Top CEOs, Money Managers Want ‘Commonsense’ at Public Companies @FoxBusiness
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2016/07/21/top-ceos-money-managers-want-commonsense-at-public-companies.html
Why the Obama Administration Doesn’t Favor Mergers @FoxBusiness
https://video.foxbusiness.com/v/5045129734001/why-the-obama-administration-doesnt-favor-mergers/?#sp=show-clips
ECB keept door open to easing after holding rates steady
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-ecb-policy-idUSKCN1002YT
U.S. moves to block massive health insurer deals led by Anthem, Aetna
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-antitrust-idUSKCN1011VU?il=0
India Clears Path for Apple to Open First Retail Store $AAPL
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-20/india-said-to-clear-path-for-apple-to-open-first-retail-store
Required Reading
Brazil arrests group plotting ‘terrorism’ before Olympics Olympics may shine but plenty to lament in recession-hit Rio GM says it may recall 4.3 million vehicles over Takata air bags U.S. jobless claims hit three-month low; factory activity weakens Video shows black man with hands up before Florida police shooting
The Morning Look
Market Update: Stock futures are a little higher on Friday as the very strong post brexit rally continues. Gary’s Thoughts: We will have our award winning weekend report on Sunday. Markets do need some sitting. Earnings stink but reactions (except a few) have been decent. Economic Data: PMI Manufacturing Index Flash 9:45 AM ET Baker-Hughes Rig Count 1:00…
The Morning Look
Market Update: Stock futures are a little lower ahead of Thursday’s open as the market digests its robust post-brexit rally. Gary’s Thoughts: And Biotech up early as BIIB up $15 on numbers. Market broadening out on crappy earnings. Do we have to say it…central banks! Economic Data: Weekly Bill Settlement 52-Week Bill Settlement Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET…
Halliburton Says Oil Market Has Turned a Corner @FoxBusiness
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2016/07/20/halliburton-says-oil-market-has-turned-corner.html