fully Inflated

Credit & Capital

Not Fully Inflated

Many investments are becoming expensive. But there is little sign of the mania that accompanies most bubbles.

By Economist Staff | December 9, 2013