The Week Ahead in Financials: Visa, HSBC and Berkshire Hathaway on Deck for Earnings
Alex DUMORTIER, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Nov 01, 12:43PM CST
Next week, three stalwarts of the financial sector, HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE: HSBC), Visa Inc (NYSE: V) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK-B)will report quarterly earnings -- here's what investors need to know: Visa is reportedly on the...
PSX: 89.05 (+2.62), V: 77.58 (-0.93), JPM: 64.25 (-0.96), HSBC: 39.07 (-0.16), MA: 98.99 (-1.60)
What to Watch in the Week Ahead: Earnings from Facebook, Tesla Motors and CBS
at The Street - Sun Nov 01, 11:15AM CST
Investors can expect a big flurry of quarterly reports from major U.S. companies.
TSLA: 206.93 (-4.70), MNST: 136.32 (-0.32), FB: 101.97 (-2.91), HSBC: 39.07 (-0.16), DIS: 113.74 (-1.30), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94), CI: 134.04 (-1.51), AGN: 308.47 (+4.09), V: 77.58 (-0.93), FOX: 30.88 (+0.23), S: 4.73 (-0.07), KHC: 77.97 (-0.68), AIG: 63.06 (-0.43), CBS: 46.52 (-0.10)
Facebook, Visa To Carry IBD 50 Earnings To Peak
at Investor's Business Daily - Sat Oct 31, 7:02AM CDT
Earnings season for the IBD 50 is nearing its peak, with leaders like Facebook (FB) and Visa (V) due to report in the coming week. More than two-thirds of S&P 500 companies have released quarterly results so far, and a Thomson Reuters report said 72%...
V: 77.58 (-0.93), JPM: 64.25 (-0.96), FB: 101.97 (-2.91), GOOGL: 737.39 (-7.46), GTN: 15.89 (+0.19), AAPL: 119.50 (-1.03), MA: 98.99 (-1.60), REGN: 557.39 (-2.63), PAYC: 38.01 (-0.88)
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Here's Next Week's Game Plan
at The Street - Fri Oct 30, 7:12PM CDT
Companies with good earnings get rewarded by the markets, and there are lots from which to choose, Cramer says.
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Stocks Extend Losses Into The Close But Eke Out Gains For The Week
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Oct 30, 3:46PM CDT
Stocks wrapped up a busy earnings week on a down note Friday after hovering near the flat line most of the session. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones industrial average each closed with a 0.5% loss, while the Nasdaq shed 0.4%. Volume was slightly higher on...
FIT: 40.54 (+2.97), V: 77.58 (-0.93), CLX: 121.94 (-0.78), EA: 72.07 (-3.99), LNKD: 240.87 (+23.87), EXPE: 136.30 (+9.24), IDTI: 25.50 (+1.17), UVE: 31.55 (-3.76), PCLN: 1,454.24 (+28.59)
Is Visa (V) Poised to Beat Fiscal Q4 Earnings Estimates?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Oct 30, 11:35AM CDT
Visa Inc. (V) is expected to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2015 financial results on Nov 2.
AMSG: 70.09 (-1.42), CLCD: 3.78 (-0.07), V: 77.58 (-0.93), FNHC: 30.78 (-0.90)
Visa (V) Stock Declines Ahead of Earnings Release
at The Street - Fri Oct 30, 10:55AM CDT
Visa (V) stock is falling ahead of the company’s fiscal 2015 fourth quarter and full year financial results which will be released on Monday before the market open.
V: 77.58 (-0.93)
Business events scheduled for the coming month
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Oct 30, 9:03AM CDT
All times are Eastern
WFM: 29.96 (-0.19), TSLA: 206.93 (-4.70), V: 77.58 (-0.93), FB: 101.97 (-2.91), DIS: 113.74 (-1.30), TM: 122.62 (-0.62), FCAU: 14.64 (+0.08), BRK.B: 136.02 (-1.87), BRK.A: 204,596.00 (-2,220.91)
Is a Surprise Coming for Visa (V) This Earnings Season?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Oct 30, 7:47AM CDT
Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and Visa Inc. (V)
V: 77.58 (-0.93)
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Using What Went Wrong to Find Buying Opportunities
at The Street - Thu Oct 29, 7:16PM CDT
One company's awful earnings can drag others down in the sector, making bargains for the taking, Cramer syas.
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MasterCard Highlights Digital Pay As Earnings Top
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Oct 29, 3:51PM CDT
MasterCard (MA) reported higher-than-expected profit and emphasized its digital innovations as mobile payment platforms like Apple (AAPL) Pay and PayPal (PYPL) gain popularity. Earnings grew 5% to 91 cents per share on 1% revenue growth to $2.53...
V: 77.58 (-0.93), QCOM: 59.42 (-0.58), GM: 34.91 (+0.16), PYPL: 36.01 (+0.10), NXPI: 78.35 (+5.35), AAPL: 119.50 (-1.03), MA: 98.99 (-1.60)
Visa Said Nearing $22 Billion Visa Europe Acquisition
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Oct 29, 2:49PM CDT
Following much speculation on the topic, the world's largest card processor Visa (V) is said to be in advanced talks to acquire the European version of itself in a transaction valued at around $22 billion, the Wall Street Journal cited sources as...
V: 77.58 (-0.93), MA: 98.99 (-1.60)
Business events scheduled for the coming week
By The Associated Press - AP - Thu Oct 29, 12:36PM CDT
All times are Eastern.
WFM: 29.96 (-0.19), TSLA: 206.93 (-4.70), V: 77.58 (-0.93), FB: 101.97 (-2.91), DIS: 113.74 (-1.30), TM: 122.62 (-0.62), FCAU: 14.64 (+0.08), BRK.B: 136.02 (-1.87), BRK.A: 204,596.00 (-2,220.91)
Stocks In Quiet, Narrow Range; Microsoft Keeps Recent Big Gain
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Oct 29, 12:30PM CDT
Stock indexes kept to a tight range Thursday afternoon as banks, insurance and financials continued to score the most new highs. The Nasdaq slipped 0.3% while the S&P 500 sanded off less than 0.1%. The Dow Jones industrial average and small-cap...
CINF: 60.23 (-0.96), NHTC: 49.26 (+0.95), V: 77.58 (-0.93), WAL: 35.75 (-0.83), PAG: 48.84 (+0.43), MSFT: 52.64 (-0.72)
3 Reasons to Buy Visa Stock Now Before Holiday Spending Heats Up
at The Street - Thu Oct 29, 10:05AM CDT
Visa is in the forefront of high-tech bill paying and enjoys powerful fundamentals, making this credit card company a great bet now as the shopping seasons gears up.
V: 77.58 (-0.93)
UPDATE - Visa and Movember Put 'Mo Fun' in Unique Fundraising Campaign
Marketwire Canada - Thu Oct 29, 9:45AM CDT
Visa Canada announced today that it is partnering with The Movember Foundation to support fundraisers and bring 'Mo fun' to this year's Movember campaign. Leveraging its sponsorship of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), Visa has developed a unique digital campaign to help 'Mo Bros' raise more funds for men's health. The campaign offers fundraisers the opportunity to enlist the support of NHLA® players Patrice Bergeron, Jonathan Bernier, Duncan Keith and James van Riemsdyk in their fundraising efforts through customizable videos, memes and audio clips. Visa is also donating an additional $10 to Movember for donations at Movember.com using Visa Checkout.
V: 77.58 (-0.93), SCOR: 42.78 (+0.33)
MasterCard Rides the Spending Surge to Solid Earnings
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Oct 29, 8:45AM CDT
Image source: Flickr user Hakan Dahlstrom. Most investors see card network giant MasterCard as a financial company, yet for more than nearly every other portion of the financial industry, the fortunes of MasterCard and rival Visa are linked...
V: 77.58 (-0.93), MA: 98.99 (-1.60)
Mastercard Customer Spending Surges 12%, a Good Sign for Visa
at The Street - Thu Oct 29, 8:10AM CDT
Mastercard topped profit estimates, as the processor -- like big retail banks -- benefited from customers using debit and credit cards more often. It's a good sign for rival Visa.
V: 77.58 (-0.93), JPM: 64.25 (-0.96), WFC: 54.14 (-0.95), BAC: 16.78 (-0.31), MA: 98.99 (-1.60)
Visa and Movember Put 'Mo Fun' in Unique Fundraising Campaign
Marketwire Canada - Thu Oct 29, 7:00AM CDT
Visa Canada announced today that it is partnering with The Movember Foundation to support fundraisers and bring 'Mo fun' to this year's Movember campaign. Leveraging its sponsorship of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), Visa has developed a unique digital campaign to help 'Mo Bros' raise more funds for men's health. The campaign offers fundraisers the opportunity to enlist the support of NHLA® players Patrice Bergeron, Jonathan Bernier, Duncan Keith and James van Riemsdyk in their fundraising efforts through customizable videos, memes and audio clips. Visa is also donating an additional $10 to Movember for donations at Movember.com using Visa Checkout.
V: 77.58 (-0.93), SCOR: 42.78 (+0.33)
MasterCard Toys With Wearables As EPS Seen Slowing
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Oct 28, 3:55PM CDT
MasterCard's (MA) earnings growth is seen decelerating for the second quarter in a row when the card giant reports third-quarter results Thursday morning. Meanwhile, the company unveiled Monday a new mobile-payment program that will allow shoppers to...
V: 77.58 (-0.93), QCOM: 59.42 (-0.58), GM: 34.91 (+0.16), NXPI: 78.35 (+5.35), AAPL: 119.50 (-1.03), MA: 98.99 (-1.60)