Manchester United

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) has announced a multiyear deal with legendary English football ("soccer") team Chelsea Football Club worth a reported $1.1 billion. Earlier in the year, Chelsea had ended its long-time partnership with adidas AG (ADR) (OTC: ADDYY). Nike is set to be the official apparel...

U.S. stocks rose as earning season unofficially kicked off with Citigroup reporting better than expected earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial average set new intra-day records, hitting an all time high of 17,088.43 as investors appear to be comfortable with holding blue chips instead of...

U.S. stocks gained on Thursday despite the Commerce Department reporting that U.S. gross domestic product declined at a one percent annualized rate in the quarter. Analysts were expecting GDP to decline 0.4 percent. Pending home sales were below expectations but investors may have shrugged off...

U.S. stocks rose as investors cheered recent earning reports and a positive home sales data for March. A $45 billion M&A offer also contributed to Tuesday's buying action as investors could be excited and motivated to buy stocks ahead of a few rough weeks of bearish activity. The S&P...

U.S. stocks closed the day slightly lower as investors digested news that China's exports dropped significantly. Philadelphia Fed Chief Charles Plosser said in a speech today that February's harsh winter likely curbed jobs growth in the month. Plosser's remarks echo similar sentiments by other...

U.S. stocks picked up where they left off on Friday and declined today as investors have plenty on their mind. With earnings being a mixed bag, investors are looking at emerging markets and economic data to support a bullish case for equities. On the emerging market front, investors remain...

Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) is the self-proclaimed world's biggest soccer club. As such, it would make sense that the stock rallies when the team wins: but does it? #NotWinning Unlike Charlie Sheen, the stock is not necessarily winning despite the team winning. Manchester United won the...

Manchester United (NYSE: MANU), England's most successful football club, shares have been volatile in the past few trading session as the club looks to splash close to $122 million on new summer signings. Reported targets include reigning Professional Football Association (PFA) Player of the Year...

Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) have scored big lately as the future looks very bright for the financial performance of the soccer club as well as the on-field results. However, more good news could be in for shareholders as the club may see a positive revision to...

That's right. Over the weekend, bitter rival of Manchester United (NYSE: MANU), Chelsea Football Club, just announced a massive new merchandising deal which could mean a significant boost to revenue for the Manchester club as it looks to renegotiate its own contract. Contract Negotiation...

English Premier League heavyweights Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) Friday announced that their proprietary television channel has now expanded to an additional two countries. The news comes as CEO David Gill is set to step down at the end of the month after 16 years at the helm. 56 Territories...

Global football powerhouse Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) shares could be set to perform well over the next twelve months as the self-proclaimed "world's most famous football club" reigns in a new era of management. With several catalysts set to work in the company's favor, investors would be wise...

Futures Flat On Strong Chinese Trade Data U.S. equity futures traded flat in early pre-market trade despite China reporting a rise in its trade balance in April. China reported that its trade balance swung back to a surplus in April of $18.16 billion vs. a deficit of $0.88 billion in March....

U.S. equity futures fell Friday following weak economic data in both China and Europe. Investors had been hoping that new economic data would be pointing to a bottom in the global economy, however the weak data dampens any hopes of a bottom. S&P 500 futures fell 4.5 points to 1396.10. In news...

Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) is set to become the first football club in the world to list on the New York Stock Exchange, however, it is not the first club to go public. Clubs from Portugal to Turkey have all turned to the capital markets hoping to capture a fan base of loyal investors. The...