Financial News

• Capstar Financial (CSTR) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
  
  Capstar Financial (CSTR) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -9.09% and -5.35%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2019. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
  Zacks.  Thursday, 23 Jan 2020.
• First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
  
  First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 21.82% and 12.63%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2019. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
  Zacks.  Thursday, 23 Jan 2020.
• Greta Thunberg hits back after Mnuchin says she should study economics in college
  
  Thunberg's comments come shortly after Mnuchin criticized her financial credentials at the World Economic Forum.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 23 Jan 2020.
• Germany's finance minister Scholz says he's 'confident' that a US-EU trade deal will happen
  
  President Donald Trump has said that dealing with the EU has been tougher than conversations with China.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 23 Jan 2020.
• Juventus Keen On Porto Defender Alex Telles In Cut-Price Move
  
  Juventus are targetting a deal for highly-rated Porto left-back Alex Telles, with the Portuguese giants needing to raise money to avoid Financial Fair Play sanctions.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 23 Jan 2020.
• Should You Buy Your Retirement Home Before You Retire?
  
  Buying your retirement home too early can weigh on your finances and push you farther from retirement. If the property fails to meet your needs when you retire, you may need to relocate.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 22 Jan 2020.
• Hacking of Jeff Bezos' Phone is Tied to Saudi Prince, Reports 'The Financial Times'
  
  The stunning allegation reportedly comes from a forensic analysis Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos commissioned to determine the culprit behind the hack, which resulted in his private photos ending up in the hands of the 'National Enquirer.'
  Entrepreneur.  Wednesday, 22 Jan 2020.
• Chilton steps down as Soft-Tex CEO; Gibbs named interim CEO
  
  Chief Financial Officer Tom Gibbs has been named interim CEO of Soft-Tex International. The post Chilton steps down as Soft-Tex CEO; Gibbs named interim CEO appeared first on Furniture Today.
  Furniture Today.  Wednesday, 22 Jan 2020.
• Crown to begin arguing for Meng Wanzhou's extradition in B.C. court
  
  Lawyers for Canada's attorney general will make the case Wednesday for Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou's extradition.
  CBC News.  Wednesday, 22 Jan 2020.
• China virus outbreak may wallop economy, financial markets
  
  BANGKOK (AP) - News that a new virus that has afflicted hundreds of people in central China can spread between humans has rattled financial markets and raised concern it might wallop the economy just as it might be regaining momentum. ...
  Washington Times.  Wednesday, 22 Jan 2020.
• New cabinet announced in crisis-hit Lebanon, but protests continue
  
  A new cabinet was announced in crisis-hit Lebanon late Tuesday, breaking a months-long impasse amid mass protests against the country's ruling elite and a crippling financial crisis, but demonstrations and violence continued.
  CBC News.  Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020.
• Hospitals advised to prepare for dealing with Wuhan coronavirus
  
  As the U.S. sees its first case of the Wuhan virus, major U.S. accounting firm RSM said U.S. hospitals should financially and operationally prepare for an outbreak.
  Modern Healthcare.  Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020.
• Advice for homeowners looking to refinance their mortgage
  
  Almost 63% of mortgage applicants are homeowners looking to refinance. Jill Schlesinger explains how low mortgage rates could help homeowners cut their costs, as part of our series Eye on Money.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020.
• How Fintech Innovations are Eroding Banking's Dominance
  
  Cryptocurrency and peer-to-peer lending are helping upend norms in consumer finance.
  Entrepreneur.  Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020.
• 'Royal' Peter Phillips appears in milk advert on Chinese TV
  
  In a fresh twist to the row over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex seeking 'financial independence', Peter Phillips appears in two adverts for a state-owned dairy firm.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020.

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