investors

An investor is any person or other entity (such as a firm or mutual fund) who commits capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns. Investors utilize investments in order to grow their money and/or provide an income during retirement, such as with an annuity.

Source: investopedia.com

Earthport: ‘Yes’ To Mastercard’s Higher Bid On Heels Of Visa’s Offer
Earthport: ‘Yes’ To Mastercard’s Higher Bid On Heels Of Visa’s Offer
January 25, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Bidding wars can be a breathtaking sight on Wall Street. One firm sets the bar, with an offer to buy a targeted company. The courted firm...

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Starbucks Hits 16.3M Mobile Users, Eyes Expanded Delivery
Starbucks Hits 16.3M Mobile Users, Eyes Expanded Delivery
January 25, 2019  |  Earnings

After a disappointing holiday quarter in 2017, the pressure was on Starbucks, which reported its most recent quarterly earnings yesterday (Jan. 24). Investors were eager to see...

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Investors Say eBay’s More Valuable As Part Of Google, Walmart
Investors Say eBay’s More Valuable As Part Of Google, Walmart
January 23, 2019  |  Retail

Some investors believe that Walmart, Google or several private equity firms might buy eBay — as long as it gets rid of StubHub and its eBay Classifieds...

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The RealReal Mulling An IPO This Year
The RealReal Mulling An IPO This Year
January 21, 2019  |  IPO

The RealReal, the online luxury reseller, is reportedly mulling an initial public offering, reported Reuters. The report, citing people familiar with the matter, said The RealReal...

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Amid China’s FinTechs, Small Caps, Short Sales, Big Gains
Amid China’s FinTechs, Small Caps, Short Sales, Big Gains
January 18, 2019  |  Investments

For short sellers – those who bet that stocks will fall rather than rise – amid Chinese FinTechs, this week has led to big gains....

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Amazon Investors Rally Against Gov’t Use Of Facial Recognition Tech
Amazon Investors Rally Against Gov’t Use Of Facial Recognition Tech
January 18, 2019  |  Amazon

Some Amazon shareholders have sent a letter to the company, according to CNBC, demanding that it stop selling its facial recognition software to government agencies....

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Facial Recognition Startup Megvii Mulls $1B Hong Kong IPO
Facial Recognition Startup Megvii Mulls $1B Hong Kong IPO
January 11, 2019  |  Investments

In a move that could bring in as much as $1 billion in funding, facial recognition firm Megvii is reportedly mulling an initial public offering...

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Amid YTD Rally, Retail Stocks Miss Out
Amid YTD Rally, Retail Stocks Miss Out
January 10, 2019  |  Retail

Stocks are up modestly to start the year, but based on Thursday’s trading action, the retail sector is escaping investors’ favor (to put it mildly),...

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Mexico Courts Investors With IPO Tax Cut
Mexico Courts Investors With IPO Tax Cut
January 08, 2019  |  Investments

Stocks in Mexico rose on the news that the country’s government would cut the tax rate for equity IPOs, and allow private pension funds the...

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